The Gospel Coalition

Nov 15, 2024 • 46 min

At TGC24, Nancy Guthrie helps us understand what Jesus means when he says, “I AM the resurrection and the life” in John 11. In John 11:17-44, Jesus offers eternal hope as he boldly confronts death. Jesus gives us the hope of life in the future and access to resurrection life right now. We can rejoice knowing that if we trust in Jesus, we are no longer spiritually dead but are now united with him in the newness of life. Guthrie teaches the following: Jesus's love and the illness of Lazarus Jesus's delay and the purpose of sickness Martha's struggle with Jesus's delay Jesus's claim: I am the resurrection and the life Jesus's question: do you believe this? The sign of raising Lazarus Confidence in Jesus's resurrection power Jesus's role as weeping friend and divine warrior The final victory over death Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 13, 2024 • 59 min

In this lecture, Don Carson examines Ezekiel's prophetic vision from God as recorded in Ezekiel 4–5. The prophet's actions symbolize Jerusalem's impending judgment because of their sin, and Carson highlights the inevitability of God's wrath and the need for repentance. He points to the seriousness of God's judgment in the Old Testament and the ultimate display of God's justice and mercy in the New Testament, particularly through the cross. He teaches the following: Ezekiel’s prophetic actions convey the severity of God’s coming judgment God’s wrath is a necessary consequence of the people's wickedness Why we must understand repentance How Ezekiel 4–5 fits into the context of the Bible’s metanarrative The problem of humanity’s sin requires a divine solution The cross is the ultimate expression of God’s justice and mercy Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 8, 2024 • 48 min

The Advent season offers unique opportunities for family and personal discipleship. So how can we prepare well? In this episode, The Gospel Coalition staff Kendra Dahl, Melissa Kruger, Jared Kennedy, and Bill Kynes share their experiences navigating the Christmas season as individuals, as families, and within church communities. They suggest resources, reflect on memorable traditions, and consider opportunities for outreach, connection, and celebration. Recommended Resources : Unto Us: 25 Advent Devotions About the Messiah Jared Kennedy, “ Why Advent Is a Time to Build on Family Traditions ” Melissa Kruger, “ Celebrating Advent: Looking Back and Looking Forward ” Jared Kennedy, “ Countdown to Christmas with These 6 Resources for Advent ” Jared Kennedy, “ The Good News That Jesus Came for You ” GoodKind Advent Blocks Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 6, 2024 • 57 min

Don Carson introduces the study of Ezekiel, focusing on chapters 1–3 and Ezekiel's calling amid visions of God’s glory and the challenges of a rebellious nation. Carson delves into how Ezekiel faithfully spoke God's words, regardless of opposition, and calls listeners to similar boldness and faithfulness in today's culture. Carson teaches the following: Ezekiel's visions that reflect God’s majesty and power Ezekiel's command to speak to Israel Ezekiel's call to speak to both the wicked and the righteous Ezekiel's equipping to deliver God’s words fearlessly How to speak God’s truth boldly in a biblically illiterate culture Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 1, 2024 • 41 min

At TGCW24, Courtney Doctor teaches on Jesus’s statement, “I AM the Good Shepherd” from John 10:11-18. A good shepherd cares for, protects, and provides for his sheep. Throughout scripture, we're compared to the sheep who go astray or get lost. We need continual care and vigilant protection, and Christ offers us that and so much more. He's a shepherd who seeks out the one lost sheep and rejoices at its discovery! He leads us, guides us, and restores our souls. Doctor teaches the following:  The role of shepherds in the biblical narrative Jesus as the Good Shepherd Surprise 1: seeking unexpected sheep Surprise 2: leading on unexpected paths Surprise 3: dying an unexpected death The Lamb is worshiped as the shepherd in Revelation 7 Know the Good Shepherd and follow him forever Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 30, 2024 • 46 min

Don Carson discusses the strengths and weaknesses of new hermeneutics, arguing that while it offers helpful insights, all Scripture carries an enduring relevance that transcends cultural shifts. He emphasizes the need for humility in biblical interpretation, the clarity of Scripture, and the role of the Holy Spirit in understanding God's Word.   He teaches the following: New hermeneutics must be balanced by Scripture's transcendent relevance Scripture is clear and accessible for all believers to understand and obey God's revelation is complete under the New Covenant Understanding Scripture requires both intellectual effort and the Holy Spirit's guidance How to evaluate command, sharing, and servant models of leadership Humility and a teachable spirit are essential when interpreting God's Word Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 25, 2024 • 43 min

