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Life on the West SideThe Habit of SilenceWhat we do is what we become. Christians replace cultural habits we've imbibed with spiritual habits we intentionally embrace. What if we thought of our spiritual community as a spiritual habit?The sermon today is titled "The Habit of Silence." It is the eleventh installment in our series "Follow Me", and the third in the sub-series "Spiritual Habits." The Scripture reading is from 1 Kings 19:1-18 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on April 13, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and...2025-04-1435 min
Pilgrim ChurchGrasping for Godhood with Joshua LiemGrasping for Godhood with Joshua LiemGenesis 2:25-3:24In Genesis 3, Adam and Eve grasp for godhood, seeking wisdom and control on their own terms… and the world begins its descent into chaos. This Sunday, we’ll explore the deception of the serpent, the fall of humanity, and the profound contrast between their grasping and Christ’s humility in Philippians 2. Join us as we uncover the hope hidden within the curses and reflect on how God’s mercy points us to a Savior who did not grasp for power but gave himself for us. Come ready to...2025-02-1029 min
Pilgrim ChurchGod’s Gardeners with Joshua LiemGod’s Gardeners with Joshua Liem
Genesis 2:4-24
What if the first thing the resurrected Jesus did was tend a garden? Join us this Sunday as we explore Genesis 2 and discover how God’s vision for humanity goes far beyond endless production or random cosmic happenstance. Let’s reclaim our calling as gardeners in a world that urgently needs hope and beauty.
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When you hear about the Anthropocene and eco-anxiety, what feelings arise in you—fear, guilt, motivation, or something else?
Have you ever felt that your worth is tied pr...2025-01-2028 min
Doable DiscipleshipNavigating the Bible: 1 Kings“Then Elijah stood in front of them and said, ‘How much longer will you waver, hobbling between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him! But if Baal is God, then follow him!’ But the people were completely silent.” – 1 Kings 18:21The book of 1 Kings marks the transition from the reign of King David to the reign of Solomon. The nation of Israel is now firmly in the age of monarchy and Solomon is ready to not just take over his father’s mantle but also to build the temple his father had wanted to build. However, as is usuall...2025-01-1444 min
Pilgrim ChurchReading Scripture Well with Joshua LiemReading Scripture Well with Joshua Liem
Luke 24
This Sunday, we’re diving into an exciting new series that starts with one essential question: How should we read the Bible? With so many interpretations and debates, it can be overwhelming to know what to believe. But here’s the good news: Scripture points us to Jesus. It reveals who he is, shapes how we live, and helps us discover truth through the lenses of tradition, reason, and experience. Join us as we learn to read the Bible well before we begin our journey in Genesis next...2025-01-0533 min
Read With Your Ears, Explore With Your Heart With Full AudiobookBiblical History of Israel, Second Edition Audiobook by Iain ProvanListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 767005
Title: Biblical History of Israel, Second Edition
Author: Iain Provan, Tremper Longman Iii, V. Philips Long
Narrator: Jim Denison
Format: Unabridged
Length: 24:03:47
Language: English
Release date: 06-25-24
Publisher: Tantor Media
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Biblical Studies
Summary:
For over a decade, A Biblical History of Israel has gathered praise and criticism for its unapologetic approach to reconstructing the historical landscape of ancient Israel through a biblical lens. In this much-anticipated second edition, the authors reassert that the Old Testament should be taken seriously as a historical document alongside...2024-06-2612h 03
Step Inside This Eye-Opening Full Audiobook — Perfect Between Meetings.A Biblical History of Israel, Second Edition by Iain Provan, V. Philips Long, Tremper Longman IIIPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/49847to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A Biblical History of Israel, Second Edition
Author: Iain Provan, V. Philips Long, Tremper Longman III
Narrator: Jim Denison
Format: mp3
Length: 24 hrs and 3 mins
Release date: 06-25-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Judaism
Publisher's Summary:
For over a decade, A Biblical History of Israel has gathered praise and criticism for its unapologetic approach to reconstructing the historical landscape of ancient Israel through a biblical lens. In this much-anticipated second edition, the authors reassert that the Old Testament should be taken seriously as a historical document alongside...2024-06-2512h 03
Discover the Best Audio Stories in Religion & Spirituality, Bibles & Biblical StudiesA Biblical History of Israel, Second Edition by V. Philips Long, Iain Provan, Tremper Longman IIIPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/767005to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A Biblical History of Israel, Second Edition
Author: V. Philips Long, Iain Provan, Tremper Longman III
Narrator: Jim Denison
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 24 hours 3 minutes
Release date: June 25, 2024
Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies
Publisher's Summary:
For over a decade, A Biblical History of Israel has gathered praise and criticism for its unapologetic approach to reconstructing the historical landscape of ancient Israel through a biblical lens. In this much-anticipated second edition, the authors reassert that the Old Testament should be taken seriously as a historical document alongside other literary and archaeological...2024-06-2512h 03
Christ The King Anglican ChurchMen, Women & The Gospel - Part One (Creation & Sin)Pastors Ashley Mathews and Isaiah DeVyldere discuss what the Bible has to say about the roles of men and women and the Gospel. Podcast 1 Show Notes:Biblical references: Genesis 1-3, 4:7, Romans 5:14,15The drone vs. go-pro analogy for the different perspectives of creation in Genesis 1 and 2 is from Nijay Gupta in chapter 2 of his book Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early ChurchThe language of the “vandalism of Shalom” is from Cornelius Plantinga in his book Not the...2024-05-2949 min
