Towards a Theology The standalone integrity of the Old Testament, and 'true religion' - The Bible Boyz
Sep 26, 2025
James and Pip dive deep into the integrity of the Old Testament and the intriguing idea of preserving the gospel without the New Testament. They passionately debate how best to teach youth, weighing the importance of both testaments. The discussion turns to true religion, emphasizing compassion and justice from James 1:27. They explore prophetic calls for justice in worship and practical ways to help the vulnerable. The conversation wraps with insightful personal practices for generosity and the need for community support.
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Genesis Frames The Gospel's Context
- Genesis 1–3 supplies the context (creation, fall, judgment) that makes the gospel intelligible in deeper ways.
- Starting only in the Gospels risks missing this foundational framework for why the gospel matters.
Mix Series Lengths, Preach Chapters Deeply
- Vary preaching structure: you can preach multiple sermons from the same chapter instead of forcing an entire book into a set term.
- Mix short series on single chapters with other books to avoid tokenistic programming.
Gospel As Speech Act: Content, Offer, Response
- Viewing the gospel as a speech act highlights three elements: facts about Christ, an offer of life, and the intended response of repentance and faith.
- Judging gospel preaching should consider both accurate content and the intended perlocutional effect on listeners.