The Bible Sojourner
Welcome to The Bible Sojourner, the podcast that dives into challenging Bible passages, thought-provoking theology, and the cultural intricacies that shape our world. Join Dr. Peter Goeman, a seasoned professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages, as he embarks on a captivating journey through the text of Scripture and beyond. Unravel the mysteries behind enigmatic passages and gain a deeper understanding of ancient world and their relevance in our modern lives. The Bible Sojourner is your compass to navigate the fascinating landscapes of Scripture, history, and contemporary thought.
Episodes
The Bible was originally written in Hebrew, Greek, and a little Aramaic. But if we have so many good English translations today, do the original languages still matter?
In this episode, we argue that Greek and Hebrew are not just academic extras for pastors and theologians. They are deeply connected to the health of the church, the clarity of Scripture, and the preservation of sound doctrine.
We’ll look at why the Reformers cared so ...
How old was Isaac when Abraham took him to Mount Moriah in Genesis 22?
In this short episode of The Bible Sojourner, we take a fresh look at one of the most famous passages in the Old Testament and ask a question many readers have never really considered: was Isaac a small child, or was he much older than we often assume? Drawing from the chronological clues in Genesis, I walk through the biblical data and argue that Isaac was likel...
Was Peter really the undisputed leader of the early church—or does the New Testament point somewhere else?
In this episode of The Bible Sojourner, we walk through Will Varner’s provocative article, “Was James the First Pope?” and explore the biblical and historical evidence that James, the brother of Jesus, may have functioned as the central leader of the early church in a way many Christians have overlooked.
We look at the centralit...
How do progressive covenantalists understand Israel and the land promise?
In this episode of Bible Sojourner, Peter Goeman reviews comments from Stephen Wellum in a recent interview with Grant Castleberry. Peter interacts with the core claims of progressive Covenantalism and talks about many of the presuppositions involved.
The big questions in this discussion are these:
• How does progressive covenantalism understand the people of Is...
Does the modern state of Israel have any real connection to biblical Israel? In this episode of The Bible Sojourner, Peter Goeman works through that question by interacting with an article by Dr. Mike Vlach on the relationship between modern Israel and Israel in Scripture. The discussion addresses a major issue in current theology and culture: when people claim that modern Israel has no meaningful connection to biblical Israel, doe...
In this episode, Peter Goeman answers ten foundational definitional questions to help listeners better understand conversations about eschatology. He explains what eschatology is, outlines the major millennial views, and explores the meaning of the tribulation and the rapture. He also discusses why covenant theology and dispensationalism matter so much in end-times discussions, and why hermeneutics is often the real key behind many...
In this episode, Peter Goeman reviews three Catholic commentators and their critiques of dispensationalism. This breakdown comes from the following video:Catholicism and Dispensationalism, Part II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_cWJ9COAJ8
Video referenced on Ezekiel's Temple sacrifices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTD4x5-qij4
Time Stamps:
- 00:00 Introduction to the Catholicism and Hermeneutics
- 10:16 Introduction to Ken He...
In this episode, we spend the first part discussing the issue of whether it is correct to say Jesus was a Jew (apparently, that's a topic up for debate nowadays). Then we spend the rest of the episode discussing whether the Bible has secret codes built into it. This discussion includes a fascinating discussion of the development of the Hebrew language.
Time Stamps:
- 00:00 Intro
- 02:30 Was Jesus a Jew?
- 16:39 Are Bible Codes Real?
- ...
How does the Cross change Satan's authority? What does the Bible say?This is a clip from a full episode on Satan and his authority and rule. For the full episode, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZKmF37wy0M
If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or ...
In this episode, we review a recent interview between Tucker Carlson and Mike Huckabee, the United States' Ambassador to Israel. Sections of this interview provide good opportunities to talk about God's promises to Israel and what that means practically as far as our understanding of modern Israel. Time Stamps:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 03:43 Video 1: Israel's Right to Exist
- 12:54 Is Israel Unfairly Treated?
- 17:28 The Importan...
