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The Bible Toolbox
by Luke and Lydia Kieser
Helping you enjoy the Bible through the tools that scholars and programmers have created for youVisit our website for more info and resources from the episodes: https://www.thebibletoolbox.com/ Enjoying the content? Become a patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thebibletoolbox
Episodes
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1 Corinthians: Beyond The Bible Project
Luke Kieser and Christopher Gow present Beyond The Bible Project, a book-by-book review of The Bible Project videos. Learn key background information on each book of the Bible, including an in-depth review of The Bible Project's interpretations of various issues. Watch video version here....
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Romans, Part 2: Beyond The Bible Project
Luke Kieser and Christopher Gow present Beyond The Bible Project, a book-by-book review of The Bible Project videos. Learn key background information on each book of the Bible, including an in-depth review of The Bible Project's interpretations of various issues. Watch video version here....
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Romans, Part 1: Beyond The Bible Project
Luke Kieser and Christopher Gow present Beyond The Bible Project, a book-by-book review of The Bible Project videos. Learn key background information on each book of the Bible, including an in-depth review of The Bible Project's interpretations of various issues. Watch video version here....
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Acts: Beyond The Bible Project
Luke Kieser and Christopher Gow present Beyond The Bible Project, a book-by-book review of The Bible Project videos. Learn key background information on each book of the Bible, including an in-depth review of The Bible Project's interpretations of various issues. Watch video version here.…
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Luke: Beyond The Bible Project
Luke Kieser and Christopher Gow present Beyond The Bible Project, a book-by-book review of The Bible Project videos. Learn key background information on each book of the Bible, including an in-depth review of The Bible Project's interpretations of various issues. Watch video version here. Enjoyed...
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Mark: Beyond The Bible Project
Luke Kieser and Christopher Gow introduce a new series: Beyond The Bible Project, a book-by-book review of The Bible Project videos. Learn key background information on each book of the Bible, including an in-depth review of The Bible Project's interpretations of various issues. Mark as Story…
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Matthew: Beyond The Bible Project
Luke Kieser and Christopher Gow present Beyond The Bible Project, a book-by-book review of The Bible Project videos. Learn key background information on each book of the Bible, including an in-depth review of The Bible Project's interpretations of various issues. Watch YouTube version…
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Introduction: Beyond The Bible Project
Luke Kieser and Christopher Gow introduce a new series: Beyond The Bible Project, a book-by-book review of The Bible Project videos. Learn key background information on each book of the Bible, including an in-depth review of The Bible Project's interpretations of various issues. Watch video…
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Episode 39: A "Regular Guy" Looks Deeply at the Bible
How does a "regular guy" like Chad read, enjoy, and observe the Bible? Listen to this episode to gain a new perspective that may be helpful to you! (A list of his 10 steps can be found on our website, linked below) Website with resources YouTube version Patreon
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Episode 38: Brent Karding on Biblearc
Biblearc is a website that aims to "equip the church to follow Jesus through the faithful and accurate study of his Word." Their online tools provide "visual meditations" on scripture, and their courses teach techniques and strategies to better understand and notice the text. Biblearc was…
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Episode 37: Three Books Every Christian Must Read
If Luke had his choice, all Christians would have these three books on their shelves. See if you are convinced to agree in this episode! YouTube version Website with resources Patreon
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Episode 36: Dr. Keith Stanglin on the History of Bible Interpretation
How have Christians interpreted the Bible throughout the centuries? Why does it matter for modern readers to understand how previous Christians comprehended biblical truths? Dr. Keith Stanglin provides us with key insights on how to think about biblical interpretation, thanks to his book, The...
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Episode 35: Randall Goodgame on Slugs and Bugs
Who doesn't love a catchy children's song? And what's better than kids' songs that talk about Jesus?! Randall Goodgame encourages us to stay silly, as it is impossible to be self-absorbed at the same time. Enjoy our conversation with Randall--we sure did! Website with resources YouTube version...
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Episode 34: The Good Book Company
Calling all parents, grandparents, teachers, aunts, uncles, cousins, babysitters... anyone who has a child in their life! Books are heavily influential in our children's lives from the time they enter the world to... well, the time they leave. The Good Book Company publishes "biblical, relevant,...
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Episode 33: Sure, but What Does This Actually Look Like?
