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Theology Rocks Show 066 - "What's in Your Bible?"

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:39:32 +0000

Sometimes we get confused between our Bible (KJV, NIV, NASB, NLT, NET, ASV, ad infinitum). Our point is that none of those are The Bible. Throw in The Message, the Living Bible and company, and you're compounding translation problems with paraphrase. Toss in some presuppositions, some flawed teaching and a pinch (or more) of pride, and you get problems aplenty.

Our point is, "there's more to the Bible than your translation."

There are a whole mess of great tools online that we didn't even mention in the podcast:
BibleGateway.com - 20 versions of the Bible in English along with other languages, some commentaries, some audio readings, and a host of other resources.
BlueLetterBible.com - 14 version of the Bible (including the Latin Vulgate), a "Treasury of Scripture Knowledge" (extensive cross-referencing), Lexicon/Concordance for Hebrew and Greek, commentaries (not only text, but also audio, video and study tools), maps, hymns, images, and dictionary aids. This is probably one of the most underrated study tools on the net.
Bible.org - Home of the NET Bible (New English Translation), but also filled with tools, commentaries, devotionals, etc.
International Bible Society (Writers of the New International Version) with a host of useful tools. I really appreciate their Book Introductions from the NIV Study Bible among other things.

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Christianity should permeate every aspect of the Christian's life.

Theology Rocks Show #65 - "Core Doctrines: The Trinity"

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:37:25 +0000

Denying the Trinity has become not only relatively common in the modern church, but many people are afraid to stand up to those who are denying it. "If you believe in Christ but reject His unique deity, you might have a very nice religion, but can you call it Christianity?" Gregory Koukl

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OpenDiscipleship.org Sidecast 09 -- ... And we're back!

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:08:11 +0000

We're back. Here's what's been happening, and some explanation as to why we were quiet for so long.

Theology Rocks Show #64 - "Good Theology Takes Work"

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 06:01:58 +0000

Like good story telling, good theology takes lots of hard work, lots of good thinking. Unfortunately, it's too easy to take the easy way, and just accept whatever we've been told. We're exhorted in scripture to test everything, and that really does mean EVERYTHING.

The audio is really glitchy, but the content makes it worth publishing (I think). There are some pops, and obviously missing parts of words, but I think you can figure it out. If it's too bad, let us know.

Keep Dan in your prayers. He was in and out of the hospital all last week. Mostly in the hospital, while his girls were starting school and his wife was still adjusting to a new job. He's home now. I got a chance to talk to him [Monday]. He sounded good, but very tired.

If you fill out the contact form (http://www.opendiscipleship.org/contact), Dan will get a copy of it. I think it would make him feel better if some of you would send get well wishes.

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Theology Rocks Show #63 - "Selective Memory Theology"

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 06:01:26 +0000

"For God so loved the world that ... all things work out for the good."

Or something.

Have you ever noticed that when you memorize scripture you tend to memorize only the stuff you like... only the stuff that proves your point?

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Theology Rocks Show #62 - "More Children in Worship - Thoughts on Thoughts From John Wilkerson"

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Tue, 7 Aug 2007 18:01:25 +0000

Way back in April (2007) John Wilkerson of JesusGeek.info dropped us a line concerning his experience with children in worship. We did respond in a timely fashion.... but it only just now got published.

Sorry for the delay, John!

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OpenDiscipleship.org Sidecast 08

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Thu, 2 Aug 2007 06:01:54 +0000

Dan's up and around! Yay! Get the scoop on what's happenin' in the OD.o universe.

Theology Rocks Show #61 - "False Teachings, the Damage They Do to the Church and Dealing With Them"

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 06:01:33 +0000

In 1 Timothy chapter 4, Paul talks to the young pastor about teachings that erode the joy of the gospel, steal from the Church and make the truth that the Church teaches look needlessly foolish. "Godless myths and old wives' tales" that are to be avoided. We should instead train ourselves to be godly. How many times has the Church been dragged into debates about good things that should be outlawed, when everything God has made is good?

Somebody has to stop the nonsense, and in doing so, we can save both ourselves and our hearers.

Keep Dan in your prayers. Dan's doing okay. He still needs your prayers. We're supposed to get together tomorrow for a session. Look for an OD Sidecast this week (hopefully!).

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Theology Rocks Show #60 - "Getting Doctrines Right... and How We Get Them Wrong"

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:01:00 +0000

Primarily it's a discussion about the importance of the doctrine of the resurection, but we discuss a whole range of things, and how we, as humans, tend to screw them up. If there's a particular doctrine you'd like to discuss with us, let us know.

Keep Dan in your prayers. No update from Dan this week. I did get an email forward from him, but that was all. I'll check on him later today.

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Theology Rocks Show #59 - "Desperately Searching for Lost Sheep"

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 06:01:38 +0000

Perhaps we don't get excited enough about "missing sheep." When someone in our congregation drops off the radar, we should go after them, with fear for their lives

Keep Dan in your prayers. He had surgery on his foot on Wednesday the 11th (of July, 2007), and is now home recooperating. He does have a bone infection, which requires watching. Please left Dan up to the Lord.

