#92 - Kyle Thompson // Yeah, That’s Not What That Means - Romans 8:28 & Jeremiah 29:11
Podcast:The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson Published On: Thu May 08 2025 Description: The second episode in our "Yeah, That's Not What That Means" series tackles two commonly misinterpreted Bible verses: Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11, revealing how prosperity preachers have twisted these passages to falsely promise believers guaranteed success and material prosperity.• Clarifying that Jeremiah 29:11 was specifically addressed to Jewish exiles in Babylon, promising their restoration after 70 years• Examining the full context of Jeremiah 29:10-14 to understand God's specific historical promise• Breaking down Romans 8:28 alongside verses 29-30 which define what "good" God works toward• Explaining that God's ultimate purpose is conforming believers to Christ's image, not guaranteeing worldly success• Highlighting how the biblical narrative consistently shows Christians will experience suffering rather than constant prosperity• Encouraging proper scriptural interpretation that considers historical context and complete passagesStay tuned for tomorrow's episode covering one of the most annoyingly misapplied passages in the entire Bible – particularly relevant if you're a pacifist.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com