In this podcast, we discuss a question from the White Horse Inn podcast on whether dispensationalism should be considered heresy or something else. A fruitful topic of discussion based on how they answer the question.
Article by Abner Chou on Christocentric interpretation: https://tms.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/TMSJ-Volume-27-Number-2.pdf
For full video by White Horse Inn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWKH7AfmSWY
In this episode, Peter again welcomes Bill Webster, apologist, author, and pastor. Peter and Bill pick up their previous conversation and discuss where Roman Catholics diverge from Scripture.
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:13 How Significant was the Reformation?
- 14:32 Why is Sola Scriptura so important?
- 26:37 How Should Christians Think About the Papacy?
- 48:50 Can Evangelicals Band together with Catholics for Social Causes?
- 58:43 Closing Adm...
In this episode, Peter welcomes Bill Webster, apologist, author, and pastor. Bill has written extensively on the history of the church and issues pertaining to Roman Catholicism. In part one of this interview, Peter and Bill discuss the following:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 02:05 Bill Webster's Testimony
- 07:48 Why have you made Roman Catholicism a focus of some of your books?
- 26:45 Should we think of Catholics as brothers in Christ?
- 52:...
In today's episode, we talk about the sign of the New Covenant. Most people assume the sign of the New Covenant is baptism, but there are some significant problems with that view. Special guest, Scott Callaham, walks us through the relationship between biblical covenants and their signs, and how that applies to the New Covenant. You won't want to miss this one!
Time Stamps:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:43 Who is Scott Callaham?
- 09...
In this episode, we welcome special guest, Dr. Matthew McLain, from The Master's University, to talk about Young Earth Creationism and why (or why not) believers should believe in a young earth. We talk science, the Bible, and culture. You won't want to miss this conversation.Time Stamps
- 00:00 Introduction
- 02:09 Who is Matthew McLain?
- 08:27 How Important is the Young Earth Discussion?
- 15:15 Why do Christians disagree on the...
In this episode, we do a deep dive on Exodus 6:3, which says, "by my name the LORD I did not make myself known to [the patriarchs]." However, we read the name of Yahweh (LORD) in Genesis quite a bit! What do we make of this supposed contradiction? Time Stamps
- 00:00 Introduction
- 10:04 Solution 1: Liberal JEDP Theory
- 20:57 Solution 2: Anachronistic Reference
- 24:57 Solution 3: Knowing as Experience
- 33:34 Solution 4: Translate...
In this episode, we do a deep dive on Acts 3:19-21, one of the most ignored texts when it comes to NT eschatology. In Acts 3:19-21, Peter specifically notes that his view of eschatological matters is the one spoken of by the Old Testament prophets, and his timeline is not difficult to understand... it just might be problematic for some people's eschatological views.
Time Stamps
- 00:00 Introduction
- 02:38 Context of Acts 3:19-21
- 0...
In this episode, we do a brief cultural analysis on three articles that have been published over the last few months. Why is it that Gen Z doesn't want to drive? Why are women less likely to want to get married now than men? These are important cultural questions that Christians need to be able to understand. Time Stamps
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:24 First Article: Why Don't Teens Want to Drive?
- 21:45 Second Article: Mom Talkin...
Some postmillennialists have taught that the end of the age happened in AD 70 and that is when Satan was bound. What does the Bible say about the end of the age?
Time Stamps:
- 00:00 Intro to View that AD 70 is Age to Come
- 03:40 Begin Four Brief Responses
- 03:55 (1) End of Age Identified with 2nd Coming of Christ
- 09:44 (2) End of the Age Identified with Eternal Life
- 11:25 (3) Age to Come Identified with Christ Sitting on Matt 25 Glorio...
In this episode, we look at one of the most inconvenient passages for postmillennialism. Neopostmillennialism teaches that eventually the whole world will follow Jesus, but this seems to contradict Jesus's statement about the broad and narrow way in Matthew 7:13-14. Stay tuned for an interesting discussion!Time Stamps00:00 Introduction02:22 Matt 7:13-14 and the Sermon on the Mount08:12 Why Matt 7 is Problematic for Neopostmille...
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