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Exploring the Language of Scripture
Welcome! I'm Daniel Mikkelsen (BA, MPhil (Cantab), Cand.theol.), a PhD candidate in New Testament at the University of Edinburgh. Our podcast exists to make gems from biblical studies accessible to everyday Christians, bridging the gap between scholarly discourse and everyday understanding to enrich your personal walk with God and deepen your love for Him and His Word. We aim to demonstrate how the biblical languages help open up Scripture, fostering a desire to learn these languages to deepen your comprehension and appreciation of the Word of God, as well as your participation in His mission.
Episodes
39 episodes
What Did Paul Really Mean by the Kingdom of God? | Daniel Pollorena
Paul only mentions the Kingdom of God eight times across all his letters — yet it was central to Jesus' teaching. Why does Paul seem to avoid it?Paul's contemporaries — both Jewish and Gentile — were steeped in kingdom language. R...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:32:41
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How Paul Taught the Priesthood of Believers (Without Naming It) | Danillo Augusto Santos
Paul never uses the word "priesthood"—yet the concept runs through his letters. How did he teach it without naming it?In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Danillo Augusto Santos, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:33:06
The Truth About Jesus' Physical Appearance in The Gospels | John Nelson
Why don't the Gospels describe what Jesus looked like?In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with John Nelson, New Testament scholar and author of Jesus' Physical Appearance, to explor...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:10:28
Does Jesus Predict His Return in the Gospels? (Mark 8.38) | Murray Smith
Did Jesus predict His second coming — or was He speaking about His ascension in Mark 8:38? In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen — founder of NT Greek Tutoring and PhD candidate in New Testament — sits down wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:33:19
What Did Paul Really Mean by a Spiritual Body in 1 Corinthians 15.36–58? | Daniel Mikkelsen
What did Paul mean when he spoke about a “spiritual body” — and what is the resurrection body actually made of in 1 Corinthians 15?In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen — founder of NT Greek Tu...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:03:59
How 1 Peter Reads Scripture: Why the Septuagint Matters | Ed Glenny
Why does it matter that 1 Peter consistently uses the Greek Old Testament — the Septuagint — and how does that shape the message of the letter?In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen speaks with ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:19:43
Galatians 2: Paul’s Logic of Salvation & Flow of Thought Explained | Nicolai Techow
Galatians 2:15–21 is one of the most debated passages in Paul — but why is it so difficult to interpret, and what exactly is Paul arguing? In this episode, we walk step-by-step through the flow of thought in Galatians 2, sho...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:10:53
Reading Leviticus This Way Makes It Deeper | Christian Canu Højgaard
Reading Leviticus this way makes it deeper. Many readers approach Leviticus as a dense book of rules and obscure laws — difficult to read, difficult to understand, and seemingly far removed from everyday Christian life. But what if t...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:12:38
What the First Readers Saw in the Creation Account of Genesis (We Often Miss) | Jens Bruun Kofoed
Did the first readers of Genesis see creation as a temple? In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Professor of Old Testament Jens Bruun Kofoed joins me to explore how ancient Israelites understood the...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:15:27
Did Paul Really Teach Two Roads to Salvation? | Josh Ip Cho-suen
Some scholars within the Paul within Judaism school (PWJ) argue that Paul taught two distinct paths to salvation—one for Jews through the Law and another for Gentiles through Christ. But is that really what Paul says?In this epi...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:32:58
What Early Christians Thought about the Kingdom of God? | Tyler Hoagland
How did early Christians understand the Kingdom of God—and how did their view move beyond the Gospels into Paul, Acts, and the Apostolic Fathers?In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen<...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:29:49
Does Acts Contain Actual Eyewitness Accounts? | Steve Walton
Does the Book of Acts really preserve accurate eyewitness testimonies? In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen is joined by Steve Walton—pastor, New Testament scholar, and sp...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:15:15
Why Are the Dragon & Woman in Revelation 12? | Ian Paul
In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture on Revelation, Daniel Mikkelsen is joined by Ian Paul—Anglican minister, New Testament scholar, and author of the Tyndale Commentary on Revelation—for a wide-ranging conve...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:01:55
Colossians Explained: Why It Matters Who Christ Is | Paul Foster
In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture on Colossians, Daniel Mikkelsen is joined by Professor Paul Foster—New Testament scholar and Daniel’s PhD supervisor—for an in-depth conversation on the theology and message...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:17:03
How Can Paul Say ‘Don’t Curse’—Yet Do It? | Filip Sylwestrowicz
In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen is joined by Filip Sylwestrowicz—a pastor and New Testament scholar—for a rich and thought-provoking conversation on blessings and curses in Paul’s letters, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:17:21
Early Bible Copies: Why You Should Care | Michael Dormandy
In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen is joined by Michael Dormandy—a minister, New Testament scholar, and specialist in early Christian manuscripts—for a rich and engaging conversation on the transmi...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:13:39
Does Luke Compare to Ancient Historians? | James Morgan
In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen is joined by James Morgan—a deacon, educator, and biblical scholar—for a wide-ranging conversation on how Luke’s Gospel and the Book of Acts compare to ancient Gr...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:17:37
Why Paul Links Peace to Blood in Colossians? | Diego dy Carlos
In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen is joined by Diego Dy Carlos—a researcher in New Testament at Martin Bucer Seminary in Brazil—for a theologically rich conversation on Colossians 1:...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:08:11
Why Jesus Spoke in Metaphors? Matthew, Mission, and Meaning | Robert Lane
In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen is joined by Robert Lane—a missionary, linguist, and PhD candidate in New Testament at the University of Edinburgh—for a deep dive into why Jesus spoke in metapho...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:09:04
Does the Law of Moses Reveal the Messiah? | Part 2 | Seth Postell
In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen welcomes back Seth Postell—a Messianic Jew, Academic Dean at Israel College of the Bible, and biblical scholar—for a deeper exploration of how the Torah...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:09:25
Acts Explained: Was the Early Church a Migrant Church? | Paul Wilson
In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Paul Wilson—PhD candidate at the University of Edinburgh and associate lecturer at the Scottish Baptist College—to explore how the Book of Acts com...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:03:12
Does the Law of Moses Reveal the Messiah | Part 1 | Seth Postell
In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Seth Postell—a dedicated scholar, Academic Dean at Israel College of the Bible, and Messianic Jew—to explore how a careful reading of the Torah and...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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47:38
Bible Translation, Fallacies & Greek Lectionaries | Denis Salgado
In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Denis Salgado—a research fellow at the Center for the Study of NT Manuscripts—to delve into the intricate world of Bible translation, com...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:04:25
New Creation: A Key to John’s Gospel | Paulus de Jong
In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Paulus de Jong to explore how John’s Gospel reimagines the creation narrative and introduces the theme of new creation. Together, they reveal ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:00:29
Grace, Works & Judgement Explained in James | Daniel K. Eng
In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Daniel K. Eng, Associate Professor of New Testament at Western Seminary, to explore eschatological approval in James and what it mean...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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