317.2: Introduction to the New Testament

I reissued this introductory episode to provide additional perspective on studying the New Testament from both devotional and academic approaches.

• Review the Sunday School lessons and approach
• Explain the format of Engaging Gospel Doctrine this year
• Provide recommendations for devotional New Testament reading
• Provide recommended resources (also linked below)
• Explain what you can do as listeners to help the podcast
• Provide a long but hopefully entertaining explanation of how we got the New Testament
• Conclude with some thoughts on faith and New Testament scholarship

You can access my Lesson Notes here (or PDF)

Here is a link to my A Brief History of the Bible

Recommended Resources

Harper Collins Study Bible

Oxford Study Bible

ESV Study Bible

The Kingdom New Testament

The New Testament and Other Christian Writings: A Reader

Bible Apps: You Version, Logos, Olive Tree

Supplementary Resources

Jesus Christ and the World of the New Testament

Search, Ponder, and Pray: A Guide to the Gospels by Julie Smith

The Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ

Kevin Barney’s Introduction to the NT post

Barney’s post on the Intertestamental Period

Thanks to James Estrada for postproduction and to Marshall McDonald for the new bumper music.