3. Bible Canon, Interpretation, and Hearing the Voice of God with Phylicia Masonheimer

Love the Bible

Did you know that every Christian is a theologian?

In this episode of Love The Bible Podcast, host Kristin Nave sits down with Phylicia Masonheimer, the founder of Every Woman A Theologian, to delve into the complexities and nuances of understanding the Bible. Phylicia discusses the importance of understanding the context of biblical texts and the distinctions between canonical scriptures and other extra-biblical books like the book of Enoch and the Gospel of Thomas. She highlights the pitfalls of self-centered Bible interpretation and emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding believers. This episode also explores the process of canonization, the trustworthiness of the Bible, and practical ways Christians can discern God’s voice in their lives. Kristin and Phylicia also touch upon the difficulty of interpreting the book of Leviticus and its message of God's grace, offering listeners an overview of how to engage with Scripture closely and faithfully.

Episode Highlights:

• [04:32] Phylicia discusses the popular but non-canonical books like the book of Enoch and the Gospel of Thomas.
• [11:20] Importance of understanding the Bible's original context and avoiding a self-centered approach.
• [18:45] How the Holy Spirit speaks to individuals and aligns personal revelations with Scripture.
• [27:10] Common misconceptions about the Bible's compilation and the canonization process explained.
• [34:55] Insights into the book of Leviticus and its relevance to modern readers.

Resources:

• Phylicia’s Book: How the Bible Came to Be
• Phylicia’s Newest Book: The Law of Grace - Leviticus Study

Show Credits

• Executive Producer & Host: Kristin Nave
• Producer : Jay Lee - Provision Podcasts
• Media Designer: Bethany Young

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Guest Bio & Links

• Bio: Phylicia Masonheimer is founder of Every Woman a Theologian, an online ministry teaching Christians how to know what they believe, live it boldly and communicate it graciously. She is an author, blogger and host of the chart-topping podcast Verity with Phylicia Masonheimer. Phylicia and her husband Josh live in Petoskey, MI, with their three children Adeline, Geneva and Ivan.
• Links:
  • Every Woman a Theologian: https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/
  • Podcast: Verity with Phylicia Masonheimer
  • Phylicia’s Leviticus Study and other books

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