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Should Christians use violence to defend themselves and others? What does the Bible say? What did early Christians think about violence? In today's Bible study, Wes McAdams visits with Luke Dockery, Brandon Britton, and Steven Cuffle about this highly controversial topic.The post Should Christians Use Violence – Part One appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

Make the church more masculine? It has been suggested that the church is too feminine and we should make it more masculine, especially if we want to reach young men. The post Make the Church More Masculine? Is the Church too Feminine? appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

"If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat" (2 Thessalonians 3:10). These are words the apostle Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica, but what do they mean in context and how do we apply them today? The post If Anyone Will Not Work, Neither Shall He Eat appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

Galatians 5:18 says, “But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.” So, how are Christians led by the Spirit? In today’s episode, Wes McAdams and Chase Turner discuss that question. The post How Are We Led by the Spirit? appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

“Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven,” these are the words Jesus to Peter and his apostles. Jesus also went on to say, “and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” What does it mean to bind or loose? Does it mean the apostles had the authority to create their own rules and regulations? What sort of authority was Jesus giving his followers and why?The post Whatever You Bind on Earth appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

What is heaven like? That is the question Kenny Embry and Wes McAdams discuss on today's episode. This episode originally aired on Kenny's podcast, "Balancing the Christian Life." He graciously allowed us to republish it for subscribers of the "Radically Christian Bible Study Podcast" to hear as well.The post What is Heaven Like? appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

How to live as unashamed Christians. In this episode of the Radically Christian Bible Study podcast, Wes McAdams and Travis Pauley respond to an email from a teen listener who wrote, "I was wondering if you could talk about teenagers and being proud of being a Christian. I know a lot of teenagers these days hide the fact that they are Christian or lie and say they aren’t because they fear they’ll lose their friends or be made fun of. I know personally I struggle with this, because from time to time religion comes into the conversation and I know a lot of teenagers and some adults fear they’ll be judged based on their religious beliefs." The post How to Live as Unashamed Christians appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

Today's episode first aired on The Wise Disciple Podcast, hosted by Logan Judy. Wes McAdams and Logan Judy discuss biblical literacy, political partisanship, and how to navigate controversial issues in the culture. We appreciate receiving permission to publish this episode on our channel as well.The post Issues We Deal with in the Church Today appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

Asking good questions of the Bible is a more challenging task than many suppose. When we have a question about something, it seems pretty straightforward to simply ask, “What does the Bible say about this?” But if we are not careful, the answers we find might say more about our own assumptions than they do […]The post How to Ask Better Questions of the Bible appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

Does God do evil? Today's Bible study revolves around two related questions from listeners. The first is, "How would I answer an unbelieving neighbor who asked, 'How does your God get all credit and none of the blame?'" And the second question is: The post Does God Do Evil? appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

A better-safe-than-sorry theology is one that wants to do what is right and good. But, unfortunately, it also tends to portray God as being a God of technicalities, who punishes people for making honest procedural mistakes. Furthermore, these procedures are often not based on the explicit teaching of Scripture, but on certain assumptions that are […]The post Better Safe Than Sorry Theology appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

Was Jesus all-knowing? Or, to put it another way, was Jesus omniscient? That is the question Wes McAdams and Travis Pauley discuss in today's Bible study. The post Was Jesus All-Knowing (During His Earthly Ministry)? appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

Will we have free will in heaven? Or, as one of our listeners worded it very well, "On the new earth after judgment will we still have free will? If so, would there ever be a danger of rebelling again?"The post Will We Have Free Will in Heaven? appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). These are the words Paul wrote to the church at Thessalonica. But what does it mean to give thanks in all circumstances? What about when we are hurting or suffering? Are we really supposed to give thanks in those circumstances? Is it naive, or cruel, to expect people to give thanks in these painful circumstances? The post Give Thanks in All Circumstances – Practicing Gratitude appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

In today's Bible study, Wes McAdams visits with Jacob Hawk about evangelism. What is evangelism? What are some common misunderstandings about evangelism? What passages of Scripture should shape our thinking about evangelism? The post Common Misunderstandings About Evangelism appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

What do we mean when we call something biblical? What does biblical mean? How can you tell whether or not a certain behavior is biblical? In this Bible study, Wes McAdams and Matt Mead discuss how certain “summary texts” can help us better define what is or isn’t biblical. Matt Mead is the Family Life […]The post How to Tell if Something is Biblical appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

In today's Bible study, Wes McAdams discusses Christian nationalism with special guest, Jacob Rutledge. What is Christian nationalism and is it a problem? Are Christianity and nationalism compatible or are they antithetical worldviews? What does the Bible teach us to help us navigate this issue? These are some of the questions we explore in today's Bible study. The post Christian Nationalism: What Is It and Is It a Problem? appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

How should Christians think about gender roles? Are they a consequence of the fall or are they part of the created order? In today's Bible study, Wes McAdams and Travis Pauley continue their discussion about gender roles.The post Gender and the Fall (Part Two) appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

