The Analytical Preacher - Bible Discussions For The Modern World
The Bible provides a way to validate that it is the true word of God and offers compelling answers and insights to living in our modern world. Dr. Daniell explores current topics with a rational, objective approach, providing enlightening and sometimes surprising answers from the scriptures. Each episode provides the biblical view of the subject in question along with explanations for those conclusions. Andy is the author of the book Clear Vision: How The Bible Teaches Us To View The World. He has been interviewed by World Christian Broadcasting about his book and been a guest on the On Faith’s Edge radio program. He has written religious articles for The Christian Standard magazine, The Christian Post and The Atlanta Journal.
Episodes
In Hebrews chapter 4, the author states that Jesus was tempted in every respect as are we, though He remained sinless through the process. But with all the temptations of the modern world, how is it possible that Christ could have been tempted just like we are today? In this podcast, Andy looks at the scripture in question and a couple of other relevant verses to provide the biblical answer to this probing question.
The example that Jesus set for His followers was one of living a life of self-denial and self-sacrifice. But there are also verses where Jesus promises blessings, peace and even a life most abundant for Christians. So, which is it, a life of self-sacrifice or a life of abundance? Can it be both? In this podcast Andy uses scripture to dissolve the apparent tension between these two options, explaining the abundant Christian life...
There are verses in scripture that speak very harshly about slave traders and slave holders. Yet there are also verses that seem to provide support for the institution. So, what does the Bible say about slavery - how does it define it and does it provide slavery with an endorsement? In this podcast, Andy looks at scriptures from both the Old and New Testaments to provide comprehensive answers to these questions.
The Bible teaches one of the curses of sin is that bad things such as sickness and natural disasters will occur. And we also see in certain parts of scripture that God has used such things as punishment against specific people for specific transgressions. In this podcast, Andy addresses the issue of how we know when a misfortune is direct punishment from God and whether such occurrences still take place under the New Covenant of Ch...
Are all sins bad? What about sins that we do in private that no one else knows about? What about sins that don't seem to harm anyone, including us? In this podcast, Andy uses the story of the fall in the Garden of Eden and a simple instruction given to the Israelite army which dramatically show our need to obey God through faith. Adam and Eve could not have possibly understood the consequences of eating the fruit and we can...
We know that we can be tempted without sinning, as the Bible tells us Jesus did just that. But we are also warned that our thoughts and internal desires can be sinful. So, when does a thought become a sin? In this podcast, Andy explores that question and answers it from a biblical foundation.
Jesus said that He came to fulfill the Old Covenant and it would stay in effect until all was accomplished in it. Jesus having fulfilled it, though, we are no longer under its obligations, including keeping the Sabbath. In this podcast, Andy explains the Old and New Testament verses that make this clear to us and also examines a few other differences in how God instructs us to act now that we are under the New Covenant.
It is impossible to 'prove' that something doesn’t exist but has science - given its ability to explain everything by natural causes - at least eliminated the need for a god-like entity to exist? In this podcast, Andy explores what science can and can't explain in terms of natural causes and scientific laws and compares it to what the Bible records as being governed by natural laws versus what required supernatural o...
Many people point out that though Jesus said He would be in the earth three days and three nights, He did not quite make it that long, given a Friday night to Sunday morning timeline. In this podcast, Andy explains that Jesus was in the grave for the period of time He foretold. He uses the Bible, of course, to explain the answer to the apparent contradiction.
Christianity today is marked by a myriad of denominations and sub denominations. But are Christians instructed to do this in the Bible? No, in fact, just the opposite. In this podcast, Andy discusses what the Bible has to say on the topic and explains why denominations developed in the first place.
One of the most personal and painful questions asked of a minister by someone is whether God will forgive them (or even could possibly forgive them) for what they have done. Many asking the question have indeed done some terrible things that have hurt a great many people. But the good news is that the answer to the question rests not on how bad we are but how good and merciful God is! We can be forgiven and in this podcast, Andy...
When speaking to others about God or praying to Him alone, what are we to call Him? God gave a description of Himself and a name for Himself to Moses in the Old Testament. The question of how we are to refer to God is a common one and there are a few mistaken notions related to the topic. In this podcast, Andy will explore what the Bible says and use the scriptures of the New Testament to provide an answer to the question.
The Bible says that we cannot serve God and money and that the love of money is the root of much evil. But few specific rules and regulations are given for how a believer should make, spend, invest or give away their money in the New Testament scriptures. Because we live in a wealthy, capitalist society, many Christians are seeking answers to the question "how much is too much"? In this podcast, Andy uses biblical foun...
Are the teachings of Jesus opposed to capitalism? Should Christians support or engage in capitalistic activities? Honest questions such as these are often discussed in Christian circles but not always in a logical and objective fashion. In this podcast, Andy searches for answers through the lens of a biblical worldview.
A long simmering battle in the Christian world over whether we should use the Old Testament portion of the Bible in our preaching and teaching has gotten a little hotter lately. Two recent sparing partners have been Andy Stanley and Ken Ham. So, should Christians in modern day America still rely on Old Testament scriptures and if so, how much and for what? We do need the Old Testament in order to provide a logical foundation to ...
Relationships are critical to our life, health and happiness. But human relationships - especially marriage - can be challenging. Thankfully the Bible offers words of wisdom and guidance. In this podcast, Andy discusses some specific biblical recommendations to help make our marriages stronger.
Relationships are critical to our life, health and happiness. But human relationships - whether with family, friends or our spouse - can be extremely challenging. Thankfully the Bible offers words of wisdom and guidance for our relationships. In this podcast, Andy discusses some of those biblical guidelines to improve our general relationships and friendships. Next week's podcast will include some specific recommendations ...
Why did Jesus have to die? Couldn't God have just forgiven us our sins and let us all into heaven? In this podcast, Andy discusses this question, pulling the answer from the attributes of God's holiness and the consequences of our sins. The best solution, in fact the only solution, was for Christ to pay our sin debt in the manner in which He did and we will discuss why here.
Would you like to be certain about your salvation? Is it even possible to know now whether you are truly saved? If it is possible, then how do we know? This is a common, recurring question in Christian circles. The Bible does actually tell us that it is possible to be assured of our salvation and provides answers about how we will come to this assured knowledge. In this podcast, Andy looks primarily at the letter of 1st John, ...
The scriptures containing the Ten Commandments is one of the most well known sections in the entire Bible. But does one part stand out over the others? If so, what is the most important section and why? In this podcast, Andy identifies that key component and, more importantly, explains why that piece is so critical to our understanding of not just the Ten Commandments but of the entire Bible. Because of how it shines light on o...
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