Been There Read That https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com 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. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:36:13 -0600 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2019 All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Christianity 1440 episodic 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. Nathan Battey Nathan Battey No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4289450/BeenThereReadThat_Final_B_C_1_.png Been There Read That https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com 144 144 Summer Study: Bonus Episode - The Impact of Christ's Resurrection by Brandon Stephens Summer Study: Bonus Episode - The Impact of Christ's Resurrection by Brandon Stephens https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-bonus-episode-the-impact-of-christs-resurrection-by-brandon-stephens/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-bonus-episode-the-impact-of-christs-resurrection-by-brandon-stephens/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:36:13 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/f12c2995-f6e3-3002-aeb7-3f41d8ff73e2 The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

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]]> Nathan Battey false No 2259 59 full Summer Study: Church Discipline by Brandon Stephens Summer Study: Church Discipline by Brandon Stephens https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-church-discipline-by-brandon-stephens/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-church-discipline-by-brandon-stephens/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:35:05 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/0ab8e891-076d-3a3a-b5a9-a0dd3f0f6a67 The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

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]]> Nathan Battey false No 2486 58 full Summer Study: Expositing Romans - Justification by Fatih by Chad Hale Summer Study: Expositing Romans - Justification by Fatih by Chad Hale https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-expositing-romans-justification-by-fatih-by-chad-hale/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-expositing-romans-justification-by-fatih-by-chad-hale/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:34:23 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/5e98f7e7-cc91-3cce-aac7-991a627fe9ad The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

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]]> Nathan Battey false No 1926 57 full Summer Study: The Luke-Acts Connection - Intertextuality by Nathan Battey Summer Study: The Luke-Acts Connection - Intertextuality by Nathan Battey https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-the-luke-acts-connection-intertextuality-by-nathan-battey/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-the-luke-acts-connection-intertextuality-by-nathan-battey/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:33:42 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/7a53e285-f532-3b05-92b3-4b86676f6ff7 The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

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]]> Nathan Battey false No 3227 56 full Summer Study: Expositing Romans - Natural Law by Chad Hale Summer Study: Expositing Romans - Natural Law by Chad Hale https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-expositing-romans-natural-law-by-chad-hale/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-expositing-romans-natural-law-by-chad-hale/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:33:00 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/70cf0906-9e3e-3761-bfaa-11e7aa0316fe The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

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]]> Nathan Battey false No 2758 55 full Summer Study: The Luke-Acts Connection - The Role of the Godhead Part 2 by Nathan Battey Summer Study: The Luke-Acts Connection - The Role of the Godhead Part 2 by Nathan Battey https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-the-luke-acts-connection-the-role-of-the-godhead-part-2-by-nathan-battey/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-the-luke-acts-connection-the-role-of-the-godhead-part-2-by-nathan-battey/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:28:57 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/1d2c50d6-c8dd-33ea-ae51-d4249fc41c78 The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

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]]> Nathan Battey false No 2965 54 full Summer Study: The Role of Rebuke in Bible Teaching by Brandon Stephens Summer Study: The Role of Rebuke in Bible Teaching by Brandon Stephens https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-the-role-of-rebuke-in-bible-teaching-by-brandon-stephens/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-the-role-of-rebuke-in-bible-teaching-by-brandon-stephens/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:28:03 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/f13baecc-9248-3ab0-9046-88cf127867bb The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

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]]> Nathan Battey false No 4097 53 full Summer Study: Our Fellowship in Christ by Brandon Stephens Summer Study: Our Fellowship in Christ by Brandon Stephens https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-our-fellowship-in-christ-by-brandon-stephens/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-our-fellowship-in-christ-by-brandon-stephens/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:27:00 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/7ed6cac3-eb55-387e-b10d-a18ef6baef3e The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

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]]> Nathan Battey false No 2989 52 full Summer Study: Expositing Romans - The Thesis Statement of Romans by Chad Hale Summer Study: Expositing Romans - The Thesis Statement of Romans by Chad Hale https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-expositing-romans-the-thesis-statement-of-romans-by-chad-hale/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-expositing-romans-the-thesis-statement-of-romans-by-chad-hale/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:26:14 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/2bb46333-65e1-3435-86a1-40635fb4949f The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

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]]> Nathan Battey false No 2558 51 full Summer Study: The Luke-Acts Connection - The Role of the Godhead Part 1 by Nathan Battey Summer Study: The Luke-Acts Connection - The Role of the Godhead Part 1 by Nathan Battey https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-the-luke-acts-connection-the-role-of-the-godhead-part-1-by-nathan-battey/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-the-luke-acts-connection-the-role-of-the-godhead-part-1-by-nathan-battey/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:22:01 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/17b7ac8d-4154-332a-aed8-2e477d65d6d9 The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

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]]> Nathan Battey false No 2393 50 full Summer Study: The Luke-Acts Connection - The Restoration of Israel by Nathan Battey Summer Study: The Luke-Acts Connection - The Restoration of Israel by Nathan Battey https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-the-luke-acts-connection-the-restoration-of-israel-by-nathan-battey/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-the-luke-acts-connection-the-restoration-of-israel-by-nathan-battey/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:21:02 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/86f593ef-be97-328f-b445-ae940a0692f0 The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

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]]> Nathan Battey false No 3220 49 full Summer Study: Expositing Romans - A Roadmap to Romans by Chad Hale Summer Study: Expositing Romans - A Roadmap to Romans by Chad Hale https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-roadmap-to-romans-by-chad-hale/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-roadmap-to-romans-by-chad-hale/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:20:07 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/b2077146-fb27-3f46-a26a-4714f51b4021 The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

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]]> Nathan Battey false No 3638 48 full Summer Study: Preach the Word by Brandon Stephens Summer Study: Preach the Word by Brandon Stephens https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-preach-the-word-by-brandon-stephens/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/summer-study-preach-the-word-by-brandon-stephens/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:19:05 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/c5e198fd-5159-3d28-9381-91be309f37df The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

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]]> Nathan Battey false No 2306 47 full Resurrection: God’s Answer to Evil and Death by Nathan Battey Resurrection: God’s Answer to Evil and Death by Nathan Battey https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/resurrection-god-s-answer-to-evil-and-death-by-nathan-battey/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/resurrection-god-s-answer-to-evil-and-death-by-nathan-battey/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:41:32 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e1bc8aa8-c03b-3ca1-af88-79c84d5c2925 When tragedy strikes people often question: "How could a good God allow evil, suffering, and death in the world?"  Today we want to tackle these this question be examining the origin of evil and death along with God's solution to those problems.

]]> When tragedy strikes people often question: "How could a good God allow evil, suffering, and death in the world?"  Today we want to tackle these this question be examining the origin of evil and death along with God's solution to those problems.

]]> Nathan Battey false No 2458 46 full Matthew’s Trilogy of Parables Matthew’s Trilogy of Parables https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/matthew-s-trilogy-of-parables/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/matthew-s-trilogy-of-parables/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2022 18:23:40 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/9f9d1185-f6b2-3e23-bab9-1966a522d45e The sermon recorded in this episode was delivered at the Green Oaks Church of Christ in Arlington, TX back in 2015.  We hope you enjoy and are provoked to further study within the Gospel of Matthew.

]]> The sermon recorded in this episode was delivered at the Green Oaks Church of Christ in Arlington, TX back in 2015.  We hope you enjoy and are provoked to further study within the Gospel of Matthew.