How does gender relate to creation and the fall? Did sin enter the world through Adam or through Eve? These are some of the questions we are discussing in today's Bible study, which is the first in a two-part series. In this Bible study, Wes McAdams and Travis Pauley discuss passages from Genesis 1-3, Romans 5, and 1 Timothy 2. The post Gender and the Fall (Part One) appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

How to study the Bible using Logos Bible Software. In today's Bible study, Wes McAdams demonstrates the power of Logos Bible Software. Our friends at Logos have upgraded us to Logos 10 and you will see many of the new features and how it might be able to benefit your Bible studies and lesson preparation. Logos is also offering some great deals for our audience. Visit https://RadicallyChristian.com/logosThe post How I Study the Bible with Logos Bible Software (Logos 10 Review) appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

What advice would you give to new Christians? Today's Bible study is a response to a question we received from one of our listeners, who wrote, "I am a new Christian, who recently gave her life to Christ, and I want to know what should I do next. What should I do next to honor Jesus and to let others know about my decision to follow Christ?" The post Advice for New Christians appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

"Speak where the Bible speaks and be silent where the Bible is silent" is a well-known phrase within the Restoration Movement. In today's Bible study, Wes McAdams and Travis Pauley discuss whether or not this phrase is similar to Paul's instruction to not, "go beyond what is written" (1 Corinthians 4:6). The post Speak Where the Bible Speaks and Be Silent Where It is Silent appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

What does Romans 8:20 mean? In Romans 8:20-21, Paul says, "For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God." What does "creation" mean in this passage? What does it mean that creation was subjected to futility? And what does it mean that creation will be set free from its bondage?The post What Does Romans 8:20 Mean? Creation Subjected to Futility? appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

What does 1 Corinthians 5:5 mean? In 1 Corinthians 5:5, Paul says, "You are to deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord." What is Paul telling the church in Corinth to do? What does the phrase, "Deliver to Satan" mean? And to what does "destruction of the flesh" refer? The post What Does 1 Corinthians 5:5 Mean? Deliver This Man to Satan appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

Today's Bible study revolves around a quote from one of Wes' recent sermons. He said, "The Gospel is as much about reconciling people with one another as it is reconciling people with God." Travis asks Wes to explain and expound upon this idea. The post What’s More Important, Reconciliation with God or People? appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

What does Leviticus 15 mean? This chapter of Leviticus deals specifically with "bodily discharges." Why is a bodily discharge unclean and why does it make people and objects unclean? What is uncleanness all about? The post What Does Leviticus 15 Mean? Ritually Unclean appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

What is a cruciform hermeneutic? A hermeneutic is the lens through which we interpret and apply Scripture. And cruciform means something is shaped like the cross. So, what would it look like to let the cross of Jesus be the lens through which we interpret and apply Scripture? That is the question Wes McAdams and Travis Pauley discuss in this Bible study. The post A Cruciform Hermeneutic appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

What does Matthew 19:9 mean? Jesus said, "Whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery" (Matthew 19:9). What does Jesus mean by these very startling words? This passage has been the source of much debate, confusion, and heartache. But Jesus spoke these words to bless people, not to curse them. The post What Does Matthew 19:9 Mean? Marriage and Divorce appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

How does the Bible shape our thinking about biology and ethics? Medical technology has alleviated much pain and suffering, but it has also created ethical questions and dilemmas for Christians. How should Christians navigate questions about life, biology, health, and science? The post The Bible and Bioethics: IVF, Embryo Adoption, and More appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

What does Genesis 9:20-27 mean? What was Ham's sin and why was his son, Canaan, cursed because of Ham's sin? The story begins in Genesis 9:20-22, which says, "Noah began to be a man of the soil, and he planted a vineyard. He drank of the wine and became drunk and lay uncovered in his tent. And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father and told his two brothers outside." Because of this sin, Ham's son, Canaan, is cursed by Noah. What is going on in this story? The post What Does Genesis 9:20-27 Mean? (The Sin of Ham & Curse of Canaan) appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

What does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean? The passage says, "For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt." Does this mean it is impossible for people to be saved if they fall away from Christ? Were those who fall away ever saved? How should we understand and apply this warning? The post What Does Hebrews 6:4-6? (Impossible to Restore) appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

heir husbands at home. For it is shameful for a woman to speak in church." Does Paul mean that women should not talk to others when the church gathers together? Is it not okay for women to sing in the church? What does this passage mean?The post What Does 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 Mean? (Women Keep Silent?) appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

What does 2 Corinthians 6:14 mean, "Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?" What is the context of 2 Corinthians 6:14? What did Paul mean when he wrote this to the Corinthian church? And how can Christians apply these words to our lives today? The post What Does 2 Corinthians 6:14 Mean? (Unequally Yoked) appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

