The Mirror Dimly

Daniel Shafer
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  • Christianity

This is a podcast where we study the Bible and other topics through a Biblical lens. While we may not see everything clearly on this side of eternity, I think it is vital to study the Bible with context and thoroughness together to learn and see as clearly as possible. For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known. - 1 Corinthians 13:12

  1. May 1

    If God Hardened Israel, Why Are They Still Guilty? | Quick Reflections Episode 58

    Why does God still blame the Jews if He hardened them? Paul doesn't mince words: God hardens only those in rebellion already, and Israel had already rejected God's messengers and now God's son. While God used their sin for his purposes, it didn’t erase their guilt.

    13 min

  2. 11/05/2025

    Romans 9: God’s Hardening Explained: Mercy, Judgment, and Salvation

    Unpack the controversial idea from Romans 9:18 – "He has mercy on whom He desires, and He hardens whom He desires." Learn how hardening strengthens paths already chosen, as seen in Pharaoh, Sihon, and even Israel. Drawing from 2 Thessalonians 2, Isaiah 63, and Acts 4, we see it's a consequence of rejecting truth, not arbitrary.#Romans9Explained #BiblicalTheology #ChristianApologetics #GodsSovereignty #Romans9

    12 min

  3. 11/05/2025

    Is God Unfair? God's Mercy Explained in Romans 9 | Quick Reflections Episode 56

    Dive into Romans 9:14-18 where Paul tackles the big question: Is there injustice with God? Discover how God's mercy isn't based on ethnicity, works, or effort, it's all about His promise and our faith in Christ. From Moses' bold plea in Exodus 33 to Pharaoh's hardened heart, see how God raises up even rebels to proclaim His power and bless the nations.#Romans9 #GodsMercy #BibleStudy #FaithVsWorks #Exodus33 #ChristianTeaching #SovereignGod

    16 min

  4. 10/29/2025

    The TRUE Unconditional Election: God's PROMISE to Israel - Quick Reflections Episode 55

    In this episode I discuss why Israel was elected by God.

    15 min

  5. 10/07/2025

    Who is our family? - Quick Reflections Episode 54: Romans 9:1-5.

    In this episode I return after a long, long, hiatus to begin discussing chapter 9. I talk about Paul's view of his countryman, his grief over their unbelief, and how Paul sets himself up in the role of Moses.

    12 min

  6. 02/08/2025

    Has God Been Faithful to Israel? - Quick Reflections Episode 53: Romans 9-10.

    In this episode I read through chapters 9 and 10 as we look at the main thesis of this section of Romans. I discuss how important the context is leading into this section for understanding why Paul wrote it.

    14 min

  7. 01/24/2025

    What About Eternal Security? - Quick Reflections Episode 52: Romans 8:31 - 8:32

    In this episode I discuss the security that is found in Christ for those who have faith. The scripture gives us so much assurance of God's everlasting love and how nothing in this world can separate us from him.

    13 min

  8. 11/26/2024

    'Predestination' isn't in the Bible?! - Quick Reflections Episode 51: Romans 8:26 - 8:31

    Couldn't help the clickbait! In this episode I continue to discuss one of the most encouraging passages in Romans. To do so, we need to take a longer look at what Paul means by 'foreknew' and 'predestined.'

    15 min
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This is a podcast where we study the Bible and other topics through a Biblical lens. While we may not see everything clearly on this side of eternity, I think it is vital to study the Bible with context and thoroughness together to learn and see as clearly as possible. For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known. - 1 Corinthians 13:12

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  • Creator
    Daniel Shafer
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Daniel Shafer
  • Show Website
    The Mirror Dimly