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Theology Rocks Show #58 - "The Danger of Keeping Your Past in Front of You"

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 06:03:19 +0000

Words of wisdom from Pumba: "Put your behind in the past!"

For many Christians, our testimony is the list of terrible things in our past that God saved us from.There's a danger in keeping those memories in front of us (prominent in our minds). There comes a time in our lives that we just have to "put our past behind us," and move on. It doesn't mean those things aren't real, that we should deny them, or that God doesn't intend to use those things to minister to others.

Keep Dan in your prayers. He has been in the hospital for a few days now. He has an infection in his foot (complications of diabetes). When I talked to him Sunday afternoon, the doctors were waiting to see if the infection would respond to antibiotics, or if amputation was the immediate solution.

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Theology Rocks Show #57 - "Putting On the Mind of Christ"

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Tue, 3 Jul 2007 16:41:54 +0000

The core of Christianity is "putting on the mind of Christ." We don't live it. We don't teach it. We don't really think about it. Interestingly enough, the core of Christian discipleship is the mind.... not the emotions.

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Theology Rocks Show #56 - "Sin"

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 06:01:01 +0000

Let's break sin down to it's bare, naked core....

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Theology Rocks Show #55 - "A Discussion About Church and How We Do Things, and How Others Do Things, and it's Okay"

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:30:08 +0000

A Discussion About Church and How We Do Things, and How Others Do Things, and it's Okay

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Theology Rocks Show #54 - "Christian Schools - Are We Doing Right By Our Kids or Wronging Society? or Both? ... or Neither?"

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 06:01:30 +0000

Dan and Jody both have kids in a private Christian school. Are we doing this to protect the children? Or to provide for the children? Or is the damage caused to society by removing the Christian influence of these children and families from a society that desperately needs a Christian witness worse than the good we imagine that we're doing? ... or what? We talk.

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Theology Rocks Show #53 - "Duty or Love?"

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Tue, 29 May 2007 13:36:31 +0000

If you find yourself trudging through the Christian Life out of a sense of duty or morality, without love and joy, something's wrong. It's not just a simple matter of "something might be missing," this should be a matter of alarm for you. If Christianity is rules and duty and morals and obligations for you, you may very well have missed the boat from the beginning. The Christian Life is Life More Abundant, overflowing, a joyous celebration. It might be time to check your pulse.

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Theology Rocks Show #52 - "Dan and Jody Take on Tithing .... Again"

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Tue, 22 May 2007 06:01:23 +0000

We make another assault on the doctrine of tithing. This time, we actually stick to the topic, and make a little progress. We didn't reach the summit this time, but we covered some good ground.

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Theology Rocks Show #51 - "Continual Salvation and How God Uses Each of Us In the Lives of Others"

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Tue, 15 May 2007 06:01:07 +0000

This time, the title pretty much wraps up the description....

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Theology Rocks Show #50 - "A Little Feedback On 'Shutup,' And a Discussion About Priorities"

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Tue, 8 May 2007 06:01:18 +0000

We got a little feedback from 'person who will remain nameless' about our use of the word "Shutup." Then we talked a little about what we tell the world about our relationship with Christ by the way we set our priorities.

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OpenDiscipleship.org Sidecast 07

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Thu, 3 May 2007 06:02:53 +0000

- recorded on the campus of First Christian Church in Roswell
- Dan got a job
- Big May Giveaway updates
- Best of Theology Rocks -- tell us what your favorite shows are
- We're working on a 2-CD set for a "New Disciple's Pack." We'd love your feedback on shows to include.

Theology Rocks Show #49 - "The Parable of the Older Brother.... That's You!"

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Tue, 1 May 2007 06:01:00 +0000

For the most part, when we read the parable of the "Prodigal Son," we focus on the beautiful image of the "lost/dead" son coming home, and the great party. When the "other/elder" son is referenced, usually it's as an illusion to the Jews. We would like to disagree. We think that the older son is the type of the Church. It's a funny kind of paradox. When you're on the outside, or just grafted into the family, you're the younger son. Once you're on the inside/grafted in, you immediately become the older son.

You have a choice -- get to the party and stop pouting.

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Theology Rocks Show #48 - "Traditions - Making and Breaking Them While Some Make or Break Us"

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:01:05 +0000

Traditions help us know who we are, but they can also harm us. To further complicate things, traditions are part of how we're made, how groups, organizations, families and churches work. We have to understand the traditions of others, and be sensitive to them, but we also need to be aware of our own traditions and how they can endanger us.

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OpenDiscipleship.org Sidecast 06

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 06:02:58 +0000

Theology Rocks Show #47 - "Children in Church Part 2 - Feedback from John Wilkerson"

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 06:01:11 +0000

John Wilkerson of the Jesus Geek podcast dropped us some audio feedback based on last week's show, but refocussion on children in church, and how we feel about some specific issues. The most interesting part of the question for us was, how we deal with churches that don't want to deal with children in the service.... Grab a bag of popcorn, Dan and Jody hit it on the head.

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OpenDiscipleship.org Sidecast 05

feedback@opendiscipleship.org (Dan Parsons and Jody Harris) — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:33:32 +0000

New Big May Giveaway drawing items, new forum members, OpenDiscipleship.org audio drama coming in June (hopefully)... this one is really short for technical reasons.