One More Chapter

Brian Rex Davis
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A weekly podcast, One More Chapter explores the wisdom of ancient texts for equipping listeners for today’s challenges. Both wisdom from great authors and from spiritual sources are examined.

  1. hace 4 días

    Three Helpful Principles for Bible Study

    What happens when you stop reading the Bible to confirm what you already believe and start reading it to meet God on His terms? Brian Rex Davis is joined by his sons Noah Davis and Bryson Davis for a rich, practical discussion about responsible Bible study, the danger of “itching ears,” and why the way you approach Scripture changes everything. If you’ve ever wondered how to read the Bible without forcing your opinions into it, this episode gives you the framework. https://mathetis.org Https://worldbibleschool.org

  2. 19 ago

    Necessary Inference in Scripture

    Applying biblical principles in our daily lives can be a challenge. Biblical principles often run counter to the cultures in which we live. Cultural influence can cloud our understanding of the Bible. To combat this, God gave us the ability to reason through these challenges and arrive at a place that aligns with the Will of God. Join Brian Rex Davis and his two sons, Noah and Bryson, as they discuss necessary inference and how it is critical to Bible study and achieving a life aligned with God. Start a Bible Study! - https://worldbibleschool.org Become a Study Helper! - https://worldbibleschool.net Study with a group online! - https://mathetis.org

  3. 10 ago

    Apostolic Approved Examples

    This episode explores how God teaches through “necessary inference,” showing that mature Bible study often means connecting clear passages to reach sound conclusions. Using examples like the Trinity, salvation by grace through faith, and Jesus’ own teaching methods in Matthew 16, the hosts argue that Scripture invites thoughtful, common-sense reasoning rather than shallow proof-texting. The conversation emphasizes that careful inference helps believers understand God’s nature more deeply and apply biblical truth faithfully in everyday life. Start a Bible Study! - https://worldbibleschool.org Become a Study Helper! - https://worldbibleschool.net Study with a group online! - https://mathetis.org

  4. 3 ago

    Grammar Matters

    Brian Rex Davis, along with his guests Noah and Bryson, walks through several New Testament examples—imperative, interrogative, declarative, hortatory, and optative—to explain how Scripture communicates authority, encouragement, and a call to restoration. Along the way, they connect these ideas to Christian growth, the value of using our minds in study, and the purpose of living out faith in everyday obedience. Sign up to study! - https://worldbibleschool.org Study the Bible with others - https://mathetis.org Become a Study Helper - https://worldbibleschool.net The Focus of Our Faith - Monroe Hawley Out of print but available used from various outlets

  5. 27 jul

    The Nature of God's Teaching

    In this episode, Brian, Noah, and Bryson explore how God teaches through direct commands and direct teachings, showing that Bible study doesn’t have to be complicated when approached with common sense and a high view of Scripture. Using examples from the New Testament, