Tool Talk

Language Tools, Learning Trends, and the New THGNT-ESV Parallel Bible Nov 15, 2020

After Crossway partnered with Tyndale House to produce a new Greek New Testament, it was only a matter of time before a THGNT-ESV parallel Bible was produced. How can students of the Scriptures benefit from these tools? How can seminaries and Bible colleges train students to use tools like these? What is the goal of language learning for exegetes?
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Visual Outline Charts of the New Testament | Scott Bashoor Jun 24, 2020

Can the importance of context be visualized?
A unique and innovative resource, Visual Charts of the New Testament(SCS Press, 2020) introduces, surveys, and outlines every book of the NT in single-page charts, breaking them into discourse units and smaller sub-sections.
In this episode of Tool Talk, Travis interviews author Scott Bashoor, faculty associate and instructor at The Master's Seminary and University and co-pastor at Community Bible Church in Anaheim, CA.
Thinking in terms of discourse and outlining Scripture visually can help Bible teachers, Bible preachers, and Bible readers display how the parts relate to the whole and better understand the Word.

Interpreting Scripture Like It's Inspired | Matthew Barrett Mar 22, 2020

The Gospels don't have a 'lower' Christology than Paul, so why has this claim gained ground?
To answer this question, Matthew Barrett considers the nature of Scripture, the definition of biblical theology, and the role of systematics in exegesis.
Barrett has taken on these challenges in Canon, Covenant, and Christology: Rethinking Jesus and the Scriptures of Israel, the latest entry in the excellent New Studies in Biblical Theology series (NSBT), published by IVP Academic and edited by D. A. Carson.
Barrett, associate professor of Christian theology at Midwestern Seminary and Executive Editor of Credo Magazine, argues that a lack of emphasis on the Divine Author of the Scriptures leads one to devalue typology and miss the high Christology of the Gospels.
Additional Resources:

"Doing Biblical Theology with Geerhardus Vos" (Tool Talk)
New Dictionary of Biblical Theology, edited by Brian Rosner, T. Desmond Alexander, Graeme Goldsworthy, and D. A. Carson
A Theology of John's Gospel and Letters by Andreas J. Köstenberger

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The Task of a Biblical Scholar | Andreas Köstenberger Jan 06, 2020

What does a biblical scholar do? Andreas Köstenberger's answer is simple, but he has applied it in his own career in a variety of ways.
Dr. Köstenberger serves as Research Professor of NT and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Director of the Center for Biblical Studies, Founder of Biblical Foundations, Editor of the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society. Köstenberger is a prolific author in areas including biblical studies, hermeneutics, biblical theology, the biblical view of family, and more.
In this episode of Tool Talk, Travis asks Dr. Köstenberger about a range of topics, including his career, his current sense of calling, the nature of biblical theology, scholars he admires, his forthcoming works, what he's been learning, and Kansas City BBQ.
Resources from Andreas Köstenberger:

The Jesus of the Gospels: An Introduction(Kregel, forthcoming)
Handbook on Hebrews Through Revelation(Baker, forthcoming)
Going Deeper with New Testament Greek (with Benjamin Merkle and Robert Plummer, B&H Academic)
A Theology of John's Gospel and Letters(Zondervan Academic)
Many More

How Does the New Testament Use the Old Testament? Nov 19, 2019

Christians have one Bible with two testaments, and the New Testament authors frequently refer back to the Old Testament Scriptures. But they don't only point to prophecies that have been fulfilled or directly quote OT passages. In this episode, joined by co-host Taylor DiRoberto, Travis gives an overview of the NT use of the OT and considers some trickier examples.
Going to ETS 2019 in San Diego? Reach out to Travis to chat about Tool Talk, Exegetical Tools, Fontes Press, Midwestern Seminary, or whatever!
Travis's ETS 2019 presentation: "An Ironic Redemption: The Use of Psalm 2 LXX in Luke 23:1-25," Friday, Nov 22, 3:30-4:10 PM, Grand Hyatt - Pyramid Peak.
Featured Resources:

