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Does Peter Disapprove of Cosmetics in 1 Peter 3:3? Could this passage be rooted in Enochian material? 
 
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Does Peter Disapprove of Cosmetics in 1 Peter 3:3? Could this passage be rooted in Enochian material?

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Michael Heiser — Does Peter Disapprove of Cosmetics in 1 Peter 3:3?

Dr. Michael Heiser clarifies a translation of Zechariah 11:17. 
 
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Michael Heiser — Woe to the Worthless Shepherd? | Zechariah 11:17

The topic for this episode is the controversial head covering reference in 1 Corinthians 11:13–15. The discussion summarizes the material discussed in a scholarly journal article published in 2004 by Dr. Troy Martin entitled, “Paul’s Argument from Nature for the Veil in 1 Corinthians 11:13–15: A Testicle instead of a Head Covering” (Journal of Biblical Literature 123:1 [2004]: 75–84). Martin summarizes his approach as follows: “This article interprets Paul’s argument from nature in 1 Corinthians 11:13–15 against the background of ancient physiology. The Greek and Roman medical texts provide useful information for interpreting not only Paul’s letters but also other NT texts.” The article (and the author’s subsequent responses to criticism, also published in academic literature) presents a compelling case and is, to Dr. Heiser’s knowledge, the only approach that provides a coherent explanation as to why the head covering warnings are important, in the words of Paul “because of the angels” (1 Cor. 11:10). This warning ultimately takes readers back to the incident with the Watchers (sons of God) in Gen. 6:1–4. One of Martin’s concluding application thoughts is also important: “Since the physiological conceptions of the body have changed, however, no physiological reason remains for continuing the practice of covering women’s heads in public worship, and many Christian communities reasonably abandon this practice.” In other words, Paul’s rationale for what he says here is no longer coherent today—but his teaching points are (modesty, sexual fidelity). As such, wearing veils (in church or elsewhere) is a conscience issue, not a point of doctrine. 
 
The nature of this material is overtly sexual, so this episode is for adult listeners.* 
 
Sources referenced: 
• Paul’s argument from nature for the veil in 1 Corinthians 11.13– 
 15: A Testicle instead of a Head Covering: http://www.nakedbiblepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Martin-Pauls-argument-from-nature-for-the-veil-in-1-Corinthians-11.13-15-testicle-instead-of-a-head-covering-1.pdf 
• Why Should Women Cover their Heads bc of the Angels: 
 http://www.nakedbiblepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Stuckenbruck-Why-Should-Women-Cover-their-Heads-bc-of-the-Angels-1.pdf 
 
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Naked Bible Podcast 086 — The Head Covering of 1 Corinthians 11:13–15

The enigmatic “two swords” passage of Luke 22:35–38 that famously features Jesus’ command to the disciples, “the one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one” (22:35), has long plagued biblical interpreters. Scholars have attempted to explain this passage in many ways. Some have suggested that Jesus was speaking figuratively, not speaking of buying literal swords, but alluding to the future persecution of the disciples. Some suggest Jesus was preparing them to take up swords to defend themselves after his departure, preparing them for bandits along the way. Along these lines, still others suggest Jesus was referring more generally to the time of trial to come after his resurrection. This passage has even featured prominently in modern debates regarding Christian positions on guns and violence, some evangelical voices going as far to suggest that Jesus by implication encourages the right to brandish and use fire arms. As such, this text has factored into discussion of Christian ethics. In this episode David Burnett returns to the podcast and offers a new approach, one that reframes the passage through a careful treatment of the text within its wider narrative context and Luke’s use of scripture. 
 
Resource: David A. Burnett- SBL Lk 22.35-38 Handout: http://www.nakedbiblepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/David-A.-Burnett-SBL-Lk-22.35-38-Handout.pdf 
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The enigmatic “two swords” passage of Luke 22:35–38 that famously features Jesus’ command to the disciples, “the one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one” (22:35), has long plagued biblical interpreters. Scholars have attempted to explain this passage in many ways. Some have suggested that Jesus was speaking figuratively, not speaking of buying literal swords, but alluding to the future persecution of the disciples. Some suggest Jesus was preparing them to take up swords to defend themselves after his departure, preparing them for bandits along the way. Along these lines, still others suggest Jesus was referring more generally to the time of trial to come after his resurrection. This passage has even featured prominently in modern debates regarding Christian positions on guns and violence, some evangelical voices going as far to suggest that Jesus by implication encourages the right to brandish and use fire arms. As such, this text has factored into discussion of Christian 

Naked Bible Podcast 205 — The Sword and the Servant with David Burnett | Luke 22:35–38

Dr. Michael Heiser gives his take on the long version of Mark 16, verses 9–20. Where we read the description of snake handling and poison drinking—but why would this passage cause suspicion among scholars in the field of biblical textual criticism? 
 
