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May 20, 2016

Title: Special Interview: Simon Gathercole
Topic: Special Interview

Discussed by Dr. Simon Gathercole
with Lanier Theological Library (www.LanierTheologicalLibrary.org)

Part 5

Dr. Professor Simon Gathercole is a prominent British New Testament scholar. He is Reader in New Testament at the University of Cambridge and Fellow and Director of Studies in Theology at Fitzwilliam College. This week, Mark Lanier will be “interviewing” him concerning the geography and authenticity of the Bible.

Today is the final segment with Dr. Simon Gathercole concerning the atonement and justification. “The justified shall live by faith…” What does this phrase mean? The good news is for everyone, not just a chosen few. While only those who believe will be favored, people are not saved in different ways. Everyone must profess with their mouth that Jesus Christ is the Lord of Lords and King of Kings.

Mark really quizzes Dr. Gathercole hard on this subject and he certainly gives some terrific responses to help us more clearly understand what Paul is conveying. For instance, in Romans 3:21-26, Paul reveals how patient God is with His sinful creation. Listen in as Simon gives more details.

Dr. Gathercole also discusses his new book on atonement, “Defending Substitution: An Essay on Atonement in Paul”, which can be purchased on Amazon.

Mark is leading his 800+ member class into a deeper understanding of God’s Word. Join him next Sunday at Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston.

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].

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May 19, 2016

Title: Special Interview: Simon Gathercole
Topic: Special Interview

Discussed by Dr. Simon Gathercole
with Lanier Theological Library (www.LanierTheologicalLibrary.org)

Part 4

Dr. Professor Simon Gathercole is a prominent British New Testament scholar. He is Reader in New Testament at the University of Cambridge and Fellow and Director of Studies in Theology at Fitzwilliam College. This week, Mark Lanier will be “interviewing” him concerning the geography and authenticity of the Bible.

Today, Dr. Gathercole and Mark Lanier continue on the topic of Justification, as found in Romans 3:28-29: “²⁸For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law. ²⁹Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too.”

If one must be saved and profess a belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior in order to spend eternity in heaven, how can God hold dominion over non-believers as well? Dr. Gathercole says, “It depends on what people see as the primary point of justification.” He also disagrees with James Dunn (discussed yesterday) on this aspect of Paul’s letter. Listen in as he explains…

Another Scripture Passage regarding justification which Dr. Gathercole and Mark reflect on today is 1 Corinthians 15. Dr. Gathercole focuses quite a bit on verse three of this passage: “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for OUR sins according to the Scriptures.”

Dr. Simon also reviews the translations of the word “gospel” and its significance in this segment today. If you remember from Mark’s study on Greek, “gospel” means “good news”. This is closely tied to the word “justification”. Listen in as Dr. Simon explains how the Jews during Paul’s time didn’t understand the need for someone (Jesus) to die for their sins; after all, their way of sacrifice was working just fine.

Mark is leading his 800+ member class into a deeper understanding of God’s Word. Join him next Sunday at Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston.

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].

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May 18, 2016

Title: Special Interview: Simon Gathercole
Topic: Special Interview

Discussed by Dr. Simon Gathercole
with Lanier Theological Library (www.LanierTheologicalLibrary.org)

Part 3

Dr. Professor Simon Gathercole is a prominent British New Testament scholar. He is Reader in New Testament at the University of Cambridge and Fellow and Director of Studies in Theology at Fitzwilliam College. This week, Mark Lanier will be “interviewing” him concerning the geography and authenticity of the Bible.

Dr. Simon Gathercole studied under well-known author and theologian James Dunn. Perhaps his most famous work was about the life of Paul, which is the subject of today’s segment with Dr. Gathercole. He fondly recalls, “If you criticized him, he didn’t take it personally.” He welcomed debate and disagreement – and Dr. Gathercole definitely differed on the “New Perspective on Paul.”  Listen in as Dr. Gathercole explains what this is and why they disagreed on the subject, which leads to the next topic of Justification.

Romans 3:28-29: “²⁹For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law. ²⁹Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too.”

In regards to justification, Dr. Gathercole states: “That’s the miracle of the Gospel. We are guilty. We are sinners. We disobey the will of a Holy God. But, through the death of Jesus Christ on our behalf, we have a miraculous verdict!” Tune in tomorrow as Dr. Gathercole discusses more on the topic of justification.

Mark is leading his 800+ member class into a deeper understanding of God’s Word. Join him next Sunday at Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston.

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].

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May 17, 2016

Title: Special Interview: Simon Gathercole
Topic: Special Interview

Discussed by Dr. Simon Gathercole
with Lanier Theological Library (www.LanierTheologicalLibrary.org)

Part 2

Dr. Professor Simon Gathercole is a prominent British New Testament scholar. He is Reader in New Testament at the University of Cambridge and Fellow and Director of Studies in Theology at Fitzwilliam College. This week, Mark Lanier will be “interviewing” him concerning the geography and authenticity of the Bible.