Accelerate (Five-Year BA and MDiv) at Spurgeon College
The Timothy Track (Residential MDiv Internship and Scholarship) at Midwestern Seminary
Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by G. K. Beale and D. A. Carson
Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by G. K. Beale
A New Testament Biblical Theology: The Unfolding of the Old Testament in the New by G. K. Beale
Echoes of Scripture in the Letters of Paul by Richard B. Hays
Echoes of Scripture in the Gospels by Richard B. Hays
New Testament Theology: Magnifying God in Christ by Thomas Schreiner
Matthew, Disciple and Scribe: The First Gospel and Its Portrait of Jesus by Patrick Schreiner
Biblical Theology of the New Testament by Peter Stuhlmacher
The Ways of Our God: An Approach to Biblical Theology by Charles Scobie

Paul and Plato? Two Errors with Pagan Parallels | Joseph Dodson Oct 20, 2019

What has Athens to do with Jerusalem? What does philosophy have to do with the New Testament? In Acts 17, Paul answered, "Plenty!" In this episode of Tool Talk, Travis chats with Joseph Dodson about two common errors when it comes to studying extrabiblical parallels to Scripture, especially in Greco-Roman philosophy. Dodson (PhD, Aberdeen) is associate professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary and co-editor (with David Briones) of Paul and the Giants of Philosophy: Reading the Apostle in Greco-Roman Context(IVP Academic, 2019).
Follow along @exegeticaltools and visit exegeticaltools.com for more great resources to help you rightly divide the Word of Truth.
Additional Resources:

Paul and the Gift by John Barclay
Paul and the Faithfulness of God by N. T. Wright
Paul and Seneca in Dialogue by Dodson and Briones
Paul and the Greco-Roman Philosophical Tradition, edited by Dodson and Andrew Pitts
"Stoicism and Christianity: Professor Joseph Dodson on Similarities & Differences" on the Daily Stoic

Meeting God in the Bible: Devotions and Academics | John Linebarger Oct 01, 2019

How is so-called "devotional" reading of the Bible different from so-called "academic" reading of the Bible? Why must the serious student of Scripture make time for both? How can the methodical and inquisitive reader make Scripture reading a time of worship? In this episode of Tool Talk, Travis asks these questions and more of John Linebarger, a "collector of degrees," bivocational minister, and author of Meeting God in the Bible: How to Read Scripture Devotionally (Fontes Press, 2019).
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More than Citation: Matthew's Use of the OT | Patrick Schreiner Sep 02, 2019

Matthew’s use of the Old Testament portrays Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of the Old Testament story. But Matthew doesn’t do this with just citations and quotations of specific OT texts. In this episode of Tool Talk, Travis chats with Patrick Schreiner (Assistant Professor of NT Language and Literature, Director of the ThM Program, Western Seminary) about Matthew’s narrative allusions and Schreiner’s new book, Matthew, Disciple and Scribe: The First Gospel and Its Portrait of Jesus (Baker Academic). Learn more at exegeticaltools.com, and follow ET on social media @exegeticaltools.

Jonah as Literature | Sam Bierig Jul 30, 2019

What does the book of Jonah want readers to think and do? Beyond the history and apologetics involved, many readers are unaware of the important literary cues in Jonah. Sam Bierig, Dean of Spurgeon College at Midwestern Seminary, has been studying, writing, and preaching Jonah and wants Christians to hear the cues and see the book as it is. What's more, he wants college students to focus on souls and Scripture as they learn and train for the Kingdom.
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Dispensational Hermeneutics | Cory Marsh Jul 09, 2019

Dispensationalism: It's not just about the end times; it's also about exegesis. As Cory Marsh, Associate Professor of New Testament at the College at Southern California Seminary, points out, it's largely about hermeneutics. In this episode of Tool Talk, Travis chats with Cory about the exegetical commitments of dispensational thought. A member of the Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics and a founding member of the Center for Dispensational Thought, Marsh has contributed to the conversation in presentations, articles, and books, including Forged from Reformation: How Dispensational Thought Advances the Reformed Legacy (Contributor, SCS Press, 2017) and a forthcoming historical theology of dispensationalism.
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Intertextuality: What and When? | Brian Koning Jun 02, 2019

Throughout Scripture, one author will recall the words or themes of an earlier author, whether through a quotation, allusion, or echo. How do exegetes identify these cases of intertextuality? What is their importance? On this episode of Tool Talk, Travis talks with Brian Koning, an adjunct professor of theology at Grand Canyon University researching Habakkuk’s allusions to Job. Travis and Brian also discuss the role of an adjunct professor and how that responsibility meshes with doctoral studies. Listen in at exegeticaltools.com for links to featured resources, and follow ET at @exegeticaltools.

