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Dec 2021
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Is the Bible Trustworthy? – Paradigm Q+R...

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How do we teach the Bible to our children? How can a book written by humans be divinely authoritative? Is the Bible historically accurate? In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa wrap up the Paradigm series by responding to your questions!

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Timestamps 

  • How Do We Teach the Bible to Our Children? (1:01)
  • Are the Epistles Meditation Literature? (15:54)
  • Can Anyone Understand the Bible? (25:45)
  • How Do We Help Our Churches Learn How to Read the Bible? (32:32)
  • How Can a Book Written by Humans Be Divine? (41:44)
  • Is the Bible Historically Accurate? (51:32)

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Show Music 

  • “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS

Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.  Audience questions collected by Christopher Maier.

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