217. Myth-Busting Sunday School // Dr. James McGrath

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Tim Whitaker

News, Religion & Spirituality, Politics, Christianity

4.7 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 5 February 2024

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary Dr. James McGrath wrote the book, A to Z of the New Testament: Things Experts Know That Everyone Else Should Too, to help lay people with information about the NT from the cultural context. Tim and Dr. McGrath discuss the benefits that help us understand details that put scripture in context. Takeaway The Nativity was about a spare room in Middle Eastern hospitality culture not in a barn The Birth of Jesus isn’t about Jesus having a human mother and divine Father Salvation is complex Sexuality within the Bible is difficult to compare to modern views of sexuality Chapters Intro 0:00 What is the NT about 2:00 The Nativity Story 8:00 The Birth Discrepancies 13:01 Creed Christianity 28:02 Salvation 33:15 Questions About Sexuality 43:65 Get Tickets for the God After Deconstruction Conference Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Subscribe On YouTube Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:29.2	UK slash FAQ. Hi friends I'm Tim Whitaker and welcome to the New Evangelicals podcast. The New Evangelicals
0:46.4	is an inclusive Jesus-centered community that holds space for people marginalized by the
0:50.8	Evangelical Church, advocates for accountability in the church, and helps
0:54.8	you explore the Christian tradition beyond the basement of evangelical fundamentalism.
0:58.9	This podcast is part of that work, so join us as we talk to people from all walks of life lending their
1:04.4	expertise and wisdom to us as we renegotiate our faith and find better pass forward. What's up friends?
1:15.0	up friends, welcome back to the show.
1:17.0	Great to be with you on this episode.
1:19.0	I interviewed James McGrath.
1:21.0	He wrote the book, The A to Z of the New Testament, things experts know that everyone else should
1:26.1	too. This is a great book. Please pick it up. It's so good. If you're someone who has always
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