Dope Tech Episode 2

<<@distomos8118 says : As much as I’m interested in watching this, you got to fix the audio. The quality is terrible.>> <<@davidwilkinson275 says : I'm a Christian. But the problem with Dr. Heiser's reply is that there are NUMEROUS Psalms that talk about God's people being rescued in the day of trouble, God being salvation, deliverer, etc. It doesn't say no trouble, only that God rescues out of said trouble. Nevertheless, if Dr. Heiser says to look at other passages to counterbalance Psalm 91, he is actually making the problem worse for himself, since there are so many related passages that say something similar. And the idea of "God not rescuing in the way we expect" is not exegetically based. David especially was talking about being rescued from death in a very concrete way. The Psalms are a bigger apologetics problem than many would like to admit. Perhaps the deliverance described in the Psalms is mainly eschatological? BTW. Get well soon Dr. Heiser! Sorry to hear about your diagnosis.>> <<@theepicenter4106 says : The nearly inspired version.. 😆😆>> <<@Richiebrown39 says : This is a poor attempt at giving an answer to this scripture. It was basically “look at context” and read away your faith by “looking for reason” NOT to believe it means what it says. It says he who ABIDES in the shelter.. abides.. not he who said the prayer, or is a professing Christian. He who ABIDES. When the disciples couldn’t cast out the demon, Jesus said it was what they failed to see or failed to believe that was the reason they couldn’t. Let’s not be like that by explaining away faith in his word to protect and preserve us based on experience. We can’t define his word cause aunt Jenny who was a Christian got Covid. No, we keep moving forward growing into Him in all things. We are to walk as he walked. Period>> <<@VengefulPolititron says : "walking with God through pain and suffering" book by Timothy Keller>> <<@VengefulPolititron says : first there has to be an actual plague for us to even have the potential to be protected from it.>> <<@Acts-1915 says : I'm usually, "I don't think that means what you think it means" when talking with prosp folks.>> <<@bobandyf1542 says : I moved into my new house when the 2nd wave of COVID was flaring up and looking for my Xbox remote I pulled out my Bible that I haven't touched in over 4 year's (I use the Bible app it's 2021) and it was book marked to Psalms 91>> <<@halfigliulo1019 says : Jesus can't promise anything. Jesus isn't the messiah. Where was Jesus anointed? He filled none of the messianic prophecies.>> <<@rolandwatts3218 says : Hasn't something been forgotten here? Frank's question is about both:- a. Getting into trouble or not. b. God delivering believers from trouble. Dr. Heiser's answer seems only to address point a. For sure, verse 15 says:- "He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him." Certainly the verse says that believers will be in trouble. But the verse also says that God will deliver the believer from trouble. So point a is addressed but not point b. And we have many examples of people claiming that they need not worry about Covid because ... and out come the bible verses. I think the problem with the bible is that it's a book of many books of letters, theologies, myths, histories, poems etc. It was written by many different authors, over many centuries in very different circumstances. Accordingly, it really does say many different things. Unless there is any clear indication otherwise, one person is entitled to treat one set of verses as literal while another treats a very different set of verses as literal. Naturally, conservative and fundamentalist theologians think that the bible is one universal whole and accordingly, they need to explain away inconvenient verses and ideas. However, given that there may have been a few different authors to the Psalms or that the one author may have had different ideas depending on time or circumstance, I think it reasonable to conclude that the author of that Psalm really was thinking in terms of getting into trouble, but God also rescuing him. This kind of thinking is easily seen in the context of warfare. When the Israelis lost a battle, then God was punishing them. When they won a battle, then clearly it was because God had delivered them. Thus, in a modern context, don't worry about Covid. God won't let you get Covid, and should you get it then God won't let you suffer, and should you suffer, then God won't let you die. ^^ That is, you will get into trouble, but the worst won't happen, and should it, then the very worst won't happen. After all, isn't the Psalm also about being delivered from trouble?? ^^^ Naturally, it's reality that shows this kind of thinking to be futile.