Theology On Tap

In this episode we continue our look at how to understand Scripture correctly. Mark’s Poem/Prayer Dear Lord Jesus, Your word is pure and your love is sure. Speak truth to me that I may see Your grace so true and what I should do. Dear Lord Jesus, Your word is pure and love is sure. Speak truth in me that all may see Your grace so clear and your love so near. Amen Pastor Mark’s 5 (hopefully) easy-to-remember categories: 1. All Scripture is inspired, inerrant word of God - not just the stuff we like. 2. All of Scripture is centered on Christ. 3. The mission of God (Missio Dei) is evident in every book of the Bible. 4. All of Scripture's passages have one of two possible messages: Law or Gospel. 5. The best way to understand how to apply that Bible to your life today is to understand what it meant to the first writers/hearers. Resources: D.A. Carson, Douglas Moo, “Introduction to the New Testament”, Zondervan Temper Longman III, “Introduction to the Old Testament,” Zondervan Gordon Fee, Douglas Stewart, “How to Read the Bible for all it’s Worth.” Zondervan 4th ed. https://www.BibleProject.com Continue the conversation with us by sending an email to [email protected]  Join our Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/TheologyOnTapPodcast  Please rate this podcast and comment on why you like the show.

This time we will take a look at what might be some of our listeners favorite passages, and we want to be gentle. Remember the big question of this season: “How can we be confident that we correctly understand the Bible?” That’s all we’re hoping to accomplish. We want you to be confident that you are hearing - and sharing - the truth of God’s Word. Pastor Mark’s 5 (hopefully) easy-to-remember categories: 1. All Scripture is inspired, inerrant word of God - not just the stuff we like. 2. All of Scripture is centered on Christ. 3. The mission of God (Missio Dei) is evident in every book of the Bible. 4. All of Scripture's passages have one of two possible messages: Law or Gospel. 5. The best way to understand how to apply that Bible to your life today is to understand what it meant to the first writers/hearers. Resources: D.A. Carson, Douglas Moo, “Introduction to the New Testament”, Zondervan Temper Longman III, “Introduction to the Old Testament,” Zondervan Gordon Fee, Douglas Stewart, “How to Read the Bible for all it’s Worth.” Zondervan 4th ed. https://www.BibleProject.com Continue the conversation with us by sending an email to [email protected]  Join our Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/TheologyOnTapPodcast  Please rate this podcast and comment on why you like the show.

Last time we talked about what you might call “situational context” and how that helps our understanding of the Bible. This time we will talk about translations – how they can impact our understanding. The books of the Bible were not originally written in English. The written documents of the Old Testament books were handed down through time in Hebrew language. And the New Testament books were initially written in Greek. We’re not suggesting that faithful Bible students have to learn those languages. But translators do know those languages – intimately – and they take their work seriously. But they have decisions to make. Types of Translations: · Formal equivalence = word for word= English Standard Version · Closest natural equivalence / Meaning for meaning = God’s Word Translation · Dynamic/functional equivalence Thought for thought / phrase for phrase = New International Version · Paraphrase/ retelling = The Message; The Living Bible Link to Episode 203: https://anchor.fm/theologyontap/episodes/Theology-On-Tap--Episode-203-Canon-and-Translations-eqatq3  Pastor Mark’s 5 (hopefully) easy-to-remember categories: 1. All Scripture is inspired, inerrant word of God - not just the stuff we like. 2. All of Scripture is centered on Christ. 3. The mission of God (Missio Dei) is evident in every book of the Bible. 4. All of Scripture's passages have one of two possible messages: Law or Gospel. 5. The best way to understand how to apply that Bible to your life today is to understand what it meant to the first writers/hearers. Resources: D.A. Carson, Douglas Moo, “Introduction to the New Testament”, Zondervan Temper Longman III, “Introduction to the Old Testament,” Zondervan Gordon Fee, Douglas Stewart, “How to Read the Bible for all it’s Worth.” Zondervan 4th ed. https://www.BibleProject.com Continue the conversation with us by sending an email to [email protected]  Join our Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/TheologyOnTapPodcast  Please rate this podcast and comment on why you like the show.

Throughout this season, we will answer an important question: “How can we be confident that we correctly understand the Bible?” Pastor Mark’s 5 (hopefully) easy-to-remember categories: 1. All Scripture is inspired, inerrant word of God - not just the stuff we like. 2. All of Scripture is centered on Christ. 3. The mission of God (Missio Dei) is evident in every book of the Bible. 4. All of Scripture's passages have one of two possible messages: Law or Gospel. 5. The best way to understand how to apply that Bible to your life today is to understand what it meant to the first writers/hearers. Link to Episode: 204: https://anchor.fm/theologyontap/episodes/Theology-On-Tap--Episode-204-Five-Keys-to-Interpreting-the-Bible-eqb6tm Resources: D.A. Carson, Douglas Moo, “Introduction to the New Testament”, Zondervan Temper Longman III, “Introduction to the Old Testament,” Zondervan Gordon Fee, Douglas Stewart, “How to Read the Bible for all it’s Worth.” Zondervan 4th ed. https://www.BibleProject.com Continue the conversation with us by sending an email to [email protected]  Join our Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/TheologyOnTapPodcast  Please rate this podcast and comment on why you like the show.

Bible Verses Used in the episode: James 2:18 Another person might say, “You have faith, but I do good things.” Show me your faith apart from the good things you do. I will show you my faith by the good things I do. Romans 10:13 Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”  How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news…. Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. When we gather, we gather around His Truth. That truth is stated in clear, absolute statements. Jesus IS risen Sins ARE forgiven Baptism NOW saves us This IS my body and blood There is NOW NO condemnation for those who believe. We observe that he feeds His Body using ordinary familiar objects – Word, Water, Bread, Wine In a world with all kinds of uncertainty, these absolutes statements attached to ordinary things are comforting and nourishing. But when we go things get a little trickier. We are commanded to do good works and care for those in need and yet, “the poor will always be with us.” We desire to build relationships in our community, to pray and work for prosperity in our world, but we shouldn’t promise our community that we can bring earthly utopia. We’ll never get there, but we can and should strive to make improvements. That takes work and energy and wisdom, so we return to His truths regularly - for renewed strength. But even as we do this work we find that God uses ordinary, familiar things.  We talked about vocations – the idea that God gives to His people - ordinary work - prepared in advance by God - to be done by ordinary people to the best of their ability in order to bless their neighbors. Facilitating the great commandment and the great commission Body of Christ – perhaps not a metaphor that resonates well with people. Are there other metaphors? Wild Olive branches grafted in Family Brothers and sisters God’s children Bride and Groom What metaphor speaks to you? Continue the conversation with us by sending an email to [email protected]  Join our Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/TheologyOnTapPodcast  Please rate this podcast and comment on why you like the show.