The Bob Siegel Show

Bob starts out by completing a discussion from last week about John's usage of the Greek word 'logos'. He then goes on to challenge the popular assumption that Jesus spoke Aramaic rather than Hebrew.

Bob explores the famous opening to John's gospel where Jesus, as the second person of the Trinity, is called "the WORD of God." Bob also expounds upon similar terminology in Old Testament divine encounters.

Bob answers a question about the possibility of life on other planets and how that would relate to biblical truth. Also: Did Moses really write the first five books of the Bible?-Why are there churches who reject biblical teaching?

If Can was the first child of Eve, why was he afraid that his banishment would bring him to other people? Where did these other people come from? Other Questions: Does the Book of Enoch belong in the Bible? Are Mormons true Christians?

In addition to the subject of tattoos, Bob takes other questions including what the Bible means by the term "Sons of God," and why Jesus needed to pray to the Father if they are co-equally God.

Bob’s producer Brendan plays more clips off the Internet, many from people who feel they have disproven the truth of Christianity and one from a liberal Christian who tries to defend open borders. Other subjects include questions such as, “If Jesus was co-equally God, why did He need to pray?”

Starting with Paul as an example, Bob discusses giving up things that in and of themselves may be good but should nevertheless be sacrificed for the greater good.

Bob goes through some passages in the New Testament where Paul gave advice on how to deal with questions such as whether or not it was permissible to eat meat that had once been sacrificed to pagan idols. This moves into a discussion of present day practices that Christians hold varying opinions about such as drinking alcohol, watching  R rated movies, etc.

Bob concludes a Bible study he began on last week’s show reconciling two sets of Bible verses supposedly in tension with each other, some describing the born again relationship with Jesus that can never be lost, others describing a temporary, probationary relationship.

Bob begins a talk about the question of eternal security which concludes next week. ALSO: A common atheist talking point claims that Hitler was a Christian. Bob responds.

Bob continues a discussion about the historicity of the resurrection, keying in today on Jewish and Roman witnesses! ALSO: From Bob’s diary of his trip to Israel: The ruins of Caesarea: How they speak volumes.

Bob puts forth a historical case for the resurrection of Jesus, showing how alternative explanations of his missing body fall short. Bob also provides evidence for the credibility and accuracy of the New Testament. ALSO: How do I know that when the chips are down, I will not let God down?

Clips from Bible skeptics and others who seek to re-interpret the Bible are played. Bob responds.

Bob comments on Paul's list of Christian virtues in Romans 12, showing what it meant to obey those in New Testament times and comparing it to today's church.

The Bible talks about a spiritual Israel (the church) but also teaches that God is not done with physical Israel. Bob explains.

Bob critiques the Five Points of Calvinism, a theology that teaches election and predestination. Bob shows how on some matters Calvinists are partially correct, but he also balances certain verses with a proper biblical context showing human free will.

Continuing from last week Bob  addresses questions about the way God is portrayed in each Testament.

Bob starts by talking about ancient adoption in the Roman world and how these images would have been in the minds of Christians when Paul wrote them and compared this to being adopted as children of God. ALSO: Bob answers a listener who does not like the way God is portrayed in Old Testament books such as Exodus.

Bob welcomes back Zak Kroger who came on his show often years ago for friendly discussion/debate about atheism, theism, and Christianity. They catch up on the latest trends in atheist organizations and the Evangelical movement. There is also some conversation about a case for the existence of God from the starting point of questioning the origin of human consciousness.

Bob discusses the sad idea held by some in the church that repentance from sin is not necessary for salvation and challenges this view with Scripture.

Bob explains (based on Romans 5) that what Adam did in the garden, any one of us would have done.

While acknowledging Paul's description of the church as the new Israel, Bob shows how Paul also reminded people that God still works with physical, national Israel.

Bob discusses the Biblical definition of sin and the origin of sin in a fallen world.

Bob concludes his talk from last week.

Bob begins a series showing Bible verses in tension with each other, some making it clear that we cannot lose our salvation, others suggesting that we can. ALSO: Bob addresses the outrageous but popular atheist talking point that Adolph Hitler was a Christian.

Bob continues a talk from last week offering advice based on Scripture for times we are going through personal trials.

Bob gives Biblical reasons why suffering is in the world. Also: Bob and his wife Dana discuss Christmas family movies.

Dana Siegel co-hosts with Bob. Together, they interview Ray Christiansen, illustrator of The Dangerous Christmas Ornament Coloring Book. For several years now, Bob Siegel’s novel, The Dangerous Christmas Ornament, has been loved by children and adults of all ages. Written as an entertaining fantasy-adventure, the story also includes important moral lessons which have encouraged teachers and church youth pastors to include the book in their programs!  Helping out with such objectives, Bob teamed up with talented artist Ray Christiansen to provide a fun, companion coloring book. Each page reflects a key scene from the story, along with a relevant Scripture verse.

Bob discusses two Bible related topics. The Book of Enoch and a recent archaeology find that gives credibility to the story of David and Goliath. ALSO: Bob’s producer Brendan Thomas shares his favorite and least favorite Christmas songs and carols. Needless to say, Bob responds with some opinion of his own.

Will everyone get a chance to hear the Gospel of Jesus? This is one of three topics on today’s show. ALSO: -The 3 Questions of Socrates Part Three -How the Dead Sea Scrolls corroborate Scripture

Bob takes a question from a guest regarding the Book of Job ALSO: Questions we can ask our skeptical friends (Continued from last week)

Bob answers several interesting questions: -Is drinking alcohol a sin? -Does the Bible say anything about dinosaurs? -Do pets go to heaven?-Does the Bible condemn tattoos?  ALSO: Bob begins a new series about questions Christians can ask their skeptical friends.

Bob points out how repentance is often left out of the Gospel message Also: -Does God forgive suicide? -What does the Bible say about inter-racial marriage?

Bob shares various arguments for the existence of God showing their strengths and weaknesses and then offers what he considers the best arguments.

Bob reviews early Christian persecution in the first few centuries and examines Jesus' predictions about persecution.

If Jesus pre-existed for all of eternity, why is He called "begotten?" ALSO: Bob responds to the false accusation that the Bible condones rape and shows how this baseless charge takes Scripture out of context.

Bob discusses the identity of Satan and shows how the term “serpent” meant something much different than we realize. Other topics: -What is the difference between a humanist and an atheist? -How Christians make their personal trials worse by trying to analyze them.

Bob’s producer Brendan Thomas plays some clips off the Internet of challenges to the credibility of the Bible from a variety of skeptics. Bob responds to them one at a time. Topics include: -Faith vs evidence -How could a loving God send people to hell? -Miracles -Why can’t there be many Gods?