Sources: 
 
A Textual Guide to the Greek New Testament: https://www.amazon.com/Textual-Guide-Greek-New-Testament/dp/1598562029 
 
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Dr. Michael Heiser gives his take on the long version of Mark 16, verses 9–20. Where we read the description of snake handling and poison drinking—but why would this passage cause suspicion among scholars in the field of biblical textual criticism?

Sources:

A Textual Guide to the Greek New Testament: https://www.amazon.com/Textual-Guide-Greek-New-Testament/dp/1598562029

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Michael Heiser — Snake Handling & Poison Drinking in Mark 16:9–20?

Dr. Richard Benton and Marc Boulos discuss Mark 12:35–44 
 
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Dr. Richard Benton and Marc Boulos discuss Mark 12:35–44

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The Bible As Literature 191 — Mark 12:35–44 | All That She Had

Dr. Richard Benton and Marc Boulos discuss Mark 12:1–12 | Aug 17th, 2017 
 
Entitlement is the most destructive force on earth and no person, group or ideology is exempt from its barbaric cruelty. Students demand the “right” not to be offended; the wealthy contend that they’ve “earned” the fruit of “their” labor; and consumers “demand” access to products with righteous indignation, even as citizens grumble about public benefits. All of us believe that we are entitled to receive, earn, own, produce and/or protect whatever we want, whenever we want it. The worst part is that we all complain that everyone else is entitled, itself a sign of our own entitlement! Alas, we turn to the Prophet David for wisdom: 
 
“Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to retire late, [and] to eat the bread of painful labors; For He gives to His beloved even in his sleep.” (Psalm 127:1–2) 
 
In other words, in the Bible, human beings do not accomplish or deserve anything. Everything is a free gift. It is the LORD who offends students for their sake. It is the LORD who provides both our employment and our hard work. It is the LORD who fills the land with bounty and it is the LORD who provides and revokes benefits; yet, for some reason that is not enough; humans are not satisfied with sharing in God’s generous provision. On the contrary, we want to possess it, to control it, and to hoard it for ourselves. 
 
“Have you not even read this Scripture: ‘The stone which the builders rejected, this became the chief corner stone; this came about from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?” (Mark 12:10–11) 
 
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Dr. Richard Benton and Marc Boulos discuss Mark 12:1–12 | Aug 17th, 2017

Entitlement is the most destructive force on earth and no person, group or ideology is exempt from its barbaric cruelty. Students demand the “right” not to be offended; the wealthy contend that they’ve “earned” the fruit of “their” labor; and consumers “demand” access to products with righteous indignation, even as citizens grumble about public benefits. All of us believe that we are entitled to receive, earn, own, produce and/or protect whatever we want, whenever we want it. The worst part is that we all complain that everyone else is entitled, itself a sign of our own entitlement! Alas, we turn to the Prophet David for wisdom:

“Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to retire late, [and] to eat the bread of painful labors; For He gives to His beloved even in his sleep.” (Psalm 127

The Bible As Literature 187 — Mark 12:1–12 | Unless The Lord Builds The House

What is meant by “the sin of the Amorites is not yet complete” in Genesis 15:16? What would make it complete? 
 
And they shall come back here in the fourth generation, for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete.” (Genesis 15:16) 
 
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What is meant by “the sin of the Amorites is not yet complete” in Genesis 15:16? What would make it complete?

And they shall come back here in the fourth generation, for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete.” (Genesis 15:16)

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Michael Heiser — Giant Clans | Sin Of The Amorites (Genesis 15:16)

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Michael Heiser — On Imprecatory Prayers (Psalm 137:9)

Michael Heiser — Paul’s “No God But One” Teaching (1 Corinthians 8:1–6)

Our series on the book of Hebrews continues the writer’s emphasis on the faithful priesthood of Christ – this time as the basis for turning away from a theology of dead works and clinging to faith. The centrality of not turning from the true gospel of faith in the work of Christ and God’s acceptance of the ministry of his Son – of continuing in “believing loyalty” to the gospel – is the central focus of the controversial statements in Heb 6:4-6. Does this passage teach that believers can lose salvation or reject salvation? Is there a difference? What about eternal security? This episode focuses on these questions. 
 
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Naked Bible Podcast 184 — Hebrews 5:11–6:20

This is a complex issue that actually does have to do with cosmic geography and even more so, the denial of Elisha’s status as the prophet of Yahweh and as a solicitation to Elisha to play the role of an apostate priest, to join the apostate worship, to join the other gods, to be part of that system instead of Yahweh's system, to not be Yahweh’s prophet. 
 
This is a theologically significant passage. That answer might sound strange to you but it is tied up in this cosmic geographical thinking and cosmic geographical language. 
 
