2019-04
2019-04
Thursday Apr 18, 2019
Thursday Apr 18, 2019
Was Jesus really raised from the dead? Every aspect of the Christian faith hinges on this single claim. On this Holy Week episode of Three Chords and the Truth, New Testament scholar Dr. Thomas Schreiner joins Garrick and Timothy to talk about what Paul says about the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15. Then, in the second half of the program, Garrick and Timothy review a song that’s almost always ascribed to the wrong artists. The dilemma drawn from the Infinity Gauntlet this week forces a painful choice between the Jedi Temple and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Dr. Schreiner chooses an option that's completely different from Timothy's or Garrick's, which almost certainly means that Timothy and Garrick were wrong.
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In this Episode
Thomas Schreiner, Ph.D., is James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Professor of Biblical Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where he also serves as Associate Dean of the School of Theology. Dr. Schreiner is the author or editor of many books including, Romans (Baker: 2018); The Race Set Before Us (IVP Academic: 2001); and Spiritual Gifts (B&H: 2018). Follow Dr. Schreiner on Twitter at @DrTomSchreiner
Questions to Discuss
1. What is the context of 1 Corinthians 15:3-7, one of the earliest surviving Christian confessions about the resurrection?
2. What are the specific implications of the words "passed on" and "received" in 1 Corinthians 15:3?
3. What would you say to someone who is struggling to believe that Jesus was actually raised from the dead?
Links to Click
If you want to dig deeper into the historical integrity of the New Testament, one great place to start is In Defense of the Bible, edited by Terry Wilder and Steven Cowan. To download a sample chapter, visit http://www.bhacademic.com
* B&H Academic
* 1 Corinthians: An Introduction and Commentary: book by Thomas Schreiner
* Interpreting the Pauline Epistles: book by Thomas Schreiner
* Paul, Apostle of God's Glory in Christ: book by Thomas Schreiner
* Interview with Thomas R. Schreiner: an author interview from Books At a Glance
* Cars, Coffee, Theology 1:1: dialogue between Thomas Schreiner and Jonathan Pennington
* Father and Son: song by Cat Stevens
* Cat's In the Cradle: song by Ugly Kid Joe
* Cat's In the Cradle: song by Harry Chapin
* It'll Come Back: song by Red Sovine
* ThreeChordsApologetics.com
If you are interested in earning a master’s degree online or on campus that will equip you with the most comprehensive apologetics training available anywhere, go to http://www.sbts.edu/bgs/degree-programs/mdiv/apologetics/
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The Closing Credits
Three Chords and the Truth: The Apologetics Podcast thanks B&H Academic for their sponsorship. Music for the podcast has been licensed through Artlist.io and performed by the band Vegan Friendly—even though neither Garrick nor Timothy has ever been vegan friendly. Brief excerpts of music played in the second half of each program are included solely for the purposes of comment and critique as allowed under the fair-use provision of U.S. copyright law. "The fair use of a copyrighted work ... for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, ... scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright" (U.S. Code § 107, Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair use).
Friday Apr 12, 2019
Friday Apr 12, 2019
According to the New Testament Gospels, the death of Jesus was accompanied by all sorts of signs and wonders, including supernatural happenings connected with the temple in Jerusalem. But is there any evidence outside the New Testament that any of these events really happened? As it turns out, there could be. That’s what Garrick and Timothy explore in this episode with renowned New Testament scholar Dr. Rob Plummer. In the second half, Garrick and Timothy go looking for God’s truth in Don McLean’s classic song “American Pie.”
In this Episode
Robert Plummer, Ph.D., is professor of New Testament interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and host of the Daily Dose of Greek screencast. He is the author or editor of several books, including Going Deeper with New Testament Greek (B&H, 2016) and 40 Questions about Interpreting the Bible (Kregel, 2010). Follow Dr. Plummer on Twitter at @dailygreek.
Questions to Discuss
1. When it comes to the events that accompanied the death of Jesus, the Synoptic Gospels—Matthew, Mark, and Luke—claim that the sun was darkened, the earth shook, and the veil in the temple was torn in two. What was this curtain and why can’t we go see it today?
