The Whole Counsel of God

A close reading of Genesis 3 that reimagines the serpent as a shining, angelic figure rather than a mere snake. Wordplay in Hebrew and translation choices are explored. Ancient Near Eastern imagery for cherubim and seraphim is unpacked. The narrative’s questions, theological reframing, and the timing of the devil’s fall are debated.

A verse-by-verse tour of Genesis 2–3 that treats Eden as a walled, temple-like garden modeled on ancient Persian designs. The talk traces rivers as divine life flowing from a sacred mountain and links naming animals to authority and order. It explores the meaning of the forbidden tree, the phrase knowledge of good and evil, the creation of woman from man, and the roots of marriage and innocence.

A verse-by-verse dive into Genesis 2:4–7 exploring how chapter 2 shifts focus to humanity’s origins. Discussion covers Hebrew terms like the "book of generations," the meaning of "day" as era, and why Genesis 1 and 2 present complementary visions. Topics include ancient oral tradition, Moses’ visionary source, the fountain that watered the earth, and the formation of man with the breath that makes a living being.

A verse-by-verse walk through the creation narrative, exploring order emerging from chaos and the pattern of three days of formation followed by three of filling. Discussion covers plants, animals, lights of heaven, and humanity made in divine image. Themes include responsible stewardship, original nonviolence in diet, and God's resting as kingdom imagery.

A lively tour of Genesis 1 exploring the Hebrew title bereshit and the grammar behind 'In the beginning God created.' Discussion ranges from tohu v'bohu and the image of chaotic waters to the Spirit brooding like a mother bird. The talk compares creation language with John’s prologue, surveys patristic takes on uncreated light and angels, and questions how time and 'days' function in the narrative.

A theological tour of Genesis as the Torah's prologue and its two-part structure. The talk traces how Hebrew and Greek texts formed, explains what the Septuagint really is, and surveys ancient translation traditions. It maps primeval history and patriarchal narratives, highlights literary devices like recurring genealogies, and cautions against forcing modern scientific questions onto the text.

A concise look at the Torah as the first five books and its role as scripture. Discussion of how translation history shifted torah from teaching to narrow law. Exploration of authorship traditions, Moses' practical role, and debates like the documentary hypothesis. Examples show editorial updates and why the Torah functions as a living tradition.

Fr. Stephen De Young finishes up the discussion of Revelation.

Fr. Stephen De Young discusses Revelation, Chapter 20. He references Revelation 12, which he discussed in this episode: https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/wholecounsel/revelation_121_9.

Fr. Stephen De Young continues the discussion of Revelation.