Search and See 101: The Scriptures
Reminder: These “Homework” resources are not required, but suggested. Pick a few to read, watch, or listen to. Each week we will open up a time of discussing anything that you learned from these resources or questions you had about them.
Read:
The Bible
- Isaiah 55
- Luke 24:13-35
- Acts 2:1-41
- Acts 7
Packer, J.I. Concise Theology: A Guide To Historic Christian Beliefs. Carol Stream, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers Inc., 1993.
- Knowledge (pg19-20)
- Conscience (pg 96-97)
Sproul, R.C. Everyone’s A Theologian: An Introduction to Systematic Theology. Orlando, Florida: Reformation Trust, 2014.
- What is Theology?, Chapter 1 (pg 3-7)
- The Scope And Purpose Of Theology, Chapter 2 (pg 8-13)
Listen:
- “Do You Even Theology, Bro?” (48 minutes), Knowing Faith Podcast, The Village Church
- Theology 101 (33 minutes), Knowing Faith Podcast, The Village Church
Watch:
- What is Theology?, (90 seconds), WWUTT, When We Understand The Text
- Essential Doctrines?, (90 seconds), WWUTT, When We Understand The Text
Read :
The Bible
- Acts 17:16-29 (General Revelation)
Packer, J.I. Concise Theology: A Guide To Historic Christian Beliefs. Carol Stream, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers Inc., 1993.
- Revelation (pg 3-5)
- General Revelation (pg9-10)
Sproul, R.C. Everyone’s A Theologian: An Introduction to Systematic Theology. Orlando, Florida: Reformation Trust, 2014.
- General Revelation and Natural Theology. Chapter 3 (pg 14-19)
- Special Revelation. Chapter 4 (pg 20-24)
- Infallibility and Inerrancy. Chapter 6 (pg 30-34)
The Chicago Statements on Biblical Inerrancy and Hermeneutics, The International Council On Biblical Inerrancy
Watch:
On Inerrancy, Infallibility, Inspiration, and Revelation:
- Inspiration, Infallibility, Inerrancy, (24 minutes), R.C. Sproul
- 318. Is Natural Theology The Same As General Revelation?, (2 minutes), OneMinuteApologist
- The Bible is true because the Bible says its true?, (90 seconds) WWUTT, When We Understand the Text
On the History of Inerrancy and the Church:
- 2015 Shepherds’ Conference: Inerrancy Panel Q&A, (53 minutes), Kevin DeYoung, Ligon Duncan, Al Mohler Jr., Mark Dever, and John MacArthur
- Inerrancy and Your Church: 2015 Winter Conference at Reformation Bible College, R.C. Sproul
Listen:
- EPISODE 7.3: HOW CAN WE KNOW THE BIBLE IS GOD’S WORD? (22 minutes), Defend and Confirm Podcast
- Does The Bible Contain Errors? (2 minutes), John MacArthur, Grace To You
- What Do You Mean When You Say The Bible Is ‘Inerrant?’ (2 minutes), John MacArthur, Grace To You
Read:
The Bible
- 2 Peter 1:16-21
- Jude 3
Byers, Josh and Tim Challies. A Visual Theology Guide To The Bible. Zondervan, 2019.
- How Were The Books Collected?, Chapter 3, (p 35-49)
Criswell, W.A. The Scarlett Thread Through The Bible. The Gospel Project
Packer, J.I. Concise Theology: A Guide To Historic Christian Beliefs. Carol Stream, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers Inc., 1993.
- Inward Witness (pg13-15)
Sproul, R.C. Everyone’s A Theologian: An Introduction to Systematic Theology. Orlando, Florida: Reformation Trust, 2014.
- Canonicity, Chapter 7 (pg 35-39)
Listen:
- #29- Can Kids Be Theologians?, Knowing Faith Podcast, The Village Church (34 minutes)
Watch:
- Papal Infallibility? (Ex Cathedra), When We Understand The Text, WWUTT (90 seconds)
- God told me…?, When We Understand The Text, WWUTT (90 seconds)
- Are there contradictions in the gospels?, When We Understand The Text, WWUTT (90 seconds)
Read:
The Bible
- Study Acts 1:8. Challenge yourself to find 25 observations in this text.
- Read 2 Timothy. From reading an entire letter at once, did you recognize how the pieces fit better?
Byers, Josh and Tim Challies. A Visual Theology Guide To The Bible. Zondervan, 2019.
- Why Should I Study the Bible?, Chapter 6, (pg 74-83)
- How Do I Study the Bible?, Chapter 7, (pg 84-101)
Packer, J.I. Concise Theology: A Guide To Historic Christian Beliefs. Carol Stream, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers Inc., 1993.
- Interpretation (pg6-8)
- Illumination (pg154-156)
Listen:
- #30 – How to Read the Bible, Knowing Faith Podcast, The Village Church (40 minutes).
- Bible Bus 5-Year Series Download, J. Vernon Mcgee, Thru The Bible.
Watch:
- Dr. James White: Which Bible translation is the most reliable? Episode 1326, Todd Friel and James R. White, Wretched Radio, (9 minutes)
- Basics for How to Study the Bible, David Matthis, Desiring God, (5 minutes)
- King James Onlyism?, When We Understand The Text, WWUTT, (90 seconds)
Read:
The Bible:
- Matthew 5:17-20
- Acts 8:26-40
Byers, Josh and Tim Challies. A Visual Theology Guide To The Bible. Zondervan, 2019.
- Part 3: Seeing The Bible, Chapters 8-16, (pg 102-200)
Packer, J.I. Concise Theology: A Guide To Historic Christian Beliefs. Carol Stream, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers Inc., 1993.
- Covenant (pg. 87-90)
- Law (pg 91-93)
- Law in Action (pg 94-95)
Listen:
- #31 – There’s No Such Thing As 2 Samuel (36 minutes), Knowing Faith Podcast, The Village Church
- #2 – Jesus’ Family Tree (33 minutes), Knowing Faith Podcast, The Village Church
- Living Under God’s Law with special guest Jeff Durbin (80 minutes), Sheologians, Apologia Studios
Watch:
- Andy Stanley vs Jeff Durbin – Unhitching Christianity from the Old Testament?, (94 minutes), Unbelievable.
- Andy Stanley Doubles Down (11 minutes), Todd Friel, Wretched Radio.