Have you found yourself in a difficult marriage where you are abused or your spouse has been unfaithful? Have you wondered if you are allowed to get a divorce or felt condemned by others if you have been divorced? The Bible speaks a lot about divorce and has answers to all our questions, but we need to understand first what the Scriptures were saying in the time they were spoken into. Understanding God’s heart about divorce is not about rules void of compassion. His commands are full of love and have our best interests in mind. And sometimes the scenarios we find ourselves up against in this life are not cut and dry. Some beliefs I had about divorce were handed down to me. I think that’s the thing with theology. We have things handed down to us that we don’t ever examine for ourselves to see what scripture is really saying. Then, when devastating circumstances happen, we aren’t prepared and don’t know how to navigate traumatic events. Listen in as biblical scholars weigh in on this difficult topic of divorce. But more importantly, listen in to what Jesus is saying and what He isn't saying.
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Ep. #6 What is God's Design for Marriage?
Are you happy in your marriage? What do you base that happiness on? What if our preconceptions about marriage bring problems into our marriage? And what if a theological understanding of marriage from the One Who designed it can produce the happiest marriage we have ever experienced? Marriage jokes are the norm in today’s culture, and probably most people have heard at one time or another jokes that demean marriage as a relationship akin to having a ball and chain or shackles on. But what if the culture around us puts those shackles on us? What if we are viewing our marriage through a worldly lens rather than a biblical one? Listen in as we discuss how to view marriage through a theological lens in today’s episode of Theology at Home.
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Ep. #5 Is the Old Testament Relevant Today, part 2
How do you apply the Old Testament to your life today? And which of the laws are applicable to us today? It is a common feeling that the OT is primarily just laws, but what if we are wrong? What if tucked in those laws is a message we are missing? We are continuing our discussion this week of the Old Testament's relevance to our lives. Join Dr. Joseph Cathey, professor of the OT and former archaeologist as we discuss in part 2 of our interview the relevance of the OT to us today as we examine which Old Testament apply to us today and what God's heart is with these laws. Download the devotional, transcript, and additional resources for this podcast below. https://denisepass.com/ep-4-is-the-ot-relevant-today-part-2/
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Ep. #4 Is the Old Testament Relevant Today?
Have you ever struggled to understand what the OT is saying? Determining meaning of Scripture can be difficult when we have the bridge of time and culture to cross. It is a common feeling that the OT is primarily just laws, but what if we are wrong? What if tucked in those laws is a message we are missing? Join Dr. Joseph Cathey, professor of the OT and former archaeologist as we discuss in part 1 of our interview the relevance of the OT to us today and look at what hinders us from seeing its relevance. A lack of desire coupled with a lack of understanding of the nature of God and His purposes in the Old Testament can cause us to miss the significance of the Old Tesstament. Listen in as we unpack why the Old Testament matters in this compelling interview and leave a comment to share your thoughts on the Old Testament. Download the devotional, transcript, and additional resources for this podcast below. https://denisepass.com/ep-4-is-the-ot-relevant-today/
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Ep. #3: How Do You Study the Bible?
These days, people seem so polarized about what the Word of God says, which calls into question how we approach the study of Scripture. How do you study the Bible? What are your presuppositions? Do you come to study the Bible already knowing what you want it to say? Do you approach Scripture by looking at what others have said about it? Do you take from the Biblical text itself? Or do you come praying and asking God for insight, knowing we have none on our own? Listen in as we discuss how to study our Bible on this week's episode of Theology at Home. Download the devotional, transcript, and additional resources for this podcast at the link below. https://denisepass.com/how-do-you-study-the-bible/
You believe in Jesus and His word, but sometimes, connecting the dots between your faith and your life is hard. You want to live for Jesus but struggle to live out what you know. And let’s face it, life interrupts our best attempts to study the word of God consistently.
When it feels like your theology (study/knowledge of God and His word) is far removed from what you are experiencing in your life, I pray this space is a place where you can dive deeper into God’s word with me.
“Theology at Home” is where we discover fresh insights into God’s word to help us hold onto our faith in all life's ups and downs without compromise. Learning about God and His Word should not be in a hostile environment. Theology at home is a space full of truth and grace.
What we believe about God and His word is not just knowledge but living truth that informs how we navigate life and the surrounding culture.
Theology is not just for the academically-minded. It's for everyone. While everyone can be a theologian, the question is, what kind of theologian are you?
Listen in and join me as we discuss topics you can apply to your life, as well as difficult passages you might not have known how to apply. Feel free to send me topics to consider, as well!
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