217. Myth-Busting Sunday School // Dr. James McGrath

Summary

Dr. James McGrath wrote the book, A to Z of the New Testament: Things Experts Know That Everyone Else Should Too, to help lay people with information about the NT from the cultural context. Tim and Dr. McGrath discuss the benefits that help us understand details that put scripture in context.

Takeaway

The Nativity was about a spare room in Middle Eastern hospitality culture not in a barn

The Birth of Jesus isn’t about Jesus having a human mother and divine Father

Salvation is complex 

Sexuality within the Bible is difficult to compare to modern views of sexuality

Chapters

Intro 0:00

What is the NT about 2:00

The Nativity Story 8:00

The Birth Discrepancies 13:01

Creed Christianity 28:02

Salvation 33:15

Questions About Sexuality 43:65

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