Gospel Conversations podcastBwJ 25 -What is glory?Well, we have finished the trilogy of Iain Provan’s talks on creation and it provides a nice foundation for all of our thinking in Gospel Conversations. In this next podcast I pick up the Breakfast with Jesus journey through Ezekiel that Anne and I enjoyed so much. You will see a lot of resonances with Iain’s talks. In this talk I ask a question that might seem obvious but in fact is not – ‘What is glory?’ I confess that I never much asked this question for most of my early Christian life, so I just skated over the word a...2024-04-2130 min
Gospel Conversations podcastWhat is Creation? with Iain ProvanHere is the third and final of our reboots from Iain Provan’s epic 2011 series on the Old Testament Reloaded – “What is Creation?”. In this talk Iain concludes his magnificent trilogy of talks positioning the vast Mosaic vision of God and reality in contrast to the prevailing Ancient Near Eastern worldviews. It is so important to grasp the fact that this was a contest of worldviews – not religions. In the ANE world, the ‘cosmology’ was their total worldview – it was philosophy, reality, society and values. So Moses upturned all of this. We do Moses a vast disservice if we then put him bac...2024-04-1658 min
Gospel Conversations podcastWas Dawkins right about the angry God? with Ian ProvanThis episode is a repost of a talk by Iain Provan from his epic series on the ‘Old Testament Reloaded’ in 2011. Originally titled ‘Who is God?’ we have renamed it ‘Was Dawkins right about the angry God?’ because that is fundamentally what Iain concentrates on. It is a wonderful talk that is foundational for any Christian’s faith. With his characteristic understated Scottish style, Iain brilliantly lays down the most basic foundation for our faith – the notion that God is not only eternal and sovereign but that he is fundamentally good and on our side. Get full access to Go...2024-03-271h 05
Gospel Conversations podcastHow Moses disrupted the Ancient Near Eastern World - with Iain Provan Welcome to Gospel Conversations We have an amazing backlog of great talks from great speakers and thinkers going back over a decade. So we've decided to republish some of them to supplement our ongoing offerings. We're going to begin with some seminal talks by Ian Proven. Ian is one of the leading Old Testament scholars in the world. And he gave a wonderful series for us on Genesis in 2011. We want to start with a few of these talks because, as you know, we emphasize the creation gospel in Gospel Conversations. And obviously that demands we have a d...2024-03-041h 11
Regent College PodcastTruth and Lies about Being Human with Dr. Iain ProvanIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Iain Provan talks to us about some of the scientific, cultural and theological lies that have invaded our Christian nest. Iain thoughtfully lays out a biblical source for what it means to be human and to live in God's creation while discerning new ideas.Regent College Podcast Thanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice and share this episode with a friend. Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Youtube Keep in...2024-01-2747 min
Presidents, Prime Ministers, Monarchs & Dictators136. Henry VI (1421-1471)Iain Dale speaks to historian Josh Provan about the 50 year reign of King Henry VI2024-01-2244 min
Faith at the Frontiers#55 Challenging the challengers: on reasons to trust the biblical witness - with Prof. Iain ProvanBarney and Austin interview Old Testament Professor Iain Provan, who takes a different view to our previous guests on the historical reliability of the Bible. For him, there is every reason to trust the Bible's authors, and no reason not to trust them. Provan also suggests that:
The very idea of history comes from the Old Testament
There is no 'neutral' way of reading the Bible: there are Christian or non-Christian ways of reading.
Jesus gave us these texts, and that is why we read them.
Tune in for more insights on a developing...2023-12-0448 min
BCMB Pastor to Pastor Podcast#47 - A Biblical Response to the Prevailing Lies of our Time ft. Dr. Iain Provan2023-10-3056 min
Faith Matters: Exploring Everyday Faith in a Complex World.Exploring Genesis Part 2 with Dr Iain ProvanListen to part 2 of two sessions with British Old Testament scholar and professor Iain Provan as we delve into a delightful conversation a of thought-provoking topics, including:
Engaging with ancient literature
The dialogue with other creation narratives
the importance of historical and cultural context and so much more.
To find out more about Iain Provan's books and publications, visit the link below:https://iainprovan.ca/
You are also invited to join the 30 Day Bible Reading Challenge! Take the challenge and spend the next 30 days reading ALL of Genesis with us.Clicking the...2023-10-2631 min
Faith Matters: Exploring Everyday Faith in a Complex World.Exploring Genesis with Iain ProvanListen to part 1 of two sessions with British Old Testament scholar and professor Iain Provan as we delve into a delightful conversation a of thought-provoking topics, including:
Unveiling the significance and historical context of Genesis
Navigating through challenging passages within the Bible
Understanding literal interpretation of scripture and so much more.
To find out more about Iain Provan's books and publications, visit the link below:https://iainprovan.ca/You are also invited to join the 30 Day Bible Reading Challenge! Take the challenge and spend the next 30 days reading ALL of Genesis with us.Cli...2023-10-1231 min
The Leadership Journey PodcastThe Leadership Journey Podcast: Iain Provan on the cuckoos in our nest
Iain Provan is a retired professor of Biblical Studies at Regent College in Vancouver where he worked for twenty-five years. He is the author of several books and his most recent offering is Cuckoos in our Nest: Truth and Lies about Being Human which was published earlier this year.
In our conversation we talk about Iain’s own story, from growing up in Scotland, and spend time talking about some of the ideas in the book.
