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Since the Bible was originally written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, there is naturally a linguistic gap between those languages and our own. Word studies is one helpful way to bridge that gap. But in order to do this we need to know what are the best tools for the task. In this episode, JC Schroeder shares his favorite books for doing biblical word studies.

⏰ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:06 Basic Resources
4:11 Theological Dictionaries
8:13 Technical Dictionaries
13:01 Extra-Biblical Dictionaries
14:22 Bonus Resources
14:54 Conclusion

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Paradoxically, seminary and Bible college can be places where your spiritual life can grow cold. But it doesn’t have to be this way. JC Schroeder shares two practices to thrive spiritually while in school.

⏰ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:11 Practice #1
5:36 Practice #2
9:37 Conclusion

📚 Resources
Mathis and Parnell, How to Stay Christian in Seminary

Zacharias and Forrest, Surviving and Thriving in Seminary

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In this episode JC Schroeder talks about how looking at the historical-cultural context of Scripture can help open up the Bible for us and our sermons. It helps us to see the connections and distinctions between the world of the Bible and the Bible itself. Having this material in our sermons can help to clarify the text and lead to greater love and transformation.

📚 Resources:
John Walton, Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament

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In this episode JC Schroeder talks with Dr. Max Botner about his new book Beyond the Greek New Testament: Advanced Readings for Students of Biblical Studies published by Baker Academic. They talk about theological education, how to communicate that with others, as well as some tips and tricks for learning and advancing in Greek.

⏰ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:55 Who is Dr. Max Botner?
5:03 The Center for Bible Study and Online Theological Education
11:33 Why Go Beyond the Greek New Testament and the Problem of Learning the Biblical Languages
20:38 What Makes This Book Unique?
29:27 Tips for Learning Greek
39:22 Conclusion

📚 Dr. Botner's Resources
Beyond the Greek New Testament By Dr. Max Botner: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/beyond-the-greek-new-testament/409900

The Center for Bible Study YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.maxbotner/featured

On the Way Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-way/id1674692806

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There are two dangers we can fall into when studying the Bible. Depending on our personalities or backgrounds, we may be more prone to one or the other. We want more Bible, but if we don’t read the Bible the way it’s intended, that’s when we get into trouble. So let’s talk about these two dangers so we can hear the voice of God in Scripture.

⏰ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:33 Danger #1
4:27 Danger #2
8:35 Conclusion

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Ever wished for a tool that could unlock the deep cultural context of the Bible for you? 
In order to read the Bible well and not import our own ideas into Scripture, we need to know about the world of the Bible or the historical-cultural context. In this episode, I share some of the best resources and tools to help us better understand the background to the Bible. 

0:00 Introduction
0:58 Study Bibles
2:08 Background Commentaries
3:59 Overviews
6:50 Primary Source Reader
7:23 Atlas
8:11 Conclusion

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It is nothing new that Christians disagree about theology and how to interpret Scripture. But why does this happen? If we don’t assess our disagreements, our debates will only devolve. In this episode I review When Doctrine Divides the People of God: An Evangelical Approach to Theological Diversity by Rhyne Putman. It’s published by Crossway in 2020. This book is a helpful guide for thinking through the causes of theological disagreements in the church and helps to chart a course toward understanding and productive relationship. If you’re looking for a resource that will explain the factors that may contribute to these debates and how to move forward, this is a book definitely worth your time.

0:00 Introduction
1:31 Overview
9:09 Pros
10:21 Cons

When Doctrine Divides the People of God by Rhyne Putman

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If we stop reading, we stop learning. And if we stop learning, then we stop ministering effectively. If we’re going to pour into others, we need to be poured into as well. Reading is an important tool toward fostering longevity in ministry and avoiding burnout. But reading is not just about reading more books but the right ones, good books. 

0:00 - The Importance of Reading to Ministry
3:37 - Types of Books to Read
9:35 - Conclusion

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Struggling to share your faith with others? Discover the seven C's for authentically  communicating your faith in this  episode. I discuss how to engage in genuine conversations without confrontation while keeping Christ at the center. I  explore how to be good neighbors and friends through honest and open dialogue while making Christianity intellectually and emotionally compelling. Our goal is to invite others into a relationship with Christ, not just win an argument. Evangelism is hard. But these seven C's make it a bit easier and more authentic.

0:00 Introduction
0:37 1 Conversation
1:29 2 Curiosity
2:30 3 Conviction
3:38 4 Compassion
5:39 5 Christ
6:41 6 Candid
8:32 7 Compelling
9:23 Conclusion

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Have you ever wanted to learn to read the New Testament in Greek but didn't know where to start? In this episode I share 4 reasons why my favorite is Reading Koine Greek by Rodney Decker along with 2 negatives about the book. The book's streamlined morphology and use of the "4 quad chart" helps unlock Greek morphology. So if you're looking to learn or review Greek, this episode has a book for you!

0:00 Introduction
0:36 Reason #1 - Streamlined Morphology
2:45 Reason #2 - Up To Date
3:43 Reason #3 - Thorough Explanations
6:24 Reason #4 - Other Greek Texts
7:01 Con #1 - Workbook
7:49 Con #2 - Length
8:37 Conclusion

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