How God Loved the World, with George Kalantzis: John 3:16
Release Date: 02/09/2026
Immoral or Missionary: Perspectives on the Woman at the Well, with Benjamin Wall: John 4:16-18
Exegetically Speaking
A long tradition of reading John 4 has viewed the woman at the well as immoral. How was that reading established? What is its textual warrant? What are alternative traditions? What does all this tell us about the role of assumptions in exegesis? Dr. Benjamin Wall is Professor of Theology and Ethics at South University. His publications include and he is currently a resident scholar at working on C. S. Lewis’ theological anthropology related to disabilities and mental health. Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): ...
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The Scope of Christ’s Kingdom, with Daniel C. Fredericks: Psalm 103:17-19
Exegetically Speaking
Ps. 103:17-18 presents God’s kingdom as the kingdom of Israel while v. 19 also mentions God’s universal kingdom. In which sense did Christ bring God’s kingdom to realization? Dr. Fredericks is Professor of Biblical Studies and Provost Emeritus at Belhaven University. His publications include and (co-author) . Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): M.A. in Biblical Exegesis:
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Feet Like a Deer, with Oliver Hersey: Habakkuk 3:19
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Knowing that devastating judgment is descending on Israel, the prophet affirms that God is his strength. To appreciate the depth of Habakkuk’s hope we must understanding the Hebrew language used in its contexts (plural), including the species of deer in Israel. Dr. Oliver Hersey, who has been on this podcast before, is the 11th president of Jerusalem University College. This college, located on the southwestern corner of Mount Zion, Israel, equips for ministry by providing immersive study of the ancient and modern contexts of Israel and the surrounding regions for a deepened understanding of...
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In Form Like His Body of Glory, with Chris Kugler: Philippians 2:6-7 and 3:20-21
Exegetically Speaking
The Christ hymn of Phil. 2:6-11 is one of the most studied NT passages on Christology. When considering Paul’s own study we should note 3:20-21 of the same letter, which reprises several Greek words from the hymn. Dr. Chris Kugler is Lecturer in Theology for George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University, at the Houston Campus, . His publications include and . Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): M.A. in Biblical Exegesis:
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Grab Ahold of From Alongside From Behind, with Stephen L. Jones: Romans 8:26
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Describing the Holy Spirit’s work on behalf of believers in Christ, Paul employs two verbs with double prefixes. The effect is to give special stress to the Spirit’s work of support and intercession. Dr. Jones, who has been on this podcast before, is the Director of Global Theological Education for , a theological training ministry working in northern Kenya. Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): M.A. in Biblical Exegesis:
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What is Exegesis? (encore), With John Walton
Exegetically Speaking
This is a repeat of our very first episode: Veteran interpreter Dr. John Walton describes the process of exegesis — from choosing a text, analyzing the genre and background, and grappling with the “linguistic core” — in this step-by-step explanation of how exegesis is done. , Old Testament Professor Emeritus at , has since become a frequent contributor to this podcast. He has many volumes in his “Lost World” series along with many other publications, including (with Andrew Hill), . He is currently collaborating with Dr. Aubrey Buster in preparing a major commentary on Daniel...
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How God Loved the World, with George Kalantzis: John 3:16
Exegetically Speaking
John 3:16 is routinely translated, “For God so loved the world.” The NLT translates it, “For this is how God loved the world.” The difference roots in a Greek adverb, the sentence as a whole, and the theological logic employed by John. , who has been on this podcast before, is Professor of Theology and Director of at Wheaton College. Among his publications are and . He has been editor or co-editor of several volumes, including, . Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): M.A. in Biblical...
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A Sealed Biblion, with Christian Askeland: Revelation 5:1
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Rev. 5:1-14 depicts a dramatic heavenly scene in which the Lamb alone is worthy and able to take and open what is referred to as a βιβλίον (biblion) with seven seals and inscribed in a particular way. The attempt to gain a more precise mental picture of this literary object and its nature as a text includes matters of word meaning and textual criticism. Dr. Christian Askeland, a past contributor to this podcast, is Advisor for The Green Collection (Oklahoma City) and works with . He is interested in the origins and diversity of early Christianity, endeavoring to reconstruct historically...
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Working Together for Good, with Joseph Dodson: Romans 8:28
Exegetically Speaking
Many translations render Rom. 8:28 as, “all things work together for good.” The NLT renders the same words as, “God causes everything to work together,” a construal that is represented in some ancient Greek manuscripts. Yet another possibility would be, “the Spirit works all things together.” What explains these differences? A past contributor to this podcast, Joseph Dodson is the Dr. Craig L. Blomberg Chair of New Testament at Denver Seminary. In addition to other publications, he has written , and (with Mattie Mae Motl) . He is working on commentaries on Romans (Brill) and...
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Seeing is Not Believing, Part II, with J. D. Atkins: Luke 24:41-45
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Following his resurrection in Luke 24 Jesus startles his disciples by appearing among them when they are talking about him. By v. 41, properly understood, they are still not believing. Luke’s implicit argument about what finally brings them to faith requires close attention to the Greek wording and clues as to discourse structure. Dr. J. D. Atkins is Associate Professor of New Testament Language and Literature, and Chair of the Department of Biblical and Exegetical Studies at Tyndale Theological Seminary. Among other things he has authored, The Doubt of the Apostles and the Resurrection...
info_outlineJohn 3:16 is routinely translated, “For God so loved the world.” The NLT translates it, “For this is how God loved the world.” The difference roots in a Greek adverb, the sentence as a whole, and the theological logic employed by John. Dr. George Kalantzis, who has been on this podcast before, is Professor of Theology and Director of The Wheaton Center for Early Christian Studies at Wheaton College. Among his publications are Theodore of Mopsuestia: Gospel of John and Caesar and the Lamb: Early Christian Attitudes on War and Military Service. He has been editor or co-editor of several volumes, including, Come, Let Us Eat Together: Sacraments and Christian Unity.
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