Article Referenced: 
 
• Going Down to Bethel: Elijah and Elisha in the Theological 
 Geography of the Deuteronomistic History (Joel Burnett) 
 
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Michael Heiser — What’s the Significance of Elisha &amp; the Bears (2 Kings 2:23–25)?

Question #1: 
Can you explain ideas of end-times language & overthrow of certain evils, through the Cross, but ultimately through the Church in the last days? 
 
Question #2: 
What Is Your View Regarding Psalm 82:5? 
 
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Question #1:
Can you explain ideas of end-times language & overthrow of certain evils, through the Cross, but ultimately through the Church in the last days?

Question #2:
What Is Your View Regarding Psalm 82:5?  

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Michael Heiser — Ideas Behind End-Times Language | Psalm 82:5

Hebrews 4:14–5:10 focuses on the fact that our high priest—the person who runs interference between us and God when it comes to eternal life—is the same person who gave his life for that purpose: Jesus. It is inconceivable in the writer’s mind that anyone who believes in Christ would be turned away from eternal life because Jesus, our high priest, understands the weakness of humanity and the power of external temptation. After all, he became a human precisely to provide salvation, knowing that it would mean experiencing human weakness and temptation. Human weakness and failure are therefore not going to change Christ’s disposition toward those who believe in him. 
 
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Hebrews 4:14–5:10 focuses on the fact that our high priest—the person who runs interference between us and God when it comes to eternal life—is the same person who gave his life for that purpose: Jesus. It is inconceivable in the writer’s mind that anyone who believes in Christ would be turned away from eternal life because Jesus, our high priest, understands the weakness of humanity and the power of external temptation. After all, he became a human precisely to provide salvation, knowing that it would mean experiencing human weakness and temptation. Human weakness and failure are therefore not going to change Christ’s disposition toward those who believe in him.

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Naked Bible Podcast 183 — Hebrews 4:14–5:10

Hebrews 4:1–13 continues an important theme introduced in Hebrews 3—holding fast to faith so as to enter into God’s rest (i.e., inherit the promise of eternal life). The writer strikes an analogy between the rest of God, earlier related to entrance (or not) into the Promised Land (Numbers 14), and God’s rest at the end of his creation work. God’s Sabbath rest is therefore identified with eternal life—a rest that is the result of God’s efforts, not ours. Since Christ is the one who provided eternal life through his work on the cross, Christ is our Sabbath. 
 
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Naked Bible Podcast 182 — Hebrews 4:1–13

The writer of Hebrews builds on his assertions that the particular son of God (Jesus) who was the agent of creation, eternal wisdom, and the essence of God, by comparing him to other supernatural sons of God (angels). But what does a phrase like “You are my son, today I have begotten you” mean? Does this mean Jesus was a created being? This episode notes the use of this phrase and other Old Testament passages utilized by the writer of Hebrews to explore its actual meaning. Along the way, the episode discusses two links in Hebrews 1 to the Deuteronomy 32 worldview and the divine council. 
 
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The writer of Hebrews builds on his assertions that the particular son of God (Jesus) who was the agent of creation, eternal wisdom, and the essence of God, by comparing him to other supernatural sons of God (angels). But what does a phrase like “You are my son, today I have begotten you” mean? Does this mean Jesus was a created being? This episode notes the use of this phrase and other Old Testament passages utilized by the writer of Hebrews to explore its actual meaning. Along the way, the episode discusses two links in Hebrews 1 to the Deuteronomy 32 worldview and the divine council.

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Naked Bible Podcast 176 — Hebrews 1:5–14

Hebrews 1:1–4 sets the tone for the entire epistle. The writer asserts that the revelation given by God through one particular son—Jesus Christ—is superior to Torah. It is Christ who is the full expression of God’s wisdom, and the actual, essential being of God Himself. Since the “inheritance” language of Heb 1:1–4 cannot suggest that God himself is being retired and succeeded, the language needs to be understood in terms of co-rulership. But why is this particular son (1:2) different than all others? This episode explores and expands on these themes and addresses this question by discussing the Old Testament context for the phrases, “the radiance of the glory of God,” Wisdom Christology, and hypostasis terminology. 
 
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Hebrews 1:1–4 sets the tone for the entire epistle. The writer asserts that the revelation given by God through one particular son—Jesus Christ—is superior to Torah. It is Christ who is the full expression of God’s wisdom, and the actual, essential being of God Himself. Since the “inheritance” language of Heb 1:1–4 cannot suggest that God himself is being retired and succeeded, the language needs to be understood in terms of co-rulership. But why is this particular son (1:2) different than all others? This episode explores and expands on these themes and addresses this question by discussing the Old Testament context for the phrases, “the radiance of the glory of God,” Wisdom Christology, and hypostasis terminology.

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