Welcome to The Bible Sojourner, the podcast that dives into challenging Bible passages, thought-provoking theology, and the cultural intricacies that shape our world. Join Dr. Peter Goeman, a seasoned professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages, as he embarks on a captivating journey through the text of Scripture and beyond. Unravel the mysteries behind enigmatic passages and gain a deeper understanding of ancient world and their relevance in our modern lives. The Bible Sojourner is yo ...
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One of the Most Inconvenient Truths against Postmillennialism (Ep 215)
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1:09:24In this episode, we look at one of the most inconvenient passages for postmillennialism. Neopostmillennialism teaches that eventually the whole world will follow Jesus, but this seems to contradict Jesus's statement about the broad and narrow way in Matthew 7:13-14. Stay tuned for an interesting discussion!Time Stamps00:00 Introduction02:22 Matt 7:…
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The Bible Storyline with Mike Vlach (Ep 214)
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48:04Many people struggle to understand the storyline and themes of the Bible. We are joined by special guest Mike Vlach, who introduces us to his newest book, The Bible Storyline. He walks us through some of the major themes of Scripture and how those are often misunderstood. You won't want to miss this conversation! Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:…
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A Review of Tucker Carlson and Gavin Ortlund on Israel (Ep 213)
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58:28In this episode, we look at two videos: one by Tucker Carlson, who argues Israel cannot be the chosen people of God, and one by Gavin Ortlund, who argues that Gentiles are now the true Israel, therefore Israel as a nation loses its significance. We break both of these arguments down and look at what Scripture has to say on the issue. Time Stamps 00…
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Understanding Our English Translations (How We Got the New Testament) - Part 7 (Ep 212)
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57:33We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their s…
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Introduction to the Textual Criticism of the New Testament (How We Got the New Testament) - Part 6 (Ep 211)
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1:01:20We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their s…
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The Scribes Who Copied the New Testament (How We Got the New Testament) - Part 5 (Ep 210)
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58:04We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their s…
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The New Testament Manuscript Contents (How We Got the New Testament) - Part 4 (Ep 209)
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48:25We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their s…
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The New Testament Manuscripts (How We Got the New Testament) - Part 3 (Ep 208)
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55:48We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their s…
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The New Testament Canon (How We Got the New Testament) - Part 2 (Ep 208)
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1:08:27We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their s…
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The New Testament Autographs (How We Got the New Testament) - Part 1 (Ep 207)
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1:01:23We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their s…
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What Do American Christians Believe in 2025? (Ep 206)
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56:10In this episode, Peter looks at the State of Theology survey put out by Ligonier and Lifeway Research (https://thestateoftheology.com/). What trends are we seeing among Christians, and do we have reason to be encouraged or discouraged? If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a rev…
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Vintage Clip: What is the Relationship between Revelation 19 and 20?
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14:01What is the relationship between Revelation 19 and 20? Is it chronological, recapitulation, or something else? Matt Waymeyer walks us through the details of Revelation 19 and 20, showing the most natural way to read these two chapters. If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a re…
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Responding to Dan McClellan on Homosexuality (Ep 205)
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52:42In this episode, Peter looks at Dan McClellan's short presentation on how the Bible cannot be used to argue against homosexuality. Peter addresses some of the underlying claims of liberalism and how they are not compatible with Christianity. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:41 Intro to Dan McClellan 11:37 Start of Dan’s Video on Homosexuality 12:…
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A Better Understanding of This Generation in Matthew 24:34 with Ryan Meyer (Ep 204)
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1:08:22The giveaway is over, sorry! In this video, Peter is joined by Dr. Ryan Meyer from Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary, author of “This Generation in Matthew 24:34 and The New Exodus” (2025). How should we understand the phrase, “this generation will not pass away until all these things take place”? Dr. Meyer walks us through the important backdro…
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Vintage Clip: Literal or Symbolic? The 1,000-Year Reign of Revelation 20
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10:50Many interpreters want to make the 1,000 years of Revelation 20 figurative. Is that justifiable with the details in Revelation 20? Revelation expert, Matt Waymeyer, answers that question by giving a list of criteria for knowing when something is figurative or whether it is literal.If you have found the podcast helpful, consider …
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Has the Land Promise to Israel Already Been Fulfilled? (Ep 203)
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52:42In this episode, we examine the claim that the land promise in the Abrahamic covenant has already been fulfilled. Joshua 21:43 states that "the LORD gave to Israel all the land that he swore to give to their fathers." Does this mean that futurists are incorrect when they say that Israel can expect a return to the land of their forefathers? Time Sta…
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Vintage Clip: What Does it Mean to Be Abraham's Offspring?
