The Master Lectures Podcast
The Master Lectures Podcast
Zondervan Academic
We feature lectures on the Bible and theology from leading scholars.
Darrel Bock| The Holy Spirit in Luke and Acts
In this lecture, Bock examines a portion of the Luke/Acts historical account in which John the Baptist as John the Baptist attempts to dispel the belief that he is the Christ.
Dec 3, 2019
22 min
Tremper Longman III | The Book of Genesis
In this lecture, Tremper talks about the structure of Genesis using the Toledot Formula. Toledot is a Hebrew word meaning an account or a story that came from a person or event, in this example, the story of Adam. enesis is written like a historical story that reveals God through space and time, showing us God’s intent to restore relationship with his people.
Nov 26, 2019
15 min
Timothy Tennent | The State of Global Theology
A lecture from Timothy Tennent of the state of the global church and its implications for the church in North America.
Nov 19, 2019
35 min
Gary Burge | The Gospel of John
In this lecture, Gary Burge discusses the “Beloved” gospel of John as an accessible and satisfying testament to the life of Jesus Christ. Gary addresses the four questions commonly asked about the book of John: Who wrote the gospel? Who is the audience? What is the purpose of the gospel? and What is the relationship between historical reporting and theology inside of this gospel?
Nov 12, 2019
24 min
David VanDrunen | Soli Deo Gloria
In this lecture, Dr. David VanDrunen, a minister of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, discusses the theology of the reformation which includes the 5 Solas. They are: Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Scripture Alone, Glory Alone and Christ Alone.
Nov 5, 2019
18 min
Sam Chan | The theology of evangelism
In this lecture, Sam Chan discusses the meaning of evangelism and that it is defined by its message rather than its audience. His lecture helps us to understand that we need a theology of evangelism and that evangelism means that we communicate the gospel to others.
Oct 29, 2019
25 min
Craig S. Keener | The Seven Churches of Revelation, Part 2
In this lecture, Craig S. Keener gives us a historical account of the seven churches in Revelation so we can understand who the church was then and who it is today. So that we might also heed Jesus’s warning to be prepared.
Oct 22, 2019
31 min
Craig S. Keener | The Seven Churches of Revelation, Part 1
In this lecture, Dr. Craig S. Keener talks about Jesus addressing seven churches; Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea in the book of Revelation. Jesus warned of false teachers and admonished the church for “losing its first love." Keener reiterates the importance of the church persevering to the end so that we might receive the Lord’s promise of a great hope.
Oct 15, 2019
32 min
Mariam Kamell Kovalishyn | The book of James
In this lecture, Mariam Kamell Kovalishyn talks about the profound insights into the Christian life the book of James can offer. She suggests that James’ wisdom is born out of humility and that the book is highly pastoral, making it very relevant to Christians today.
Oct 8, 2019
21 min
Lynn Cohick | The Book of Philippians
In this lecture, Lynn Cohick discusses the Book of Philippians and the importance of unity within the church as stressed by Paul through his letters to the church in Philippi.
Oct 1, 2019
28 min
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