Timothy Talks: Why Leviticus?
The book of Leviticus in the Old Testament raises many questions. Why does God’s law contain so many rules about nonspiritual things? Why did the Jews have to avoid certain types of food and certain days? Why is God so interested in ritual purity? Is there any takeaway for today?
Timothy Talks: Does the Bible Condone Slavery?
In a world that loves freedom, the Bible’s apparent endorsement of slavery seems especially troubling. Does the Bible really condone slavery? Does the Mosaic law code create a brutal system of human suffering?
Timothy Talks: Law or No Law?
Today we discuss the Judaizer controversy, the early Christian message, and the Jerusalem council. At the heart of this controversy was the purity of the Gospel. These are issues that are still fought over today.
