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Original air date: December 5th, 2022
In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Paul Copan on the themes in his latest book: Is God a Vindictive Bully? Reconciling Portrayals of God in the Old and New Testaments. a315.co/3FgJs1r
0:44 - Intro, and Chad’s atheist role-play
5:33 - Intro to Paul Copan
11:30 - How important is it to read Old Testament texts with discernment?
15:30 - Why continue writing about the topic of “the God of the OT”?
22:54 - Paul lays out the landscape of views from “critics within”
30:33 - What is the proper role of our own moral intuitions when looking at challenging things in the Old Testament?
38:48 - Should we “unhitch” the Old Testament from the New?
44:35 - How do we read and handle imprecatory Psalms in scripture?
50:14 - What would you say to someone who has walked away from the faith because they cannot accept Old Testament portrayals of God?
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*Helpful links:*
Paul Copan’s Website: paulcopan.com
BOOKS:
Is God a Moral Monster? - a315.co/3FhmVln
Did God Really Command Genocide?: Coming to Terms with the Justice of God - a315.co/3Fip5kM
True for You, But Not for Me: Overcoming Objections to Christian Faith - a315.co/3VlIdns
When God Goes to Starbucks: A Guide to Everyday Apologetics
a315.co/3VJQp0J
That's Just Your Interpretation: Responding to Skeptics Who Challenge Your Faith - a315.co/3XOaXXq
"How Do You Know You're Not Wrong?" - a315.co/3uiH4AY
DEBATE:
Unbelievable? Can the Canaanite conquest be reconciled with a God of love? Paul Copan vs Randal Rauser - a315.co/3EVEB4n
Palm Beach Atlantic University Masters in Apologetics
a315.co/3B2CLxD
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If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com
Original air date: December 5th, 2022
In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Paul Copan on the themes in his latest book: Is God a Vindictive Bully? Reconciling Portrayals of God in the Old and New Testaments. a315.co/3FgJs1r
0:44 - Intro, and Chad’s atheist role-play
5:33 - Intro to Paul Copan
11:30 - How important is it to read Old Testament texts with discernment?
15:30 - Why continue writing about the topic of “the God of the OT”?
22:54 - Paul lays out the landscape of views from “critics within”
30:33 - What is the proper role of our own moral intuitions when looking at challenging things in the Old Testament?
38:48 - Should we “unhitch” the Old Testament from the New?
44:35 - How do we read and handle imprecatory Psalms in scripture?
50:14 - What would you say to someone who has walked away from the faith because they cannot accept Old Testament portrayals of God?
====================================
*Helpful links:*
Paul Copan’s Website: paulcopan.com
BOOKS:
Is God a Moral Monster? - a315.co/3FhmVln
Did God Really Command Genocide?: Coming to Terms with the Justice of God - a315.co/3Fip5kM
True for You, But Not for Me: Overcoming Objections to Christian Faith - a315.co/3VlIdns
When God Goes to Starbucks: A Guide to Everyday Apologetics
a315.co/3VJQp0J
That's Just Your Interpretation: Responding to Skeptics Who Challenge Your Faith - a315.co/3XOaXXq
"How Do You Know You're Not Wrong?" - a315.co/3uiH4AY
DEBATE:
Unbelievable? Can the Canaanite conquest be reconciled with a God of love? Paul Copan vs Randal Rauser - a315.co/3EVEB4n
Palm Beach Atlantic University Masters in Apologetics
a315.co/3B2CLxD
====================================
We appreciate your feedback.
If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com
