The Science & Faith Podcast

Dr. James Tour asks whether repentance is always required before God forgives, then tests that question against Scripture rather than a single rule. He points to the paralytic in Mark 2, the weeping woman in Luke 7, and Moses' plea in Numbers 14 as instances where forgiveness is granted without an explicit recorded repentance. He sets those beside Isaiah 55, Acts 3, and 1 John 1...

Dr. James Tour reads Isaiah 55's threefold command to come and asks why so many spend their effort on what does not satisfy. He points to Jesus rising before dawn to pray in Mark 1:35 and to the Servant whose ear is awakened morning by morning in Isaiah 50:4, arguing that daily time in Scripture is the secret to a strong Christian life. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to Isaiah 55 ...

Dr. James Tour addresses students concerned about AI, jobs, and the future by turning to Isaiah 54, where the world may shake but God's covenant of peace with Israel will not be removed. Chapters: 0:00 Facing AI and End Times 3:02 Israel as God's Wife 4:43 The Coming Millennial Reign 6:45 Fear Not Despite Upheaval 9:06 God's Promise to Restore 12:27 The New Covenant with Israel...

Dr. James Tour teaches from Isaiah 54 describing a future restoration of Israel, not just the church, and that God still has covenant promises for the nation. He traces Israel's story as a marriage to God: the covenant, the adultery, the divorce, and a coming remarriage when the Messiah returns. Chapters: 0:00 Promises for Israel and Church 5:03 Reading Isaiah 54 7:25 Israel as...