Marty Solomon: Was the Bible God’s Idea?

Episode 59 • December 17, 2023 • 00:55:42
Marty Solomon: Was the Bible God’s Idea?
Becoming Church
Marty Solomon: Was the Bible God’s Idea?

Dec 17 2023 | 00:55:42

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Hosted By

Kristin Mockler Young

Show Notes

Seriously what’s up with the Bible? Why are there so many translations? Is it literal? Is it metaphor? Did God write it or is he more of a co-author?

In this episode with Marty Solomon - and our special co-host Naeem Fazal - we take a look at the Bible from the Hebrew perspective, maybe as God intended it. Marty explains how scripture is supposed to be read, the mistakes we often face in our quiet times and what we can do to ask better questions of the text as we read.

If you’re not sure what to do with the Bible or you’re ready to try reading it again, you’ll find grace and insight in this episode. When you’re ready to dig deeper and think at a higher level, we can’t recommend Marty’s podcast, BEMA discipleship, enough. Until then, this conversation will meet you where you are with patience, guidance and practical application.

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LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Asking Better Questions of the Bible

MartySolomon.com

The Bema Podcast

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RELATED RESOURCES:

How Can I Believe the Bible

Reimagine God: a series on unlearning and relearning God

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SCRIPTURE TO EXPLORE:

SO MANY. Basically, just pick up your Bible. (But seriously, if you're looking for specific scriptures, Marty has many verses and additional resources linked up in each chapter of his book.)

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