A Light to the Nations is a bi-weekly podcast examining all parts of the biblical story from a functional perspective. Instead of asking what words means, we consider instead their function, i. e., how they are used in other parts of the Bible. In each episode will discuss the functionality of words and how that allows us hear the teaching.
Latest Episodes
Nothing But The Text.
In Galatians, Paul maintains that God’s promise to Abraham was implemented in Christ; and that this “freedom from the curse” was accomplished specifically through his ...
I Am Not Ashamed.
What’s Your Problem?Hearers of the gospel often put too much emphasis on Jesus’ death as death. In Scripture, death itself is not an issue since all are dust to dust. ...
Against Hope In Hope.
When we insist on historicizing the biblical text, we diminish its value as a teaching. “Did that really happen?” we often ask and then look for verification. It is li...
Ode To The Torah.
Scripture In Four Parts.In the Torah, when the Lord delivers Israel out of Egypt, he gives commandments and statutes which they are required to keep; this Law is under...
Naked Deception, part 2.
Naked Deception! part 2: Nothing New Under The Sun.Recently my son, who is 10, was asking about God - does he love us and does he punish us? I said yes, both of those ...
