Genesis 6:6–7 says that God “regretted” making humanity. This seems to imply divine change, sorrow, or even error. But how can God regret anything if he is all-knowing, unchanging, and perfectly wise?

In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller is joined by Wyatt Graham to unpack the theological and interpretive challenges of Genesis 6:5–8. Together, they explore role of anthropopathism in Scripture and answer questions like, Does God experience emotion? Can he change his mind? And how should pastors faithfully teach such texts?

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Outline:

(00:00) Introduction and Theological Questions

(01:01) Guest Introduction: Dr. Wyatt Graham

(03:13) Discussing Genesis 6:5-8

(04:10) Theological Implications of God’s Regret

(06:56) Linguistic Connections in Genesis

(10:11) Salvation Through Judgment: The Flood

(10:49) Tools for Biblical Study

(19:58) Historical and Theological Perspectives on God’s Immutability

(25:42) Understanding Biblical Metaphors for God

(27:15) Jeremiah’s Insight on God’s Unchanging Nature

(29:48) Theological Perspectives on God’s Immutability

(32:39) Synthesizing Biblical Passages on God’s Nature

(34:39) Augustine’s Doctrine of Signs and Biblical Interpretation

(38:38) Practical Implications of God’s Immutability

(45:04) Preaching and Teaching on God’s Unchanging Nature

(55:15) Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Jude 14–15 appears to quote directly from the non-canonical book of 1 Enoch and attribute it to Enoch. What are we to make of this?

In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller welcomes Wes Huff. They discuss the background of 1 Enoch and whether Jude's citation of means he considered the pseudepigraphal book to be authentic prophecy.

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Outline:

(00:00) Introduction and Purpose of the Show

(00:56) Meet the Expert: Wes Huff

(02:31) Understanding the Controversial Passage in Jude

(05:36) Exploring the Book of Enoch

(09:43) Debating the Canonicity of Enoch

(20:37 )Early Church Perspectives on Enoch and Jude

(25:30) Exploring the Archangel Michael and Jude's References

(25:48) Jude's Use of Enoch: Countering Angelic Impurity

(28:18) Different Interpretations of Jude's Reference to Enoch

(30:23) Jewish Understanding of Scripture in Jude's Time

(32:18) Jude's Argument Against Angelic Authority

(34:07) The Prophetic Witness of Enoch and Jude's Perspective

(41:00) Paul's Use of Pagan Concepts and Jude's Argument

(45:28) Practical Takeaways for Understanding Jude

(51:33) Concluding Thoughts and Encouragement

What in the Word? wraps up a rich and thought-provoking first season. In this special finale, host Kirk E. Miller turns the mic on himself, as Matt Barrios, the show’s producer, leads a reflective interview covering lessons learned, favorite passages, surprising insights, and behind-the-scenes moments.

From tackling tough texts like Genesis 6, 1 Corinthians 15, and the Canaanite conquest to unforgettable interviews with scholars like Carmen Imes, Lynn Cohick, and Mike Horton, this recap offers a meaningful look back—and a peek forward at what’s to come in Season 2.

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