The book essentially presents a biblical theology of what it means to be human, teasing out some of the im...2023-10-031h 04
RHCCC DTM Latest SermonWhat is Truth? Finding out Way in a Post-Truth Society What is Truth? Finding out Way in a Post-Truth SocietySpeaker: Dr. Iain ProvanScripture: John 18:33-40, Jude 1-7 1. No such thing as Truth2. How could I possibly know the Truth?3. Pizzagate4. The Circle of Trust5. Beyond Science6. Trusting JesusConclusion 2023-10-0137 min
The Pastor Theologians PodcastCuckoos in Our Nest | Iain ProvanAuthor and speaker Iain Provan joins the podcast to discuss his recent book, Cuckoos in Our Nest: Truth and Lies about Being Human. Contemporary Western culture offers up various visions of what it means to be human, visions that many within the church have unknowingly adopted yet which contrast sharply with biblical revelation. Like the murderous offspring of the cuckoo bird, once these ideas take root, they drive out biblical assumptions of anthropology, even while masquerading as Christian. In this episode, Iain highlights three of these “cuckoos” and explains their effects on Christian thinking, addressing such questions as: What is the...2023-09-251h 02
Thinking Biblically with Alan GilmanIain Provan: Cuckoos in our Nest Bible scholar and author, Dr. Iain Provan returns to Thinking Biblically to discuss his latest book, "Cuckoos in our Nest: Truth and Lies about Being Human." Iain and podcast host, Bible Teacher Alan Gilman, explore how ancient Gnosticism has contributed to an unbiblical understanding of being human that continues to affect misguided, but common, interpretations of Scripture.Video version: https://youtu.be/Nn9L2GgGeZ4Iain Provan's books, resources, & more: https://iainprovan.ca/Purchase Cuckoos in our Nest: https://amzn.to/3ZomUV9---...2023-09-191h 07
Extra Credit PodcastThe Curse that Carries PromiseThe last ten verses of Genesis 3 are typically referred to as “the curses.” Adam and Eve have taken and eaten the fruit of the tree that God commanded them not to eat. God finds them hiding in the Garden of Eden, questions them, and then lays out the consequences of their actions.But, unlike us, God’s curses always carry within them his promises. There is a hidden secret in all the threats of God. Hidden in his threat is always a promise of reconciliation, new life, and forgiveness.I gave this quote from Old Testam...2023-09-071h 02
Here Be DragonsDiscussing Cuckoos in Our Nest with Dr. Iain ProvanJake LeFave discusses Dr. Iain Provan's new book "Cuckoos in Our Nest: Truck and Lies about Being Human."You can buy the book here:https://www.amazon.ca/Cuckoos-Our-Nest-Truth-about/dp/16667687072023-06-271h 44
Urban Puritano"Cross-Eyed" Biblicism: A Back to Basics Conversation (Featuring Bryant Rueda)You, too, can be a Master of Sacred Scripture! The Scripture of the Old and New Testament is unique theological literature. The inspired Word of God is Special Revelation. From God to us through His messengers throughout time, space, and redemptive history. As such, it is understandable via ordinary methods of learning appropriate to its nature. After all, its nature is to communicate. Therefore, don't despair!You, too, can grasp the communicative intent of God's Word. The question is, "How?"Some say a Literal Grammatico-Historical method will do the trick. Others argue for a R...2023-06-011h 10
THE CHARGE with Dennis MetzlerOld Testament Ethics with Iain Provan: A Theological Exploration--Seeking What Is RightDr. Iain Provan, Professor of Biblical Studies at Regent College guides us through his approach to the ethics of the Old Testament. We consider primary ideas starting with God's goodness and creation and move on to continuity with New Testament ethics, genre, economics, and God's concern for the marginalized. Provan discusses his schema of creational, stiff-necked, and ritual law as well as the post-flood period, the conquest, and the prophets. Provan applies OT ethics to the contemporary world with his notion of "principled pluralism". I hope you enjoy the interview!
I would love to hear from you...2023-04-241h 14THE CHARGE with Dennis MetzlerOld Testament Ethics with Iain Provan: A Theological Exploration--Seeking What Is RightDr. Iain Provan, Professor of Biblical Studies at Regent College guides us through his approach to the ethics of the Old Testament. We consider primary ideas starting with God's goodness and creation and move on to continuity with New Testament ethics, genre, economics, and God's concern for the marginalized. Provan discusses his schema of creational, stiff-necked, and ritual law as well as the post-flood period, the conquest, and the prophets. Provan applies OT ethics to the contemporary world with his notion of "principled pluralism". I hope you enjoy the interview!