At TGCW24, Vanessa Hawkins invites us to consider Jesus’s third I AM statement, "I AM the door" from John 10:1-10. There are times when we rely more on what Jesus gives us access to rather than resting in the truth that he himself is our access. Jesus is not merely our passage to eternal life with God—he is always more and better than we can imagine. As we turn to Jesus and learn from him, we will more clearly recognize his voice. As we read, study, and obey the Word of God, his voice will become easier and easier to follow. Hawkins teaches the following:  The positive impact of a father’s relationship Adam and Eve’s relationship with God and separation as a result of sin The promise of a Savior and the closing of a door Those who do not enter the sheepfold by the door are thieves and robbers A real threat: the enemy's attempts to steal, kill, and destroy What are the spiritual thieves and robbers in our lives? Jesus's promise of abundant life and what it truly means for us Walking in obedience and embracing the invitation from Jesus The power of death defeated and the hope of resurrection Enter through the Door and walk into the Father's presence with bold access Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 23, 2024 • 34 min

Don Carson addresses the challenge of biblical inerrancy and interpretation, particularly in the context of textual variants and modern pluralism. He emphasizes that while textual variations exist, they do not compromise major doctrines, and he calls for a deeper understanding of genre, grace, and cultural relevance in Scripture interpretation. He teaches the following: Why textual variants don't undermine inerrancy or key doctrines God's sovereignty shown through Scripture's preservation How Genesis 1-3 combines history and symbolism Common grace should not be twisted to oppose God's truth Parables like the Good Samaritan should be modernized carefully Pluralism rejects objective truth, complicating evangelism Biblical interpretation must account for cultural relevance Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 18, 2024 • 50 min

At TGCW24, Jen Wilkin shares Jesus’s second I AM statement, “I AM the Light of the World" from John 8:12-30.  We all have first-hand experience of the darkness and brokenness that exists in our world. Jesus, the light that shines in the darkness, offers the “light of life” to anyone who follows him. Jesus’ message confronts the darkness in our hearts and in our world and offers us great hope in all of it. Wilkin teaches the following: The symbolism of light in Scripture Jesus' use of light as a metaphor The Feast of Tabernacles and its significance The manifest presence of God in the Old Testament The role of light in the New Testament The challenge of lesser lights The role of the church in carrying the light The collective impact of believers' light Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 16, 2024 • 50 min

In his lecture on Genesis 39, Don Carson examines the literary structure of the text and highlights Joseph's faithfulness in resisting temptation. Focusing on themes of faithfulness and divine blessing, and the significance of biblical parallelism, Carson compares Joseph's rise in Egypt with broader patterns of Hebrew poetry and scripture interpretation. He teaches the following: How the structure of the text highlights faithfulness and blessing Parallelism in Hebrew poetry for its significance for understanding biblical texts The importance of understanding biblical literary genre Applying wisdom literature in a pluralistic society How to interpret apocalyptic texts in light of their genre The subjective nature of biblical interpretation and its implications for objective truth Biblical interpretation and cultural humility Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 11, 2024 • 37 min

At TGCW24, Melissa Kruger teaches on Jesus’s declaration in John 6, “I AM the Bread of Life.” The day before the events in this passage, Jesus fed a large crowd by miraculously multiplying bread and fish. But Jesus has something greater than their physical needs in mind—he wants to meet their spiritual needs. He extends an invitation to be satisfied and sustained in him, telling his listeners then and now that he is “the living bread that came down from heaven.” Jesus is the Bread of Life who offers good news for spiritually hungry people. Kruger teaches the following: The persistent problem: seeking satisfaction in the wrong places The surprising solution: Jesus as the Bread of Life The difficult decision: believing in Jesus and seeking him daily The call to invite others to the feast Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 9, 2024 • 36 min

In this lecture, Don Carson explores the role of logic in biblical study, emphasizing the multiple meanings of "logic" and the importance of avoiding exegetical fallacies. He highlights the tension between God's sovereignty and human responsibility, urging the development of a biblical framework for understanding these concepts rather than relying solely on systematic theology, while acknowledging the limitations of human understanding. He teaches the following:  Logic, its various meanings, and its application in biblical study Biblical interpretation and God's sovereignty God's sovereignty and human responsibility Limitations of understanding God's nature and sovereignty Understanding biblical theology and its application in evangelism Structure and interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 4, 2024 • 41 min

In this special episode of TGC Podcast, Collin Hansen, Jen Wilkin, Kori Porter, and Michael Kruger discuss the vital partnership between men and women in ministry, and the historical and biblical importance of women's contributions to the church. They advocate for visible female leadership, the value of gender-specific spaces for discipleship, and creative ways to foster healthy male-female collaboration in church life and ministry.  They discuss: Historical perspectives on women in ministry Healthy family structures and a complementarian view Embodied church mothers and the influence of virtual spaces  Gender-specific spaces and their value Challenges and solutions in shepherding women  Positive examples of men and women working together Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 2, 2024 • 41 min