>> <<@ValerieJean757 says : Matthew 5 46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? Matthew 24:12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. John 14:16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need Luke 6:28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you 1 Peter 5:7-9 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; Matthew 5 46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? Matthew 24:12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. Matthew 24:10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.>> <<@ValerieJean757 says : There is so much false teachings now in self help courses, new age groups, and also in churches too. They teach self, self love, self absortion, self help, Self pleasure, boundaries to extreme, think of self, Put self first, Only help if you will be helped in return, All therapy focuses on self. Don't put yourself in somebody else's shoes, Don't show mercy, Don't forgive, Don't be long suffering, Have contempt How to manipulate and influence friends Never admit fault Never say sorry Say things you don't mean if it benefits you Say platitudes for the sake of social skills and appearances Be offended Matthew 24:12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. Matthew 24:10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.>> <<@phelomenziwa728 says : What's the best book to study logic and philosophy in general?>> <<@ritvarsberzins9426 says : Actually Psalm 91 is a prophecy>> <<@Imaginathor-1k0 says : Life itself is a problem n each n everyone of us is no matter what u believe in n whoever you are. we all are problems>> <<@jw2442 says : His Grace alone is enough, for it is by His Grace, through our faith in Lord Jesus Christ's work on the cross that we are saved and granted an eternal life. Life in this world is a mere fleeting glimpse, and whatever sufferings we have here is temporary (NOT saying it's not hard and horribe and we should pooh pooh the sufferings of others), but life in God's Kingdom shall be forever. Praised be Thy Name, my LORD God.>> <<@jimmyniland9721 says : If we turn to God DIRECTLY and preclusively: when times are at their best and there’s nothing bad on the horizon; then ACCORDING TO OUR FAITH God will preclusively protect us from covid and anything else. But we must have FAITH and trust Him DIRECTLY. We mustn’t hesitate to admit to ourselves and then to God that we haven’t got enough faith, and ask God every day to give us much more of the Holy Spirit to give us much more faith. Remember that in Romans 1:17 and 3:22, God tells us that He puts people right with Himself through our FAITH - nowadays, in Jesus. The following verses tell us clearly: Psalm 91 Nahum Ch1 v7 John Ch14 v13-14 Psalm 118 v8-9 Hebrews Ch4 v16 John Ch12 v43 Galatians Ch1 v10 Exodus Ch14 v13-14 1Corinthians Ch2 v5 James Ch2 v14-26 (17) Proverbs Ch29 v25 But remember: Luke Ch18 v7-8 Romans Ch1 v17 Romans Ch3 v22 If we feel that we haven’t got enough faith, we mustn’t do it: Romans Ch14 v23, ‘Anything that is not based on faith is sin.’ So, keep asking for more faith and holiness; keep asking before anything goes wrong, then we will find God’s DIRECT protection, and faith for us, is already in place when something happens.>> <<@Potamotrygorgeous says : If you don’t consider the NIV as the word of God, calling it the nearly inspired version rather than by it’s real name, then don’t quote from it. Thanks for uploading this part of the discussion tho! Always nice to listen to your conversations!>> <<@jesussavestrinahaifa5884 says : I wanted to share this today only on this channel because there's not many people that are as profound as the Cross Examined Ministry and its followers that would appreciate this experience. It's very short. As usual every morning I was saying my prayers as follows: Christ Jesus, your sacred heart is filled with infinite love and mercy that was broken by our ingratitude and pierced by our sins, yet you loved us still. Accept the consecration that I offer to you of all that I have and all that I am. Take every faculty of my soul and body day by day, nearer and nearer to your Sacred Heart and there I will bear my lessons. Christ Jesus please help me to live a holy life and teach me your holy ways. Abba YHWH please have compassion and mercy upon me and my son. Please deliver me out of this cruel hell and torment that I suffer from the evil deeds of F. Kilgore. Restore my joy and my life with my son for your name sake and for Your Glory. You are far greater than my enemies, spiritual and in the flesh, nothing is impossible for you. I look for you to fulfill Your Divine Promises of redemption and Restoration in my life and in my suffering. In Jesus name I pray, Amen. As I continued to pray mostly repeating the second part of my prayer every morning and crying just overwhelmed with grieving and in unbearable anguish and anxiety, I hear in the mist of my praying in my head the word "Listen"! (It wasn't a gentle whisper). When I stopped praying out loud, I heard the most beautiful chirping. I looked