I would love to hear from you...2023-04-241h 14Thinking Biblically with Alan GilmanDr. Iain Provan: What's in a Bible Translation? Does your translation truly reflect the Scriptures as God intended? Bible scholar and author, Dr. Iain Provan, returns to Thinking Biblically with Alan Gilman to discuss various crucial issues regarding English Bible translations.Video version: https://youtu.be/CrNaT3qoRPsContact Iain Provan: https://iainprovan.ca/Support this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman 2023-03-161h 07
New Horizon NI2015 Wednesday Seminar Iain Provan2015 Wednesday Seminar Iain Provan by New Horizon NI2022-10-2657 min
A Biblical Frame: Current Events in PerspectiveWhat Can A Pastor Do? Bill C-4 in CanadaIt is not an understatement to say that Bill C-4 could have severe effects on the witness of the Church in Canada. Due to the rushed nature of this legislation, pastors, priests, and Christian counsellors have been reeling since its adoption. Many are not sure what they can now say in a pastoring conversation.We hope to add some insight into this predicament. We are extremely grateful to have Dr. Iain Provan as a featured guest today. Dr. Provan has spent a significant portion of his last few years wading into this problem and speaking to countless...2022-07-051h 14
The Union PodcastDr. Iian Provan On Gender Theory, Free Speech and 1984What happens when words that have meant something for thousands of years, now mean something completely different? What happens when they are words like “man” and “woman”? Whats happens when there are criminal charges applied to those who dont think “correctly"? …In many ways, we are about to find out.In this episode, Bryan sits down with Dr. Iain Provan to discuss the current challenges that face the church regarding gender identity and free speech. Dr. Provan even uses analogies connected to the book, you probably read in high school. 1984 written by George Orwell. The similiarites to our cultural...2022-06-2446 min
Bible StreamsSinging The Seasons - The Megillot: EcclesiastesAs we come to the last episode of our series on the Megillot, these five short books that a grouped together as 'the Scroll' in the Hebrew Bible, we find Ecclesiastes. Seemingly easy to read, like Proverbs, with memorable sections and familiar themes, it is in fact hard to discern what we should take away from this book. Is everything meaningless? Does God care what happens? Why isn't the author giving us clear answers? Who is this mysterious Preacher/Teacher/Gatherer? Ecclesiastes is complex, engaging, and confronting, but ultimately, comforting, as it asks but not always answers the big...2022-05-301h 39
Bible StreamsSinging The Seasons - The Megillot: Song of SongsSeductive and suggestive, or pure and pious? No other book in the Bible has garnered so much attention about its subject matter and its appropriateness for God's covenant people to read in worship as the Song of Songs! Is it too much, or is it a healthy depiction of human sexuality and relationships? Should we read it as a love poem or an allegory of Jesus and the Church? Who wrote it - Solomon or someone who wanted to honour him? In the poem, is Solomon a good guy, or is he the antagonist who ruins it for everyone...2022-04-181h 30
Doth Protest77% of the Word of God: An Old Testament Discussion with Tremper Longman IIIThat's right! Four fifths (about) of the Bible is the Old Testament. Joining Andrew and James on the podcast for this episode is Tremper Longman. Dr. Longman has spent his life (since his conversion as a young man) studying the Old Testament and has become an authority on it. An author of many books and articles, including widely-used textbooks on Old Testament studies used in colleges and seminaries, Tremper offers us a way to appreciate the Old Testament as anticipating Christ and as a way to appreciate the Old Testament as it was written to its original audience. Why...2022-03-301h 09
OnScriptIain Provan – On Reading the Bible LiterallyPour yourself a wee dram of whisky and tune in as Matt and Dru talk with Iain Provan about the perils and benefits of literal(istic) interpretation of Scripture and his new book The Reformation and the Right Reading of Scripture (Baylor, 2017). In addition to some great convo, in this episode you'll witness the special guest appearance of an Eastern European thought leader, and a new edition of 'How Scottish Are You?' This is a republished episode.
The post Iain Provan – On Reading the Bible Literally first appeared on OnScript.2022-03-231h 00ArchiveIain Provan – On Reading the Bible LiterallyPour yourself a wee dram of whisky and tune in as Matt and Dru talk with Iain Provan about the perils and benefits of literal(istic) interpretation of Scripture and his new book The Reformation and the Right Reading of Scripture (Baylor, 2017). In addition to some great convo, in this episode you'll witness the special guest appearance of an Eastern European thought leader, and a new edition of 'How Scottish Are You?' This is a republished episode.
The post Iain Provan – On Reading the Bible Literally first appeared on OnScript.2022-03-231h 00Podcasts 2022Iain Provan – On Reading the Bible LiterallyPour yourself a wee dram of whisky and tune in as Matt and Dru talk with Iain Provan about the perils and benefits of literal(istic) interpretation of Scripture and his new book The Reformation and the Right Reading of Scripture (Baylor, 2017). In addition to some great convo, in this episode you'll witness the special guest appearance of an Eastern European thought leader, and a new edition of 'How Scottish Are You?' This is a republished episode.
The post Iain Provan – On Reading the Bible Literally first appeared on OnScript.2022-03-231h 00
OnScriptIain Provan - On Reading the Bible LiterallyEpisode: Pour yourself a wee dram of whisky and tune in as Matt and Dru talk with Iain Provan about the perils and benefits of literal(istic) interpretation of Scripture and his new book The Reformation and the Right Reading of Scripture (Baylor, 2017). In addition to some great convo, in this episode you'll witness the special guest appearance of an Eastern European thought leader, and a new edition of 'How Scottish Are You?' This is a republished episode.
Guest: Iain Provan is Marshall Sheppard Professor of Biblical Studies at Regent College (no, not Regent University) in Vanc...2022-03-231h 00OnScriptIain Provan - On Reading the Bible LiterallyEpisode: Pour yourself a wee dram of whisky and tune in as Matt and Dru talk with Iain Provan about the perils and benefits of literal(istic) interpretation of Scripture and his new book The Reformation and the Right Reading of Scripture (Baylor, 2017). In addition to some great convo, in this episode you'll witness the special guest appearance of an Eastern European thought leader, and a new edition of 'How Scottish Are You?' This is a republished episode.
Guest: Iain Provan is Marshall Sheppard Professor of Biblical Studies at Regent College (no, not Regent University) in Vanc...2022-03-231h 00
CA Church: Mariner SermonsLiving in Exile with Dr. Iain ProvanSpeaker: Dr. Iain Provan
2022-02-1334 min
CA Church: Mariner SermonsLiving as Exiles with Dr. Iain ProvanPastor David Wood and Dr. Iain Provan from Regent College talks about what it means to live as exiles and how to live the good life.2022-02-1216 minBCMB Pastor to Pastor Podcast#41 - Courage in a Time of Uncertainty ft. Iain Provan2022-02-0951 minRegent College PodcastBiblical Hermeneutics #1, The Right Reading of Scripture - With Dr. Iain ProvanHow should we think about scripture in our post-modern contexts? What are we to do with historical and scientific discoveries that supposedly contradict scripture? Does inherency and infallibility still play a part in our modern Biblical understanding? We sat down and had a conversation with Dr. Iain Provan discussing these questions and more. We hope you enjoy this conversation, as well as the episodes to follow in our series on Biblical Hermeneutics. To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming courses, visit:https://www.regent-college.eduRegent College Podcast ...2022-01-2148 min
The Freedom Feature Podcast - First Freedoms FoundationInterview on Canada's New Conversion Therapy LegislationWhy is Canada’s new Conversion Therapy Bill so problematic? Listen as Barry discusses concerns around Bill C-4 with Dr. Don Hutchinson and Dr. Iain Provan.