2. Is there any evidence in Jewish rabbinic writings that any of these miraculous events really happened?
3. What about other sources outside the New Testament? Do they say anything about extraordinary events around the time of the death of Jesus?
Links to Click
B&H Academic
Josephus: The Essential Works: book by Josephus
NIV Archaeological Study Bible: study Bible by Zondervan
Something Awry in the Temple?: article by Robert Plummer
The Veil of the Temple in History and Legend: article by Daniel Gurtner
American Pie: song by Don McLean
That’ll Be the Day: song by Buddy Holly
'American Pie' Lyrics Sell for $1.2 Million: news by CNN
Under My Thumb: song by The Rolling Stones at Altamont '69
ThreeChordsApologetics.com
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The Closing Credits
Three Chords and the Truth: The Apologetics Podcast thanks B&H Academic for their sponsorship. Music for the podcast has been licensed through Artlist.io and performed by the band Vegan Friendly—even though neither Garrick nor Timothy has ever been vegan friendly. Brief excerpts of music played in the second half of each program are included solely for the purposes of comment and critique as allowed under the fair-use provision of U.S. copyright law. "The fair use of a copyrighted work ... for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, ... scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright" (U.S. Code § 107, Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair use).
Friday Apr 05, 2019
Friday Apr 05, 2019
So what do Superman, Captain America, Professor X, and Jesus Christ all have in common? According to the canonical accounts of their lives, each one has been raised from the dead. So why is it that, even in fiction, humans yearn for heroes who die and return to life? That’s one of the questions that apologist and bestselling author Timothy Paul Jones explores in this episode with cohost Garrick Bailey and guest Todd Miles. In the second half, Garrick and Timothy go digging for God’s truth in the music of Larry Norman, the father of Christian rock--and, as it turns out, someone that Garrick had never even heard about until recently. This week's dilemma from the Infinity Gauntlet leads to a deadly duel between Jedi Master Yoda and Gandalf the White.
In this Episode
Todd Miles, Ph.D. is professor of theology at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. He is the author of the B&H Academic titles Superheroes Can’t Save You (2018) and A God of Many Understandings? (2010).
Questions to Discuss
1. In Infinity War, Rocket Raccoon asks Thor about his brother Loki who has just died. Thor’s reply is, “Well, he’s been dead before” which is a reminder of how frequently death is temporary in comic-book universes. What are some of the best comic-book resurrection stories?
2. Why is there a recurrent theme of sacrifice, death, and resurrection in the comic books?
3. How might the rise of secularity reshape superhero stories now and in the future?
Links to Click
B&H Academic
Superheroes Can’t Save You: book by Todd Miles
A God of Many Understandings?: book by Todd Miles
The Gospel According to Superheroes: book with foreword by Stan Lee (Google Preview)
Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music?: book by Greg Thornbury
The Great American Novel: song by Larry Norman
Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music?: song by Larry Norman
Why Don't You Look Into Jesus?: song by Larry Norman
Jesus Sound Explosion: vinyl LP recorded at Explo '72
ThreeChordsApologetics.com
How to Make Three Chords and the Truth More Amazing than It Already Is
Support the show and spread the word! Here are a few ways to do that:
1. Subscribe to Three Chords and the Truth: The Apologetics Podcast (Apple Podcasts / Android / RSS)
2. Leave a rating and review on iTunes to encourage other people to listen to the show.
3. If you purchase any of the books mentioned in Three Chords and the Truth, consider using the Amazon links provided in the show notes. The show will receive a small percentage of each sale.
4. Visit our Patreon site where you can support the podcast, suggest future songs or topics, and order Three Chords and the Truth merchandise.
5. Make contact with us on Twitter: @DrTimothyPJones @GarrickBailey @ApologeticsPod
The Closing Credits
Three Chords and the Truth: The Apologetics Podcast thanks B&H Academic for their sponsorship.
Music for the podcast has been licensed through Artlist.io and performed by the band Vegan Friendly—even though neither Garrick nor Timothy has ever been vegan friendly.
Brief excerpts of music played in the second half of each program are included solely for the purposes of comment and critique as allowed under the fair-use provision of U.S. copyright law. "The fair use of a copyrighted work ... for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, ... scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright" (U.S. Code § 107, Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair use).