A Life of Missionary Scholarship | Todd Scacewater May 13, 2019

It is more and more feasible for a lifelong missionary to contribute substantially to scholarship. David Clark is one such missionary scholar, leveraging his decades of Bible translation work to provide helpful insights to the fields of biblical studies and corpus linguistics. On this episode, Todd Scacewater (Founder of Exegetical Tools, Co-Founder of Fontes Press) talks about Clark’s legacy, as seen through his memoirs (including “Of Islands and Highlands,” Fontes Press) and his academic work (including “Analyzing & Translating New Testament Discourse,” Fontes Press). Check out this episode on exegeticaltools.com for links to featured resources, and follow ET on social media for updates (@exegeticaltools).

Bible Translation and Linguistics: Formal vs. Functional? | Todd Scacewater Apr 07, 2019

It’s easy to simply refer to varying philosophies of Bible translation as either “formal” or “functional,” but are these valid categories? What are the values and setbacks of these different translations of Scripture? How does contemporary linguistics help us think through this? On this episode of Tool Talk, Travis chats with Todd Scacewater (Exegetical Tools, Fontes Press, Wycliffe Bible Translators) about linguistics and Bible translation.

Don’t forget to check out this episode’s featured resources – Immerse: The Reading Bible and Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience – at immersebible.com

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The State of Bible Reading (and Reader's Bibles) | Glenn Pauuw Mar 24, 2019

The advent of English “reader’s Bibles” and audio Bibles is upon us. What should we make of it? With poor statistics on Bible literacy in the West, how can pastors and church members encourage more and better Bible reading in their churches and small groups? On this episode, Travis chats with Glenn Paauw, Senior Director of Content at the Institute for Bible Reading. Much like Exegetical Tools, the Institute for Bible Reading is committed to helping people read and understand the Bible. Travis and Glenn talk about Bible literacy in the West today, the advantage of reader’s Bibles and audio Bibles, the need for reading in community, Larry Hurtado, and more!

Don’t forget to check out this episode’s featured resources – Immerse: The Reading Bible and Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience – at immersebible.com

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Faith & Scholarship: A Conversation with Peter J. Williams Mar 10, 2019

“I’ve sought to devote my life to being a believing biblical scholar” – Peter J. Williams (PhD, Cambridge University). Dr. Williams leads one of the leading institutions for biblical studies in the world as the Principal of Tyndale House Cambridge, yet he’s recently authored a book for laypeople and pastors, titled “Can We Trust the Gospels?” (Crossway, 2018). As a confessing evangelical, his answer is a firm “yes,” but this hasn’t shortchanged his study. Actually, it’s enhanced it. In this episode, Dr. Williams explains how faith benefits diligent scholarship, reflects on his work, and offers advice for aspiring (and growing) academics.

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Limited Lexicons: Our Flawed Friends and Their Future Feb 24, 2019

Have you ever stopped to consider whether your lexicon of choice was trustworthy? The erudite exegete might recognize the limitations of lexicons, but what are we supposed to do with them? In his groundbreaking "A History of New Testament Lexicography," John A. L. Lee (Macquarie University) gently but incisively shows the faulty methodology that plagues NT lexicography and proposes a future for NT lexicography in light of the digital revolution.
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How to Read the Revelation Rightly | Jason Kees Feb 03, 2019

The Revelation of Jesus to John and… you? If you’ve ever wondered how to read the Revelation, then you should consider who was meant to read it. This conversation with Jason Kees discusses his work identifying the ideal reader of the Apocalypse of John and the merits of a “canonical” approach to biblical interpretation. Dr. Kees (PhD, Biblical Studies) is pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and adjunct professor of biblical studies at MBTS and California Baptist University.

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Pursuing a PhD in the Pastorate | Jason Kees Jan 20, 2019

Why should a pastor consider doctoral studies? How in the world can you find the time? Why would a pastor teach seminary and Bible college students? What does an average week look like? Is there such a thing? Whether you’re a pastor considering PhD studies, a seminarian looking to the future, or a curious veteran, this interview with Jason Kees (PhD, Biblical Studies) will be insightful and encouraging. Dr. Kees is Pastor at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and adjunct professor of biblical studies at MBTS and California Baptist University.

