In this podcast, we spend some time looking at two key presuppositions that underlie this series. First, we examine the literal-historical-grammatical method of Bible interpretation. Then, we develop the key principles of the theological model known as Dispensationalism. Finally, we identify the four dispensations of human history.

We continue our introduction to this season by looking at time and its role in historical study. We also explore the idea of reading our Bibles chronologically rather than from cover to cover. Finally, we develop an incentive for taking the time to dig into our Bibles more deeply. It goes back to such diverse biblical figures as Daniel, Nebuchadnezzar II, and the Apostle John.

Welcome to Season 2! In this new series, we'll take a deep look at the church of the first century (AD 1 to AD 100). We'll examine its history and especially the theology of this crucial time period. More significantly, we'll explore the idea that this century contained an inflection point--a moment of critical decision, which is best explained dispensationally.

In our final podcast of the season, we take a look at the lessons that we've learned through church history. We apply these to guide us in selecting a Bible translation and learning to know the Bible's Author better.

Is one translation to be preferred above all others? In this podcast, we take a look at the King James Only (KJVO) movement. We examine different positions within the movement, consider its history, and assess it against what the Bible says about itself.

Studying the Bible can be a challenge, particularly if you don't know where to start. Ever since the Geneva Bible, study Bibles have been helping us to know our Bibles better. But not until the twentieth century did study Bibles really come into their own. We'll look at their history and also discuss a few guidelines for choosing one intelligently.

This podcast completes our study of modern English Bible translations. We take a look at several of more recent production, including the NKJV, the ESV, the NET Bible, and the HCSB/CSB. If you use one of these for your own study, you'll find this podcast particularly valuable.

Some twentieth century Bibles were produced not by translating but by paraphrasing--converting thought for thought. Many appreciated them for making the Bible more accessible. But others worried that they drifted too far from the original text. We'll examine a few and see how they approached the challenge.

We now enter the modern era of Bible translations. Beginning with the Revised Version in the late nineteenth century, translators gave the English-speaking world a plethora of new translations. Reactions to these varied, but translation goes on to this day.

Bible translation is a complicated and sometimes controversial topic. As we move into the modern era, we examine some of the principles behind Bible translation. We also develop a list of questions to apply when evaluating a translation.