up, outside of my window and on the branches of an allamanda plant that is about eight feet in front of my window, there were three tiny little birds (finches I think) grooming themselves. And just one of the little birds, in between his nipping and grooming and shaking and fluffing his feathers sang the most beautiful song! As I watched it and listened, Holy Spirit said, "Maria felt blessed just to listen at the cascading notes Sweet and Low." This is from one of my most favorite Christmas songs "The Gift" about a gift of a nightingale to Jesus. Then the spirit said, "The Glory of God, Emmanuel God is with you". As I watch this tiny little creature that could fit in the palm of my hand, on the top branches of this allamanda plant that blooms these beautiful pink and purple five petal flowers, I really did feel very very blessed just to listen! It was so beautiful it made me cry even more. The Holy Spirit truly is a comforter and a helper. And the presence of God truly is with his children just like a golden thread through the tapestry of our daily lives; pains, trials and all! God speaks to us in so many different ways. 5 is the number for grace and the color pink signifies a right relationship with God, Purple signifies priesthood. The Glory of God is all around us in the heavens and on the Earth. Lastly I pondered to myself, "I wonder if our Heavenly Father stops what he is doing to listen to our prayers just as I stopped to listen to this tiny bird?" Which made me smile WHILE all along tears rolled down my face.>> <<@jeffgough says : I appreciate Cross Examined and their content - but I think there is a lack of piety on display when you have a picture of Jesus with a crown of thorns in a hammock. I know it’s a joke, but some things are sacred and not worth joking about. Imagine being face to face with Him upon your death one day and having to acknowledge you used the image of Him during His suffering for a goofy thumbnail to garner clicks.>> <<@thomasvinelli says : Good psalm for the anti vaxxers>> <<@smessaddeq says : I respect Frank Turek and his work..... But this thumbnail is totally disturbing and disappointing to me..... Our Lord Deserves all reverence and respect.....>> <<@VictorFelipe82 says : Besides, verse 16 points out to salvation. It reads sort of like John 10:28, where Jesus says that nobody will snatch them away from His protection/salvation.>> <<@NewCreationInChrist896 says : Psalms 50:14-15 “Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High. Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”>> <<@danmarley2886 says : We have a narrow view of sufferings and afflictions and the reasons they arise. First of all God is no respecter of persons and every transgression and disobedience receives a just recompense of reward. That being said, whom God loves he chastens and the punishment can be severe, trials and afflictions, weakness and sickness and even death. Yes, God will kill you that your spirit may be saved in the day of judgement. These things arise because of our disobedience and impenitent hearts. In Luke 13 Jesus told his disciples, Except you repent you shall likewise perish, God is not playing! Further, we endure suffering for the sake of Christ.We enter into his sufferings for if we suffer with him we shall live together with him. Our light affliction works for us a far more and exceeding and eternal weight of glory. These sufferings are not for any wrong we have done, therefore they glorify Christ. As far as Psalm 91, notice these events happen to the world at large. That secret place is in God. It is a very real place, it is a spiritual experience whereby one is enveloped with the presence of God, I am sharing what I know not what I think. And I want to tell it like I know it for his glory! It is the Spirit abiding upon you and not lifting again as with prophesying or the manifestation of the other gifts. Wherefore, Paul said if we walk in the Spirit we will not fulfill the lust of the flesh. But this is for our sanctification. The Psalmist was talking about our preservation by the same Spirit. So while the world endures calamity, we are abiding under God's shadow, in his pavilion. So there is chastisement and the sufferings of Christ and tribulations to the world at large but there is also peace to those whose faith has been tried as gold in the fire. Grace and Peace!>> <<@Gods-o9j says : What sort of thumbnail is that for religious channel?>> <<@the_alchemy_method says : So Christians are protected from pestilence but non christians aren’t? Im a Christian but i find it hard to process>> <<@heathersmith2201 says : Jesus said what happened to him, will also happen to us. He calls us to endure to the end, which will help make us stronger. 🙏🙏>> <<@SDsc0rch says : God bless Dr Heiser>> <<@GSpotter63 says : It is amazing how one can take a single slightly vague passage in the bible and develop an entire theology around it while ignoring the 500 other passages supporting the exact opposite.