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A New Take on Jude: The Zealot Hypothesis | Herbert W. Bateman IV Jan 06, 2019

Jude famously called his readers to “contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.” But against whom are they to contend? Who are these “ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into sensuality and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ”? Herb Bateman, NT scholar and President of the Cyber-Center for Biblical Studies, has a hypothesis: Judean zealots who were recruiting for the Jewish Wars leading up to the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. In this conversation, Bateman illustrates the importance of dating, provenance, and other historical questions to understanding and applying the Scriptures. Check out this episode on exegeticaltools.com for links to featured resources: https://wp.me/p6eJ2Q-2pC

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Learning Biblical Hebrew: Reading for Comprehension | Karl Kutz and Rebekah Josberger Dec 09, 2018

How can students of Biblical Hebrew keep what they’ve learned for a lifetime? By getting into the text more quickly and understanding the language more deeply. That’s how the authors of Learning Biblical Hebrew: Reading for Comprehension: An Introductory Grammar (Lexham Press) have been teaching, and it’s working. Karl Kutz and Rebekah Josberger have cultivated a powerful Hebrew program at Multnomah University and Multnomah Biblical Seminary. Travis called them up to learn more about their fresh approach to Hebrew and their vision for this great new resource.

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The Theological Exegesis of Jonathan Edwards | Owen Strachan Nov 25, 2018

Jonathan Edwards, one of America’s greatest thinkers, was not only a theologian and philosopher but a preacher. So how did Edwards exegete the Scriptures? Can a puritanical devotee of the historical-grammatical method approve Edwards’s Puritan preaching? Owen Strachan, author of the brand new Edwards daily devotional Always in God’s Hands (Tyndale Momentum), is the right man to answer these questions. Strachan is immersed in the world of pastor-theologians as associate professor of Christian theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he also directs the Center for Public Theology and The Residency PhD. Strachan expounds the strengths and weaknesses of Edwards’ exegesis, discusses hermeneutics more broadly, and shares his personal hopes for readers of Always in God’s Hands: Day by Day in the Company of Jonathan Edwards.

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Reading the Septuagint | Greg Lanier and Will Ross Nov 18, 2018

What’s the Septuagint and why should you read it? Maybe you have no idea, or maybe you think you’ve heard it all, but there are few people better equipped to answer those questions than Greg Lanier and Will Ross of Reformed Theological Seminary. Lanier and Ross have worked with Hendrickson Publishers to produce the beautiful two-volume Septuaginta: A Reader’s Edition. Read the Old Testament and deuterocanonical texts in koine Greek, with vocabulary aids for those even-more-foreign words.

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Biblical Greek Made Simple: A New Grammar | Danny Zacharias Nov 11, 2018

Year after year, students take Greek, pass Greek, and forget Greek. Maybe you were one of those students. Maybe you're the one teaching them. How can we make the most of the tools available to us in Bible software, the most of our students' time, and actually teach them to comprehend the basics? Danny Zacharias, associate professor of New Testament studies at Acadia Divinity College, wrote Biblical Greek Made Simple (Lexham Press) to answer those very questions. Zacharias has taught Greek for years and has worked hard to help students understand it, partly through his apps FlashGreek and ParseGreek. Travis and Danny talk Greek, this new grammar, the potential benefits of a one-semester elementary Greek, and YouTube videos.
Check out Danny's creations at dannyzacharias.net, and as always, view this episode on exegeticaltools.com for links to features resources.

Preaching and Teaching the Gospel(s) | Todd Chipman Oct 13, 2018

The Gospels are more than a weigh-station on the way to the cross. How can we preach, teach, and read the fourfold Gospel for all they’re worth? To answer this question, Travis interviews Todd Chipman, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Pastor of The Master’s Community Church. Listen in to hear how the Gospel accounts ground classic doctrines in the historical events of Jesus’ life and ministry. Check out this episode on exegeticaltools.com for more resources and follow along @exegeticaltools!

How Did the Patristics Interpret Scripture? | Matt Emerson Sep 23, 2018

Can church history and exegesis live together in harmony? How did the early church fathers interpret the Bible? What can we learn from them without sacrificing sound exegetical methods? Matt Emerson provides a helpful primer and some interesting examples. Emerson is the Dickenson Associate Professor of Religion and Program Director for the Master of Arts at Oklahoma Baptist University. He is the author of several forthcoming books on such topics as the Trinity and theological method, the descent of Christ to hell, and Baptists' understanding of the Great Tradition. Check out this episode on exegeticaltools.com for more great content and links to featured resources! @exegeticaltools

If Scripture is Inerrant, then Scholarship is Necessary | Dan Brown Jul 11, 2018

Commentators aren't infallible, even when their assertions are footnoted. That seems obvious, but it's easy to blindly accept scholarly consensus. Dan Brown, convinced of the harmony of Scripture, went on a journey that began with a mission trip to Thessaloniki, Greece, and ended with a PhD in New Testament. Travis sat down with Dan to talk about studying historical backgrounds, Roman litigation in the NT, what's really happening in Acts 17:5-9, the concept of stewardship in academia, and more. Check out exegeticaltools.com for more helpful resources.

