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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

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:

• Alternative to Storm’s positon on the Four Kingdoms of Daniel’s Prophecies:

• A better presentation of Matthew 24 from Storm’s point of view:

• An alternative view to Storm’s position on Matthew 24:

• Better material on typology:

• Better material on Romans 11 and the “Future of Israel”:

• Referenced material on the subjects of Hell and Eternal Punishment:

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 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.

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

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

Books discussed in this episode includes:

The Preacher and His Work by Jack Meyer Sr.

Old Testament Commentary Survey by Tremper Longman III.

New Testament Commentary Survey by D. A. Carson

Episode #6 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

Creation and Change by Douglas Kelley

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

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

Books Reviewed and Recommended:

• The Final Word

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 [email protected]. 

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.

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.