>> <<@gr8god4u says : Pray for Dr. H, pancreatic cancer>> <<@CrimsonPhantom33 says : Where can I find this full episode? Love Dr. Heiser>> <<@tonyandjeaninehoppers2872 says : Psalms 91 talks about being delivered from trouble, not complete protection. If God kept you from ANY kind of problem in this world you would soon forget how much He is doing for you. Your faith would not be tested and we definitely need that or else it isn’t faith.>> <<@bridgeofgraceandyou says : I truely love that these impressive minds don't understand the psalms are for Israel's encouragement during the 70th week of Daniel. NOT FOR THE CHURCH WHICH IS HIS BODY. Good grief.>> <<@lushieelangbam0 says : The faith in God is a comfort when in difficulty for men.>> <<@adonais81 says : Thank God none of this is true.>> <<@jhamilton1007 says : Jesus never said that once we are saved that we wouldn't have seasons of trouble or not be sick. We are supposed to draw closer to and walk with God in times of trouble. When we are at our weakest, if we are in Christ then that is when God's power is made perfect within us to get through it.>> <<@memastarful says : We forget about Christian martyrs...many upon many have been. Many Christians have suffered greatly for there faith>> <<@unclebennyscreepycampfires6828 says : In other words, this dude just doesn't believe it. May it be to him according to his faith. These promises are for those who dwell in the secret place of the Most High, not those who use sophistry & "yeah, BUT...". This is a matter of faith- not intellectual dissertations. Worse, how many of the thousands who view this, will now find this psalm to be disannulled for them: all b/c Dr. Know-it-all said it doesn't really happen this way. He can go pound sand, & take his docorate with him, because if the Lord doesn't judge him for this little number he is doing on the faith & hope of God's children, who need him more in these times than ever before- then pounding sand is a great mercy.>> <<@davidboyer2290 says : Rev 18:4>> <<@savedbymylovegodthelordjes8394 says : praise the Lord and God bless you all glory be to the HOLY TRINITY forever and ever amen>> <<@Jmart8624 says : ESV - Elect Standard Version 😆>> <<@princeamoakwa4057 says : The Psalm is not a promise for believers in all circumstances. The Psalm is credited to Moses by some with David adding it to his collection and if you know anything about these two people's lives you know it was full of trials and trouble and danger and defeats etc. The Psalm is the expression of faith by a believer in Yahweh's ability to save and keep His people safe. It is a poem about moments when Yahweh chooses in His wisdom to deliver His servant out of trouble. It is in celebration of Yahweh's power and love. It doesn't mean He will always save us from physical harm but the Psalm assures us He is able to and more than able. Like the Three Hebrew Boys before the burning furnace, we must be willing and ready to face unpleasant and dangerous circumstances as humans but especially for our faith as Christians. Like the Hebrew Boys, we must rest assured that Yahweh CAN save but He can also decide NOT to save. In all that, we trust Him and know that while we may not always escape physical harm, we are eternally secure and our souls are safe in Him.>> <<@jeffphelps1355 says : In the light of eternity, suffering in this life is minimal. If you suffer from cancer, died in a concentration camp. A million years from now it will seem like it never happened. Suffering serves a purpose in a Christian worldview, in a natural worldview it's part of the evolutionary process. Why even contemplate it?>> <<@gorillaz_jbi says : We actually need difficulty in our lives to humble us and to make us more like Jesus. And if Jesus learned obedience through suffering, as the scripture say, don’t you think we have to learn obedience through suffering? Unfortunately too many people have this mentality that if God doesn’t give them everything they want then he’s not a good God. It’s a false premise certainly.>> <<@godisgood4489 says : Jesus is king 💕🙏🏿🙏🏿💯💕💕💯❤️😇💕🥰>> <<@raymondtendau2749 says : Monotheism(Christianity,Islam) explains order but is mystified by evil.Duality explains evil but is puzzled by order. One powerful potential of Humans is that,we can believe in contradictions.We are amazing.>> <<@RRodriguez1904 says : Lifting Dr. Heiser up in prayer as he was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Hope you all will join me, and many others, praying that treatment will be well tolerated and successful. Thank both of you Dr.’s for another wonderfully Godly teaching 🙏🏽 🇺🇸🙏🏽🇦🇫>> <<@R_Karri says : Props to the thumbnail guy as always...>> <<@pepsimax6671 says : God said he will be with us in trouble times , well God has provided us with a vaccine for this virus ,GO GET VACCINATED !!>>