Bill C-4, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (Conversion Therapy), went through the Parliament of Canada in record time. There was unanimous consent in the House and the Senate. Part of the rationale was that the bill had already been passed just before the 2021 election but died on the order paper when the election was called. However, guests Dr. Don Hutchinson and Dr. Iain Provan explain that Bill C-4 was very d...2022-01-0655 minThinking Biblically with Alan GilmanDr. Iain Provan: The Importance of Biblical Narrative Regent College professor and biblical scholar Iain Provan joins Alan to discuss the importance of biblical narrative.Video version: https://youtu.be/qWea_qNwaXEIain Provan more information:https://iainprovan.ca/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilmanSupport this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/ 2021-11-1857 min
The Lutheran LibraryRoland Weisbrot - Book Review: The Reformation and the Right Reading of Scripture A reading of Pr. Roland's Book Review on Iain Provan's "The Reformation and the Right Reading of Scripture" 2020-12-1808 min
Regent College Podcast#133 Questions about the Old Testament Ep 2 - with Dr. Iain ProvanToday we're talking with someone who has spent his life wrestling with hard questions about the Old Testament: Dr. Iain Provan, Marshall Sheppard Professor of Biblical Studies at Regent College. We're diving right into the questions that have been bugging us for a while: Did the prophets really forecast the future? What do we make of passages that seem to show God's will being thwarted (like 2 Kings 3)? Were the Egyptian plagues just natural events? And what exactly is Sheol? Tune in for this wide-ranging, eye-opening conversation.To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming Fall courses, visit www...2020-12-181h 02
Thrive: Deeper107 Thrive Deeper: Song Of SongsThe Song of Songs - otherwise known as the Song of Solomon.
The Bible Project's Overview: Song of Songs
https://youtu.be/4KC7xE4fgOw
The history and influence of the book here on wikipedia.
Matthew mentions the work of Old Testament scholar Iain Provan
Like our Facebook page for updates and information.2020-10-291h 13
Thrive: Deeper107 Thrive Deeper: Song Of Songs
The Song of Songs - otherwise known as the Song of Solomon.
The Bible Project's Overview: Song of Songs
https://youtu.be/4KC7xE4fgOw
The history and influence of the book here on wikipedia.
Matthew mentions the work of Old Testament scholar Iain Provan
Like our Facebook page for updates and information.
2020-10-291h 13
Gulf Coast Community Church - Sunday SermonsWhen Life Gets Twisted – The Paradox of Leadership – Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:2Speaker: Jerry Cisar
Leadership talk has been all the craze for at least the last 3 decades. However, leadership by itself is not a good thing. Great leaders with their followers have accomplished great things and great leaders with their followers have committed many atrocities. There is something in the heart of man that loves what makes a great earthly leader, regardless of where they are going.
The Preacher has apparently run headlong into this madness under the sun. And yet, amid that madness he finds a great wisdom that has captured his attention. A wisdom...2020-07-2634 min
Here Be DragonsThe Landscape of Exile: Thoughts on Living as Strangers in a Strange LandDr. Iain Provan is back again to talk about the cultural narratives and ideologies behind certain social movements and how we as followers of Jesus might think biblically whilst in exile.2020-06-301h 02BCMB Pastor to Pastor PodcastInspired by God and Applicable Today: Remaining under the authority of scripture in our cultural setting ft. Kristal Toews & Iain Provan2020-04-2444 min
Bible Field GuideThe REAL story behind the Torah | Torah | Bible StudyWhat’s the actually timeline of events recorded in the Torah? It’s easy to lose your place in this story, so this episode is dedicated to giving an overarching chronology of events in the Torah and how they correspond to different books.
Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/ (Instagram) to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/ (Instagram) account for our latest posts, or go to our http://www.biblefieldguides.com/ (webs...2019-11-1810 min
Here Be DragonsEpisode 2: Interview with Dr. Iain ProvanAn interview with Dr. Iain Provan about biblical studies, the importance of the Old Testament, how to read different genres of literature and how all of that comes together as we seek to live a life that glorifies God.2019-10-0929 min
Been There Read ThatEpisode #6: Reading Assignment, Sabbath and Creation DiscussionEpisode #6 discusses the pros and cons of the weekly reading assignment in T. Desmond Alexander’s book From Paradise to the Promised Land. Two issues that surfaced in the assignment were the concept of a corrupted creation through man’s fall and keeping the Sabbath ordinance of the Old Testament. Reading recommendations related to these two issues included:
Books Recommended:
God’s Good Earth by Jon Garvey
Sabbath Day or Lords Day by George Battey (available on ChristianResearcher.com)
The Believer’s Sabbath by John G. Reisinger
The Sabbat...2019-02-1225 minBeen There Read ThatEpisode #4: The Pentateuch, The Garden of Eden, Babylon, The Kingdom, and MoreEpisode #4 begins with some helpful reading practices, discusses last week's assigned reading, introduces some books that arrived in the mail, and opens a discussion topic on Calvinism. The largest portion of the episode features a discussion of the high points from chapters 7 & 8 of T. Desmond Alexander's "From Paradise to the Promised Land". Alexander's book is currently featured in the weekly reading assignments. There are also brief reviews and introductions to "Kingdom Come" by Sam Storms, "Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes" by Kenneth E. Bailey, "Drawing Water From The Wells Of Salvation"Doug Edward, "Practicing Proverbs" by Richard Mayhue, "Jesus the Sag...2019-01-2931 min
New Books in Biblical StudiesIain Provan, “The Reformation and the Right Reading of Scripture” (Baylor UP, 2017)Exactly five centuries after Martin Luther posted his 95 theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenburg, Christians continue to debate the best approach to the reading of their sacred book. The Reformation and the Right Reading of Scripture (Baylor University Press, 2017) the latest book by Iain Provan, who is the Marshall Sheppard Professor of Biblical Studies at Regent College, Vancouver, advises readers on how to balance the competing claims of tradition and modernity. Provan’s work proposes a “seriously literal” reading of Scripture. But what does that mean, and how can it be defended?
