The early church had to deal with the heresy of Gnosticism, which rejected the physical world and saw matter as inherently evil. Gnostics believed in a cosmology where God emanated from a higher spiritual realm, and the material world was a result of an intermediate creator. They also believed in a dualistic view of reality, separating spirit and matter. The Gnostics' view of Jesus was as a spiritual being who appeared in human form, but not as a physical person. This view was rejected by the early church, which saw it as fundamentally anti-Christian. [... more]

The concept of the body and soul is a central theme in Christianity, with the Bible teaching that humans are composed of both physical and non-physical aspects. In contrast, the Greek philosopher Plato viewed the body as a prison house of the soul, and believed that redemption ultimately comes from the destruction of the body. This podcast explores the differences between these views and how they impact our understanding of what it means to be human. [... more]

Dr. Stan Wallace discusses the implications of neurotheology and physicalism on Christian theology, particularly in regards to the nature of the soul and its relationship to the body. He critiques the views of Jim Wilder and Kirk Thompson, arguing that their ideas are heretical and have far-reaching consequences for our understanding of human identity and the nature of salvation. [... more]

A discussion on the differences between rebuking and resisting the devil, the concept of federal headship, and the nature of God's fairness. The conversation also touches on materialism vs. dualism, emergent properties, and transcendentals. [... more]

The discussion centers around understanding the Bible's teachings on the Sabbath, near-death experiences, and salvation, with a focus on the relationship between materialism and dualism. The conversation also touches on the importance of scripture in guiding one's understanding of God's will and the role of faith in salvation. [... more]

The discussion centers around biblical interpretations of Sabbath observance, near-death experiences, and salvation, highlighting the importance of faith and God's sovereignty. The conversation also touches on baptism, exploring the significance of the words spoken during the ceremony and the varying practices within the first century. [... more]

The concept of being made in the image of God is explored, discussing the relationship between body and soul, and how Christianity views redemption. The Greek anti-physical viewpoint is contrasted with the Christian perspective, highlighting the importance of the body in being human. [... more]

The Corinthian Christians had a flawed understanding of Christian ethics, justifying immoral living with slogans like 'all things are lawful for me.' Paul corrects these errors, emphasizing the importance of glorifying God in one's body and the consequences of sinning against the Holy Spirit who indwells believers. He urges Christians to flee from sexual immorality and to glorify God in their bodies, using concrete, visible ways to live for God's glory. [... more]