We've discussed a lot of tools since the beginning of our podcast, and today Lydia gives a brief overview of how various Bible tools have helped her understand and enjoy the Bible in her daily devotions. Website with resources Patreon YouTube
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Episode 32: Word Study Example on Hope
We've given you a lot of resources to use when doing a word study, but here is an example of using them to study the word "hope." We hope this episode is helpful in your quest to enjoy the Bible more! YouTube version Website with resources Patreon
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Episode 31: Word Study Tools and Contexts
"Watch and learn." Normally given to intimidate an opponent, we are going to take this advice to heart when looking at how to do a word study. Professional scholars have dedicated monstrous amounts of time and effort into creating resources that showcase the meaning, context, and nuances of…
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Episode 30: Bill Mounce on BiblicalTraining.org
“That class sounds really cool! Can I take it?” While you may not be able to attend a seminary or go to Bible college yourself, did you know there is a place to find seminary-level classes for all levels, for free online? BiblicalTraining.org is the place to check out! In this episode, we…
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Introducing: The Advanced Bible Toolbox!
Through my (Luke) bachelor's and masters' programs at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Wheaton College, I have been introduced to countless topics and tools that are helpful exegeting a passage or diving into theology. This advanced branch of The Bible Toolbox explores resources geared...
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Episode 29: Word Study Fallacies (What NOT to Do!)
We've covered tools to use when doing a word study in past episodes, and this episode is more of a caution when using those tools. We all want to derive meaning from the Bible, but we also need to treat the words appropriately and not make these common mistakes. YouTube version Website with...
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Episode 28: There Are NOT Four Loves in Biblical Greek!
We've all heard it: nothing can beat the "agape" love of God. It is the love unique to him, and we desire it earnestly. The different kinds of love are surely examples of the Greek nuances that get lost in translation, right? If only we knew Greek, then the Bible would come to life and make so…
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Episode 27: James Cuénod on ParaBible
This week, we speak with James Cuénod, a PhD student at Wheaton College. He made ParaBible to help him search for specific word combinations in the original languages. And while many of us don't know Hebrew or Greek, we can admire his brilliance and appreciate the work he is doing for biblical...
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Episode 26: David Instone-Brewer on STEP Bible
"I cannot read the Bible before going to bed. It's too exciting, and I can't sleep!" If you don't listen to this episode for anything else, listen to it to catch a whiff of Rev. Dr. Instone-Brewer's intense love of and excitement for the Bible. He is using his Kingdom gifts to create STEP Bible...
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Episode 25: STEP Bible
"Scripture Tools for Every Person" StepBible is another awesome tool to add to your Bible study toolbox. It gives a platform to compare translations, track words across verses, search words and synonyms with the click of a button, and much more. We have found the best way to get to know this tool...
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Episode 24: BlueLetterBible Intro
We have referenced this powerhouse website in previous episodes, but we wanted to take some time and give a tour of BlueLetterBible.org, to lay out all of its key features. We hope you will discover the depths of this website and just how helpful it can be in studying the Bible. Stay tuned for an...
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Episode 23: Dictionaries, Lexicons, and Concordances
Don't let this title scare you! We all run into words that puzzle us. Listen to this episode to learn three tools that can help you study words and topics in the Bible. (Note: it may be helpful to watch this episode rather than listen to it.) YouTube version Website with resources Patreon
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Episode 22: John Meade on the Recording and Preservation of the Biblical Canon
"Under faith-seeking understanding, we can embark on all kinds of adventures." After Jesus died, resurrected, and ascended into heaven, his gospel spread like wildfire and the church grew and grew. Copies of the Gospels and Paul's letters were passed to anyone willing to listen. It's no wonder…
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Episode 21: John Meade on the Copying of the Old Testament
The Old Testament is one of humanity's oldest documents, recording how God's people began and prospered by His blessing. It was carefully copied by people who wanted to ensure their audience knew what the Holy Scriptures said. And now, thousands of years later, we get to read what they wrote!...
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Episode 20: Peter Gurry on How We Got the New Testament
How do we know the New Testament is reliable? If there are so many manuscripts, each with their own mistakes and nuances, does our Bible contain what the authors actually wrote? Can I trust my Bible? On this episode, we ask these questions and more to Dr. Peter Gurry, a leading scholar on…
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Episode 19: BibleProject
Calling all visual learners! BibleProject is an animation studio that produces free videos and podcasts on many biblical topics--book summaries, word studies, thematic overviews, and much more! Their mission is to "help people experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus." This...
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Episode 18: Rob Bradshaw on BiblicalStudies.org.uk
What do Biblical studies and bamboo have to do with one another? The answer may surprise you! Rob Bradshaw is a scholar, programmer, librarian, and a forest-loving guy who has created a super-website for all your online resource needs. Check out this walk-through of one of his websites,...
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Episode 17: Nijay Gupta on Biblical Commentaries
After listening to our last episode, you may be feeling overwhelmed at all of the commentary options. Well, have no fear--Dr. Nijay Gupta is here to help! Dr. Gupta, on top of writing a couple commentaries himself, is the author of The New Testament Commentary Guide. It was a privilege speaking...
