I do intend to finish my series on Matthew 24:36–41, but I am taking a break for this post. First, like Nebuchadnezzar’s magicians, I am “trying to gain time.” Second, while dealing with a passage that is debated, like Matthew 24, sometimes it is comforting to remind...
The Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24–25 is the longest prophetic section in the NT outside of the book of Revelation. If the next prophesied event that believers are looking forward to is their gathering to meet the Lord in the air, you might expect our Lord to refer to...
In this episode of Theologically Driven, Dr. Ryan Meyer discusses his new book exploring the meaning of “this generation” in Matthew 24:34. He examines how this phrase has shaped eschatological debates and argues that it refers not to a time-bound group, but to a...
We talked with Ryan Meyer about how to study the general epistles and Revelation. Revelation brings several interpretive challenges, such as symbolism and prophecy. We discuss this and more on this episode of Theologically Driven.
An often overlooked aspect of sermon preparation is time in the original languages. Phil Cecil talks with Kyle Dunham and Ryan Meyer about why the languages are important. They also discuss practical tips for keeping your Greek and Hebrew.
This week Phil Cecil talks with Dr Kyle Dunham (Associate Professor of Old Testament at DBTS) and Dr Ryan Meyer (Assistant Professor of Biblical Languages at DBTS) about the connection between Proverbs and the writings of Amenemope. Some think Solomon possibly...
Read Part 1 of this series here. Read Part 2 here. In the last installment of this series, we examined the argument (a convincing argument, in my opinion) made by John Hart in Evidence for the Rapture that Matthew 24:29–41 was not intended to portray future events in...
It is refreshing to read a new commentary that not only says something new (i.e., it is not merely repeating what others have said) but also supports that new statement with good arguments, ideally arguments that build upon what other believers have seen in the text....
In this episode of Theologically Driven, we sit down with Dr. Meyer to explore the often-overlooked book of Obadiah. What is its historical setting? Why does it matter today? We discuss the themes of God’s justice, the pride and downfall of Edom, and the hope of...
In this episode of Theologically Driven, Dr. Ryan Meyer joins the conversation to explore the theological message of the book of Jonah. While Jonah’s story is familiar, Dr. Meyer highlights its deeper purpose: exposing Jonah’s hard heart and pointing to God’s...
In this episode Phil Cecil talks with Dr Mark Snoeberger and Dr Ryan Meyer about the Active Obedience of Christ. Some today hold that such a doctrine is unbiblical. They might even say that true Dispensationalists cannot be for the Active Obedience of Christ as...
Did Jesus talk about the rapture during his earthly ministry? The majority position in the pretribulational camp thinks that Jesus talked about being taken away to judgment in Matthew 24:36-41. However, some have made arguments to the contrary. They think that it is...
This series has been looking at nine arguments made by John Hart in Evidence for the Rapture for a pre-tribulation rapture in Matthew 24. So far, in Part 1, we have seen that there is a switch at 24:36 from a gathering of believers that comes after signs (vv. 29–31)...
Ben Edwards talks with Dr. Ryan Meyer about what Jesus means when he says, "you will not have gone through all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes" (Matt 10:23).
In this series, we are examining nine arguments made by John Hart in his essay, “Jesus and the Rapture: Matthew 24,” which appeared in Evidence for the Rapture: A Biblical Case for Pretribulationism. In the last post (available here), we examined Hart’s first argument...
Ben Edwards and Ryan Meyer discuss the phrase the "righteous will live by faith."
Today, we talked with Dr Meyer about how to study the prophetic books.
On this episode of Theologically Driven Phil Cecil and Ryan Meyer discuss the Christmas story and some interpretive challenges that come along with it.
The public square is a mess. But where to go from here? Dr. Brandon Crawford has written a book titled Let Men Be Free in which he argues for a Christian vision of religious liberty. Listen in as Ryan Meyer and Phil Cecil talk to Brandon about politics, Christian...
The newest issue of the Detroit Baptist Seminary Journal is now available online. The 2024 issue contains six peer-reviewed articles and 68 pages of book reviews. This year's issue, along with all back issues of the DBSJ, can be downloaded for free from our seminary...
Sometimes we assume we know what a verse means, but once we slow down and read through it carefully, we realize it does not mean what we think it means. It happens to us all. We can receive help in several ways—listening to what others understand a verse to mean...
We talk with Dr Meyer about the context and theme of the Pauline Epistles. We also talked about tracing the argument of Paul's message.
Today, we talk about how to study the gospels.
Jesus's reference to the abomination of desolation has caused much debate. Today we talk with Dr. Ryan Meyer about what it actually is.
The Interpretation of Matthew 10 23b - MeyerDownload
Dr. Ryan Meyer interviews Ben Edwards about using the Worldview Quiz in evangelism.
Read Part 1 here, Part 2 here, and Part 3 here. In this series, we have been examining the arguments made by John Hart in Evidence for the Rapture that our Lord Jesus describes the pre-tribulation rapture of his church in Matthew 24:36–44. To review,...
It is that time of year here in Michigan when you begin to see yard sales cropping up around your neighborhood. When I decide to sell something, I have become more fond of the online methods that eliminate the unpleasant experience of moving things from your yard...
Introduction Many recognize that Habakkuk 2:4b is the center of Habakkuk’s theology. ((Mr. Meyer is a PhD candidate in Biblical Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO. He currently serves as an Administrative and Library Assistant at...
Looking for a New Year's resolution? Consider working towards a Master of Theology (Th.M.) degree at DBTS. As described in our catalog, the Th.M. is "offered for those desiring advanced training beyond the Master of Divinity level." It is designed for both pastors...
The Testimony of the Four Gospels, in Christ of the Consummation: A New Testament Biblical Theology, by O. Palmer Robertson. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R, 2022. xxxiii + 360 pp. $27.99. O. Palmer Robertson most recently served as director...
Paul and the Hope of Glory: An Exegetical and Theological Study, by Constantine R. Campbell. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2020. xxiv + 503 pp. $34.99. Constantine Campbell is senior vice president of global content and Bible teaching at Our Daily Bread Ministries. His...
The Angel of the Lord: A Biblical, Historical, and Theological Study, by Matt Foreman and Doug Van Dorn. Denver: Waters of Creation, 2020. xvi + 412 pp. $33.97. Matt Foreman has been the pastor of Faith Reformed Baptist Church in Media, PA, since 2003 and is a...
An Introduction to Biblical Greek: A Grammar with Exercises, by John D. Schwandt. Bellingham, WA: Lexham, 2020. xii + 497 pp. $34.99. John D. Schwandt is currently the president of Redemption Seminary after having taught New Testament at New Saint Andrews College for...
Mark 13 and the Return of the Shepherd: The Narrative Logic of Zechariah in Mark, by Paul T. Sloan. Library of New Testament Studies 604. New York: T & T Clark, 2019. x + 253 pp. $114.00. Scholars disagree on whether Jesus’s Olivet Discourse (OD) describes the...
Introduction In response to his disciples’ questions on the Mount of Olives, Jesus gives his Olivet Discourse (OD) addressing the coming destruction of the temple, his παρουσία, and the end of the age (Matt 24:3). ((Dr. Meyer is Assistant Professor of Biblical...