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Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible Scholars

Dr. Paul D. Weaver - DTS Professor and Biblical Scholar
Dallas Theological Seminary
Theology
Christianity
New Testament
Intelligent Design
Dispensationalism
Biblical Archaeology
Eschatology
Apologetics
Darwinism
Israel
Jesus
Discipleship
Roman Catholicism
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Bible Translation

The Bible and Theology Matters Podcast is a conversation with Biblical Scholars about all things Bible and Theology, including: challenging issues of Bible interpretation, important theological topics, essential Hermeneutical principles, Bible backgrounds and customs, Biblical ethics and worldview, apologetics, biblical archaeology, and much more. Dr. Paul D. Weaver, Professor and Biblical Scholar... more

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What does it mean to dedicate your life to biblical truth, Christian higher education, and raising up the next generation of church leaders? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, we explore the remarkable life, ministry, and lega... more

Why does Moses still matter today?

In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, host Dr. Paul Weaver is joined by Dr. Michael Emmons, Chris Katulka, and Steve Herzig to explore the life, leadership, and legacy of Moses—one of the most ... more

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Why is King David one of the most important figures in the Bible? What does the Davidic Covenant reveal about the coming Messiah and the future Kingdom of Christ?

In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver continues t... more

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What can the life of Abraham teach us about God’s promises, Israel, and the future of mankind? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters series on biblical characters study, Dr. Paul Weaver welcomes Christopher Katulka and Steve Herzig for an... more

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Christopher Katulka
Vice President of North American Ministries for the Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry
Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry
Episode: BTM 194- OT Character Study: Abraham and the Abrahamic Covenant
Steve Herzig
Retired Vice President of North American Ministries for the Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry
Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry
Episode: BTM 194- OT Character Study: Abraham and the Abrahamic Covenant
Michael Rydelnik
Emeritus Professor of Jewish Studies and Bible at Moody Bible Institute; Adjunct Professor at Dallas Theological Seminary; author and speaker
Moody Bible Institute; Dallas Theological Seminary
Episode: BTM 193- How Should Christians Think About Israel- with Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Emeritus professor of Jewish studies and Bible at Moody Bible Institute; former academic dean; host of Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Moody Bible Institute; Dallas Theological Seminary
Episode: BTM 192- Dr. Michael Rydelnik: Son of Holocaust Survivors – A Personal Testimony
Kyle Beshears
Author of 40 Questions About Mormonism; professor and pastor
Mars Hill Church (Mobile, Alabama)
Episode: BTM 190- Understanding Mormonism Part 1 | 40 Questions About Mormonism by Dr. Kyle Beshears
Cory Marsh
Professor of New Testament at Southern California Seminary; author of Recovering a Vintage Faith
Southern California Seminary
Episode: BTM 189- Recovering a Vintage Faith | Cory Marsh on True Evangelical Identity
Dr. Douglas Bookman
Longtime professor of Bible Exposition and expert in the life of Christ
Shepherd's Theological Seminary
Episode: BTM 188- The Religious & Civil Trials of Jesus Explained | Holy Week Series (Part 2)
Douglas Bookman
Bible scholar with expertise in life of Christ and biblical lands
Independent scholar, previously at various Bible colleges; guest on the podcast
Episode: BTM 187- The Passover & Last Supper Explained | Holy Week Series (Part 1)
Mark Fairchild
Author of Paul's Enslavement: The Early Life of Saul the Zealot; former professor of Bible and Religion at Huntington University
Huntington University
Episode: BTM 186 - Was the Apostle Paul a Slave?

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Paul D. Weaver
Host and biblical scholar; Professor of Bible Exposition with extensive work at Dallas Theological Seminary; associated with scholarly and church-context discussions.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 101 ratings
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  • New follower.

    I appreciate your teaching.

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    United States7 months ago
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    Thank you for this teaching, so clear. Praying for your mom, I have three siblings caught up in the confused AOG.

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    United States8 months ago
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    Found this great teacher on prophecy pros! Super thankful!! Truth from God’s word spoken to understand!! Come Lord Jesus! 🙏🙌✝️🎺🇮🇱

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    United Statesa year ago
  • Well done presentation of the subject.

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BTM 193- How Should Christians Think About Israel- with Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Q: What is the Land Covenant all about and why is it important?
The Land Covenant provides a title deed to the land for the Jewish people, conditioned on obedience to the Torah; it explains how God's promises regarding land, blessing, and national identity relate to Israel's past, present, and future, including the ongoing relevance of return to the land and prophetic fulfillment.
BTM 195- OT Character Study — David & the Davidic Covenant
Q: Why does the Davidic Covenant matter for understanding Jesus as the Messiah and the future kingdom?
It traces a continuous thread from David through the prophets to Jesus, with the promise of an eternal throne and a king from David's lineage fulfilled in Christ, which shapes how we expect both the church and Israel to participate in the kingdom.
BTM 189- Recovering a Vintage Faith | Cory Marsh on True Evangelical Identity
Q: Why is the local church central to authentic evangelicalism?
Because accountability, discipleship, and true theological growth happen best within a church community, not merely in parachurch settings or conferences; the church sustains fidelity to the gospel over time.
BTM 189- Recovering a Vintage Faith | Cory Marsh on True Evangelical Identity
Q: What does it mean to reclaim a Vintage Evangelical identity?
It means grounding identity in the five fundamentals—Scripture as supreme authority, Jesus as the exclusive Savior, personal evangelism, theological education, and consistent church fellowship—while avoiding reductionist labels tied to politics or celebrity culture.
BTM 192- Dr. Michael Rydelnik: Son of Holocaust Survivors – A Personal Testimony
Q: What is it like to grow up as a child of Holocaust survivors? How does a Jewish man come to faith in Jesus as Messiah? And how has that journey shaped a lifetime of ministry?
The guest describes a life framed by Jewish identity, suffering through his parents' wartime experiences, and a gradual turn to faith through personal inquiry and conversations with a Messianic teacher, ultimately leading to decades of teaching Jewish studies, Messianic prophecy, and bridging Jewish and Christian communities.

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