]]> Nathan Battey false No 3611 45 full Oh How He Loved Him: The Raising of Lazarus Oh How He Loved Him: The Raising of Lazarus https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/oh-how-he-loved-him-the-raising-of-lazarus/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/oh-how-he-loved-him-the-raising-of-lazarus/#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:02:31 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/02926ca4-c14e-3b36-8a83-987d91373ea1 In Luke 7:13, when Jesus was about to raise the son of the widow of Nain, He told the woman, "Do not weep."  Why then did Jesus weep as he was about to raise Lazarus.  If raising the dead brings joy, why does Jesus weep?  Listen along to find out the answer to this question and better appreciate the point of the raising of Lazarus.

]]> In Luke 7:13, when Jesus was about to raise the son of the widow of Nain, He told the woman, "Do not weep."  Why then did Jesus weep as he was about to raise Lazarus.  If raising the dead brings joy, why does Jesus weep?  Listen along to find out the answer to this question and better appreciate the point of the raising of Lazarus.

]]> Nathan Battey false No 2806 44 full Except For Fornication: Is Adultery of the Heart Scriptural Grounds For Divorce? Except For Fornication: Is Adultery of the Heart Scriptural Grounds For Divorce? https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/except-for-fornication-is-adultery-of-the-heart-scriptural-grounds-for-divorce/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/except-for-fornication-is-adultery-of-the-heart-scriptural-grounds-for-divorce/#comments Tue, 31 May 2022 08:35:40 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/13e64dda-0a28-313e-929b-4ba8968f8d68 In Matthew 5:31-32 the Lord stated, "It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement: But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery."  A few verses earlier Jesus also stated, "Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart." (Mathew 5:27-28) When these two passages are combined, does the Bible teach that adultery of the heart is Scriptural grounds for divorce?  We will try to answer this question by considering both passages within context and in light of Scripture.  

]]> In Matthew 5:31-32 the Lord stated, "It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement: But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery."  A few verses earlier Jesus also stated, "Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart." (Mathew 5:27-28) When these two passages are combined, does the Bible teach that adultery of the heart is Scriptural grounds for divorce?  We will try to answer this question by considering both passages within context and in light of Scripture.  

]]> Nathan Battey false No 2978 43 full Blessed Are The Forgiven Blessed Are The Forgiven https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/blessed-are-the-forgiven-1635818141/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/blessed-are-the-forgiven-1635818141/#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2021 19:55:41 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/682e24e9-c058-3b0c-9e0a-45b96852e162 An expository study of Psalm 32 with discussion of forgiveness, confession, salvation, and marriage.

]]> An expository study of Psalm 32 with discussion of forgiveness, confession, salvation, and marriage.

]]> Nathan Battey false No 3695 42 full I've Written A Book I've Written A Book https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/ive-written-a-book/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/ive-written-a-book/#comments Mon, 18 May 2020 14:29:05 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/47039252-2ff8-5031-8f7e-35c0d5216966 Today's episode contains a big announcement regarding my new book, Covenant Faithfulness: An Examination of Matthew 12:1-14.  Tune in as I discuss why I wrote the book, the writing process, and the content of the final product. 

Be sure to pick up a copy in our bookstore: https://www.christianresearcher.com/my-book.html 

]]> Today's episode contains a big announcement regarding my new book, Covenant Faithfulness: An Examination of Matthew 12:1-14.  Tune in as I discuss why I wrote the book, the writing process, and the content of the final product. 

Be sure to pick up a copy in our bookstore: https://www.christianresearcher.com/my-book.html 

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1566 41 full Quarantine and the 100 Club Quarantine and the 100 Club https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/quarantine-and-the-100-club/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/quarantine-and-the-100-club/#comments Wed, 06 May 2020 15:26:01 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/37bfb7b9-2d03-5126-8901-06ad4d65114e  Today's episode is a laid-back discussion of some of the books I have read during the COVID-19 quarantine and a couple projects I have recently undertaken.  Hope you enjoy!

]]>  Today's episode is a laid-back discussion of some of the books I have read during the COVID-19 quarantine and a couple projects I have recently undertaken.  Hope you enjoy!

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1308 40 full Savage Death Savage Death https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/savage-death/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/savage-death/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2020 08:16:39 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/bdf2d9d9-df9e-5f7a-95a6-9d2728036cbc 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Nathan Battey false No 4436 39 full Fear: Our Greatest Enemy Fear: Our Greatest Enemy https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/fear-our-greatest-enemy/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/fear-our-greatest-enemy/#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2020 19:07:17 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/d81f328d-75b6-5bb2-b04e-55ee83ee7ead 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.

Please share this message and feel free to distribute as you wish.

 

]]> 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.

Please share this message and feel free to distribute as you wish.

 

]]> Nathan Battey false No 2099 38 full Calm in the Midst of the Storm Calm in the Midst of the Storm https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/calm-in-the-midst-of-the-storm/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/calm-in-the-midst-of-the-storm/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2020 20:34:16 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/350924da-d64d-5b1f-ab05-b8e9174c427f 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1680 37 full Books That Left a Mark - Part 1: Impacting Young People Books That Left a Mark - Part 1: Impacting Young People https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/books-that-left-a-mark-part-1-impacting-young-people/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/books-that-left-a-mark-part-1-impacting-young-people/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:03:18 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/4d9623b1-3010-5971-b267-a07a5c0e39d5 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:

 

Books For Young People:

 

Granville Tyler

New Testament Workbooks

Leroy Brownlow

Why I Am A Member of the Church of Christ

Mike Willis

Proverbs: Bible Text Books by Guardian of Truth (CEI)

Dave Miller

Richland Hills and Instrumental Music: A Plea to Reconsider

Josh McDowell

Evidence That Demands a Verdict

David Gibson

Living Life Backwards

Michael Shank

Muscle and a Shovel

J. P. Moreland

Love Your God With All Your Mind

James E. Smith

Introduction to Biblical Studies

John Ankerberg and John Weldon

Darwin's Leap of Faith

Corrie Tenboom

The Hiding Place

James Dobson

Life on the Edge

James Orten

Honorable Mention:

Mature Enough For Marriage

Norman Geisler

]]> 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:

 

Books For Young People:

 

Granville Tyler

New Testament Workbooks

Leroy Brownlow

Why I Am A Member of the Church of Christ

Mike Willis

Proverbs: Bible Text Books by Guardian of Truth (CEI)

Dave Miller

Richland Hills and Instrumental Music: A Plea to Reconsider

Josh McDowell

Evidence That Demands a Verdict

David Gibson

Living Life Backwards

Michael Shank

Muscle and a Shovel

J. P. Moreland

Love Your God With All Your Mind

James E. Smith

Introduction to Biblical Studies

John Ankerberg and John Weldon

Darwin's Leap of Faith

Corrie Tenboom

The Hiding Place

James Dobson

Life on the Edge

James Orten

Honorable Mention:

Mature Enough For Marriage

Norman Geisler

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1900 36 full Top 3 Reads of 2020: So Far Top 3 Reads of 2020: So Far https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/top-3-reads-of-2020-so-far/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/top-3-reads-of-2020-so-far/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:41:10 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/d8749440-4805-5d0f-914d-2d8047a207c1 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

]]> 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

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1742 35 full Biblical Theology: Definition, Methodologies, and Proponents Biblical Theology: Definition, Methodologies, and Proponents https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/biblical-theology-definition-methodologies-and-proponents/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/biblical-theology-definition-methodologies-and-proponents/#comments Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:19:39 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/a1c7a6a5-6891-535a-9ecb-da031360b5ff 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. 

https://www.christianresearcher.com/articles/biblical-theology-definition-methodologies-and-proponents

 

