Part 2: The History That Changed How I Read the Gospels with George Athas

Part 2: The History That Changed How I Read the Gospels with George Athas

July 9, 2026 · 51 min

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In this episode, George Athas discusses the political implications of confessing Jesus as Lord in the context of the New Testament.

Send us Fan Mail This is part two of my conversation with Dr George Athas, Director of Research at Moore Theological College and author of Bridging the Testaments. In this episode, George explains why “Jesus is Lord” is not merely a private spiritual statement. In the world of the New Testament, where Caesar was lord and Rome promised peace, to confess Jesus as Lord was deeply political. We also talk about one of the most moving parts of the whole conversation: the Samaritans. I had always he...

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