Provan is leadin...2018-10-2937 min
Igreja Presbiteriana do PlanaltoEu quase desisti, mas Deus me deu Esperança | Iain Provan | 29.04.2018Culto do dia 29/04/2018.
Tema: Uma nova vida e um novo jeito de viver.
Título: Eu quase desisti, mas Deus me deu Esperança.
por Dr. Iain Provan
texto: Salmos 232018-04-3056 min
Igreja Presbiteriana do PlanaltoHistória de Elias | Iain Provan | EBD | 29.04.2018Escola dominical do dia 29/04/2018.
por: O Dr. Iain Provan, que é professor de Teologia Bíblica no Regent College (Vancouver, Canadá).2018-04-301h 01
OnScriptIain Provan - The Reformation and the Right Reading of ScriptureEpisode: Pour yourself a wee dram of whisky and tune in as Matt and Dru talk with Iain Provan about the perils and benefits of literal(istic) interpretation of Scripture and his new book The Reformation and the Right Reading of Scripture (Baylor, 2017). In addition to some great convo, in this episode you'll witness the special guest appearance of an Eastern European thought leader, and a new edition of 'How Scottish Are You?'
Guest: Iain Provan is Marshall Sheppard Professor of Biblical Studies at Regent College (no, not Regent University) in Vancouver, BC. Provan has written nume...2018-01-091h 03OnScriptIain Provan - The Reformation and the Right Reading of ScriptureEpisode: Pour yourself a wee dram of whisky and tune in as Matt and Dru talk with Iain Provan about the perils and benefits of literal(istic) interpretation of Scripture and his new book The Reformation and the Right Reading of Scripture (Baylor, 2017). In addition to some great convo, in this episode you'll witness the special guest appearance of an Eastern European thought leader, and a new edition of 'How Scottish Are You?'
Guest: Iain Provan is Marshall Sheppard Professor of Biblical Studies at Regent College (no, not Regent University) in Vancouver, BC. Provan has written nume...2018-01-091h 03OnScriptIain Provan – The Reformation and the Right Reading of ScriptureEpisode: Pour yourself a wee dram of whisky and tune in as Matt and Dru talk with Iain Provan about the perils and benefits of literal(istic) interpretation of Scripture and his […]
The post Iain Provan – The Reformation and the Right Reading of Scripture first appeared on OnScript.2018-01-0900 minArchiveIain Provan – The Reformation and the Right Reading of ScriptureEpisode: Pour yourself a wee dram of whisky and tune in as Matt and Dru talk with Iain Provan about the perils and benefits of literal(istic) interpretation of Scripture and his […]
The post Iain Provan – The Reformation and the Right Reading of Scripture first appeared on OnScript.2018-01-0900 min
First Minister's Question Time (FMQs)The Budget 2018-19Derek Mackay, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution, presents the Scottish Government's Draft Spending and Tax Plans for 2018-19. With questions from: Murdo Fraser, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Scottish Conservative Party. Richard Leonard, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party. Patrick Harvie, Co-Convenor of The Scottish Green Party. Willie Rennie, Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats. Kate Forbes, Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Constitution (SNP - Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) Dean Lockhart, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Kenneth Gibson (SNP - Cunn...2017-12-1400 min
Regent College Podcast#020 Iain Provan on the Reformation and Right Reading of ScriptureIain Provan returns to the podcast to discuss his book, The Reformation and the Right Reading of Scripture, releasing on October 31, 2017. Join us as he and Amy Anderson talk about the importance of the Reformation, clarity of Scripture, literal reading, and how to approach difficult texts in the Bible. Regent College is an innovative graduate school of theology, where vibrant evangelical faith meets rigorous academics. Find out more at www.regent-college.eduRegent College Podcast Thanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice and s...2017-10-2033 min
Regent College Podcast#012 Iain Provan on Reading ScriptureJoin Dr. Iain Provan, Professor of Biblical Studies at Regent College, and host Amy Anderson as they talk about scriptural interpretation, what we mean when we say Scripture is "clear," and what we can recover from the leaders of the Reformation on these issues. Dr. Provan's book on biblical interpretation will be released in Fall 2017 by Baylor University Press. As of this recording, it was tentatively titled Seriously Literal Interpretation. The name has since been changed to The Reformation and the Right Reading of Scripture. Regent College is an innovative graduate school of theology, where vibrant evangelical faith meets...2017-02-0346 min
The Mira Scriptura PodcastA Response to OnScript's "Iain Provan – Discovering Genesis" episodeI respond to OnScript's podcast episode that they did with Iain Provan. I discuss the importance of knowing the original intentions of each of the sources of Genesis, how the Elohist tried to portray Jacob as a good guy, the curses in Genesis and the reason the Bible talks about annihilating everyone the Israelites conquered.Referenced Links:OnScript Podcast "Iain Provan – Discovering Genesis"RE2 Podcast "Curses In Genesis"RE2 Podcast "N.T. Wright Interview"
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OnScriptIain Provan - Discovering GenesisEpisode: Matt L. sits down with his former professor Iain Provan to discuss Discovering Genesis: Content, Interpretation, Reception. Their conversation ranges from fly fishing and salmon forests to the wilds of Genesis. They discuss the imperfection of Eden and the history of interpreting Genesis. Iain also finesses his way through an OT-focused 'speed round' (tbh - Iain always keeps his answers concise and jam-packed).
