Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible Scholars
Dr. Paul D. Weaver - DTS Professor and Biblical Scholar
175 episodes
6 days ago
The Bible and Theology Matters Podcast is a conversation with Biblical Scholars about all things Bible and Theology, including: challenging issues of Bible interpretation, important theological topics, essential Hermeneutical principles, Bible backgrounds and customs, Biblical ethics and worldview, apologetics, biblical archaeology, and much more. Dr. Paul D. Weaver, Professor and Biblical Scholar at Dallas Theological Seminary is the host.
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The Bible and Theology Matters Podcast is a conversation with Biblical Scholars about all things Bible and Theology, including: challenging issues of Bible interpretation, important theological topics, essential Hermeneutical principles, Bible backgrounds and customs, Biblical ethics and worldview, apologetics, biblical archaeology, and much more. Dr. Paul D. Weaver, Professor and Biblical Scholar at Dallas Theological Seminary is the host.
Angels and Demons - What the Bible Says About Angels and Demons
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible Scholars
1 hour
1 week ago
Angels and Demons - What the Bible Says About Angels and Demons
Are angels real? Do demons exist? Do Christians have guardian angels? And what role do these spiritual beings play in Godโs plan?
In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver interviews Dr. John Gilhooly, author of 40 Questions About Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare. Together, they explore what Scripture really teaches about angels and demonsโand why it matters!
Join us as we discuss: -What the Bible actually says about angels and demons -Common misconceptions about guardian angels -Why speculation about the unseen realm can be dangerousย -How angels serve God and His people today -The biblical warnings against superstition and spiritual sensationalism
Dr. Gilhooly, Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Cedarville University, provides thoughtful, biblically grounded answers to questions about spiritual beings, their creation, their roles, and their relevance for Christians today.
๐ Watch Part 2 for our discussion on Demons and Spiritual Warfare! ๐ Buy Dr. Gilhoolyโs Book: 40 Questions About Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare (Kregel Academic) ๐ Learn more about Dallas Theological Seminary: https://www.dts.edu ๐ Support NTCGS (National Theological College & Graduate School): https://www.ntcgs.org ๐บ Subscribe for more Bible-centered discussions that affirm your faith and deepen your understanding of Godโs Word.ย ๐ YouTube.com/@BibleandTheologyMatters
๐ฉ To invite Dr. Weaver to speak at your church or conference, email at: paulandjillweaver@gmail.com
00:00 โ Introduction 02:14 โ Meet Dr. John Gilhooly, Author of 40 Questions About Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare 06:10 โ Heiser, the Unseen Realm, and Renewed Interest in Angelology 07:25 โ Why Are People Fascinated with Angels and Demons?ย 12:06 โ What Does the Bible Say About Angels?ย 14:40 โ The Five Biblical Roles or Motifs of Angels 16:13 โ When Were Angels Created? 19:09 โ The Fall of Satan and the Nature of His Sin 26:29 โ The Roles Angels Play in Godโs Planย 28:14 โ Hierarchies of Angels 32:05 โ Michael the Archangel and His Role 33:25 โ Michaelโs Relationship to Israelย 35:13 โ Missions Moment: Lucyโs Testimony 37:51 โ Do Regional Spirits Exist?ย 40:51 โ Avoiding Two Extremes: Extreme Fascination vs. Denying the Spiritual Realmย 42:29 โ How Angels Serve Believers Today 44:33 โ Do We Have Guardian Angels? 49:22 โ How Should Christians Respond to Reports of Angelic Encounters? 54:03 โ How God Communicates Todayย 55:32 โ Dangers of Overemphasizing or Underemphasizing Angels 58:12 โ Conclusion
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible Scholars
The Bible and Theology Matters Podcast is a conversation with Biblical Scholars about all things Bible and Theology, including: challenging issues of Bible interpretation, important theological topics, essential Hermeneutical principles, Bible backgrounds and customs, Biblical ethics and worldview, apologetics, biblical archaeology, and much more. Dr. Paul D. Weaver, Professor and Biblical Scholar at Dallas Theological Seminary is the host.