Why Your Exegesis Needs Discourse Analysis | Todd Scacewater Jun 03, 2018

You probably know just how important grammar and syntax are to interpreting Scripture, but what about paragraphs, chapters, and sections? If you’ve studied discourse analysis, you know just how important it is to understanding the author’s intended meaning of any passage. If you haven’t, you’re only going to be hearing more and more about it. In this episode of Tool Talk, Todd Scacewater (Founder, Exegetical Tools, Co-Founder, Fontes Press) provides a primer on discourse analysis and points to some helpful resources to further your understanding.As always, check out this episode on exegeticaltools.com for links to featured resources and a host of other helpful tools!

Sarcasm in Paul's Letters? Never. | David Dickenson Apr 29, 2018

Ever wished there was a sarcasm font? If it's hard to tell when someone is being sarcastic or ironic in your native tongue, how much more Koine Greek! Travis sat down with David Dickenson, Adjunct Professor and PhD Candidate in New Testament at Midwestern Seminary, to talk about Paul's use of irony and sarcasm. But you probably don't need to listen, because you already know sooo much about it.Check out this episode on exegeticaltools.com, and look around for more helpful content to help you rightly divide the Word of Truth.

Believing the Bible About the Supernatural | Michael Heiser Apr 07, 2018

Psalm 82:1 says, "God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment." Who are these gods? Why do so many interpreters gloss over this and other elements of the supernatural in the Scriptures? Travis asks Michael Heiser, expert in Ancient Near Eastern studies and author of "The Unseen Realm." Dr. Heiser is Scholar-in-Residence for Logos Bible Software, and he's also got some great advice for those who have been avoiding learning biblical Hebrew.As always check out this episode on exegeticaltools.com for links to featured resources!

Doing Biblical Theology with Geerhardus Vos | Todd Scacewater Mar 19, 2018

What is Biblical Theology? Geerhardus Vos, an elite theologian of Old Princeton, knew. Travis chats with Todd Scacewater, pastor, founder of Exegetical Tools, and co-founder of Fontes Press, which recently re-published Vos’s contribution “The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church,” a premier example of biblical theology. Todd and Travis talk about Vos, his method, the Kingdom of God, and how to do biblical theology well. Check out exegeticaltools.com for more resources and helpful links.

Lies Pastors Believe About Their Preaching | Dayton Hartman Feb 25, 2018

Pastor, you believe lies about your identity. Lies that hinder your ministry. Fight lies with the Gospel truth. That’s the message of “Lies Pastors Believe” (Lexham Press), a new book from Dayton Hartman, pastor of Redeemer Church in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. In this episode of Tool Talk, Travis and Dayton discuss how these lies affect exegesis and exposition, and Dayton offers some deeply helpful suggestions to combat these lies, including Christ-centered hermeneutics and community sermon prep. Hartman, a pastor-scholar, planted Redeemer after earning a PhD in church and dogma history from North-West University (South Africa), and additionally serves as an adjunct professor at both Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Columbia International University. Be sure to check out this episode on exegeticaltools.com for featured resources, including “Lies Pastors Believe”!

A Vernacular Bible and the KJV-Only Crowd | Mark Ward Jan 21, 2018

Have you ever been a part of a church or met a believer who believed the "Authorized" version was the only proper English Bible? Maybe you know all the text-critical issues, but do you know how to explain the importance of a vernacular Bible to people in a patient, loving, pastoral way? Mark Ward, a Logos Pro at Faithlife has laid out a stellar, easy-to-read explanation of KJV-onlyism in his new book, "Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible" (Lexham Press, releasing 1/24/18). In this episode, Travis and Mark talk about most believers' tendency toward prizing one version and the virtues of using multiple translations, even in preaching. Check out more resources at exegeticaltools.com and pick up "Authorized," which D.A. Carson calls, "Highly Recommended" (which ought to be authorization enough!).