Guest: Iain Provan is Marshall Sheppard Professor of Biblical Studies at Regent College (no, not Regent University) in Vancouver, BC. Provan has written numerous essays and articles, and several books including commentaries on Lam...2017-01-1748 minOnScriptIain Provan - Discovering GenesisEpisode: Matt L. sits down with his former professor Iain Provan to discuss Discovering Genesis: Content, Interpretation, Reception. Their conversation ranges from fly fishing and salmon forests to the wilds of Genesis. They discuss the imperfection of Eden and the history of interpreting Genesis. Iain also finesses his way through an OT-focused 'speed round' (tbh - Iain always keeps his answers concise and jam-packed).
Guest: Iain Provan is Marshall Sheppard Professor of Biblical Studies at Regent College (no, not Regent University) in Vancouver, BC. Provan has written numerous essays and articles, and several books including commentaries on Lam...2017-01-1748 min
OnScriptIain Provan – Discovering GenesisEpisode: Matt L. sits down with his former professor Iain Provan to discuss Discovering Genesis: Content, Interpretation, Reception. Their conversation ranges from fly fishing and salmon forests to the wilds of […]
The post Iain Provan – Discovering Genesis first appeared on OnScript.2017-01-1700 min
Sunday Nights with John ClearyIain ProvanDr Provan's new book "Convenient Myths" talks about how modern culture constructs myths to suit the the temper of the times.2016-11-2032 min
Life & FaithLife & Faith: The Untold Story of Slavery
This month on Life & Faith, we’ve heard from experts and scholars about the influence of Christianity in the West. It’s all part of a sneak peek at our documentary due for release in 2017, For the Love of God: How the church is better and worse than you ever imagined.
In this episode, we tackle the question of how Christianity has played a role for better - and for worse - in the global practice of slavery. We ask the question, has Christianity been a friend or a foe of this terrible institution?
F...2016-10-2616 minLife & FaithLife & Faith: The Untold Story of Slavery
This month on Life & Faith, we’ve heard from experts and scholars about the influence of Christianity in the West. It’s all part of a sneak peek at our documentary due for release in 2017, For the Love of God: How the church is better and worse than you ever imagined.
In this episode, we tackle the question of how Christianity has played a role for better - and for worse - in the global practice of slavery. We ask the question, has Christianity been a friend or a foe of this terrible institution?
F...2016-10-2616 min
Gospel Conversations podcastIain Provan: Q and A (Part 4)Lots of people think Iain shines best in question and answer sessions. He really ponders the questions and welcomes tough questions. He does not offer glib answers but has the gift of going behind the face value of the questions and addressing the assumptions they are making. The questions in this extended session were deep and wise—so it brought out the very best of Iain. Get full access to Gospel Conversations at gospelconversations.substack.com/subscribe2016-09-0845 min
Gospel Conversations podcastIain Provan: On Living in the Blighted WorldIain finishes these first three talks by asking ‘So what?’ How are we expected to live in the face of the vast tension between our view of creation, and our experience of suffering and evil? He makes a very significant claim at the start of this talk—how we frame our response to this tension will dictate our choices and views of the world and our faith. He gives us a simple but profound series of pathways to living the good life in the face of the Jerusalem view of the world—the Jerusalem Guide. Get full acce...2016-09-0855 min
Gospel Conversations podcastIain Provan: It Ain’t NaturalPerhaps this talk is the most radical of all the talks in this series. Having painted a wondrous picture of the Jerusalem view of creation and humanity, Iain confronts the question of evil and suffering. In fact, he claims that you simply cannot just paint a positive picture without addressing the dark side as well. How do we interpret the presence of evil and suffering in the face of Jerusalem story? Why do I say this talk is so radical? Because Iain differentiates from suffering and ‘evil’ that was caused by sin, from suffering and pain that existed in crea...2016-09-081h 18
Gospel Conversations podcastIain Provan: Let's Get RealThis talk builds the foundation for the rest of Iain's talks in this series. In it, Iain describes the critical paradigm shifts that separated the ‘Jerusalem’ story from the rest of the great philosophies of the ancient world—from Greece to Egypt to China. Despite all of their differences, these philosophies came from a common worldview—the cosmos is eternal, the cosmos is built for the gods and humans being are an afterthought who survive by serving the needs of the gods. Moses smashed this view and laid the foundation for enterprise and human rights with a ‘blue sky’ conceptual s...2016-09-0853 min
Gospel Conversations podcastSeriously Dangerous Religion: The Hebrew origins of Christianity's subversive idea (Part 1)The first talk from Iain Provan's series titled Seriously Dangerous Religion. Get full access to Gospel Conversations at gospelconversations.substack.com/subscribe2016-08-1259 min
West Coast Presbyterian Pastor's ConferenceIain Provan 2016 – Session 72016-04-1600 minWest Coast Presbyterian Pastor's ConferenceIain Provan 2016 – Session 62016-04-1600 minWest Coast Presbyterian Pastor's ConferenceIain Provan 2016 – Session 52016-04-1600 minWest Coast Presbyterian Pastor's ConferenceIain Provan 2016 – Session 42016-04-1600 minWest Coast Presbyterian Pastor's ConferenceIain Provan 2016 – Session 32016-04-1600 minWest Coast Presbyterian Pastor's ConferenceIain Provan 2016 – Session 22016-04-1600 minWest Coast Presbyterian Pastor's ConferenceIain Provan 2016 – Session 12016-04-1600 min