]]> 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. 

https://www.christianresearcher.com/articles/biblical-theology-definition-methodologies-and-proponents

 

]]> Nathan Battey false No 2146 32 full Why Expository Preaching? Why Expository Preaching? https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/why-expository-preaching/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/why-expository-preaching/#comments Mon, 03 Feb 2020 06:41:28 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/1fb119bc-e26d-5687-b717-783d87c9ce23 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:

Why Expository Preaching? by David Jackman

Preaching: A Biblical Theology by Jason Meyer

]]> 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:

Why Expository Preaching? by David Jackman

Preaching: A Biblical Theology by Jason Meyer

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1655 31 full 2020: Reading Goals 2020: Reading Goals https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/2020-reading-goals/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/2020-reading-goals/#comments Mon, 27 Jan 2020 09:41:05 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/70bcc1d1-758c-5b40-9776-413259dbcaae  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 

 

 

]]>  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 

 

 

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1438 30 full Special Episode: 2019 Best Books and Top 5 Special Episode: 2019 Best Books and Top 5 https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/special-episode-2019-best-books-and-top-5/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/special-episode-2019-best-books-and-top-5/#comments Mon, 16 Dec 2019 20:41:40 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/special-episode-2019-best-books-and-top-5-bb269b8001389729235a940113824840 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

]]> 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

]]> Nathan Battey false No 2514 29 full Let's Talk Daniel Let's Talk Daniel https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/lets-talk-daniel/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/lets-talk-daniel/#comments Mon, 11 Nov 2019 15:28:34 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/lets-talk-daniel-2f51ed71ce3dcad155d203d8fb3dffe0 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

]]> 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

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1325 28 full Family Shepherds by Vodie Baucham Jr. Family Shepherds by Vodie Baucham Jr. https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/family-shepherds-by-vodie-baucham-jr/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/family-shepherds-by-vodie-baucham-jr/#comments Mon, 14 Oct 2019 14:57:38 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/family-shepherds-by-vodie-baucham-jr-b79da05f4fa3ab4006ff8b09350474d7 Today's episode contains a review of Vodie Baucham Jr.'s book Family Shepherds. Baucham's book serves as a primer on parenting with a focus on the role, work, and influence of fathers. We discuss pros, cons, strengths, weaknesses, and overall content.  Our review does not contain a full chapter-by-chapter breakdown, but it does discuss the major themes of the book. In our final assessment we give it a 6/10.

]]> Today's episode contains a review of Vodie Baucham Jr.'s book Family Shepherds. Baucham's book serves as a primer on parenting with a focus on the role, work, and influence of fathers. We discuss pros, cons, strengths, weaknesses, and overall content.  Our review does not contain a full chapter-by-chapter breakdown, but it does discuss the major themes of the book. In our final assessment we give it a 6/10.

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1526 27 full New Testament Introductions / Surveys New Testament Introductions / Surveys https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/new-testament-introductions-surveys/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/new-testament-introductions-surveys/#comments Mon, 16 Sep 2019 15:36:33 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/new-testament-introductions-surveys-27a5f85666272cbc1fa4f443b556f093 New Testament Surveys Today’s episode discusses New Testament Surveys on an introductory, intermediate, and advanced level. Titles and authors discussed include:

 

Beginner’s Level:

New Testament Books Made Simple by James E. Smith(Two other volumes in this series include Old Testament History Made Simple and Old Testament Books Made Simple)

Heart of the New Testament by H. I. Hester

The New Testament Book by Book by Roy Cogdill

 

Intermediate Level:

Waldron Three Year Study Set

New Testament Commentary by Wayne Jackson

The Cradle, The Cross, and The Crown by Kostenberger, Kellum, and Quarrles

An Introduction to the New Testament by Carson and Moo

 

Mixed Bags:

Survey of the New Testament by Robert Gundry

Popular Survey of the New Testament by Norman Geisler

 

Individual Book Surveys:

God With Us: An Introduction to Matthew by D. A. Carson

Between the Cross and the Throne by Matthew Emerson (An Introduction to Revelation)

 

Advanced Surveys: New Testament Theologies

A Theology of Matthew by Charles Quarrells

The Acts of the Risen Lord Jesus by Allan J. Thompson

Theology of the Book of Revelation by Richard Bauckham

 

Bad Guys: Raymond E. Brown and Bart Ehrman

]]> New Testament Surveys
Today’s episode discusses New Testament Surveys on an introductory, intermediate, and advanced level. Titles and authors discussed include:

 

Beginner’s Level:

New Testament Books Made Simple by James E. Smith(Two other volumes in this series include Old Testament History Made Simple and Old Testament Books Made Simple)

Heart of the New Testament by H. I. Hester

The New Testament Book by Book by Roy Cogdill

 

Intermediate Level:

Waldron Three Year Study Set

New Testament Commentary by Wayne Jackson

The Cradle, The Cross, and The Crown by Kostenberger, Kellum, and Quarrles

An Introduction to the New Testament by Carson and Moo

 

Mixed Bags:

Survey of the New Testament by Robert Gundry

Popular Survey of the New Testament by Norman Geisler

 

Individual Book Surveys:

God With Us: An Introduction to Matthew by D. A. Carson

Between the Cross and the Throne by Matthew Emerson (An Introduction to Revelation)

 

Advanced Surveys: New Testament Theologies

A Theology of Matthew by Charles Quarrells

The Acts of the Risen Lord Jesus by Allan J. Thompson

Theology of the Book of Revelation by Richard Bauckham

 

Bad Guys: Raymond E. Brown and Bart Ehrman

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1282 26 full Big Picture View: Old Testament Surveys & Theologies Big Picture View: Old Testament Surveys & Theologies https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/big-picture-view-old-testament-surveys-theologies/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/big-picture-view-old-testament-surveys-theologies/#comments Fri, 23 Aug 2019 14:45:09 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/big-picture-view-old-testament-surveys-theologies-e2f9d90525556685cc188fa0f8d44c35 Grasping the Big Picture of the Bible is crucial to sound exegesis.  We want to challenge listeners to place yearly emphasis on reading a survey of the Bible (be it an Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, or Bible Survey) to not only aid in building their own knowledge of the Bible but to also help in teaching others the Bible's message.   Today's episode focuses exclusively on Old Testament surveys and does so by addressing four categories of books:  Introductory Surveys, Intermediate Surveys, Old Testament Theologies, and Theologies of Individual Books of the Old Testament.  Here is the list of titles discussed in today's episode:

Introductory Surveys: Introduction to Biblical Studies by James E. Smith The Heart of Hebrew History by H. I. Hester A Popular Survey of the Old Testament by Norman Geisler From Creation to the Day of Eternity by Homer Hailey Haley's Bible Handbook Intermediate Surveys: What the Old Testament Authors Really Cared About by Jason DeRouchie Old Testament Survey by Paul House The Message of the Prophets by J. Daniel Hayes The Faith of Israel by William J. Dumbrell A Survey of the Old Testament - 5 Volume Set - by James E. Smith Exploring the Old Testament Series by Various Authors (including Gordon J. Wenham) Theology of the Old Testament: Old Testament Theology by Bruce Waltke Old Testament Theology by Paul House Mixed Bags:  Old Testament Theology by John Sailhamer Theological Interpretation of the Old Testament by Kevin J. Vanhoozer Bad Guys: Old Testament Theology by John Goldingay Old Testament Theology by Gerhard Von Rad Theology of an Individual Book of the Old Testament: Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord by Michael Morales (Theology of Leviticus) Now Choose Life by J. Gary Millar (Theology of Deuteronomy) Finding Favor in the Sight of God by Richard P. Belcher Jr. (Theology of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, & Job)