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7:36Are Christians or Jews Abraham's Offspring? What about both? The language "seed of Abraham" or "offspring of Abraham" can refer to at least four different entities within Scripture.Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction to the Four Distinct Uses of Seed00:44 (1) Physical Israel as Seed03:19 (2) Non-Israel Physical Descendants of Abraham04:13 (3) Messiah as…
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Are Dispensationalists the Real Date-Setters? (Ep 202)
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37:12Most people equate dispensationalism with date-setting, looking for blood moons, red heifers, and news headlines that match biblical prophecy. But the truth behind Christian date setting is a little more interesting, and it did not start with the dispensationalists. In fact, the dispensationalists tried to combat the date-setting phenomenon.Time St…
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Vintage Clip: Is Satan Currently Bound? With Matt Waymeyer
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15:47Amillennialists and Postmillennialists both argue that Satan is currently bound (cf. Rev 20:3). Revelation expert, Matt Waymeyer, helps us think through the binding of Satan and whether Satan is currently bound. Full interview is found on episodes 160 and 161 of The Bible Sojourner. If you have found the podcast helpful, consider …
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Tucker Carlson and Ted Cruz Try to Interpret Genesis 12:3 (Ep 201)
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45:48Recently, Tucker Carlson and Ted Cruz debated whether Christians should support modern Israel by arguing about Genesis 12:3. Here is a brief review of the comments, along with the biblical information on the applicability of the Abrahamic covenant today. Is it still true that those who bless Israel will be blessed and those who mistreat them will b…
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Are Gentiles the True Israel in Galatians 3? (Ep 200)
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44:26In arguing that Gentile believers ought to be considered as True Israel, one of the most significant passages discussed is Galatians 3. In Galatians 3, Gentile believers are called sons of God and the offspring of Abraham. These phrases also refer to Israel in the Old Testament. Does this mean that Gentiles are pictured as the spiritual Israel? Tim…
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How Should Christians Think about Cremation? (Ep 199)
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54:01Many Christians have not thought much about the idea of cremation. In this video, Peter walks through an article by Rodney Decker on the issue and tries to help believers understand some of the issues that are at stake in these end-of-life decisions. The final conclusion? Although cremation is very popular today, perhaps we ought to rethink how we …
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How Should Christians Think About Online Dating? With Rick Holland (Ep 198)
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1:03:06In this episode, Peter is joined by Rick Holland to help us think through the issue of Christians and online dating. Online dating is a very popular trend, but it is not without its significant problems. Join Peter and Rick as they discuss the dangers of online dating, and how Christians should think about dating in general.Time Stamps:00:00 Introd…
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The List of EVERY Single Resurrection in the Bible (TS 7)
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12:38How many resurrections does the Bible talk about? Here is a list of 14 resurrections and a few honorable mentions! Resurrections discussed include the resurrection of Jesus and Lazarus, as well as many others. Leave a Review or Follow If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on …
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Are Imprecatory Psalms for Today? (Ep 197)
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47:11In this episode, we examine the imprecatory psalms (aka mean psalms!) and discuss what their purpose is and whether we can apply them today. Many Christians have said that imprecatory psalms have no usefulness today. There certainly seems to be a difference between what Jesus said about loving your enemies and the psalms that call curses on the hea…
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