When and how did Dr. Simon Gathercole become a Christian? He began his testimony yesterday on the program and continues today, explaining how he was an atheist and only went to the “Christian Union” because there was nothing else to do! Isn’t it amazing how God works? Listen in as he finishes his testimony in this segment.

Also, for those of you who are curious, Dr. Gathercole explains the difference between an American college and a university in the UK, specifically in Oxford and Cambridge. The lessons are often taught one-on-one with student and professor. It’s very interesting information.

In the final part of this segment, Dr. Gathercole gives a brief explanation of his studies at Cambridge, his work history after he graduated, and he wound up back at Cambridge as a professor.

BONUS: Dr. Simon Gathercole is one of the translators of the NIV Bible.

Mark is leading his 800+ member class into a deeper understanding of God’s Word. Join him next Sunday at Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston.

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].

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May 16, 2016

Title: Special Interview: Simon Gathercole
Topic: Special Interview

Discussed by Dr. Simon Gathercole
with Lanier Theological Library (www.LanierTheologicalLibrary.org)

Part 1

Dr. Professor Simon Gathercole is a prominent British New Testament scholar. He is Reader in New Testament at the University of Cambridge and Fellow and Director of Studies in Theology at Fitzwilliam College. This week, Mark Lanier will be “interviewing” him concerning the geography and authenticity of the Bible.

There are three goals for this interview:
1) To get to know Simon as a person;
2) To be edified by his teachings; and
3) And to get free information without paying tuition!

First, Dr. Gathercole shares some of his personal life. He is married with two children. He is an elder at his church in England, which is quite large – about the size of the choir at Champion Forest (which is roughly 200 people!). He grew up in a suburb on London. His father was a successful business man, but both of his parents dropped out of school as teenagers. It just proves that no matter what your background is, you can achieve anything!

Next, Simon discusses the University system in England. It is very different from America, as the process actually begins in high school. He became a Christian at the age of thirteen at school – even though he was an atheist – and that is another story entirely! Listen in as Simon shares just how messed up the Christian belief is in London and the UK and his conversion story. He continues with this tomorrow, so tune in to hear more!

Mark is leading his 800+ member class into a deeper understanding of God’s Word. Join him next Sunday at Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston.

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].

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April 29, 2016

Title: The Journey of Jesus and Jewish Geography
Topic: Gospel Truth

Discussed by Dr. Simon Gathercole
with Lanier Theological Library (www.LanierTheologicalLibrary.org)

Part 1 of 2

Some Jesus skeptics doubt the existence of places like Nazareth and Capernaum. Do they / did they really exist? Does it matter?

Dr. Professor Simon Gathercole is a prominent British New Testament scholar. He is Reader in New Testament at the University of Cambridge and Fellow and Director of Studies in Theology at Fitzwilliam College. Dr. Gathercole will be at the Lanier Theological Library on Saturday night (7pm-9pm) May 7, 2016, for a lecture on "The Journeys of Jesus and Jewish Geography".

Today, he will be giving a pre-view of his lecture in two segments. First, Dr. Gathercole says, “I think it’s important for Christians to recognize that the kind of God we worship is not sort of a spirit up there who doesn’t really have much contact with us.” It’s not just a “feeling inside”. We know God is there through Scripture. Throughout the Bible, God acted and called specific people to go to specific places.

Skeptics often try to downplay the validity of the Bible by saying the writers (especially of the Gospels) just made up the names of the towns. Therefore, they claim that you cannot believe anything in the Bible! During his lecture on Saturday, May 7, Dr. Gathercole will be illustrating the various places, events, and writings which prove Jesus existed.

To reserve your FREE spot for the lecture, "The Journeys of Jesus and Jewish Geography", by Dr. Simon Gathercole on Saturday, May 7 at the Lanier Theological Seminary, click here.

Listen in as Dr. Gathercole describes more about the proven existence of Jesus and the many cities mentioned in the Bible. Tune in to the next segment as he discusses “atonement.”

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - The Journey of Jesus and Jewish Geography
Topic: Gospel Truth

Discussed by Dr. Simon Gathercole
with Lanier Theological Library (www.LanierTheologicalLibrary.org)

Dr. Simon Gathercole has been to Israel many times and he is always mesmerized by the discoveries he makes. “Having an understanding of Israel gives one insight to the Gospels,” he believes. In this second segment, he explains that many New Testament scholars are unaware of the evidence for Gospel sites. In his research, he has discovered “the commentators won’t refer to the knowledge that we have from elsewhere.” He goes on to say that some scholars even refer to the Gospels as fictional novels! Dr. Gathercole respectfully disagrees.