 

]]> Grasping the Big Picture of the Bible is crucial to sound exegesis.  We want to challenge listeners to place yearly emphasis on reading a survey of the Bible (be it an Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, or Bible Survey) to not only aid in building their own knowledge of the Bible but to also help in teaching others the Bible's message.   Today's episode focuses exclusively on Old Testament surveys and does so by addressing four categories of books:  Introductory Surveys, Intermediate Surveys, Old Testament Theologies, and Theologies of Individual Books of the Old Testament.  Here is the list of titles discussed in today's episode:

Introductory Surveys:
Introduction to Biblical Studies by James E. Smith
The Heart of Hebrew History by H. I. Hester
A Popular Survey of the Old Testament by Norman Geisler
From Creation to the Day of Eternity by Homer Hailey
Haley's Bible Handbook

Intermediate Surveys:
What the Old Testament Authors Really Cared About by Jason DeRouchie
Old Testament Survey by Paul House
The Message of the Prophets by J. Daniel Hayes
The Faith of Israel by William J. Dumbrell
A Survey of the Old Testament - 5 Volume Set - by James E. Smith
Exploring the Old Testament Series by Various Authors (including Gordon J. Wenham)

Theology of the Old Testament:
Old Testament Theology by Bruce Waltke
Old Testament Theology by Paul House

Mixed Bags: 
Old Testament Theology by John Sailhamer
Theological Interpretation of the Old Testament by Kevin J. Vanhoozer

Bad Guys:
Old Testament Theology by John Goldingay
Old Testament Theology by Gerhard Von Rad

Theology of an Individual Book of the Old Testament:
Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord by Michael Morales (Theology of Leviticus)
Now Choose Life by J. Gary Millar (Theology of Deuteronomy)
Finding Favor in the Sight of God by Richard P. Belcher Jr. (Theology of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, & Job)



 

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1988 25 full Books That Everyone Owns But Nobody Reads Books That Everyone Owns But Nobody Reads https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/books-that-everyone-owns-but-nobody-reads/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/books-that-everyone-owns-but-nobody-reads/#comments Thu, 15 Aug 2019 09:36:44 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/books-that-everyone-owns-but-nobody-reads-2c8fd993935775e99c94a42e1ee109fe Today we discuss how people build their libraries and wind up with a lot of books that they don't read.  Beyond discussing individual books and sets found unused in most libraries we discuss issues of why the books were purchased and why they go unused.  We hope this episode will provide listeners with some insights into how to avoid making mistakes in building their libraries, challenge them to read more, and motivate some to finally get around to reading books that they have put off reading for years.

]]> Today we discuss how people build their libraries and wind up with a lot of books that they don't read.  Beyond discussing individual books and sets found unused in most libraries we discuss issues of why the books were purchased and why they go unused.  We hope this episode will provide listeners with some insights into how to avoid making mistakes in building their libraries, challenge them to read more, and motivate some to finally get around to reading books that they have put off reading for years.

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1753 24 full Book Review: The Gospel According to Jonah: Salvation Through Judgment and Mercy by Bryan Estelle Book Review: The Gospel According to Jonah: Salvation Through Judgment and Mercy by Bryan Estelle https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/book-review-the-gospel-according-to-jonah-salvation-through-judgment-and-mercy-by-bryan-estelle/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/book-review-the-gospel-according-to-jonah-salvation-through-judgment-and-mercy-by-bryan-estelle/#comments Thu, 08 Aug 2019 16:42:39 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/book-review-the-gospel-according-to-jonah-salvation-through-judgment-and-mercy-by-bryan-estelle-d9eddd6ce60bf195718eadab47876570 Today’s episode provides a full length review of Bryan D. Estelle’s book Salvation Through Judgment and Mercy: The Gospel According to Jonah. Pick up a copy in our bookstore HERE. Along the way we discuss issues such as historical accuracy, structure, typology, parallelism, turning points, salvation, repentance, open theology, and regression. Estelle’s book brings a neglected gem into the light and causes the reader to marvel at it grandeur. Our hope is that our review will provoke our listeners to pick up a copy of this great resource and rediscover some forgotten truths in God’s Word.

Other Books Referenced include:

Jesus and Jonah by J. W. McGarvey

Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by G. K. Beale

]]> Today’s episode provides a full length review of Bryan D. Estelle’s book Salvation Through Judgment and Mercy: The Gospel According to Jonah. Pick up a copy in our bookstore HERE. Along the way we discuss issues such as historical accuracy, structure, typology, parallelism, turning points, salvation, repentance, open theology, and regression. Estelle’s book brings a neglected gem into the light and causes the reader to marvel at it grandeur. Our hope is that our review will provoke our listeners to pick up a copy of this great resource and rediscover some forgotten truths in God’s Word.

Other Books Referenced include:

Jesus and Jonah by J. W. McGarvey

Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by G. K. Beale

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1903 23 full A Primer on Exodus Commentaries A Primer on Exodus Commentaries https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/a-primer-on-exodus-commentaries/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/a-primer-on-exodus-commentaries/#comments Thu, 25 Jul 2019 14:55:27 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/a-primer-on-exodus-commentaries-6b386d72793b044e572a976c042802af Today's episode introduces listeners to some commentaries on the Book of Exodus.  The list of commentaries discussed is by no means exhaustive, but there are some helpful points for those wishing to study this fascinating book of the Bible.  We begin with a discussion of why it is important to study Exodus, and we conclude with a specific look a J. A. Motyer's commentary on Exodus. Commentaries Referenced:

Devotional Read: Exodus: The Lord and His Pilgrims Introductory/Moderate Read Exodus by J. A. Motyer (Bible Speaks Today Series) Exodus a Commentary by James E. Smith More Critical Works: Commentary on Exodus by Umberto Caussuto A Commentary on Exodus by Duane Garrett (Kregel Exegetical Library) New American Commentary on Exodus by Douglas Stuart  Exodus by T. Desmond Alexander (Apollos Old Testament Commentary Series) Exodus: A Mentor Commentary by John L. MacKay Exodus by Bevard Childs (Old Testament Library Series)

 

]]> Today's episode introduces listeners to some commentaries on the Book of Exodus.  The list of commentaries discussed is by no means exhaustive, but there are some helpful points for those wishing to study this fascinating book of the Bible.  We begin with a discussion of why it is important to study Exodus, and we conclude with a specific look a J. A. Motyer's commentary on Exodus.

Commentaries Referenced:

Devotional Read:
Exodus: The Lord and His Pilgrims

Introductory/Moderate Read
Exodus by J. A. Motyer (Bible Speaks Today Series)
Exodus a Commentary by James E. Smith

More Critical Works:
Commentary on Exodus by Umberto Caussuto
A Commentary on Exodus by Duane Garrett (Kregel Exegetical Library)
New American Commentary on Exodus by Douglas Stuart 
Exodus by T. Desmond Alexander (Apollos Old Testament Commentary Series)
Exodus: A Mentor Commentary by John L. MacKay
Exodus by Bevard Childs (Old Testament Library Series)

 

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1404 22 full Zechariah 4 and the Two Olive Trees Zechariah 4 and the Two Olive Trees https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/zechariah-4-and-the-two-olive-trees/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/zechariah-4-and-the-two-olive-trees/#comments Fri, 19 Jul 2019 11:28:07 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/zechariah-4-and-the-two-olive-trees-711752d33f8134e1763b2ef398098e78 In todays episode I discuss some of my recent findings within the books of Revelation and Zechariah.  In Revelation 11:4 the Bible speaks of two witnesses who are represented as  two olive trees and two lampstands.  What is the meaning behind the symbolism of lampstands and olive trees?  The olive tree symbolism of Revelation 11:4 is taken from Zechariah 4, but merely acknowledging the borrowing does not explain the symbolism.  Join us as we discuss this fascinating piece of Biblical prophecy.

