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A discussion of the religious material including book and article reviews, author highlights, study tools, reading recommendations, reading plans, and more in hopes of provoking positive study habits.
A discussion of the religious material including book and article reviews, author highlights, study tools, reading recommendations, reading plans, and more in hopes of provoking positive study habits.
Episodes

Friday Apr 03, 2020
Savage Death
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
A little over two years ago I preached a sermon for the first and only time titled “Savage Death.” I have thought of this message many times and under many different circumstances including our current moment of crisis. I hope that a reflection on the cross will help put our world, purpose, service, and affliction in their proper perspective. May God bless all who face times of testing in this difficult moment and may He receive all glory due Him for His marvelous gift in Christ. May the people of God continue to worship and remember the Son for the grace He poured out at Calvary.

Friday Mar 27, 2020
Fear: Our Greatest Enemy
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Fear is one of the greatest weapons the Devil holds and wields and is a blasphemous attempt to usurp that which properly belongs to God. Please open your Bible and follow along as we address a pressing issue in light of the pandemic that has befallen our nation/world.
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Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Calm in the Midst of the Storm
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
In this episode we have dispensed with our regular format and content to provide a message that speaks to the chaos that is going on in our world. With all that is happening it is easy to lose faith and focus on God, so we want to take a moment and provide some thoughts from the Bible that will hopefully provide some comfort in dark times. God bless.

Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Books That Left a Mark - Part 1: Impacting Young People
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Today's episode is the first of several I will publish regarding books that have left their mark on my thinking and I hope will impact your thinking as well. Here is a list provided with hyperlinks to all 13 of the titles we discuss in this first episode:
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Granville Tyler |
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Leroy Brownlow |
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Mike Willis |
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Dave Miller |
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Josh McDowell |
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David Gibson |
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Michael Shank |
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J. P. Moreland |
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James E. Smith |
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John Ankerberg and John Weldon |
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Corrie Tenboom |
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James Dobson |
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James Orten Honorable Mention: |
Mature Enough For Marriage Norman Geisler |

Monday Mar 02, 2020
Top 3 Reads of 2020: So Far
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
So far in 2020 I have found three articles that have been extremely helpful in my studies and today I want to share them with you.
The first can be found in Gordon J. Wenham's Commentary on the Book of Numbers. The section discussed is found in Wenham's introduction under the headings of Theology and Christian Usage.
The second article is David Dorsey's article titled The Law of Moses and the Christian.
The third article is Stephen G. Dempster's article Exodus and Biblical Theology: On Moving into the Neighborhood with a New Name.
The latter two articles are available for free download in PDF format through the following link: https://www.christianresearcher.com/articles/top-3-reads-of-2020-so-far

Monday Feb 10, 2020
Biblical Theology: Definition, Methodologies, and Proponents
Monday Feb 10, 2020
Monday Feb 10, 2020
One of the greatest influences in becoming a "Whole Bible Christian" is the practice of Biblical Theology. But what is Biblical Theology? How is it defined? What makes it distinct? How is it practiced? Who are its advocates? These and other important questions are answered in this week's episode. We hope this introduction will provoke listeners to investigate a critically important area of Bible study and research.
A transcript containing the material presented in today's episode can be downloaded through the following link. We hope the transcript will assist listeners in further disseminating the material.

Monday Feb 03, 2020
Why Expository Preaching?
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Monday Feb 03, 2020
The current episode reviews David Jackman's book Why Expository Preaching and also provides a primer on why expository preaching is such an important concept. A critique of current training and teaching methods is provided and direction for a better way is shown.
Books referenced in this episode:

Monday Jan 27, 2020
2020: Reading Goals
Monday Jan 27, 2020
Monday Jan 27, 2020
In our first episode of the year we talk Reading Goals to set for the coming year. In particular we address 12 different areas of reading to help provide Bible students with a well rounded diet.
Specific Books Mentioned in Episode:
Introduction to Biblical Studies by James E. Smith
What the Old Testament Authors Really Cared About by Jason DeRouchie
According to Luke by David Gooding
Love Your God With All Your Mind by J. P. Moreland
House to House by Ivan Stewart
Tactics by Greg Koukl
The Preacher and His Work by Jack Meyer Sr.
Church Leadership and Organization by Flavel Yeakley
Equal Yet Different by Alexander Strauch
Gospel Plan of Salvation by T. W. Brents
Gospel Preacher by Benjamin Franklin
McGarvey's Sermons by J. W. McGarvey
Hermeneutics by D. R. Dungan
Principles of Interpretation by Clinton Lockhart
How Implication Binds and Silence Forbids by George F. Beals
Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by G. K. Beale
A Study Guide to Greater Bible Knowledge by Wayne Jackson
Why Expository Preaching? by David Jackman
Proverbs by James E. Smith
Proverbs by David Hubbard
Proverbs by Derek Kidner
Living Life Backwards by David Gibson
Finding Favor in the Sight of God by Richard P. Belcher Jr.
The Unfolding Mystery by Edmond Clowney
Dominion and Dynasty by Stephen Dempster
Series by Crossway Publications: Short Studies in Biblical Theology

Monday Dec 16, 2019
Special Episode: 2019 Best Books and Top 5
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Monday Dec 16, 2019
In this weeks episode I introduce some of my favorite reads from 2019, including my Top 5. Here are the titles discussed:
Honorable Mentions:
Genesis by Richard P. Belcher Jr.
Follow the Lamb by Rob Dalrymple
Family Shepherds by Vodie Bauchham Jr.
Deserting the King: The Book of Judges by David Beldman (Transformative Word Series)
Disciplines of a Godly Man by R. Kent Hughes
The Parables of Jesus by David Wenham
Tactics by Gregory Koukl
How To Teach The Tabernacle by David Gooding
Leviticus By Jay Sklar (TOTC)
ESV Expository Commentary on Daniel by Mitchell L. Chase
Love Your God With All Your Mind by J. P. Moreland (Re-read)
Living Life Backwards by David Gibson (Re-read)
Between the Cross and the Throne by Matthew Emerson (Re-Read)
Top 5 Books – 2019
1- According to Luke by David Gooding
2- Who Shall Ascend the Mt. of the Lord by L. Michael Morales
3- Why Expository Preaching? By David Jackman
4- Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by G. K. Beale
5- Forsaken by Thomas H. McCall

Monday Nov 11, 2019
Let's Talk Daniel
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
This week’s episode centers around a discussion of the Book of Daniel and six challenges to understanding it’s message. The six challenges include:
1. Unfamiliarity with Daniel 7-12
2. Predictive Prophecy vs. Pseudo Prophecy
3. The Identity of the Four Kingdoms of Daniel 2 &7
4. The 70 7’s of Daniel 9
5. The “shift” from Daniel 11:35 to 11:36
6. The Resurrection of Daniel 12:2&7
Authors discussed include:
Peter J. Gentry
Mitchell L. Chase
Homer Hailey
Paul R. House
James E. Smith
Christopher J. H. Wright
Bad Guys:
John Goldingay
J. J. Collins
