The Final Student of F. F. Bruce: A Fly on the Wall with Ron Sauer (Part 1)

After 34 years, Mike Licona reunites with his former Greek professor Ron Sauer. Professor Sauer discusses his personal discipline of studying Scripture and his experience being a doctoral student of F. F. Bruce. This is the first in a series of three videos featuring Ron Sauer.
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[@jonfmccord]

Another Dr. Sauer student here. He changed my life and inspired me to teach in that powerful mode of academic training and personal sharing.

[@razmiks.9472]

Why does this video have only 1,500 views? Dr. Sauer has to be one of the most inspirational people I have heard. Such a good example of a person who is in love with the Bible. (Listened to all 3 parts). Thank you Mike.

[@ethanpreston6990]

I'm in Dr. Sauer's class right now for Greek Exegesis, he still says that the New Testament is a spiritual gold mine, and the Old Testament is a spiritual silver mine haha. One of my favorite professors I have had!

[@jesusofafrica7284]

I took some classes from Ron Sauer at Moody Bible Institute. His passion for the Lord is contagious. We need more Ron Sauers.

[@vanmoody]

I took two classes from Dr. Sauer and always enjoyed his devotional he would do at the beginning of class.

[@iancrossley374]

I have this fond memory of how Dr Sauer would correct a student who didn't give a correct answer to a question in class. He'd explain the principle again, and then say "Now, ....having given that mature thought, what is your answer?" Always with a smile on his face. We didn't mind being corrected.And had this deep love of Scripture instilled in us. Forever grateful.

[@MikeLiconaOfficial]

Ha! That's great! I don't remember him doing that with us. He'd simply say "No, let's not take it that way."

[@AngieThornton]

Don't forget that he'd include your middle name, which no one but him called you by (and your mom when you were in trouble). :P

[@skylergerald3546]

I was in his Greek classes at Moody and I do recall moments like that. There are quite a few Sauer-isms that stick in my mind such as his use of the word 'query' instead of question (you can almost hear that in his accent just reading it I bet haha)

[@bobpolo2964]

Sauer discipled me. I write this with tears. Thank God for this man

[@sandidalton3155]

Dr. Sauer and his wife grew me so much. MBI Class of 2015 and his Bible into notes are why I am married to such a wonderful man.

[@gdamte]

You don’t know how much I enjoyed this conversation between a teacher and a former student, it’s absolutely interesting -

[@yourheinness9275]

I could just see in your face in the introduction how much you love and respect this person in your life.

[@whatWJDo]

I had Greek with Ron at Moody Bible. He is a polarizing figure. Very good greek prof, always had a way of making sure you were learning something and paying attention.

[@vanmoody]

He is a straight forward kind of man. He didn't seem to joke around much, but was very forthright.

[@yourheinness9275]

I cried like a baby and still am about this. God sends angels to this earth to open us up as people.

[@yourheinness9275]

I bet you could sleep that night! Knowing that you will meet this person that awakened this passion in your life.

[@yourheinness9275]

Love you man. You have done the same for me. Your love shines through so clearly.

[@MikeLiconaOfficial]

Thanks, brother!

[@yourheinness9275]

You my friend have been an inspiration in my life too. I too would not be able to sleep if I ever have the fantastic opportunity to meet you one day.

[@MikeLiconaOfficial]

Let's make that happen some time.

[@hhhuthhhjj5599]

@@MikeLiconaOfficial also , old testament is more pleasant to read then new testament.I could read entire old testament and had mixed feelings but I can't read the new testament without crying a bucket of tears lol

[@ruben346]

Great video

[@harrywhitty4704]

Any chance of a Christian apologist band? Mike on sax, Michael Brown on drums , Francis Collins and NT Wright on guitars? ;)

[@MikeLiconaOfficial]

:-)

[@michellecheriekjv4115]

Wow...thats just incredible...l love reading the bible soo much... Its amazing to see someone with that kind of passion...every morning at 2 am...phew...What a joy to get soo close to our Lord. Im wondering if l can ask you a question about a persons Salvation...

[@childofgod2869]

Michelle, if you have a question about someone’s salvation, please feel free to ask. R Sauer

[@IESBiblia]

Interesting ... any links to his doctoral dissertation on Hebrews 5-6?

[@MikeLiconaOfficial]

Unfortunately, he never published it.

[@IESBiblia]

@@MikeLiconaOfficial ah.. thanks ... I did find a site above where you can download it for free from their archives with a free account.

[@IESBiblia]

@MikeLicona Can you ask him how he reconciles that with Jesus' statement that "With God nothing is impossible".. i have heard that this opens the possibility to "it is impossible for US to do anything toward their repentance..." i.e. verses like.. those OUTSIDE the church God judges.." there is a sin that leads to death, ... dont even pray for such a one"...

[@childofgod2869]

I think your question concerns Hebrews 6:6 saying that it is impossible to restore an apostate to repentance. I understand that to mean “impossible for God and man.” When Jesus said, “All things are possible with God,” I think He was using hyperbole, meaning “most things, by far, are possible with God.” There are some things impossible for God to do; for example, Hebrews 6:18 says, “It is impossible for God to lie.” I would add a few other things God can’t do: to deny Himself (2 Timothy 2:13); He cannot act contrary to His holy and just nature, nor can He bring to repentance a sinner who deliberately and permanently persists in his sin. R Sauer

[@IESBiblia]

@@childofgod2869 thanks for the reply and thoughtful interaction...but I would argue that with God being omnipotent, it means he CAN do all things, but some things we can be sure he WONT do for reasons of logical contradictions, untrustworthiness, etc. So that text MUST be taken literal if we are to hold to omnipotence. But even if you take that verse as Hyperbole, what indicator in the passages show us which is hyperbole and which is literal.. .if one is hyperbole, then we should assume the other is too which makes the two passages meaningless... But if we take BOTH literal, then both have full force and then become our guides to building our doctrine BASED on these phrases, rather than forcing one or the other or both to be taken NOT literal as hyperbole because they dont fit our theology. That is an unpredictable way to interpret the Scriptures.