Books Referenced:

Zechariah: A Christian Interpretation by James E. Smith 

ESV Expository Commentary on Zechariah by Anthony Peterson

 

To download George Battey's series on the Book of Revelation go to: www.IndyChurchofChrist.com

]]> In todays episode I discuss some of my recent findings within the books of Revelation and Zechariah.  In Revelation 11:4 the Bible speaks of two witnesses who are represented as  two olive trees and two lampstands.  What is the meaning behind the symbolism of lampstands and olive trees?  The olive tree symbolism of Revelation 11:4 is taken from Zechariah 4, but merely acknowledging the borrowing does not explain the symbolism.  Join us as we discuss this fascinating piece of Biblical prophecy.

Books Referenced:

Zechariah: A Christian Interpretation by James E. Smith 

ESV Expository Commentary on Zechariah by Anthony Peterson

 

To download George Battey's series on the Book of Revelation go to: www.IndyChurchofChrist.com

]]> Nathan Battey false No 834 21 full Commentary Sets: Pros, Cons, and Controversies Commentary Sets: Pros, Cons, and Controversies https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/commentary-sets-pros-cons-and-controversies/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/commentary-sets-pros-cons-and-controversies/#comments Wed, 10 Jul 2019 11:42:48 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/commentary-sets-pros-cons-and-controversies-f50dfad57c0abc060695ea86ce989431 In today’s episode we discuss the pros, cons, and controversies surrounding the use of commentary sets. Should we even use commentaries? Should we only use commentaries from a church of Christ background? Are commentary sets more helpful that individual commentaries? These and other questions are address and hopefully the answers provided are helpful.

Books that receive honorable mention include:

Between the Cross and the Throne by Matthew Emmerson God With Us by D. A. Carson The Lamb, the Woman, and the Dragon by Albertus Pieters Worthy is the Lamb by Ray Summers Contending For the Faith: Matthew by John M. Criswell New International Greek Testament Commentary on Revelation by G. K. Beale New International Commentary of the New Testament on Matthew by R. T. France

]]> In today’s episode we discuss the pros, cons, and controversies surrounding the use of commentary sets. Should we even use commentaries? Should we only use commentaries from a church of Christ background? Are commentary sets more helpful that individual commentaries? These and other questions are address and hopefully the answers provided are helpful.

Books that receive honorable mention include:

Between the Cross and the Throne by Matthew Emmerson
God With Us by D. A. Carson
The Lamb, the Woman, and the Dragon by Albertus Pieters
Worthy is the Lamb by Ray Summers
Contending For the Faith: Matthew by John M. Criswell
New International Greek Testament Commentary on Revelation by G. K. Beale
New International Commentary of the New Testament on Matthew by R. T. France

]]> Nathan Battey false No 2517 20 full Book Review with Jamie Thomson: Genesis by Richard P. Belcher Jr. Book Review with Jamie Thomson: Genesis by Richard P. Belcher Jr. https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/book-review-with-jamie-thomson-genesis-by-richard-p-belcher-jr/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/book-review-with-jamie-thomson-genesis-by-richard-p-belcher-jr/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2019 06:30:28 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/book-review-with-jamie-thomson-genesis-by-richard-p-belcher-jr-b6cab459f0fe222ec94dcea555c4b46f Jamie Thomson joins today’s episode to discuss Richard P. Belcher’s commentary on Genesis from the Focus on the Bible Commentary Series. We discuss Belcher’s background, the purpose and focus of his commentary, the benefits and hang-ups of his work, and much more in this round-table discussion.

 

Other books mentioned in today’s episode include:

 

Finding Favor in the Sight of God by Richard P. Belcher Jr. (part of the New Studies in Biblical Theology Series)

Isaiah by Alan Harmon (part of the Focus on the Bible Commentary Series)

Joshua-2Kings by Dale Ralph Davis (part of the Focus on the Bible Commentary Series)

The New American Commentary on Genesis by Kenneth Mathews

]]> Jamie Thomson joins today’s episode to discuss Richard P. Belcher’s commentary on Genesis from the Focus on the Bible Commentary Series. We discuss Belcher’s background, the purpose and focus of his commentary, the benefits and hang-ups of his work, and much more in this round-table discussion.

 

Other books mentioned in today’s episode include:

 

Finding Favor in the Sight of God by Richard P. Belcher Jr. (part of the New Studies in Biblical Theology Series)

Isaiah by Alan Harmon (part of the Focus on the Bible Commentary Series)

Joshua-2Kings by Dale Ralph Davis (part of the Focus on the Bible Commentary Series)

The New American Commentary on Genesis by Kenneth Mathews

]]> Nathan Battey false No 2028 19 full Do You Know James E. Smith? Do You Know James E. Smith? https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/do-you-know-james-e-smith/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/do-you-know-james-e-smith/#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2019 15:16:11 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/do-you-know-james-e-smith-6b1c5030557f3b953a869c78102fd6ec Today I want to introduce my listeners to one of my favorite authors: James E. Smith.   If you are not familiar with Smith's writings it's time to get acquainted.  Smith is a prolific writer on the Old Testament who holds a high view of inspiration and conservative approach to Biblical interpretation.   Most of the books discussed in today's episode can be found in our bookstore at ChristianResearcher.com and  include:

Biblical Protology Introduction to Biblical Studies Bible Survey A Christian View of the Old Testament Biblical Typology The Promised Messiah Exploring Mt. Zion Is There Any Word From The Lord? Biblical Prophetism Which Books Belong in the Bible?

God's Law Our Compass (This is the one book Smith has written that I do not recommend).

]]> Today I want to introduce my listeners to one of my favorite authors: James E. Smith.  
If you are not familiar with Smith's writings it's time to get acquainted.  Smith is a prolific writer on the Old Testament who holds a high view of inspiration and conservative approach to Biblical interpretation.  

Most of the books discussed in today's episode can be found in our bookstore at ChristianResearcher.com and  include:

Biblical Protology
Introduction to Biblical Studies
Bible Survey
A Christian View of the Old Testament
Biblical Typology
The Promised Messiah
Exploring Mt. Zion
Is There Any Word From The Lord?
Biblical Prophetism
Which Books Belong in the Bible?

God's Law Our Compass (This is the one book Smith has written that I do not recommend).

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1624 18 full Reading With Aaron Battey Reading With Aaron Battey https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/reading-with-aaron-battey/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/reading-with-aaron-battey/#comments Wed, 15 May 2019 06:47:58 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/reading-with-aaron-battey-78125c1215d758b61175e2cff2a5ea9a In Part 2 of my interview with Aaron Battey we discuss reading goals, Bible reading plans, books that have had the greatest impact on his thinking (outside the Bible), books he recommends, study helps, tips, tools, and more.  If you haven’t checked out Aaron’s website be sure to take a look @ www.fiveminutebiblestudy.com .

 

Books discussed this week include:

I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist by Norman Geisler and Frank Turek Drawing Water From The Wells of Salvation by Doug Edwards Introduction to Biblical Studies by James E. Smith The Origin of the Bible by Philip Comfort The Unfolding Mystery by Edmond Clowney The Man Who Gave God an English Voice by David Teems

]]> In Part 2 of my interview with Aaron Battey we discuss reading goals, Bible reading plans, books that have had the greatest impact on his thinking (outside the Bible), books he recommends, study helps, tips, tools, and more.  If you haven’t checked out Aaron’s website be sure to take a look @ www.fiveminutebiblestudy.com .