New Horizon NINew Horizon 2015 - Bible Teaching - Iain Provan - TuesdayNew Horizon 2015 - Bible Teaching - Iain Provan - Tuesday by New Horizon NI2015-07-2549 minNew Horizon NINew Horizon 2015 - Bible Teaching - Iain Provan - FridayNew Horizon 2015 - Bible Teaching - Iain Provan - Friday by New Horizon NI2015-07-2553 minNew Horizon NINew Horizon 2015 - Bible Teaching - Iain Provan -MondayNew Horizon 2015 - Bible Teaching - Iain Provan -Monday by New Horizon NI2015-07-2550 minNew Horizon NINew Horizon 2015 - Bible Teaching - Iain Provan - ThursdayNew Horizon 2015 - Bible Teaching - Iain Provan - Thursday by New Horizon NI2015-07-2553 minNew Horizon NINew Horizon 2015 - Bible Teaching - Iain Provan - WednesdayNew Horizon 2015 - Bible Teaching - Iain Provan - Wednesday by New Horizon NI2015-07-2550 min
New Books in Big IdeasIain W. Provan, “Seriously Dangerous Religion: What the Old Testament Really Says and Why It Matters” (Baylor UP, 2014)The Old Testament is often maligned as an outmoded and even dangerous text. Best-selling authors like Richard Dawkins, Karen Armstrong, and Derrick Jensen are prime examples of those who find the Old Testament to be problematic to modern sensibilities. In his new book Seriously Dangerous Religion: What the Old Testament Really Says and Why It Matters (Baylor UP, 2014), Iain W. Provan counters that such easy and popular readings misunderstand the Old Testament. He opposes modern misconceptions of the Old Testament by addressing ten fundamental questions that the biblical text should–and according to Provan does–answer: questions such as “Who is...2015-07-0655 minNew Books in Biblical StudiesIain W. Provan, “Seriously Dangerous Religion: What the Old Testament Really Says and Why It Matters” (Baylor UP, 2014)The Old Testament is often maligned as an outmoded and even dangerous text. Best-selling authors like Richard Dawkins, Karen Armstrong, and Derrick Jensen are prime examples of those who find the Old Testament to be problematic to modern sensibilities. In his new book Seriously Dangerous Religion: What the Old Testament Really Says and Why It Matters (Baylor UP, 2014), Iain W. Provan counters that such easy and popular readings misunderstand the Old Testament. He opposes modern misconceptions of the Old Testament by addressing ten fundamental questions that the biblical text should–and according to Provan does–answer: questions such as “Who is...2015-07-0655 min
Life & FaithLife and Faith: Holy War?
One of the most frequent objections to Christian faith – or to religion in general – has to do with violence: that the Bible is full of violence; that Christian history is full of violence; that religion causes violence, or is too often used to justify it. In this episode of Life and Faith, Simon Smart and Natasha Moore bring together some of the many discussions of this topic in CPX interviews over the years with Bible scholars, theologians, and philosophers. Material from Iain Provan, William Cavanaugh, and Miroslav Volf - as well as a live interview with John Dickson - offe...2015-04-1715 minLife & FaithLife and Faith: Holy War?
One of the most frequent objections to Christian faith – or to religion in general – has to do with violence: that the Bible is full of violence; that Christian history is full of violence; that religion causes violence, or is too often used to justify it. In this episode of Life and Faith, Simon Smart and Natasha Moore bring together some of the many discussions of this topic in CPX interviews over the years with Bible scholars, theologians, and philosophers. Material from Iain Provan, William Cavanaugh, and Miroslav Volf - as well as a live interview with John Dickson - offe...2015-04-1715 minNew Books in Biblical StudiesTremper Longman III, “Psalms: An Introduction and Commentary” (IVP Academic, 2014)The Psalms have given voice to the prayers and petitions of generations of Jews and Christians alike. They represent the deepest longings of kings and desperate men, the righteous and the penitent, all “seeking the face of God” (27:8 and 105:4). But they often seem formidable poetically, as finely wrought articulations expressions of both grief and piety, but also ethically, where lamentation turns into imprecation. What’s the best way to access the meaning and significance of the Psalms? How does a commentary function alongside our reading of the text itself? And how did the early Christian witnesses summon or evoke their...2015-04-061h 02
Life & FaithProfessor Iain ProvanIain Provan is the Marshall Sheppard Professor of Biblical Studies at Regent College in Vancouver where he has taught since 1997 and is a specialist in the Old Testament. He has written numerous essays and articles, and several books including commentaries on Lamentations, 1 and 2 Kings, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs. He is also co-author of a Biblical History of Israel.
He came into CPX to talk with us on a variety of topics relating to the Old Testament.2011-08-2324 minLife & FaithProfessor Iain ProvanIain Provan is the Marshall Sheppard Professor of Biblical Studies at Regent College in Vancouver where he has taught since 1997 and is a specialist in the Old Testament. He has written numerous essays and articles, and several books including commentaries on Lamentations, 1 and 2 Kings, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs. He is also co-author of a Biblical History of Israel.
He came into CPX to talk with us on a variety of topics relating to the Old Testament.2011-08-2324 min