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EPISODE · May 1, 2025 · 50 MIN

Love in a Time of Outrage: Recovering the Center of Paul's Theology

from The Esau McCaulley Podcast

When most people think of the Apostle Paul, they picture a guy who cares more about doctrine and judgment than love. But what if I told you that the guy who wrote the most famous chapter on love in the Bible actually built his whole theology around it? Esau McCaulley talks with New Testament scholar Nijay Gupta about his new book The Affections of Christ and why Paul might be the Bible's most misunderstood writer. They explore what Paul really says about love, how emotion theory helps us read the Bible better, and why recovering Paul's tender side could help the church in a time of outrage, division, and burnout. Also, whatever happened to Ned Flanders?   0:00 - Theme Song   2:03 - Last Time Your Church Made You Feel Loved   7:10 - Paul and Love?   13:50 - Sponsor - No Small Endeavor - Award-winning podcast where theologians, philosophers, and best-selling authors talk about faith with Lee C. Camp. Start listening today: https://pod.link/1513178238   14:50 - Sponsor - Fabric by Gerber Life - Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at https://www.meetfabric.com/ESAU   17:00 - The Bible's Emotional!   27:50 - Covenant vs. Court   40:04 - Was He Rehabilitating Paul's Image?   49:32 - End Credits   The Affections of Christ Jesus: Love at the Heart of Paul's Theology by NIjay Gupta: https://a.co/d/82LsTS0   Paul and the Language of Faith by Nijay Gupta: https://a.co/d/bROX4lx   My Hill to Die On - In-N-Out Burger is Overrated: https://www.patreon.com/posts/my-hill-to-die-n-125861271  

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