 

Books discussed this week include:

I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist by Norman Geisler and Frank Turek
Drawing Water From The Wells of Salvation by Doug Edwards
Introduction to Biblical Studies by James E. Smith
The Origin of the Bible by Philip Comfort
The Unfolding Mystery by Edmond Clowney
The Man Who Gave God an English Voice by David Teems

]]> Nathan Battey false No 2112 17 full Interview With Aaron Battey: Learning From The Greats Interview With Aaron Battey: Learning From The Greats https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/interview-with-aaron-battey-learning-from-the-greats/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/interview-with-aaron-battey-learning-from-the-greats/#comments Mon, 06 May 2019 08:18:39 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/interview-with-aaron-battey-learning-from-the-greats-33acdabe8a5f33bd0e932780a4b3e23b Young aspiring evangelist Aaron Battey (a.k.a my brother) stopped in the studio today to discuss the training he has recently undergone with two evangelists in preparation for going into the field full-time..  In particular, reading assignments and tools that he was introduced to along the way. 

]]> Young aspiring evangelist Aaron Battey (a.k.a my brother) stopped in the studio today to discuss the training he has recently undergone with two evangelists in preparation for going into the field full-time..  In particular, reading assignments and tools that he was introduced to along the way. 

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1488 16 full Love Your God With All Your Mind by J. P. Moreland Review Love Your God With All Your Mind by J. P. Moreland Review https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/love-your-god-with-all-your-mind-by-j-p-moreland-review/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/love-your-god-with-all-your-mind-by-j-p-moreland-review/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2019 11:21:53 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/love-your-god-with-all-your-mind-by-j-p-moreland-review-da2de35c7058f3df140dda325aa980c2 Love Your God With All Your Mind by J. P. Moreland is a fascinating book that challenges Christians to develop their intellectual mind for the glory of God.  We provide an in-depth review of the Pros and Cons to both provoke listeners to read the book and help equip them to avoid a few pitfalls they will encounter along the way. 

Other books referenced/recommended along the way include:

Love Your God With All Your Mind by J. P. Moreland (2nd edition) The King Jesus Gospel by Scott McKnight Debate Notes on Bible Classes by George F. Battey A Weed in the Church by Scott T. Brown God and Government by Lee M. Rogers Civil Government by David Lipscomb The Final Word by O. Palmer Robertson

]]> Love Your God With All Your Mind by J. P. Moreland is a fascinating book that challenges Christians to develop their intellectual mind for the glory of God.  We provide an in-depth review of the Pros and Cons to both provoke listeners to read the book and help equip them to avoid a few pitfalls they will encounter along the way. 

Other books referenced/recommended along the way include:

Love Your God With All Your Mind by J. P. Moreland (2nd edition)
The King Jesus Gospel by Scott McKnight
Debate Notes on Bible Classes by George F. Battey
A Weed in the Church by Scott T. Brown
God and Government by Lee M. Rogers
Civil Government by David Lipscomb
The Final Word by O. Palmer Robertson

]]> Nathan Battey false No 2053 15 full Devotional Vs. Intellectual Reading Strategies Devotional Vs. Intellectual Reading Strategies https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/devotional-vs-intellectual-reading-strategies/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/devotional-vs-intellectual-reading-strategies/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2019 14:53:31 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/devotional-vs-intellectual-reading-strategies-118e6c5b45c142b85494ecd67c4ebb36 What is the purpose of devotional reading?  Is devotional reading a valid practice?  Are there good materials to encourage devotional reading?  What is the main difference between devotional reading and intellectual reading?  What should be the main focus of intellectual reading? What are some good practices to follow when reading critically?  What challenges should you present to yourself when reading critically?  These and other great questions are discussed in today's episode.

Books Recommendation in This Episode: (Hyperlinks provided)

Granville Tyler Workbooks New Testament Questions by E. M. Zerr Mrs. Lee’s Bible Stories Psalms by the Day by Alec Motyer The Parables by Simon J. Kistemaker The Miracles by Simon J. Kistemaker Mark: DoubleDay Bible Commentary by R. T. France

 

]]> What is the purpose of devotional reading?  Is devotional reading a valid practice?  Are there good materials to encourage devotional reading?  What is the main difference between devotional reading and intellectual reading?  What should be the main focus of intellectual reading? What are some good practices to follow when reading critically?  What challenges should you present to yourself when reading critically?  These and other great questions are discussed in today's episode.

Books Recommendation in This Episode: (Hyperlinks provided)

Granville Tyler Workbooks
New Testament Questions by E. M. Zerr
Mrs. Lee’s Bible Stories
Psalms by the Day by Alec Motyer
The Parables by Simon J. Kistemaker
The Miracles by Simon J. Kistemaker
Mark: DoubleDay Bible Commentary by R. T. France

 

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1577 14 full Researching Leviticus Researching Leviticus https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/researching-leviticus/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/researching-leviticus/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2019 15:07:48 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/researching-leviticus-b42297e2a65777fc5a57c8d5b2afbc70 Today’s episode centers around commentaries on the book of Leviticus.  While searching for a good commentary to provide a sound structure, big picture, and thorough introduction to Leviticus, Nathan discovered both positive components and problematic pitfalls in a number of commentaries.  His research ultimately lead him to what will hopefully be a worthwhile commentary to add to any library.

Commentaries discussed in this episode include: 

New International Commentary on Leviticus by Gordon J. Wenham Leviticus, A Commentary by James E. Smith Mentor Commentary: Leviticus by Robert Vasholz Holiness to the Lord: A Guide to the Exposition of the Book of Leviticus by Allen P. Ross Bible Speaks Today Commentary: Leviticus by Derek Tidball New American Commentary: Leviticus by Mark F. Rooker Tablets of Stone by John Reisinger Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord by L. Michael Morales Tyndale Old Testament Commentary: Leviticus by R. K. Harrison Tyndale Old Testament Commentary: Leviticus by Jay Sklar

]]> Today’s episode centers around commentaries on the book of Leviticus.  While searching for a good commentary to provide a sound structure, big picture, and thorough introduction to Leviticus, Nathan discovered both positive components and problematic pitfalls in a number of commentaries.  His research ultimately lead him to what will hopefully be a worthwhile commentary to add to any library.