How (Not) to Use Your Lexicon in Bible Translation | Todd Price Dec 31, 2017

Your lexicon is dangerous for your interpretation of Scripture if you don't know how to use it! Todd Price (PhD, Corpus Linguistics and NT) explains how not to use your lexicon and why more language nerds might consider being a missionary-scholar. As the Roma Bible Translation Coordinator for Pioneers and author of Structural Lexicology and the Greek New Testament (Gorgias Press), he is certainly qualified to discuss both. Listen in, subscribe, and check out exegeticaltools.com for more helpful resources!

Was Charles Spurgeon an Expositor? | Christian George Dec 11, 2017

Charles Haddon Spurgeon was the "Prince of Preachers," but was he an expository preacher? Were his sermons driven by the text of Scripture? Travis went to the beautiful Spurgeon Library at Midwestern Seminary, home to thousands of Spurgeon's handwritten notes and correspondence, to talk to Dr. Christian George, Curator of the Spurgeon Library, Professor of Historical Theology, and author of "The Lost Sermons of C.H. Spurgeon," a sprawling project from B&H Academic, of which the Second Volume has recently been released. Check out this episode on exegeticaltools.com to learn more about Dr. George, the Spurgeon Library, and the Lost Sermons project!

The Greek Text of James | William Varner Nov 26, 2017

The letter of James has been disputed and distorted by many through the centuries, but Dr. William Varner, Professor of Bible and Greek at the Master's University, has made the study of this inspired text a labor of love. In his new work, James: A Commentary on the Greek Text (Fontes Press), Dr. Varner utilizes the most recent resources and analytical practices, including the Brill Dictionary of Ancient Greek and discourse analysis, to work through the grammar and syntax of the letter. Travis and Dr. Varner discuss this approach, the correlation between faith and works, and horizons in biblical studies. Check out featured resources, including Dr. Varner's new commentary, at exegeticaltools.com

Ad Fontes: A Review of the New Tyndale House Greek New Testament | Todd Scacewater Nov 14, 2017

"Ad fontes," said Erasmus. Return to the sources! The brand new Tyndale House Greek New Testament uses a distinct methodology to attempt to do just that. Does it succeed? Dr. Todd Scacewater, founder of Exegetical Tools, explains the point of a new Greek New Testament and gives an in-depth review of this new effort from Crossway. Be sure to check out ExegeticalTools.com for more resources about the THGNT. You can purchase the THGNT here: http://tinyurl.com/THGNT

Sola Scriptura -- How Much Does Doctrine Inform Exegesis? | Matthew Barrett Oct 30, 2017

Doctrine must inform our exegesis, says Dr. Matthew Barrett, author of "God's Word Alone" and editor of Zondervan's "Five Solas" series and Crossway's "Reformation Theology." Dr. Barrett is Associate Professor of Christian Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and clearly a fan of Sola Scriptura. So why does he believe that we must bring our doctrine to the text? This enlightening episode is a great example of Dr. Barrett's commitment to expounding complex thoughts in helpful ways. Check out his Credo Magazine (credomag.com) for even more great content, and check out ExegeticalTools.com to find more information about this episode!Follow @exegeticaltools on Twitter and Facebook for more fantastic resources!

Interrogative Exegesis #1: Three Questions to Evaluate Historical Backgrounds Oct 16, 2017

Ever read about some historical event or cultural custom and immediately think of a passage of Scripture? Sometimes jumping to conclusions is jumping off a cliff. In this episode of Tool Talk, host Travis Montgomery shares three questions to evaluate potential historical context for better exegesis. Check out ExegeticalTools.com for more great content, subscribe to the podcast, and follow us on social media @exegeticaltools! View this episode on our website for links to featured resources.

Literary Context and Statistical Probability | Mark Giacobbe Oct 02, 2017

Statistics, probability, and exegesis? Travis talks to Mark Giacobbe, Teaching Fellow and Ph.D. Candidate at Westminster Theological Seminary, about how something called Bayes' Theorem is informing his dissertation. Mark's unique path to scholarship includes a musical career, post-9/11 missions to Afghanistan, and now teaching Greek at WTS. Now that Mark's working on a dissertation about the potential literary context of Luke-Acts, statistics and probability are playing an important role in his argument.Check out ExegeticalTools.com for more great content, subscribe to the podcast, and follow us on social media @exegeticaltools! View this episode on our website for links to featured resources.