Don Carson teaches on the complexities of interpreting 1 Timothy 2:12, emphasizing the need for a thoughtful, context-driven approach to gender roles in the church. He looks to other passages to challenge narrow interpretations of Scripture, urging believers to consider the broader biblical and linguistic context to faithfully understand God’s design and Scripture's meaning. He teaches the following: Applying biblical interpretation principles to understand gender roles Using biblical language and meaning to avoid narrow interpretations The use of synonyms in John's Gospel Biblical examples for the meaning of "love" Biblical metaphors and their cultural context The balance between God's sovereignty and human responsibility Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 27, 2024 • 38 min

The study of the grand narrative of Scripture isn't just an intellectual exercise; it's a transformative one. In this roundtable discussion, Kendra Dahl sits down with biblical theology experts Ben Gladd, Courtney Doctor, and Elizabeth Woodson to discuss how a Christ-centered understanding of Scripture illuminates our study of theology and our lives as Christians. They discuss: How discovering biblical theology impacted their lives How the storyline of Scripture underpins theological categories The importance of recognizing allusions to the Old Testament throughout the New Testament Recommended resources for further study of the Bible's overarching narrative Mentioned on the Show: From Garden to Glory: How Understanding God's Story Changes Yours , Courtney Doctor From Beginning to Forever: A Study of the Grand Narrative of Scripture , Elizabeth Woodson The Story Retold: A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament , G. K. Beale and Benjamin L. Gladd From Adam to Israel: A Biblical Theology of the People of God , Benjamin L. Gladd Dictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament , G. K. Beale, Benjamin L. Gladd, Andrew David Naselli Even Better Than Eden: Nine Ways the Bible's Story Changes Everything about Your Story , Nancy Guthrie Far as the Curse Is Found: The Covenant Story of Redemption , Michael D. Williams Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 25, 2024 • 39 min

Don Carson explores spiritual rebirth through Jesus's conversation with Nicodemus in John 3, emphasizing the distinction between natural and spiritual birth and God's essential role in salvation. He teaches the following: Spiritual birth and its relationship to natural birth The importance of connecting expository preaching with broader biblical truth Modeling good Bible study and application, rather than just teaching it Understanding the semantic range of words in different languages The evolution of words in the Bible and their changing meanings over time Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 20, 2024 • 1h 59m

In this breakout session from TGC's 2023 National Conference, a panel featuring Vincent Bacote, Steve DeWitt, John Dickson, and Phil Ryken considers how race, sex, politics, and social media are tearing evangelical communities apart. They reflect on what pastors, teachers, and other Christian leaders can do to restore true Christian fellowship and empower effective gospel witness that is faithful to Scripture and relevant to culture. They discuss: Challenges in the evangelical church The church's reputation and loyalty What it means to live in a post-Christian society The need for pastoral resilience The term "evangelical" and its usefulness in the broader world Educational decisions for Christian families Political emphasis in the church and the need for discernment Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 18, 2024 • 37 min

Don Carson focuses on Jesus's message to the church in Laodicea and the parable of the 10 virgins in order to illustrate the importance of understanding biblical texts within their historical and cultural context. Carson teaches: How Jesus uses Laodicea's economic symbols to critique spiritual lukewarmness How the contextual reading of Scripture is an essential precursor to careful biblical exegesis The symbolism behind Jesus’s foot-washing and what it means for us today Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 11, 2024 • 46 min

Every Christian wants to know how to read their Bible well. Don Carson provides foundational principles for rightly handling God's Word and addresses challenges that may arise in biblical interpretation. He teaches: Principles of biblical interpretation that emphasize understanding cultural context The importance of using the whole Bible to interpret difficult passages The role of the original languages in understanding the Scriptures How prayer shapes our study of the Bible How to handle difficulties, using examples about baptism and the kingdom of God Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 6, 2024 • 48 min

The allure of worldly comforts can lead us away from our true security. In this breakout session from TGC23, Dr. G. K. Beale expounds on Revelation 18, illustrating the importance of obeying God's command to leave behind earthly comfort and security.  Pointing out how Babylon in Revelation represents the world's sin and self-reliance, Beale urges believers to detach from the fleeting materialism of "Babylon" and place their trust solely in Christ. By identifying with Christ’s death and resurrection, believers can escape judgment and anticipate the final resurrection into the new creation with hope, to the glory of God.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.