An Interview with Steve Wellum

Jeff Purswell recently interviewed Steve Wellum on Covenant Theology, hermeneutics, and biblical theology. You can listen to the audio here.

What follows is a helpful time-stamp outline they’ve provided.

[0:01] Dr. Wellum: husband, father, student, pastor, and professor

[4:18] A discussion on Dr. Wellum’s latest book, Kingdom Through Covenant 

[6:50] Where does Dr. Wellum’s understanding of the covenants fit among Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology?

[12:46] What is the role of the Mosaic Law?

[15:46] What about the Sabbath command?

[19:08] Is the Mosaic Law normative for us?

[22:30] A discussion on hermeneutics

[26:22] Where are people most vulnerable to misinterpretation of Scripture?

[29:38] Wisdom for the young preacher/exegete

[32:16] Wisdom for the busy pastor who recognizes his need to grow in putting the whole of the Bible’s teaching together in his preaching

[35:42] Three prioritizes for a pastor’s ongoing study

[40:05] Every pastor should read these books…

[41:48] How has Dr. Wellum’s pastoral experience influenced his academic work?