What Is Hermeneutics? | Kevin Vanhoozer

How to Use Scripture to Heal, Not Harm | Steven Tracy

For many abuse survivors, the Bible has been used as a weapon rather than as a source of healing. Yet Scripture reveals a God who aims to bring shalom and is fiercely concerned for the oppressed. In this episode of Logos Live, Kirk E. Miller sits down with Dr. Steven Tracy to tackle the sobering reality of how Scripture is often misused in contexts of abuse and how we can reclaim it as a source of protection and healing for survivors. Together they explore important hermeneutical principles for using and applying Scripture as a medicine rather than a poison. Read the full article: https://www.logos.com/grow/live-misuse-of-scripture-abuse-healing/?utm_campaign=show-logoslive-mohler&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=spotify Outline: (00:00) Opening (04:47) Defining Harm & Heal (08:03) The Bible Used "Unbiblically" (14:01) What's at Stake? (23:05) How to Use Scripture Well (29:42) Examples: Forgiveness & Anxiety (34:34) God's attunement to the abuse (39:53) Scripture's attention to abuse

The Importance of Theological Education | Albert Mohler

In this episode of Logos Live, Kirk E. Miller speaks with Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr. about the purpose, necessity, and enduring value of theological education. Their conversation centers on a basic but increasingly important question: Why does the church still need seminaries? Along the way, Dr. Mohler reflects on the relationship between theological education and the local church, the dangers of neglecting doctrinal formation, the kind of pastors seminaries should aim to produce, and why faithful ministry requires lifelong study. Learn more about this episode: https://www.logos.com/grow/live-theological-education-mohler/?utm_campaign=show-logoslive-mohler&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=spotify Learn more about Logos's partnership with Southern Baptist Theological Seminary: https://www.logos.com/education/customer-stories/sbts?utm_campaign=show-logoslive-mohler&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=spotify Outline (00:00) Opening (01:33) Meet the Seminary President (02:21) Logos Partnership and Resources (04:06) What Is a Seminary? (07:14) Why Seminaries Still Matter (10:40) Church as Primary Educator (14:52) Ordinary Means of Grace (15:54) Training Called Preachers (18:22) A Pastor in Doctrinal Trouble (22:53) Theology in Every Ministry (26:41) Study Habits and Diagnostics (32:32) It’s Never Enough Learning (35:24) Lifelong Growth in Preaching (38:02) Closing Thanks and Partnership

The Afterlife & Intermediate State | Author & Bible Teacher Nancy Guthrie

Join Kirk E. Miller alongside Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie for meaningful conversation on an all-too-misunderstood aspect of Christian theology: the afterlife. Together, they discuss what the Bible has to say about the so-called intermediate state in distinction from the promise of the resurrection and the New Heavens and New Earth. In so doing, they tackle popular misconceptions about "going to heaven" and explore how these profound truths bring comfort to those who are grieving. Learn more about this episode: https://www.logos.com/grow/live-afterlife-and-intermediate-state?utm_campaign=show-logoslive&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=spotify Outline: (0:00) Introduction (0:30) Nancy’s Background & Ministry (1:54) Why the Afterlife Matters (6:48) The Christian Life Story (12:40) Death as Enemy vs. Being with Christ (14:45) The Intermediate State (26:00) Resurrection - The Ultimate Hope (32:52) The New Creation (38:42) Application for the Grieving (45:15) Closing

What Is Justification? | Stephen Westerholm

How is a person made right with a holy God? Join Kirk E. Miller and New Testament scholar Stephen Westerholm for an in-depth discussion on the vital doctrine of justification. They explore the biblical basis for justification, including primary Old and New Testament passages, key terms like "works of the law," and various interpretations, such as the New Perspective on Paul. Learn more about this episode: https://www.logos.com/grow/live-what-is-justification?utm_campaign=show-logoslive&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=spotify Outline: (00:00) Welcome (00:29) Meet Dr. Stephen Westerholm (01:55) What Is Justification? A Basic Definition (04:01) Justification as a Legal Term: Acquittal vs. Condemnation (04:49) How We’re Justified: By Grace Through Faith (06:11) Law vs. Faith: Paul’s Contrast (08:46) Why We Need an ‘Extraordinary’ Righteousness (11:24) Key New Testament Passages on Justification (Romans, Philippians, Galatians) (17:00) Is Justification Unique to Paul? (21:30) Second Temple Judaism & ‘Covenantal Nomism’ (25:13) What Is Meant by ‘Works of the Law’? (29:46) What Does ‘the Righteousness of God’ Mean in Paul? (33:33) ‘Faith in Christ’ vs ‘Faithfulness of Christ’ (Pistis Christou) (38:17) A Two-Stage Justification? (44:25) Why Justification Still Matters? (48:45) Wrap-Up

What Is Hermeneutics? | Kevin Vanhoozer

Kevin Vanhoozer joins Kirk E. Miller to unsurface the question that quietly shapes every act of Bible reading: What does it mean to understand Scripture well? Aiming to demystify the discipline, Kevin explores what hermeneutics is, what theological and metaphysical precommitments ought to inform our approach to Scripture, and why it matters for our Christian "reading cultures," the local church. Learn more: https://www.logos.com/grow/live-hermeneutics-vanhoozer?utm_campaign=show-logoslive&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=social Episode outline: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:40 Meet Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer 01:31 What is Hermeneutics? 07:06 The Importance of Hermeneutics in Christian Life 13:06 Hermeneutics and Other Theological Disciplines 20:13 The Role of Theological Pre-commitments 25:01 Understanding the Ontology and Teleology of Scripture 25:39 The Nature of Scripture: Human and Divine Discourse 28:33 Literal vs. Figural Readings of the Bible 34:39 The Meaning of Meaning in Biblical Texts 40:27 The Role of Hermeneutics in Addressing Interpretive Pluralism 41:49 The Importance of Interpretive Virtues 46:28 The Concept of Interpretive Communities 52:54 Practical Implications for Local Churches 53:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts