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A Word Matters Reunion with Brandon and Trevin Dec 02, 2022

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Hello! If you’re still subscribed to this feed, we have a special episode for you. Brandon and Trevin recently reunited on Brandon’s podcast, Church Grammar, to discuss Trevin’s new book and podcast.

Check out Brandon’s Church Grammar podcast: www.linktree.com/churchgrammar

Check out Trevin’s Reconstructing Faith podcast: www.namb.net/podcast_channel/reconstructing-faith/

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What Is John Warning Us About at the End of Revelation? Jul 29, 2019

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In the series finale, Brandon and Trevin answer a question raised in Revelation 22, “What is John warning us about at the end of Revelation?”

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Meet the Hosts:

Trevin Wax is Bible & Reference Publisher at B&H Publishing and the author of many books, including This Is Our Time, Counterfeit Gospels,and Gospel-Centered Teaching. Follow him on Twitter.

Brandon D. Smith is Assistant Professor of Theology and New Testament at Cedarville University, host of the Church Grammar podcast, and the author of Rooted: Theology for Growing Christians and They Spoke of Me: How Jesus Unlocks the Old Testament. Follow him on Facebook.

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Did a Witch Bring a Prophet Back from the Dead? Jul 22, 2019

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Brandon and Trevin answer a question raised in 1 Samuel, “Did a Witch Bring a Prophet Back from the Dead?”

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Introducing: The Church Grammar Podcast Jul 15, 2019

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Brandon’s new podcast, Church Grammar, takes some of the principles of Word Matters — explaining tough texts and ideas — and brings them into longer one-on-one conversations. Featuring wide-ranging topics from scholars and Bible teachers, Church Grammar seeks to help us understand some of the most important concepts and ideas in Christian life and theology.

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Does Paul Use Allegory? Jul 12, 2019

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Brandon and Trevin are joined again by Matthew Emerson to answer a question raised in Galatians 4, “Does Paul use allegory?”

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What Are the Storms of Life? Dec 17, 2018

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Brandon and Trevin answer a question raised in Matthew 7, “What are the storms of life?”

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Meet the Hosts:

Brandon D. Smith is Managing Editor for the Christian Standard Bible and the author of Rooted: Theology for Growing Christians and They Spoke of Me: How Jesus Unlocks the Old Testament. Follow him on Facebook.

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Can We Enter the Kingdom of God by Force? Dec 03, 2018

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Patrick Schreiner joins Brandon and Trevin answer a question raised in Luke 16, “Can we enter the Kingdom of God by force?”

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Does the Bible Tell Us to Hate Our Enemies? Nov 20, 2018

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Brandon and Trevin answer a question raised in Psalm 139, “Does the Bible tell us to hate our enemies?”

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Meet the Hosts:

Brandon D. Smith works with the Christian Standard Bible and the author of Rooted: Theology for Growing Christians and They Spoke of Me: How Jesus Unlocks the Old Testament. Follow him on Facebook.

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Are Extrabiblical Books Authoritative? Jul 30, 2018

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Brandon and Trevin answer a question raised in Jude, “Are extrabiblical books authoritative?”

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Meet the Hosts:

Brandon D. Smith works with the Christian Standard Bible and is the author of Rooted: Theology for Growing Christians and They Spoke of Me: How Jesus Unlocks the Old Testament. Check out his blog.

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