Commentaries discussed in this episode include: 

New International Commentary on Leviticus by Gordon J. Wenham
Leviticus, A Commentary by James E. Smith
Mentor Commentary: Leviticus by Robert Vasholz
Holiness to the Lord: A Guide to the Exposition of the Book of Leviticus by Allen P. Ross
Bible Speaks Today Commentary: Leviticus by Derek Tidball
New American Commentary: Leviticus by Mark F. Rooker
Tablets of Stone by John Reisinger
Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord by L. Michael Morales
Tyndale Old Testament Commentary: Leviticus by R. K. Harrison
Tyndale Old Testament Commentary: Leviticus by Jay Sklar

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1747 13 full Bad Guys: Authors to Avoid Bad Guys: Authors to Avoid https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/bad-guys-authors-to-avoid/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/bad-guys-authors-to-avoid/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:07:06 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/bad-guys-authors-to-avoid-b9b594e2af89735332c118a9b3a36b21 In this week's episode we provide a list of a "dirty dozen" dangerous authors to avoid when building your library.  Rather than merely naming the authors, we have also provided a brief discussion of the positions they hold that make them dangerous.  Our list includes:

John MacArthur John Piper John Stott John Goldingay Water Bruggemann Robert Alter Hugh Ross C. John Collins Julius Wellhausen Steve Moyse Don Preston Edward Fudge Recommended Reads: Focus on the Bible Commentary: Genesis by Richard P. Belcher Jr. The Gagging of God by D. A. Carson

]]> In this week's episode we provide a list of a "dirty dozen" dangerous authors to avoid when building your library.  Rather than merely naming the authors, we have also provided a brief discussion of the positions they hold that make them dangerous.  Our list includes:

John MacArthur
John Piper
John Stott
John Goldingay
Water Bruggemann
Robert Alter
Hugh Ross
C. John Collins
Julius Wellhausen
Steve Moyse
Don Preston
Edward Fudge

Recommended Reads:
Focus on the Bible Commentary: Genesis by Richard P. Belcher Jr.
The Gagging of God by D. A. Carson

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1561 12 full Current Reads and More Reading Tips Current Reads and More Reading Tips https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/current-reads-and-more-reading-tips/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/current-reads-and-more-reading-tips/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2019 14:45:53 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/current-reads-and-more-reading-tips-18fe2346b0c8b0f6246e1ec55222633d In this week's episode we share a few more reading tips and discuss the following books that are on my current reading list:

The Spirit and the Word by J. C. Holloway The Life of Christ by R. C. Foster What the Old Testament Authors Really Cared About by Jason S. DeRouchie Love Your God With All Your Mind by J. P. Moreland Handbook to the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by G. K. Beale From Paradise to the Promised Land by T. Desmond Alexander 1 & 2 Chronicles by Richard L. Pratt ( A Mentor Commentary) 2 Samuel by Dale Ralph Davis (Focus on the Bible Commentary Series) Christ Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1+2 Samuel by Heath Thomas and J. D. Grear Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey Tyndale Commentary on 1 Corinthians by Thomas Schreiner 

]]> In this week's episode we share a few more reading tips and discuss the following books that are on my current reading list:

The Spirit and the Word by J. C. Holloway
The Life of Christ by R. C. Foster
What the Old Testament Authors Really Cared About by Jason S. DeRouchie

Love Your God With All Your Mind by J. P. Moreland
Handbook to the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by G. K. Beale
From Paradise to the Promised Land by T. Desmond Alexander

1 & 2 Chronicles by Richard L. Pratt ( A Mentor Commentary)
2 Samuel by Dale Ralph Davis (Focus on the Bible Commentary Series)
Christ Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1+2 Samuel by Heath Thomas and J. D. Grear

Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey
Tyndale Commentary on 1 Corinthians by Thomas Schreiner 

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1547 11 full Book Review: Kingdom Come by Sam Storms Book Review: Kingdom Come by Sam Storms https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/book-review-kingdom-come-by-sam-storms/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/book-review-kingdom-come-by-sam-storms/#comments Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:48:40 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/book-review-kingdom-come-by-sam-storms-b0740c0003227b84e6eba152bdda1fd5 This week’s episode contains a review of Sam Storm’s book Kingdom Come.  We have attempted to present an unbiased view of the book while noting both its strengths and shortcomings.

 

Here are books that are recommended as alternative reads to particular areas of study presented within Storm’s work:

  • An alternative view to Storm’s position on Daniel’s 70 Weeks Prophecy:
  • Kingdom Through Covenant by Peter Gentry

 

  • Alternative to Storm’s positon on the Four Kingdoms of Daniel’s Prophecies:
  •  A Commentary on Daniel by Homer Hailey
  • Daniel by Jim McGuiggan
  • The Prophecy of Daniel by Edward J. Young

 

  • A better presentation of Matthew 24 from Storm’s point of view:
  • New International Commentary on Matthew by R. T. France

 

  • An alternative view to Storm’s position on Matthew 24:
  • Jesus and the Future by Andreas Kostenberger and Alexander Stewart

 

  • Better material on typology:
  • A Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by G. K. Beale
  • Typology in Scripture by Richard M. Davidson

 

  • Better material on Romans 11 and the “Future of Israel”:
  • Contending For The Faith Commentary on Romans by Alan Bonifey

 

  • Referenced material on the subjects of Hell and Eternal Punishment:
  • The Gagging of God by D. A. Carson

 

Recommended Viewing:

 

An Evening of Eschatology: Premillennialism, Amillennialism, and Postmillennialism (available on YouTube)

The Anti-Christ by George Battey (available on ChristianLandmark.com)

The Mark of the Beast by George Battey (available on ChristianLandmark.com)

]]> This week’s episode contains a review of Sam Storm’s book Kingdom Come.  We have attempted to present an unbiased view of the book while noting both its strengths and shortcomings.

 

Here are books that are recommended as alternative reads to particular areas of study presented within Storm’s work:

  • An alternative view to Storm’s position on Daniel’s 70 Weeks Prophecy:
  • Kingdom Through Covenant by Peter Gentry

 

  • Alternative to Storm’s positon on the Four Kingdoms of Daniel’s Prophecies:
  •  A Commentary on Daniel by Homer Hailey
  • Daniel by Jim McGuiggan
  • The Prophecy of Daniel by Edward J. Young

 

  • A better presentation of Matthew 24 from Storm’s point of view:
  • New International Commentary on Matthew by R. T. France

 

  • An alternative view to Storm’s position on Matthew 24:
  • Jesus and the Future by Andreas Kostenberger and Alexander Stewart

 

  • Better material on typology:
  • A Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by G. K. Beale
  • Typology in Scripture by Richard M. Davidson

 

  • Better material on Romans 11 and the “Future of Israel”:
  • Contending For The Faith Commentary on Romans by Alan Bonifey

 

  • Referenced material on the subjects of Hell and Eternal Punishment:
  • The Gagging of God by D. A. Carson

 

Recommended Viewing:

 

An Evening of Eschatology: Premillennialism, Amillennialism, and Postmillennialism (available on YouTube)

The Anti-Christ by George Battey (available on ChristianLandmark.com)

The Mark of the Beast by George Battey (available on ChristianLandmark.com)

]]> Nathan Battey false No 2299 10 full Episode #9: An Interview With George Battey on the Book of Revelation - Part 2 Episode #9: An Interview With George Battey on the Book of Revelation - Part 2 https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/episode-9-an-interview-with-george-battey-on-the-book-of-revelation-part-2/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/episode-9-an-interview-with-george-battey-on-the-book-of-revelation-part-2/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2019 11:38:33 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/episode-9-an-interview-with-george-battey-on-the-book-of-revelation-part-2-a92f7014c6e811f139a865c79a8b19d7 This week's episode centers around a discussion of books to avoid and obtain in studying the Book of Revelation.  Brother George Battey is in the process of writing his own commentary on the Book of Revelation and has done a ton of reading and research in the process.  We are thankful for his willingness to sit down with us and share some of the materials that he has found helpful. Bad Authors To Avoid: John Walvoord Dwight Pentecost John MacArthur Clarence Larkin Jerry Jenkins Tim LaHaye John Hagee Don Preston Max King   Introductory Recommendations: The Woman the Lion and the Dragon by Albertus Pieters The Returning King by Vern Poythress Between the Cross and the Throne by Matthew Emerson Kingdom Come by Sam Storms A Case For Amillennialism by Kim Riddlebarger   Intermediate Recommendations: The Triumph of the Lamb by Dennis Johnson The Revelation of John a Narrative Commentary by James L. Resseguie The Drama of Christianity by S. L. Morris Behold the Revelation of Jesus Christ by James E. Smith The Message of Revelation by Michael Wilcock More Than Conquerors by William Hendriksen ESV Expository Commentary on Revelation by Thomas R. Schreiner The Expositor’s Bible on Revelation  by William Milligan Lectures of the Apocalypse by William Milligan   Advanced Recommendations: New International Greek Testament Commentary on Revelation by G. K. Beale Revelation: A Shorter Commentary by G. K. Beale A Theology of the Book of Revelation by Richard Bauckham The Climax of Prophecy by Richard Bauckham The Revelation of St. John by G. B. Caird The Revelation of St. John by R. C. H. Lenski The Pulpit Commentary on Revelation by Alfred Plummer

]]> This week's episode centers around a discussion of books to avoid and obtain in studying the Book of Revelation.  Brother George Battey is in the process of writing his own commentary on the Book of Revelation and has done a ton of reading and research in the process.  We are thankful for his willingness to sit down with us and share some of the materials that he has found helpful.

