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A Bonus presentation delivered by Chad Hale on Sunday Afternoon at the Rockville Rd Church of Christ.

A Bonus presentation delivered by Aaron Studdard on Sunday Morning at the Rockville Rd Church of Christ.

This episode contains Part 1 of a 3 Part series on Isaiah 40:1-11 by Nathan Battey. The series was presented at the Rockville Rd. Church of Christ Summer Study in Indianapolis, IN.    FREE Study Handouts available for download at: https://www.indychurchofchrist.com/summer-meeting--study.html

This episode contains Part 2 of a 3 Part series on Isaiah 40:1-11 presented by Nathan Battey. The series was presented at the Rockville Rd. Church of Christ Summer Study in Indianapolis, IN.    FREE Study Handouts available for download at: https://www.indychurchofchrist.com/summer-meeting--study.html

This episode contains Part 1 of a 3 Part series on Isaiah 40:1-11 presented by Nathan Battey. The series was presented at the Rockville Rd. Church of Christ Summer Study in Indianapolis, IN.    FREE Study Handouts available for download at: https://www.indychurchofchrist.com/summer-meeting--study.html

This episode contains Part 1 of a 3 Part series on the Role of Preachers and Teachers by Aaron Studdard. The series was presented at the Rockville Rd. Church of Christ Summer Study in Indianapolis, IN.    FREE Study Handouts available for download at: https://www.indychurchofchrist.com/summer-meeting--study.html

This episode contains Part 2 of a 3 Part series on the Role of Preachers and Teachers by Aaron Studdard. The series was presented at the Rockville Rd. Church of Christ Summer Study in Indianapolis, IN.    FREE Study Handouts available for download at: https://www.indychurchofchrist.com/summer-meeting--study.html

This episode contains Part 1 of a 3 Part series on the Role of Preachers and Teachers by Aaron Studdard. The series was presented at the Rockville Rd. Church of Christ Summer Study in Indianapolis, IN.    FREE Study Handouts available for download at: https://www.indychurchofchrist.com/summer-meeting--study.html

This episode contains Part 1 of a 3 Part series on Romans 5-8 presented by Chad Hale. The series was presented at the Rockville Rd. Church of Christ Summer Study in Indianapolis, IN.    FREE Study Handouts available for download at: https://www.indychurchofchrist.com/summer-meeting--study.html

This episode contains Part 2 of a 3 Part series on Romans 5-8 presented by Chad Hale. The series was presented at the Rockville Rd. Church of Christ Summer Study in Indianapolis, IN.  FREE Study Handouts available for download at: https://www.indychurchofchrist.com/summer-meeting--study.html

This episode contains Part 1 of a 3 Part series on Romans 9-11 presented by Chance Lowry. The series was presented at the Rockville Rd. Church of Christ Summer Study in Indianapolis, IN.    Study Handouts available for download at: https://www.indychurchofchrist.com/summer-meeting--study.html

This episode contains Part 3 of a 3 Part series on Romans 5-8 presented by Chad Hale. The series was presented at the Rockville Rd. Church of Christ Summer Study in Indianapolis, IN.    FREE Study Handouts available for download at: https://www.indychurchofchrist.com/summer-meeting--study.html

This episode contains Part 2 of a 3 Part series on Romans 5-8 presented by Chad Hale. The series was presented at the Rockville Rd. Church of Christ Summer Study in Indianapolis, IN.    FREE Study Handouts available for download at: https://www.indychurchofchrist.com/summer-meeting--study.html

This episode contains Part 1 of a 3 Part series on Romans 5-8 presented by Chad Hale. The series was presented at the Rockville Rd. Church of Christ Summer Study in Indianapolis, IN.    FREE Study Handouts available for download at: https://www.indychurchofchrist.com/summer-meeting--study.html

The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

The Summer Study was conducted by the Rockville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis on July 18-19, 2025.

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.

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.

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 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.  

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

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 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!

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.

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.  

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.

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

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

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  

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

 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 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

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

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.

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

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)  

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’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 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)