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New Testament
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Problematic Passages | Dr. Jo Vitale & Dr. Esau Mccaulley

Theologian

Esau McCaulley


Duration

134.47


Uploaded to YouTube

21 January 2022

Added to Database

20 August 2025


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Have you ever read a difficult passage and thought to yourself, "Why is this in the Bible?" Do certain scriptures about slavery, genocide, and women make you feel uncomfortable? Well, you're not alone. Many Christians wrestle with the same feeling. We have brought together two amazing scholars for a night of Q&A to help you navigate the questions you have. Join Jude 3 Project for a thought-provoking night with Dr. Jo Vitale and Dr. Esau McCaulley as we tackle problematic passages in the Bible. You bring the questions and we'll provide some answers. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Welcome 1:25 - How to Submit Questions 3:16 - Introducing the Panel 4:57 - How Do You Answer Hard Questions About the Bible 10:28 - How to Interpret Difficult Passages 15:22 - Nephilim Explained 21:54 - Cultural Stereotypes Discussion 22:54 - 1 Corinthians 14 and 1 Timothy 2 Analysis 33:35 - What About Polygamy in the Bible 38:55 - Three Days and Three Nights Explained 41:38 - The Levite and the Concubine Story 50:00 - Biblical Perspective on Slavery 57:55 - Response to Exodus 21:7-11 1:04:00 - Commercial Break 1:05:28 - Poetic Justice in the Bible 1:08:27 - Thank You 1:13:16 - Intro to New Segment 1:14:45 - Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit 1:18:30 - Why Did God Harden Pharaoh's Heart 1:21:25 - God's Judgment and Grace 1:24:48 - Divorce and Adultery in the Bible 1:28:10 - Deuteronomy 22:28-29 Explained 1:34:59 - Matthew 10:34 Interpretation 1:40:30 - Biblical Legal Codes 1:48:50 - How to Interpret the Law 1:51:37 - Is God Gendered? 1:58:51 - Final Thoughts 2:04:30 - Closing Remarks