More Responses to So-Called Bible Inaccuracy

Bob addresses several questions related to John the Baptist

Was he Elijah returned? Why was Jesus baptized by John when Jesus had no sin to repent of? Does ancient history outside the New Testament corroborate the existence of John? Was John part of the Essene community? Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ [https://www.bobsiegel.net/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Are There Occasions For Christians to Speak More Forcefully?

While emphasizing friendliness and gentleness as a general rule in evangelism, Bob nevertheless points out the occasional exception to the rule called “tough love.” Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ [https://www.bobsiegel.net/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Languages of the Bible

Bob starts out by completing a discussion from last week about John's usage of the Greek word 'logos'. He then goes on to challenge the popular assumption that Jesus spoke Aramaic rather than Hebrew. Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ [https://www.bobsiegel.net/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Jesus: Incarnation in New Testament, Pre-Incarnation in Old Testament

Bob explores the famous opening to John's gospel where Jesus, as the second person of the Trinity, is called "the WORD of God." Bob also expounds upon similar terminology in Old Testament divine encounters. Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ [https://www.bobsiegel.net/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Does the Idea of Life on Other Worlds Go Along With the Bible?

Bob answers a question about the possibility of life on other planets and how that would relate to biblical truth. Also: Did Moses really write the first five books of the Bible?-Why are there churches who reject biblical teaching? Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ [https://www.bobsiegel.net/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.