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Exploring the Language of Scripture

Daniel Mikkelsen (NT Greek Tutoring)

35 episodes

1 week ago

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 Tutoring and PhD candidate in New Testament — works carefully through one of Paul’s most debated passages, 1 Corinthians 15:36–58. Questions about the resurrection body often arise from Paul’s contrast between the “natural body” and the “spiritual body”, and from his cl...

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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 Tutoring and PhD candidate in New Testament — works carefully through one of Paul’s most debated passages, 1 Corinthians 15:36–58. Questions about the resurrection body often arise from Paul’s contrast between the “natural body” and the “spiritual body”, and from his cl...

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Exploring the Language of Scripture

What Did Paul Really Mean by a Spiritual Body in 1 Corinthian 15.36–58?

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 Tutoring and PhD candidate in New Testament — works carefully through one of Paul’s most debated passages, 1 Corinthians 15:36–58. Questions about the resurrection body often arise from Paul’s contrast between the “natural body” and the “spiritual body”, and from his cl...

1 week ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Exploring the Language of Scripture

How 1 Peter Reads Scripture: Why the Septuagint Matters

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 New Testament scholar Ed Glenny about how the author of 1 Peter reads and uses Scripture. Ed Glenny shows why Peter’s use of the Greek Scriptures is not incidental, but central to understanding the theology and argument of the letter. Much of 1 Peter is shaped by care...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 19 minutes

Exploring the Language of Scripture

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, showing how the Greek text reveals Paul’s logic regarding justification, faith, the law, and Christian identity. Daniel Mikkelsen speaks with Nicolai Techow (Lecturer at Fjellhaug International University College, Copenhagen), a scholar of Paul and the Greek New Testament, a...

1 month ago

1 hour 10 minutes

Exploring the Language of Scripture

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 the problem isn’t Leviticus, but the way we read it? In this episode, I’m joined by Christian Canu Højgaard — pastor, Hebrew scholar, and specialist in Leviticus — to explore how the book functions as carefully crafted literature rather than a random collection of...

1 month ago

1 hour 12 minutes

Exploring the Language of Scripture

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 creation account in Genesis 1–11 — and why seeing Eden as a sanctuary and humanity as God’s image-bearers transforms the way we read Scripture. We dive into temple imagery, ancient Near Eastern context, Hebrew language insights, and how the earliest audience would have heard th...

2 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes

Exploring the Language of Scripture

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 episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen is joined by Josh Ip Cho-suen (pastor and biblical scholar) to examine how Paul actually speaks about salvation for Jews and Gentiles. We trace the development of the PWJ view (including influences from E. ...

2 months ago

1 hour 32 minutes

Exploring the Language of Scripture

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 speaks with Tyler Hoagland, independent scholar of early Christianity, about how the Kingdom of God was conceived in the first 150 years after Christ. Drawing on his doctoral research, Tyler shows how the Greek terms βασιλεία (basileia) —kingdom—and βασιλεύω (basileuō) —to reig...

3 months ago

1 hour 29 minutes

Exploring the Language of Scripture

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 specialist on the Book of Acts—for a wide-ranging conversation about whether Acts contains evidence of eyewitness accounts. From the importance of Greek for reading Acts, to eyewitness testimony, historical accuracy, miracles, and the mysterious “we” sections, Steve Walton explains wha...

3 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes

Exploring the Language of Scripture

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 conversation on the meaning and message of Revelation 12. From the strange imagery of the pregnant woman and the dragon to the central question of the problem of evil, Revelation 12 offers both a cosmic drama and a message of hope. Ian Paul explains why this chapter is often ...

4 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

Exploring the Language of Scripture

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 of Colossians, and why it matters who Christ is. From the Christological poem in chapter 1 to warnings against false teachings, angel worship, and spiritual powers, Colossians insists on the supremacy of Christ in every area of life. Paul Foster shares insights from h...

4 months ago

1 hour 17 minutes

Exploring the Language of Scripture

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, their ancient background, and their relevance for the Church today. Drawing on passages like Galatians 1, 1 Corinthians 5 and 16, Romans 9 and 12, Filip explores the meaning of anathema, the language of 'handing over to Satan', and the paradox of Paul encouraging bel...

5 months ago

1 hour 17 minutes

Exploring the Language of Scripture

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 transmission of Scripture, the power of the original languages, and the first complete Bibles. Drawing from his work on the earliest full New Testament manuscripts—known as pandects—Michael reflects on the value of biblical languages for personal faith, the complexity ...

6 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes

Exploring the Language of Scripture

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 Greek historians like Herodotus. Drawing on years of experience teaching biblical languages across Europe and Africa, James offers a compelling case for reading Luke-Acts as part of the broader tradition of ancient historiography. Together, they explore Luke’s use...

7 months ago

1 hour 17 minutes

Exploring the Language of Scripture

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 1:20 and Paul’s language of peace-making through blood. Drawing on Roman political context, Paul’s Old Testament categories, and a careful reading of the Greek, Diego explains why Paul’s use of eirēnopoiēō (to make peace) is unique and deliberate—and how it helps clarify ...

7 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

Exploring the Language of Scripture

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 metaphors and how understanding them helps us read Matthew’s Gospel more faithfully. Drawing on years of cross-cultural mission work and a research focus on metaphor in the Gospel of Matthew, Robert shares how metaphors do far more than illustrate—they shape meaning, r...

8 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

Exploring the Language of Scripture

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’s eschatology points forward to the Messiah. Building on their earlier conversation, they dive into the Torah’s structure, Israel’s story of exile and restoration, and how both the prophets and the New Testament read Moses with messianic expectation. Together, they uncov...

8 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

Exploring the Language of Scripture

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 comes alive when viewed through the lens of migration. As both a migrant himself and a scholar of ancient texts, Paul brings a unique perspective to the question: Was the early church a migrant church? Together, Daniel and Paul unpack how forced movement, resettlem...

8 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Exploring the Language of Scripture

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 the Hebrew Bible transforms our understanding of the Law of Moses and its role in God's plan of salvation through the Messiah. Through a deep dive into biblical languages, Seth shows how nuances in the Hebrew text—from the debate over Psalm 2:12 to the controve...

9 months ago

47 minutes

Exploring the Language of Scripture

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, common fallacies, and the overlooked realm of Greek lectionaries. Denis shares his journey from theology to textual criticism and reveals how a deep understanding of Greek exposes translation pitfalls (for example, why the Greek word beloved can never refer to the Church in ...

9 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Exploring the Language of Scripture

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 how Jesus’ ministry—through his healing miracles, the crown of thorns that echoes Genesis’ account of disobedience, and his portrayal as the new tabernacle—illustrates the restoration of a broken creation. They discuss how the Greek language deepens our understanding...

10 months ago

1 hour