What does 1 Timothy 2:15 mean when it says, "She will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control"? What does childbearing have to do with being saved?The post What Does 1 Timothy 2:15 Mean? (Saved Through Childbearing) appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

Floyd, discussions about race and racism became top-of-mind for many of us. And Christians are struggling to navigate our current reality well. The post Race and Racism (Hope for the Future of the Church) appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

What are Christians to do in times like these? What hope can we find in the Bible for navigating these politically polarized times?The post Political Polarization (Hope for the Future of the Church) appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

What does it mean to be masculine? What does it mean to be feminine? Did God make men and women totally unique? Is gender just a social construct? Discussions about these matters can be filled with anger, fear, division, and frustration, but that doesn't have to be the case. We can have hope-filled conversations about gender. The post Gender Issues (Hope for the Future of the Church) appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

Can the church be unified when we disagree on certain aspects of our faith? What hope is there for the future of the church when there is so much disagreement?The post Doctrinal Differences (Hope for the Future of the Church) appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

Is it accurate to think of American culture as “post-Christian” and how can the church thrive in a culture like this? This is part two of our series, “Hope for the Future of the Church.” About the Series: The pandemic, politics, and a rapidly changing culture have left a lot of Christians are feeling uncertain […]The post Post-Christian Culture (Hope for the Future of the Church) appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

This is part one of our new series, "Hope for the Future of the Church." In this episode, we will discuss why we should be hopeful about the future of church attendance.The post Hope for the Future of the Church: Church Attendance appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

One of the most important words in theological conversations is "eschatology." But what does "eschatology" mean and why is it so important? Wes McAdams and Marcus Stenson define and discuss eschatology. Marcus is the High School Minister at the church of Christ on McDermott Road and a passionate evangelist.The post Eschatology: What Is It and Why Is It Important? appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

In today’s Bible study, Wes McAdams visits with Clifton F. Webb about intellectual virtues and critical thinking skills. What does it mean to be a critical thinker and why is it important for students of Scripture? One example from Scripture is the Bereans of Acts 17:11, “Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; […]The post Intellectual Virtues for Bible Study appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

What are we actually claiming when we say the Bible is inspired? In today's Bible study, Wes McAdams visits with Steven Cuffle and Dr. Jared Saltz about some of the major theories and views about biblical inspiration. How should we define inspiration? What are some of the major differences between different theories of inspiration? What are the pros and cons of each theory? Can we have fellowship with one another if we have slightly different ideas about the inspiration of Scripture?The post What Does it Mean that the Bible is Inspired? appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

What does it mean that we will all appear before the judgment seat of Christ? In today's Bible study, Wes and Travis discuss a question from a listener: "Growing up in the church I heard it said quite often we’d sit at the judgment seat. We will give an account for all our sins….almost like a line-by-line reading of everything we’ve done wrong. I’ve also heard many sermons saying that God has wiped away all our sins and remembers them no more (perhaps magnified with studies on grace that I was never exposed to as a child). So are sins forgotten or will we have to give an account!?!?"The post Appearing Before the Judgment Seat of Christ appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

What does it mean when the Bible says faith is counted as righteousness? In Romans 4, Paul discusses how Abraham’s “faith was counted to him as righteousness.” Abraham believed “God was able to do what he had promised” and because of that faith, God considered Abraham to righteous. More importantly, Paul goes on to say […]The post Faith is Counted as Righteousness appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

Today's Bible study discussion was prompted by a listener named Isabella, who wrote in to ask about becoming a better Christian. Isabella feels she is too focused on worldly things and doesn't do enough for the Lord. She wants to overcome some of her struggles with sin. She fears she has been lazy and disobedient. The post How Do I Become a Better Christian? appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

In whose name should we be baptized? Should we baptize people in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? Or should we baptize people simply in the name of Jesus? The post In Whose Name Should We Be Baptized? appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

In today's Bible study, Wes and Travis discuss the flesh and the Spirit. The apostle Paul taught that there is sin dwelling in the "flesh" of every person. Because of the sin in our flesh, even when we want to do what is right, we lack "the ability to carry it out" (Romans 7:18). Every human being is trapped in a cycle of sin and death. The post What the Bible Says About the Flesh and the Spirit appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

This discussion on persecution is part two of a two-part series. If you haven’t already done so, you may want to listen to the first episode in this series: “Is Political Privilege Harmful to Christianity?“ Last week we began considering the question, “Why is Christianity growing in some countries but declining in others?” In that […]The post Does Christianity Grow in Times of Persecution (Part 2 of 2) appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

oday's Bible study. According to an article by Nilya Saiya, the answer is "political privilege." Saiya argues that it is not governmental persecution, but rather governmental support that is one of the biggest threats to the growth of Christianity in a country. Saiya reports, "As governmental support for Christianity increases, the number of Christians declines significantly." The post Is Political Privilege Harmful to Christianity? (Part One) appeared first on Radically Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com