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Part 2 - The Old Testament Laws

Part 1 - The Old Testament Tabernacle

Are the New Testament manuscripts reliable, or are they full of so many errors and discrepancies that they should not be trusted for the good news of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection? In today's Seven Minute Seminary, renowned Greek scholar Dr. Bill Mounce discusses the nature of biblical manuscripts, what errors we know do exist, and what bearing this has on the reliability of the Bible.

Is the Mainline in decline? In today's Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Ted Campbell reminds us that though the membership numbers appear to shrinking, there are followers of Christ in the historic Protestant churches who worship together and faithfully live as the body of Christ.

What is gospel hospitality, and why does it seem so radical in our world? In today's Seven Minute Seminary, watch Dr. Amy Oden as she presents a beautiful picture for the gospel calling to welcome the stranger and the vulnerable of our society.

For hundreds of years the church has preached a gospel of grace but has typically limited it to conversion and the forgiveness of sins. In the 18th century, God raised up John Wesley and the people called Methodists who experienced and preached the penetrating character of the gospel as the powerful work of God to overcome sin and radically transform lives. This is what John Wesley meant by Christian perfection, or entire sanctification. Christian perfection, then, is the work of God in the hear

It is said that you can make the Bible say almost anything you want it to say. That's why paying attention to context is so important - it helps safeguard against proof-texting, which is the practice of bringing your ideas to the biblical text and forcing the text to prove your own presuppositions. In this series of Seven Minute Seminary videos, Dr. Craig Keener walks us through a number of biblical passages that are often ripped out of context and forced to say something the Bible never intende

It is said that you can make the Bible say almost anything you want it to say. That's why paying attention to context is so important - it helps safeguard against proof-texting, which is the practice of bringing your ideas to the biblical text and forcing the text to prove your own presuppositions. In this series of Seven Minute Seminary videos, Dr. Craig Keener walks us through a number of biblical passages that are often ripped out of context and forced to say something the Bible never intende

It is said that you can make the Bible say almost anything you want it to say. That's why paying attention to context is so important - it helps safeguard against proof-texting, which is the practice of bringing your ideas to the biblical text and forcing the text to prove your own presuppositions. In this series of Seven Minute Seminary videos, Dr. Craig Keener walks us through a number of biblical passages that are often ripped out of context and forced to say something the Bible never intende

It is said that you can make the Bible say almost anything you want it to say. That's why paying attention to context is so important - it helps safeguard against proof-texting, which is the practice of bringing your ideas to the biblical text and forcing the text to prove your own presuppositions. In this series of Seven Minute Seminary videos, Dr. Craig Keener walks us through a number of biblical passages that are often ripped out of context and forced to say something the Bible never intende

While Islam covers a spectrum of beliefs, there are several unifying, core commitments. The same is true for the Muslim practices: Some adhere to a radical version of political Islam (this is what typically makes the news), while others are quite passive about their faith. Most Muslims living in the West are moderate people with meaningful family lives. The church is called by Jesus to love our neighbors and to practice radical hospitality. What might this look like for the increased presence of

After suffering military defeat and captivity for its apostasy, the Jewish people were finally freed and allowed to return to their homeland in the 6th century BC, ending their exile to Babylon. Although earlier generations of leaders such as Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi had already warned Israel to renew covenant faithfulness in their reclaimed land, they were constantly drifting away from God. Ezra and Nehemiah appeared on the scene offering unique skills for helping God's people move toward

How does one come to be belong to a particular spiritual tradition? In this Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. William "Billy" Abraham answers how he became a Wesleyan Methodist. Though raised with an "anti-theist" background as a child, William Abraham was deeply impressed by the compassion of the local Methodist church, which cared for his family. Watch as he continues his narration of how he later came to be captivated by the person of Jesus, whom he refers to as the invisible God made visible. A de

The study of systematic theology may seem far-removed from daily life, but when we understand it as the interpretation and communication of God's revealed truth as it relates to other disciplines, it becomes more urgent of a task. What might a comprehensive, contemporary theology that is faithful to the Bible look like? How might it relate to questions of bioethics, philosophy, anthropology, food production, immigration, global economics, or modern farming?

The Bible is full of provocative accounts of miraculous healings, signs and wonders that draw people's hearts back to God. The Old Testament, the Gospels, the Book of Acts, and the letters of the New Testament all contain examples of prophets and apostles working signs and wonders in order to confirm the gospel message. There are also numerous healings, dreams, visions, and prophecies that build up the church and testify to the loving character of our Father. Depending on where you context, howe

After Jesus died and was resurrected, he ascended to the right hand of the Father after remaining with his disciples for 40 days. Though we tend to think of the ascension as an afterthought, in this Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Steve Seamands reveals how Jesus' leaving our world was just as crucial as were his life, death, and resurrection.

What we learn throughout the Bible is that God uses created things to impart grace and mercy in order to minister to our needs. In today's Seven Minute Seminary video, Dr. Bob Stamps explains how the ultimate source of power for all of these means is the person of Jesus Christ Himself.

The English-speaking world has an abundance of Bible translations. Selecting a Bible from the Christian book store can be overwhelming. What's the difference between them all? Are they all equal in value? Are any of them even trustworthy? What is a "literal" translation, versus a "word for word" translation? On essential doctrines, translations agree. However, there are times when translations really do make a difference. Watch this Seven Minute Seminary with Dr. Bill Mounce to find out more.

The question that remains for the church, is how appropriate texts that on the surface appear to teach a particular account of creation. Does science become subservient to a theological text? John Walton address this important issue here.

In this Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Bill Mounce shares insights from Mark 8 based on the difference that the Greek text makes.