Episodes

  • 645. Restoration Theology 11: Systematic Theology and Biblical Coherence

    645. Restoration Theology 11: Systematic Theology and Biblical Coherence
    Mar 26 2026
    This episode is part of the Restoration Theology class. Whereas last time we focused on differences and development, today our goal is to perceive the final form of a doctrine. Because restorationists believe God inspired scripture, we recognize that amidst the diversity we can also detect coherence. Although there were many authors, there was Read more about 645. Restoration Theology 11: Systematic Theology and Biblical Coherence[…]
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    40 mins
  • 644. Restoration Theology 10: Biblical Theology and Progressive Revelation

    644. Restoration Theology 10: Biblical Theology and Progressive Revelation
    Mar 19 2026
    This episode is part of the Restoration Theology class. The Bible is a collection of sixty-six books, written by dozens of authors over centuries. It did not drop from heaven, nor did it arrive all in one generation. No, God slowly revealed the Christian scriptures over time. As a result, we find development within Read more about 644. Restoration Theology 10: Biblical Theology and Progressive Revelation[…]
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    44 mins
  • 643. Restoration Theology 9: Applying Scripture in Your Context

    643. Restoration Theology 9: Applying Scripture in Your Context
    Mar 14 2026
    This episode is part of the Restoration Theology class. Although one of the most overlooked aspects of hermeneutics, figuring out how to apply scripture to your own context today is extremely important. If you interpret the Bible well, but never ask the question, “How does this affect me?” what good does it do you? Read more about 643. Restoration Theology 9: Applying Scripture in Your Context[…]
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    46 mins
  • 642. Restoration Theology 8: Interpreting Scripture in Its Historical Context

    642. Restoration Theology 8: Interpreting Scripture in Its Historical Context
    Mar 5 2026
    This episode is part of the Restoration Theology class. There’s no getting around it. The Bible is a historical book. The events it describes occurred in history. What’s more, biblical history isn’t just limited to a single period of time. No, it stretches over thousands of years. As a result, it’s critical that you Read more about 642. Restoration Theology 8: Interpreting Scripture in Its Historical Context[…]
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    38 mins
  • 641. Restoration Theology 7: Interpreting Scripture in Its Literary Context

    641. Restoration Theology 7: Interpreting Scripture in Its Literary Context
    Feb 27 2026
    This episode is part of the Restoration Theology class. What’s the difference between reading the Bible and studying it? Reading the Bible is like surfing on the waves, following the general flow of thought as you go. Studying the Bible is more like swimming underwater, perhaps with scuba gear to enable you to investigate matters Read more about 641. Restoration Theology 7: Interpreting Scripture in Its Literary Context[…]
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    47 mins
  • 640. Restoration Theology 6: Bible Translation and Detecting Bias

    640. Restoration Theology 6: Bible Translation and Detecting Bias
    Feb 19 2026
    This episode is part of the Restoration Theology class. Would you agree that every translation of the Bible has some sort of bias in it? Even the most literal translations have a good deal of bias baked into them. What can we do? Well, you could learn Hebrew and Greek so you can read the Read more about 640. Restoration Theology 6: Bible Translation and Detecting Bias[…]
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    44 mins
  • 639. Restoration Theology 5: Old Testament Manuscripts and Textual Criticism

    639. Restoration Theology 5: Old Testament Manuscripts and Textual Criticism
    Feb 12 2026
    This is part four of the Restoration Theology class. The Old Testament, also called the Hebrew Bible, is a collection of 39 books written before the time of Christ. Today you’re going to learn about the three major manuscript families of the OT: (1) the Masoretic Text, (2) the Septuagint, and (3) the Samaritan Pentateuch. Read more about 639. Restoration Theology 5: Old Testament Manuscripts and Textual Criticism[…]
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    56 mins
  • 638. Restoration Theology 4: New Testament Manuscripts and Textual Criticism

    638. Restoration Theology 4: New Testament Manuscripts and Textual Criticism
    Feb 5 2026
    This is part four of the Restoration Theology class. Last time we covered the importance of using the Bible to build our beliefs. But what is the Bible? Well, it wasn’t written in American English or in the West or in recent history. The Bible is a library of books written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Read more about 638. Restoration Theology 4: New Testament Manuscripts and Textual Criticism[…]
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    55 mins