
Is The Bible For Everyone? Really? But, Really? with Mary Wiley
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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Mary Wiley to answer the question, Is the Bible for everyone?
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- Is the Bible really for everyone?
- What about folks who can’t read?
- What about people who don’t have the Bible in their language?
- How is literacy struggling?
- What is the distinction between magisterial and ministerial authority in Reformed theology considering God’s word related to other forms of communication?
- What is the purpose of stained glass or other visual tools?
- Why do we need God’s word?
- What would you say to women who have fallen in love with bible study, but are a bit skeptical of studying doctrine/theology?
Guest Bio:
Mary Wiley is associate publisher at B&H, a bible teacher, and the author of a number of books, including but not limited to: Everyday Theology and Discovering the Bible. She holds an MA in theological studies from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mary and her husband, John, have three children and live in the Nashville area. She hosts the Questions Kids Ask podcast, and you can connect with her on Instagram or at marycwiley.com.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- 2 Timothy 3:16, James 3:1
- “Leadership: Six Studies in World Strategy” by Henry Kissinger
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