The Apologetics Problem

What this episode covers

Apologetics are important, reading the Bible well is important, but we can make a big mistake when we read our Bible with apologetics-driven questions in mind. The history of the church is full of strange (and sometimes troubling) interpretations arising from apologetics-driven interpretations. Nick and Matt discuss the difference between reading Scripture for answers, and reading scripture for wisdom, looking at God's purpose for Israel's law, modern creation debates, and the church's interpretation of scripture on slavery. Resource Referenced: The Troublesome Nature of Apologetics [https://preachersinstitute.com/2009/06/10/the-troublesome-nature-of-apologetics-part-one-fr-patrick-reardon/] by Patrick Henry Reardon, St Augustine: From the Literal Meaning of Genesis [https://kolbecenter.org/st-augustine-rediscovered-a-defense-of-the-literal-interpretation-of-st-augustines-writings-on-the-sacred-history-of-genesis/] by Mark J Joshua, Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity [https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Points-Decisive-Moments-Christianity/dp/1540964884] by Mark Noll, Reclaiming the Atonement: An Orthodox Theology of Redemption [https://www.amazon.com/Reclaiming-Atonement-Orthodox-Redemption-Incarnate/dp/B0CLM6RRK6] by Patrick Henry Reardon, Wisdom for Faithful Reading [https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Faithful-Reading-Principles-Interpretation/dp/B0C1HMVWT5/] by John H. Walton, The Lost World of the Torah [https://www.amazon.com/Lost-World-Torah-Covenant-Ancient/dp/B09BBL5K5D/] by John H. Walton and J. Harvey Walton Interlude Music: The Softer Side [https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/c864b76c-13bc-3ca0-b927-f2fd886f190e/] by Wave Saver Connect with Us: Website [https://www.reparadigmed.com/] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@reparadigmed] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/reparadigmed/] Email [[email protected]]