Vintage Clip: What is the Relationship between Revelation 19 and 20?
What is the relationship between Revelation 19 and 20? Is it chronological, recapitulation, or something else? Matt Waymeyer walks us through the details of Revelation 19 and 20, showing the most natural way to read these two chapters. If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
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Responding to Dan McClellan on Homosexuality (Ep 205)
In this episode, Peter looks at Dan McClellan's short presentation on how the Bible cannot be used to argue against homosexuality. Peter addresses some of the underlying claims of liberalism and how they are not compatible with Christianity.Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction01:41 Intro to Dan McClellan11:37 Start of Dan’s Video on Homosexuality12:28 Comments on Gay Conversion Therapy and Christopher Yuan18:05 Dan’s Video Comments on Culture and Context19:50 Peter’s Response on Leviticus, Ancient Culture, etc. 38:30 Dan’s Video Comments on Bible’s View on Sin38:58 Comments on Dan’s Denial of Pentateuch Authorship41:19 Dan’s Video Comments Continued42:05 Peter’s Response to Dan’s Comments on Sin44:00 Dan’s Video Comments Continued44:40 Peter’s Response on Issues Dan Raised51:32 Conclusion and OutroPeter Goeman's Blog Post on Homosexuality and 1946: https://petergoeman.com/was-homosexuality-added-to-the-bible-in-1946/Dan McClellan’s Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_McClellan_(biblical_scholar)Problems with “homosexuality is sin” rhetoric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKP6JHKlbVEWho is the first biblical character we can confirm was historical? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMa9k40bFVoIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
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A Better Understanding of This Generation in Matthew 24:34 with Ryan Meyer (Ep 204)
The giveaway is over, sorry!In this video, Peter is joined by Dr. Ryan Meyer from Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary, author of “This Generation in Matthew 24:34 and The New Exodus” (2025). How should we understand the phrase, “this generation will not pass away until all these things take place”? Dr. Meyer walks us through the important backdrop of the word “generation” (γενεά), and how Matthew appeals to the Old Testament context. Enjoy this fascinating conversation!Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction02:19 Who is Dr. Ryan Meyer?04:36 Why Write on This Generation?09:20 Why Do Some People say Matt 24:34 is Embarrassing?11:45 Survey of the Main Interpretations of Matt 24:3418:30 The Lexical Meaning of Genea (Generation)27:11 The Old Testament Background of Deuteronomy 3239:09 The Structure of the Olivet Discourse49:00 Why Only Focus on Matthew?54:13 Isn't Jesus Clearly Talking to "That Generation"?59:28 Is There a Better Translation of "This Generation"?1:01:55 Why Does This Issue Matter?1:05:33 Concluding Thoughts and Book InformationMore about Dr. Ryan Meyer: https://dbts.edu/faculty-meyer/Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGJH1T12/Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary: https://dbts.eduMeyer’s Article on the Abomination of Desolation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TGzzKEudNiNuDm4FFvmwMCHX6mOfIox3/viewIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
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Vintage Clip: Literal or Symbolic? The 1,000-Year Reign of Revelation 20
Many interpreters want to make the 1,000 years of Revelation 20 figurative. Is that justifiable with the details in Revelation 20? Revelation expert, Matt Waymeyer, answers that question by giving a list of criteria for knowing when something is figurative or whether it is literal.If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
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Has the Land Promise to Israel Already Been Fulfilled? (Ep 203)
In this episode, we examine the claim that the land promise in the Abrahamic covenant has already been fulfilled. Joshua 21:43 states that "the LORD gave to Israel all the land that he swore to give to their fathers." Does this mean that futurists are incorrect when they say that Israel can expect a return to the land of their forefathers? Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction01:33 The Language of the Abrahamic Covenant05:42 Various Interpretations of the Land Promise08:38 Joshua 21:43-45 and the Land Promise Being Fulfilled16:12 The Danger of Taking Verses Out of Context18:09 The Example of the Noahic Covenant22:14 The Boundaries Promised to Israel26:16 Context of Joshua 21:43-4531:58 Context of Judges 135:30 Context of Exodus 23:3037:50 What does the Law and the Prophets Say?45:32 What Does Joshua 21:43-45 Mean?Gary DeMar Article Quoted: https://americanvision.org/1738/israel-gaza-land-rapture/Maps used from https://biblemapper.com/If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Welcome to The Bible Sojourner, the podcast that dives into challenging Bible passages, thought-provoking theology, and the cultural intricacies that shape our world. Join Dr. Peter Goeman, a seasoned professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages, as he embarks on a captivating journey through the text of Scripture and beyond. Unravel the mysteries behind enigmatic passages and gain a deeper understanding of ancient world and their relevance in our modern lives. The Bible Sojourner is your compass to navigate the fascinating landscapes of Scripture, history, and contemporary thought.