Embracing the Messiness of Scripture: How God's Accommodation Shapes Our Understanding (Understanding the Bible Series)

Episode • Aug 23, 2021 • 1h 1m

Discover how understanding God's accommodation to human culture can transform your reading of the Bible. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into the complexities of interpreting scripture amidst cultural lenses and veils, exploring how the divine-human partnership in the Bible's creation impacts our grasp of truth and God's character.

Key Takeaways:

God's Partnership with Humanity – Unpacking how the Bible is both divinely inspired and a product of human agency, and what that means for how we read it.
Accommodation and Cultural Context – Understanding how God accommodates human cultural contexts, allowing ancient worldviews to shape the way divine truths are communicated.
Embracing the Bible's Complexity – Exploring why the Bible's messy and complex nature is valuable and how it provokes us into deeper engagement and relationship with God.
Approaching Scripture with Humility – Learning the importance of unlearning preconceived notions, recognizing our own cultural lenses, and approaching the Bible with humility and curiosity.
Practical Steps for Reading the Bible – Discussing how to engage with scripture critically and thoughtfully, and why this process is essential for genuine discipleship.

Guest Highlights: Seth Erre – Mike's son, Seth, makes a joyful appearance, lightening the mood and reminding us of the importance of community and family in our faith journey.

Resources Mentioned:

Greg Boyd's Inspired Imperfection
Tim Mackie and The Bible Project
Dallas Willard's Teachings
Enneagram – As a tool for understanding different perspectives.

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