What Christians Get Wrong About Being Human - Marty Solomon

Many expressions of Christianity begin with a distorted view of human nature, framing identity primarily around sin rather than goodness. Marty Solomon, host of the BEMA Podcast and author of The Gospel of Being Human, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to discuss why this common Christian framework misses the Bible’s actual starting point. Marty explains how beginning with sin reshapes the entire gospel into escape rather than restoration, and how rediscovering humanity as created good reframes faith, discipleship, and spiritual formation. He explores how this shift impacts how Christians view others, often leading to fear, division, and justification of harmful behavior, instead of recognizing shared belovedness. Marty also highlights the importance of reading Scripture through its original Jewish context, arguing that many misunderstandings in Christianity come from asking the wrong questions of the text.

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Important Links:

• http://www.martysolomon.com

• The BEMA Podcast

• The Gospel of Being Human: How Asking Better Questions of the Bible Reveals Who We Are by Marty Solomon and Reed Dent - https://amzn.to/3QMmMyr (affiliate)

Marty Solomon is the host of the BEMA Podcast, a long-running show focused on exploring Scripture through its historical and Jewish context. With over a decade of podcasting experience, he has influenced many young adults and church leaders through his teaching. Marty is also an author and speaker who emphasizes better biblical interpretation and a more holistic understanding of faith, humanity, and discipleship.

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