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Episode 16: How to Find and Use Biblical Commentaries
Commentaries are another tool to help you enjoy and understand the Bible. Are you new to using commentaries, or you are looking to find the perfect one? Listen to this week's episode to learn more! YouTube version: https://youtu.be/0StEuleh4po Website with resources:...
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Episode 15: 2022 in Review
We can't thank you enough for the support you've shown The Bible Toolbox since we began in August! In this episode, we recap where we've been and where we are headed, as well as resources to include on your Christmas list this year. We hope you continue enjoying The Bible Toolbox! Website with...
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Episode 14: Andy Abernethy on Savoring Scripture
"I’ve written the book God put me on earth to write for his church." At The Bible Toolbox, our goal is to help you enjoy the Bible through the tools that scholars and programmers have created for you. We are thrilled to introduce this tool to you all--it is truly a tool that will help you enjoy...
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Episode 13: Seth Ehorn on the Apocrypha
Have you ever wondered what happened in between the Old Testament and the New Testament? 400 years of silence does not mean life simply stopped. Much happened in that time period, though it is not recorded in our Biblical canon today. However, the collection of books called the Apocrypha give us...
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Episode 12: Teresa Roberts on Quality Teaching
"If we don't use the opportunities we have been given, then we have squandered our opportunities to disciple people at any age or stage of their life." Teresa Roberts has dedicated her life to instructing and practicing quality teaching. Why does it matter? What does good teaching look like?…
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Episode 11: Hermeneutics (Interpreting the Bible)
The author. The text itself. And you, the reader. Each of these parts of a text come packed full of intentions, biases, purposes, and levels of engagement. If this is the case, how do we interpret what we are reading accurately? In this episode, we offer some tips on how to engage the Bible in a...
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Episode 10: Teaching the Bible
In some capacity, we are all responsible for teaching the Bible--formally as a minister, a Sunday school teacher, a parent teaching children, evangelizing, teaching yourself while reading the Word, etc. But, how do we do fulfill this responsibility? Today's episode provides a launching point to...
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Episode 9: Hampton Keathley on the NET and Bible.org
While we were on the topic of study Bibles, we reached out to Hampton Keathley for a special reason--he is the co-founder of Bible.org, which houses the NET Bible translation. You may be wondering how a Bible translation made its way into a series on study Bibles. Listen to this episode to learn...
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Episode 8: Andy Naselli on the NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible
"I love studying the Bible!" Andy Naselli's joy exuded in this interview on his perspective on the NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible. Dr. Naselli was the assistant editor of the study Bible, and in this episode he helps us understand the important qualities it contains and how to read it…
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Episode 7: John Walton on the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible
The Bible was not written in a bubble-- Abraham, Moses, David, and every other mentioned and unmentioned person that lived in ancient times was part of and influenced by their culture. However, we often forget about the impact this Near Eastern culture had on the Bible. The Bible was written FOR...
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Episode 6: All about Study Bibles
We learned in episode 3 about the importance of having a quality Bible translation, but what happens when you come to a passage or verse that confuses you? What do you do then? Reading the verse in another translation would be a helpful first step. But, if you are still stuck or would like more...
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Episode 5: Mark Strauss on the NIV
Mark Strauss is another passionate man who has dedicated his entire life to studying and translating the Bible. He joined the NIV Bible translation committee in 2005 and was later asked to serve as the vice chair. He is also a professor of New Testament at Bethel University. Mark offers candid...
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Episode 4: Leland Ryken on the ESV
Countless men and women have dedicated their lives to studying and translating the Bible. Leland Ryken is one of them. He has studied and taught the Bible as classical literature for over half a century! His accomplishments and knowledge led him to be the English stylist on the ESV Bible...
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Episode 3: Why Do Bible Translations Differ?
We are immensely blessed to have the Bible accessible to us in so many forms and varieties. But, have you ever wondered why so many Bible translations exist? Walk with us through 3 major differences in Bible translations and how to utilize each one in your study. In this episode, we walk through…
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Episode 2: How Should We Approach Reading the Bible?
The Bible can be a daunting book. It's big, there are a lot of words, it's the center and go-to point of Christianity... not to mention it is God's inspired Word preserved for us through the ages. Rightfully so, this book carries a lot of weight. How, then, should we approach it? With fear? With...
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Episode 1: The Most Important Bible Study Tool
Want to know what the most important and helpful tool is to study your Bible? Luke and Lydia discuss it in this episode! Check out more of our episodes and our YouTube channel at https://thebibletoolbox.weebly.com/
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Introduction: Purpose and Mission of The Bible Toolbox
Visit us at our website: https://thebibletoolbox.weebly.com Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/tpGOVGEFSXk More info to come on how to support us!
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Helping you enjoy the Bible through the tools that scholars and programmers have created for youVisit our website for more info and resources from the episodes: https://www.thebibletoolbox.com/ Enjoying the content? Become a patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thebibletoolbox
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