Five Big Debates in New Testament Studies
What are the Bible scholars arguing about, and why should I care?
As Christians study God's Word together, different interpretations inevitably arise. These differences often help us to see scripture in new and exciting ways! It also reminds us of our dependence on the Lord as we read and study his Word. We’re not here to solve these complex issues for you. We simply hope that seeing the ways that New Testament scholars answer these questions will drive you deeper into the text and toward your own informed conclusions.
Join Kairos Classroom in this five-part study of some of the most fascinating discussions in New Testament scholarship. Here are the five debates we’ll be diving into:
Session 1: Why are the four Gospels so different... and similar?
What's with all of the word-for-word similarities? Why are there so many differences in the way the story of Jesus is told? Were these books written before or after the destruction of Jerusalem? Does it matter?
Session 2: Why are people arguing about Paul’s theology?
What does Paul mean by “justification,” and “righteousness? What is “faith” to Paul and how does it relate to what he calls the “good news?” Why have Pauline studies changed so much in the last 50 years?
Session 3: What does the NT say (and not say) about the Law?
Why is Paul so "negative” on the law? What does Jesus mean when he says he came not to abolish the law but to fulfil it? Did the Gentile New Testament community see themselves under the law?
Session 4: What does the NT say about miracles?
What are “signs and wonders” in the Gospels? What do they have to do with God’s Kingdom? How do different modern Biblical interpreters think about the supernatural events described in the NT in this scientific age?
Session 5: What does the NT say about what Jesus accomplished in his death and resurrection?
What are the different “atonement theories,” and where do they come from historically? Is redemption/salvation more individual or corporate?
The lessons will be livestreamed five consecutive Fridays at 1:00PM Eastern beginning February 4.
Friday, February 4, at 1:00PM Eastern
Friday, February 11, at 1:00PM Eastern
Friday, February 18, at 1:00PM Eastern
Friday, February 25, at 1:00PM Eastern
Friday, March 4, at 1:00PM Eastern
Can’t show up for a live-streamed lesson? No Problem! You can stream the content on-demand any time after the event.
Enroll now, and we’ll send you the Zoho registration link to join/watch the five class sessions.
What are the Bible scholars arguing about, and why should I care?
As Christians study God's Word together, different interpretations inevitably arise. These differences often help us to see scripture in new and exciting ways! It also reminds us of our dependence on the Lord as we read and study his Word. We’re not here to solve these complex issues for you. We simply hope that seeing the ways that New Testament scholars answer these questions will drive you deeper into the text and toward your own informed conclusions.
Join Kairos Classroom in this five-part study of some of the most fascinating discussions in New Testament scholarship. Here are the five debates we’ll be diving into:
Session 1: Why are the four Gospels so different... and similar?
What's with all of the word-for-word similarities? Why are there so many differences in the way the story of Jesus is told? Were these books written before or after the destruction of Jerusalem? Does it matter?
Session 2: Why are people arguing about Paul’s theology?
What does Paul mean by “justification,” and “righteousness? What is “faith” to Paul and how does it relate to what he calls the “good news?” Why have Pauline studies changed so much in the last 50 years?
Session 3: What does the NT say (and not say) about the Law?
Why is Paul so "negative” on the law? What does Jesus mean when he says he came not to abolish the law but to fulfil it? Did the Gentile New Testament community see themselves under the law?
Session 4: What does the NT say about miracles?
What are “signs and wonders” in the Gospels? What do they have to do with God’s Kingdom? How do different modern Biblical interpreters think about the supernatural events described in the NT in this scientific age?
Session 5: What does the NT say about what Jesus accomplished in his death and resurrection?
What are the different “atonement theories,” and where do they come from historically? Is redemption/salvation more individual or corporate?
The lessons will be livestreamed five consecutive Fridays at 1:00PM Eastern beginning February 4.
Friday, February 4, at 1:00PM Eastern
Friday, February 11, at 1:00PM Eastern
Friday, February 18, at 1:00PM Eastern
Friday, February 25, at 1:00PM Eastern
Friday, March 4, at 1:00PM Eastern
Can’t show up for a live-streamed lesson? No Problem! You can stream the content on-demand any time after the event.
Enroll now, and we’ll send you the Zoho registration link to join/watch the five class sessions.
What are the Bible scholars arguing about, and why should I care?
As Christians study God's Word together, different interpretations inevitably arise. These differences often help us to see scripture in new and exciting ways! It also reminds us of our dependence on the Lord as we read and study his Word. We’re not here to solve these complex issues for you. We simply hope that seeing the ways that New Testament scholars answer these questions will drive you deeper into the text and toward your own informed conclusions.
Join Kairos Classroom in this five-part study of some of the most fascinating discussions in New Testament scholarship. Here are the five debates we’ll be diving into:
Session 1: Why are the four Gospels so different... and similar?
What's with all of the word-for-word similarities? Why are there so many differences in the way the story of Jesus is told? Were these books written before or after the destruction of Jerusalem? Does it matter?
Session 2: Why are people arguing about Paul’s theology?
What does Paul mean by “justification,” and “righteousness? What is “faith” to Paul and how does it relate to what he calls the “good news?” Why have Pauline studies changed so much in the last 50 years?
Session 3: What does the NT say (and not say) about the Law?
Why is Paul so "negative” on the law? What does Jesus mean when he says he came not to abolish the law but to fulfil it? Did the Gentile New Testament community see themselves under the law?
Session 4: What does the NT say about miracles?
What are “signs and wonders” in the Gospels? What do they have to do with God’s Kingdom? How do different modern Biblical interpreters think about the supernatural events described in the NT in this scientific age?
Session 5: What does the NT say about what Jesus accomplished in his death and resurrection?
What are the different “atonement theories,” and where do they come from historically? Is redemption/salvation more individual or corporate?
The lessons will be livestreamed five consecutive Fridays at 1:00PM Eastern beginning February 4.
Friday, February 4, at 1:00PM Eastern
Friday, February 11, at 1:00PM Eastern
Friday, February 18, at 1:00PM Eastern
Friday, February 25, at 1:00PM Eastern
Friday, March 4, at 1:00PM Eastern
Can’t show up for a live-streamed lesson? No Problem! You can stream the content on-demand any time after the event.
Enroll now, and we’ll send you the Zoho registration link to join/watch the five class sessions.