Knowing Faith

Dr. Jonathan Pennington discusses the Sermon on the Mount as a guide to human flourishing. They explore the deep meaning behind 'blessed' and the importance of virtue ethics in understanding the sermon. The podcast highlights the transformative message of the sermon and the vision of a restored world through the Kingdom of God.

Jen, JT, and Kyle discuss the Christian doctrine of creation from Genesis, including creation ex nihilo and the image of God. They explore theological implications, authorship of Genesis, and significance of image bearing. Jesus as the ultimate representation of God is also highlighted.

Three wise men walk into a barn, discussing misconceptions of Christ's birth, connections to the Old Testament, and the necessity of the incarnation. Topics include the biggest misconception about Jesus' birth, misremembered details, the significance of the flight to Egypt, and Jesus being one person with two natures. Exploring Immanuel and the theology of God's presence with His people, the podcast provides a deep dive into the birth of Christ and its theological implications.

Dr. Gregg Allison discusses Catholicism and Protestantism, addressing similarities and differences. They cover topics like salvation, biblical authority, and areas of agreement. They explore ways Protestants have overreacted against Catholicism and discuss potential partnership opportunities.

Delving into the Trinity, the hosts explore the complexity of defining God as three persons in one. They emphasize the importance of understanding the doctrine to deepen worship, obedience, and mission. The conversation covers common misunderstandings of the Trinity, its foundational role in Christianity, and the significance of contemplation for spiritual growth.

Delving into the lineage of Jesus in Matthew's Gospel, the hosts discuss the significance of genealogies in the Bible and how they connect to Old Testament themes. They explore the inclusion of women, like Tamar and Rahab, in the genealogy, highlighting the unexpected significance. The discussion emphasizes the importance of studying and reflecting on genealogies rather than skipping over to 'the good stuff.'

Welcome to the Knowing Faith podcast where Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the single biggest theological and biblical issues facing the church today. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:The Village Church InstituteThe State of TheologySponsored by HOPE International:Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithWe introduce our new podcast with Jen Wilkin, JT English and Kyle Worley and discuss the single biggest theological and biblical issues facing the church today. Sponsored by HOPE International: Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development.  Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.