Dr. Gathercole also believes that atonement is an important aspect of a Christian’s walk with Christ. The English translation for atonement is “reconciliation”; the first five letters are “acts of one”, so the word literally means “two estranged parties becoming one again.” For believers, the “gulf has been bridged by the cross of Jesus and his resurrection”. Man – aren’t you going to sound smart around the water cooler at work with this one! Listen in as Dr. Gathercole expounds on this more deeply in this segment.

Dr. Gathercole’s FREE lecture will equip you with more knowledge about the places which Jesus and the disciples visited and will better explain how the Gospels are true and authentic. He says, “Our friendship with Jesus is not just something which is based on Jesus being in our heart now, but the reconciliation actually happened 2,000 years ago.”

It’s not simply enough to know John 3:16 or a handful of other well-known verses. We must truly dig into His Word and soak in the wisdom with the pages. For instance, did you know that there is a real difference between a city, a town, a country side, and a village? This is actually very important and Dr. Gathercole discusses why in this segment.

To reserve your FREE spot for the lecture, "The Journeys of Jesus and Jewish Geography", by Dr. Simon Gathercole on Saturday, May 7 at the Lanier Theological Seminary, click here.

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April 22, 2016

Title: The Journey of Jesus and Jewish Geography
Topic: Gospel Truth

Discussed by Dr. Simon Gathercole
with Lanier Theological Library (www.LanierTheologicalLibrary.org)

Part 1 of 2

Some Jesus skeptics doubt the existence of places like Nazareth and Capernaum. Do they / did they really exist? Does it matter?

Dr. Professor Simon Gathercole is a prominent British New Testament scholar. He is Reader in New Testament at the University of Cambridge and Fellow and Director of Studies in Theology at Fitzwilliam College. Dr. Gathercole will be at the Lanier Theological Library on Saturday night (7pm-9pm) May 7, 2016, for a lecture on "The Journeys of Jesus and Jewish Geography".

Today, he will be giving a pre-view of his lecture in two segments. First, Dr. Gathercole says, “I think it’s important for Christians to recognize that the kind of God we worship is not sort of a spirit up there who doesn’t really have much contact with us.” It’s not just a “feeling inside”. We know God is there through Scripture. Throughout the Bible, God acted and called specific people to go to specific places.

Skeptics often try to downplay the validity of the Bible by saying the writers (especially of the Gospels) just made up the names of the towns. Therefore, they claim that you cannot believe anything in the Bible! During his lecture on Saturday, May 7, Dr. Gathercole will be illustrating the various places, events, and writings which prove Jesus existed.

To reserve your FREE spot for the lecture, "The Journeys of Jesus and Jewish Geography", by Dr. Simon Gathercole on Saturday, May 7 at the Lanier Theological Seminary, click here.

Listen in as Dr. Gathercole describes more about the proven existence of Jesus and the many cities mentioned in the Bible. Tune in to the next segment as he discusses “atonement.”

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - The Journey of Jesus and Jewish Geography
Topic: Gospel Truth

Discussed by Dr. Simon Gathercole
with Lanier Theological Library (www.LanierTheologicalLibrary.org)

Dr. Simon Gathercole has been to Israel many times and he is always mesmerized by the discoveries he makes. “Having an understanding of Israel gives one insight to the Gospels,” he believes. In this second segment, he explains that many New Testament scholars are unaware of the evidence for Gospel sites. In his research, he has discovered “the commentators won’t refer to the knowledge that we have from elsewhere.” He goes on to say that some scholars even refer to the Gospels as fictional novels! Dr. Gathercole respectfully disagrees.

Dr. Gathercole also believes that atonement is an important aspect of a Christian’s walk with Christ. The English translation for atonement is “reconciliation”; the first five letters are “acts of one”, so the word literally means “two estranged parties becoming one again.” For believers, the “gulf has been bridged by the cross of Jesus and his resurrection”. Man – aren’t you going to sound smart around the water cooler at work with this one! Listen in as Dr. Gathercole expounds on this more deeply in this segment.

Dr. Gathercole’s FREE lecture will equip you with more knowledge about the places which Jesus and the disciples visited and will better explain how the Gospels are true and authentic. He says, “Our friendship with Jesus is not just something which is based on Jesus being in our heart now, but the reconciliation actually happened 2,000 years ago.”

It’s not simply enough to know John 3:16 or a handful of other well-known verses. We must truly dig into His Word and soak in the wisdom with the pages. For instance, did you know that there is a real difference between a city, a town, a country side, and a village? This is actually very important and Dr. Gathercole discusses why in this segment.

To reserve your FREE spot for the lecture, "The Journeys of Jesus and Jewish Geography", by Dr. Simon Gathercole on Saturday, May 7 at the Lanier Theological Seminary, click here.

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