(Podcast 1.26.18) Difficulties with the Old Testament Law and the Agunot (w. Dr. Amy Downey)

How does a person reconcile certain Old Testament laws with the grace of God? How do we interpret Leviticus’s seeming acceptance of slavery? What did slavery mean in ancient Israel? What about ancient warfare, and the view about women? What is an agunot, and how can we minister to them? We will cover these issues and more on a special edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, as we are joined by Dr. Amy Downey.

1. Please describe an “agunot.”

2. How can we minister to agunots?

3. Recently, I was encountered by an atheist who argued that the Bible was a human invention because Leviticus allowed slavery. How do we respond to claims that seek to discredit the Scripture due to difficult OT passages?

4. How do you handle the issues of warfare in the OT?

5. Were women highly valued in the OT?

About Our Guest

Dr. Amy Downey holds the distinction of being the first female graduate of the Ph.D. in Theology and Apologetics at Liberty University. In addition to her doctorate, she holds a Masters degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Theology, as well as other degrees from SWBTS, East Texas Baptist University, and Jacksonville College. Downey formerly worked with Chosen People Ministries. Now, she serves as the founder and Missionary Director of Tzedakah Ministries, found at tzedakahministries.org located in Waxahachie, Texas. Tzedakah Ministries strives to equip God’s church to reach his people. Contact Amy or Tzedakah Ministries to set up a session at your local church.

About the Host

Brian G. Chilton is the founder of BellatorChristi.com and is the host of The Bellator Christi Podcast. He received his Master of Divinity in Theology from Liberty University (with high distinction); his Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Gardner-Webb University (with honors); and received certification in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Brian is currently in the Ph.D. program in Theology and Apologetics at Liberty University. Brian is a full member of the International Society of Christian Apologetics and the Christian Apologetics Alliance. Brian has been in the ministry for over 15 years and serves as the pastor of Huntsville Baptist Church in Yadkinville, North Carolina.

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