(Podcast 9.20.19) Paul and Philosophy: Do They Mix?

When interpreting Scripture, three things are important to remember to accurately exegete the text: context, context, context! Such is true with Colossians 2:8. People have read Colossians 2:8, which reads “Be careful that no one takes you captive through philosophy,” and argued that Paul opposed all uses of philosophy. But is that true? On this episode of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton notes that not only was Paul not opposed to philosophy, Paul used philosophy quite frequently to argue for the Christian worldview. Find out how, and the numerous philosophers Paul quotes (including Socrates and Plato) on this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast.

About the Host

Brian G. Chilton is the founder of BellatorChristi.com, the host of The Bellator Christi Podcast, and the author of the soon to be released book The Layman’s Manual on Christian Apologetics. 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 enrolled in the Ph.D. program in Theology and Apologetics at Liberty University and is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Evangelical Philosophical Society. Brian has been in the ministry for nearly 20 years and serves as the Senior Pastor of Westfield Baptist Church in northwestern North Carolina.

About the Podcast

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