Bad Authors To Avoid:
John Walvoord
Dwight Pentecost
John MacArthur
Clarence Larkin
Jerry Jenkins
Tim LaHaye
John Hagee
Don Preston
Max King
 
Introductory Recommendations:
The Woman the Lion and the Dragon by Albertus Pieters
The Returning King by Vern Poythress
Between the Cross and the Throne by Matthew Emerson
Kingdom Come by Sam Storms
A Case For Amillennialism by Kim Riddlebarger
 
Intermediate Recommendations:
The Triumph of the Lamb by Dennis Johnson
The Revelation of John a Narrative Commentary by James L. Resseguie
The Drama of Christianity by S. L. Morris
Behold the Revelation of Jesus Christ by James E. Smith
The Message of Revelation by Michael Wilcock
More Than Conquerors by William Hendriksen
ESV Expository Commentary on Revelation by Thomas R. Schreiner
The Expositor’s Bible on Revelation  by William Milligan
Lectures of the Apocalypse by William Milligan
 
Advanced Recommendations:
New International Greek Testament Commentary on Revelation by G. K. Beale
Revelation: A Shorter Commentary by G. K. Beale
A Theology of the Book of Revelation by Richard Bauckham
The Climax of Prophecy by Richard Bauckham
The Revelation of St. John by G. B. Caird
The Revelation of St. John by R. C. H. Lenski
The Pulpit Commentary on Revelation by Alfred Plummer

]]> Nathan Battey false No 2089 9 full Episode #8: An Interview With George Battey on the Book of Revelation - Part 1 Episode #8: An Interview With George Battey on the Book of Revelation - Part 1 https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/episode-8-an-interview-with-george-battey-on-the-book-of-revelation-part-1/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/episode-8-an-interview-with-george-battey-on-the-book-of-revelation-part-1/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2019 11:52:28 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/episode-8-an-interview-with-george-battey-on-the-book-of-revelation-part-1-de3dee882b5541d9c216c6fe597e82d9 In today’s episode we have our first guest interview. Evangelist and author Brother George Battey (my father) joins us to discuss the Book of Revelation. Brother Battey is currently writing a commentary of the Book of Revelation and shares with us some helpful historical and theological information regarding this challenging book of the Bible. Topics discussed include:

  • The historical background of each of the major interpretive approaches to the Book of Revelation and their origins
  • Distinctions between Historical and Dispensational Premillennialism
  • Distinctions between Moderate and Full Preterism
  • Distinctions between Premillennial, Postmillennial, and Amillennial views of the Millennium
  • Authors to avoid in your studies
  • How the different interpretive approaches to Revelation have affected churches of Christ historical and which ones pose the greatest threats in the present. 

Be sure to join us again next week for part two of this interview where Brother George will review both helpful and problematic commentaries on the Book of Revelation.

]]> In today’s episode we have our first guest interview. Evangelist and author Brother George Battey (my father) joins us to discuss the Book of Revelation. Brother Battey is currently writing a commentary of the Book of Revelation and shares with us some helpful historical and theological information regarding this challenging book of the Bible. Topics discussed include:

  • The historical background of each of the major interpretive approaches to the Book of Revelation and their origins
  • Distinctions between Historical and Dispensational Premillennialism
  • Distinctions between Moderate and Full Preterism
  • Distinctions between Premillennial, Postmillennial, and Amillennial views of the Millennium
  • Authors to avoid in your studies
  • How the different interpretive approaches to Revelation have affected churches of Christ historical and which ones pose the greatest threats in the present. 

Be sure to join us again next week for part two of this interview where Brother George will review both helpful and problematic commentaries on the Book of Revelation.

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1533 8 full Episode #7: Don't Waste Your Money Episode #7: Don't Waste Your Money https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/episode-7-dont-waste-your-money/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/episode-7-dont-waste-your-money/#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/episode-7-dont-waste-your-money-92cec8ce4c5daebce5b8ef91366ab498 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

]]> 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

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1585 7 full Episode #6: Reading Assignment, Sabbath and Creation Discussion Episode #6: Reading Assignment, Sabbath and Creation Discussion https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/episode-6-reading-assignment-sabbath-and-creation-discussion/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/episode-6-reading-assignment-sabbath-and-creation-discussion/#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2019 22:17:03 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/episode-6-reading-assignment-sabbath-and-creation-discussion-98b2d835e4a687c74fffe2e413c3cb49 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 #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

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1559 6 full Episode #5: Author Highlight: O. Palmer Robertson Episode #5: Author Highlight: O. Palmer Robertson https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/episode-5-author-highlight-o-palmer-robertson/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/episode-5-author-highlight-o-palmer-robertson/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2019 22:33:44 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/episode-5-author-highlight-o-palmer-robertson-0fee882c31ee24e28e5b6f8307089a9f 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
]]> 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
]]> Nathan Battey false No 1606 5 full Episode #4: The Pentateuch, The Garden of Eden, Babylon, The Kingdom, and More Episode #4: The Pentateuch, The Garden of Eden, Babylon, The Kingdom, and More https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/episode-4-the-pentateuch-the-garden-of-eden-babylon-the-kingdom-and-more/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/episode-4-the-pentateuch-the-garden-of-eden-babylon-the-kingdom-and-more/#comments Tue, 29 Jan 2019 10:50:11 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/episode-4-the-pentateuch-the-garden-of-eden-babylon-the-kingdom-and-more-776d08ecc763b56b66d5bea3e650d4c1 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 #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. 

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1885 4 full Episode #3: Reading Goals and Reviews Episode #3: Reading Goals and Reviews https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/episode-3-reading-goals-and-reviews/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/episode-3-reading-goals-and-reviews/#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2019 10:40:28 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/episode-3-reading-goals-and-reviews-e9da00602074d5b9609207b50bbfd1a3 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1262 3 full Episode #2: Where We're Going Episode #2: Where We're Going https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/episode-2-where-were-going/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/episode-2-where-were-going/#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2019 10:32:14 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/episode-2-where-were-going-6d5aa81f04e57be8614744426aeeca48 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Nathan Battey false No 1358 2 full Episode #1: Intro and Goals of the Program Episode #1: Intro and Goals of the Program https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/episode-1-intro-and-goals-of-the-program/ https://beentherereadthat.podbean.com/e/episode-1-intro-and-goals-of-the-program/#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2019 09:25:07 -0600 beentherereadthat.podbean.com/episode-1-intro-and-goals-of-the-program-9a8a23d1da257084f6924c425cf2d890 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.

]]> 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.

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