But is it Biblical?
A weekly podcast and Bible study hosted by Glen & Lydia Farell. They are a married couple from Texas, discussing traditional evangelical church beliefs and answering the question "But is it Biblical?" to determine if the belief is truly taught in the Bible. If you attend an evangelical or protestant church, this podcast is for you! Heck, even if you don't, come on in and stay awhile. Explore what the Bible truly says (or doesn't say) about topics, including those pesky ones that the church tends to ignore or gloss over. Learn how to properly translate and interpret passages based on the culture, context, author intent, and audience of the Biblical writings. Get familiar with how to use https://www.blueletterbible.org/ , a Bible study resource. Follow other works, including Glen's blog and book, found at https://lovedoneright.org/ For additional show notes, please visit: https://lovedoneright.org/resources
Episodes
Welcome to the Podcast!
Here's a little teaser about what we are all about. Come join us, as we expose traditions, and find joy in the true message of Christ!
In this inaugural episode of 'But is it Biblical?', Glen and Lydia introduce themselves and explain why they are starting a podcast. They discuss what a tradition is, and why it is important for churches to analyze the reasons why they hold certain traditions.
In this episode, we begin our study of the traditional belief that the Bible is inspired.
- What does “inspired” mean?
- What did Paul mean when he said “All scripture is breathed out by God?”
- What part does the Holy Spirit play in inspiration?
- What does it mean to test everything?
Though this study, you will gain a better understanding of how to answer these questions for yourself.
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In this episode, Glen & Lydia continue their study of the traditional belief that the Bible is inspired.
They discuss 2 Peter 3:16 and Revelation 22:18 as those verses relate to the inspiration and authority of the Bible.
What did Peter mean when he compared Paul’s letters to the rest of the scriptures?
Did John warn us not to add anything to (or take away from) the Bible?
Is the Biblical canon closed?
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Glen & Lydia begin tackling the traditional belief that the Bible is inerrant.
They discuss the Bible verses used by the church to claim the Bible is without error.
Does the Bible call itself inerrant?
They also take a look at the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy.
How is scripture defined?
What books of the Bible are affected by a belief in inerrancy?
Is a belief in inerrancy essent...
Glen & Lydia finish their discussion on inerrancy by taking a look at the “Word of God,” a phrase that has come to mean the Bible itself.
Is it possible we have taken the phrase “Word of God” and applied it to something it was never meant to mean?
Is the Word of God restricted to the pages of our Bible?
Does God speak only through the pages of our Bibles?
Grab a cup of coffee, a Bible, and your brain, ...
Let’s talk about salvation. This is a meaty episode, so come hungry!
What does it mean to believe in the name of Jesus?
Is believing in Jesus all you need to receive the Holy Spirit?
Is baptism necessary?
Is it possible for someone who has never heard the name of Jesus to be saved??
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Other Helpful Lin...
On this episode, we talk about the Freedom we have as a result of God’s forgiveness. We use the Bible to determine if our traditional understanding of freedom needs updating.
Is our Freedom restricted by a list of rules found in the Bible?
Is a woman’s freedom dependent on her husband’s headship of the family?
What was the intent behind Paul’s letter to the Corinthians?
What does it mean to be...
Glen and Lydia share their story.
What brought them to studying sex in the Bible?
Why is it important to study sex?
Does the Bible tell us to point out sin in others?
Why do we ignore some commands in the New Testament?
What is the Septuagint?
Show Notes:
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Let’s talk about sex!
What elements are important in translation?
When the Bible mentions sensuality and impurity, is it talking about sex?
When the Bible says “sexual immorality,” what does that cover?
What does the word Porneia actually mean? Is that pornography?
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What passages contain the word Porneia in the New Testament?
Does our new understanding of the word Porneia change the way we view the New Testament?
What is cult prostitution, and what part did it play in the lives of people in New Testament times?
What is the problem that is revealed when we correctly translate Porneia?
What is the solution to that problem?
Show Notes:
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In this episode, we answer the following questions:
Why are you focused on the Southern Baptist Church?
Do you have like-minded people near you, or in your church that support you and agree with the teachings you share?
Why you? What qualifies you to correct the translations? If scholars have researched, and this translation/interpretation has been believed for hundreds of years, how can it be wrong?
You have mentioned that prostitutes...
In this episode, we are beginning our study on homosexuality. We discuss the Old Testament passages that the church uses to condemn homosexual behavior.
We’ll explore the author’s intent in telling the story of Sodom & Gomorrah:
Why was it destroyed? Why were Abraham and Lot saved from the destruction?
We’ll also learn the history and context behind Israel’s culture to help shine light on the laws of Moses:
What was the purpose of...
In this episode on homosexuality, we discuss the New Testament passages that the church uses to condemn homosexual behavior.
We’ll discuss the history and culture of Corinth.
What was sexuality like for them?
Does the Old Testament law still apply to us today since it is “repeated?”
How are the Old Testament and New Testament linked in regards to homosexuality?
Was Paul referring to Leviticus when he used the word “arsenokoitai?”
S...
HOST NOTE: In this episode, I mention that the typical Greek word for man is "anthropos." I should have said the typical Greek words for man are "Anthropos" and "Aner." Thanks for listening! And please don't email me about that mistake, lol. - Glen
In this episode, we continue our discussion of homosexuality.
We discuss Romans 1:26-27
We talk about the history and culture of Rome, and discover the ...
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
For what purpose did God create us?
What is the difference between the two creation accounts?
Do the creation accounts in Genesis define what marriage is?
Are our relationships meant to mirror what we see in Genesis?
What does it mean to be created in the image of God?
What was God’s divine plan for creation?
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If you start this episode, please do yourself a favor and finish it. It’s worth it.
In this episode, we discuss polygamy in the Bible.
Is polygamy always portrayed in a bad light with negative consequences?
Did God ever approve of polygamy?
What about elders being the husband of one wife?
Does God ever participate in polygamy?
Is polygamy just an Old Testament thing? Is it condemned in the New Testament?
Show Notes:
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In their inaugural "Walking in the Light" episode, Glen and Lydia reminisce on what their new beliefs have meant to them.
Has their vision of church evolved?
What has changed in their relationship?
How have their new beliefs affected the way they parent?
Show Notes:
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This is a hot topic in the church today.
This week, we begin our study of women in the church and family.
Did Paul actually say that a woman’s role in church was to be silent?
Are women prohibited from having authority over men?
What was culture like for women in New Testament times?
Does it even matter?
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This week, we continue our study of women in the church and family.
Don’t forget to listen to episode 18 if you haven’t heard it yet!
What qualities do good leaders have?
What does God require from his leaders?
Does God say women can't be spiritual authorities over men?
Are there women in the Bible that serve as prophets, deacons, elders, and apostles?
When Paul wrote 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, did he say only men qualify as elders/ov...
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