Expectations vs. Reality for New Pastors | Kevin Moore Sep 18, 2017

Theological education teaches you "how" to study the Bible in-depth, but many pastors are asking a different question: "When?!" Travis called up Kevin Moore (@kevmoore_) to talk about Bible study expectations vs. reality in a new pastorate. Kevin is the Associate Pastor of Northpoint Christian Church in Spearfish, SD (northpointcc.net), a busy church plant. Travis and Kevin chat about helpful reference resources to launch into study fast and the benefits of studying in order to teach actual people in a local church, rather than merely for a grade.Check out ExegeticalTools.com for more great content, subscribe to the podcast, and follow us on social media @exegeticaltools! View this episode on our website for links to featured resources.

No Quick Fix: Analyzing Experiences Through Exegesis | Andy Naselli Sep 11, 2017

Travis chats with Andy Naselli (@andynaselli), author of “No Quick Fix: Where Higher Life Theology Came From, What It Is, and Why It’s Harmful,” available now from Lexham Press. This new book about “Keswick theology” is a great case study of thoroughly and biblically examining a popular doctrine. Andy received PhDs in Theology (Bob Jones University) and New Testament Exegesis and Theology (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School). Now Andy is Associate Professor of New Testament and Theology at Bethlehem College & Seminary, as well as an Elder at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis. Check out ExegeticalTools.com for more great content, subscribe to the podcast, and follow us on social media @exegeticaltools! View this episode on our website for links to featured resources and to purchase “No Quick Fix”: tinyurl.com/andynaselli

What Does a Pastor-Scholar Actually Do? | Todd Chipman Sep 05, 2017

The concept of the "pastor-scholar" has been en vogue in recent years, but what does it actually mean to be one? To answer that question, Travis sat down with Todd Chipman (@ToddRChipman), a real-life pastor-scholar. Dr. Chipman has been pastoring The Master's Church in Kansas City since he first began seminary, and now continues his ministry while teaching Greek at Midwestern Seminary. This episode outlines the benefits and pitfalls of being a pastor-scholar. Check out Dr. Chipman's helpful biblical theology resource, Scripture Storyline (ScriptureStoryline.com).Check out ExegeticalTools.com for more great content, subscribe to the podcast, and follow us on social media @exegeticaltools! View this episode on our website for links to featured resources.

Creeds in Real Life and the Descent of Christ to Hell | Todd A. Scacewater Aug 29, 2017

Travis sat down with Todd Scacewater, founder of Exegetical Tools, to discuss a thorny issue with the Apostles' Creed: did Christ really "descend into Hell?" What does that mean? Is it Biblical? Todd and Travis also discuss why and how pastors might incorporate the creeds into their church's worship, as well as the new discipleship guide from Fontes Press, "Grounded in the Faith: A Guide for New Disciples Based on the Apostles' Creed."Check out ExegeticalTools.com for more great content, subscribe to the podcast, and follow us on social media @exegeticaltools! View this episode on our website for links to featured resources.

Efficient Exegesis with BibleWorks | Jim Barr Aug 21, 2017

Jim Barr has been working with BibleWorks software for the past sixteen years. Travis and Jim talk about how students, pastors, and scholars can use BibleWorks to get into the text of any Scripture passage quickly and effectively. Jim explains some of the more unique features of BibleWorks, like audio paradigms and morphology-tagged high-resolution images of Greek and Hebrew manuscripts.Check out ExegeticalTools.com for more great content, subscribe to the podcast, and follow us on social media @exegeticaltools! View this episode on our website for links to featured resources.

Mere Devotion and Lifelong Learning | Mike Ackerman Aug 16, 2017

Mike Ackerman is a Professor of New Testament and Church Planting at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, MO and a self-proclaimed autodidact. Travis and Mike discuss the importance of being "the dean of one's own lifelong learning," the necessity and benefit of a disciplined devotional life, and Dave Chappelle.Check out ExegeticalTools.com for more great content, subscribe to the podcast, and follow us on social media @exegeticaltools!View this episode on our website for links to featured resources.

Two Common Errors in Bible Study | Todd Scacewater Aug 07, 2017

For this inaugural episode, Travis sat down with Todd Scacewater, the founder of Exegetical Tools. Travis and Todd talked about the purpose of ExegeticalTools.com and two common (and opposite) errors in Bible study. Check out ExegeticalTools.com for more great content, subscribe to the podcast, and follow us on social media @exegeticaltools!View this episode on our website for links to featured resources.

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