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Episode #7: Don't Waste Your Money

In this week's episode we discuss keys to building your library wisely on a budget. Tips include utilizing free books, selling books you don't use, knowing what a good price is for a book, how to assess a book you are not familiar with, how and where to find book reviews, and how to target/discover good books.

 

Books discussed in this episode includes:

The Preacher and His Work by Jack Meyer Sr.

Old Testament Commentary Survey by Tremper Longman III.

New Testament Commentary Survey by D. A. Carson

Episode #6: Reading Assignment, Sabbath and Creation Discussion

Episode #6 discusses the pros and cons of the weekly reading assignment in T. Desmond Alexander’s book From Paradise to the Promised Land. Two issues that surfaced in the assignment were the concept of a corrupted creation through man’s fall and keeping the Sabbath ordinance of the Old Testament. Reading recommendations related to these two issues included:

 

Books Recommended:

God’s Good Earth by Jon Garvey

Sabbath Day or Lords Day by George Battey (available on ChristianResearcher.com)

The Believer’s Sabbath by John G. Reisinger

The Sabbath and the Lord’s Day by H. M. Riggle

Seventh Day Adventism Renounced by D. M. Canright

From Sabbath to Lord’s Day: A Biblical, Historical and Theological Investigation by D. A. Carson

Two other books discussed were:

Creation and Change by Douglas Kelley

Seriously Dangerous Religion: What the Old Testament Really Says and Why it Matters by Iain Provan

Episode #5: Author Highlight: O. Palmer Robertson

Today’s episode shines the spotlight on author O. Palmer Robertson.  Robertson’s major works are introduced and then a full review is given of his two best books.

Books Mentioned:

• Christ of the Prophets
• The Genesis of Sex
• The Israel of God
• The Christ of Wisdom
• The Christ of the Covenants (not recommended)
• The Current Justification Controversy

Books Reviewed and Recommended:

• The Final Word
• God’s People in the Wilderness

Episode #4: The Pentateuch, The Garden of Eden, Babylon, The Kingdom, and More

Episode #4 begins with some helpful reading practices, discusses last week's assigned reading, introduces some books that arrived in the mail, and opens a discussion topic on Calvinism.  The largest portion of the episode features a discussion of the high points from chapters 7 & 8 of T. Desmond Alexander's "From Paradise to the Promised Land".  Alexander's book is currently featured in the weekly reading assignments.  There are also brief reviews and introductions to "Kingdom Come" by Sam Storms, "Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes" by Kenneth E. Bailey, "Drawing Water From The Wells Of Salvation"Doug Edward, "Practicing Proverbs" by Richard Mayhue, "Jesus the Sage" by Ben Witherington, "Seriously Dangerous Religion" by Iain Provan, "Elect in the Son" by Robert Shank, and "The Gospel Plan of Salvation" by T. W. Brents.  If you have a favorite book to recommend on the topic of Calvinism, please send us the title and author's name to ChristianResearcher@gmail.com. 

Episode #3: Reading Goals and Reviews

Today's episode features a discussion of New Year's resolution reading goals, reading strategies, a few brief reviews of Nathan's current reading material, and an invitation to join in a reading study through the Pentateuch.

Episode #2: Where We're Going

In today's episode we will discuss all of the different types of content you can expect to find in upcoming episodes including reading programs, book reviews, study recommendations, interviews, and much more.

Episode #1: Intro and Goals of the Program

Join us for our first episode and get to know us, our website (www.ChristianResearcher.com), and the goals we hope to accomplish through our podcast.  Our main goal is to promote Bible knowledge by offering encouragement pointing listeners toward helpful resources and techniques.  We're excited about this new endeavor and hope you will join us in our weekly journey.