#225 - The Reformers and How They Helped, or Not.

In this insightful episode, Dr. Charlie Bing converses with esteemed Bible teacher and Pastor Andy Woods of Sugar Land Bible Church about the captivating history of the church and its theological implications. Exploring topics from the prophetic aspects of the Bible to the culmination of the Protestant Reformation, they strive to make sense of a wide range of issues including biblical interpretation, Anti-Semitism, and the consequences of amillennialism in the current spiritual sp

Charlie talks with Dr. Andy Woods about the thesis of his book, Ever Reforming. For all the good we received from the Reformers, we should also be aware of their shortfalls. There is a tendency to venerate and codify their teachings without question. On some doctrines, they were helpful. Unfortunately, on others, they were incomplete at best, or wrong at worst. Andy explains how this happened as a result of an inconsistent hermeneutic and a heavy reliance on Augustine. We also hear insights on why Martin Luther did not like the book of Revelation, and a discussion of "progressive illumination." Andy received his PhD from Dallas Theological Seminary, pastors Sugarland Bible Church, and is president of Chafer Theological Seminary. Two of his books are Ever Reforming, and The Coming Kingdom. You can find an abundance of Bible study resources and messages at AndyWoodsMinistries.org.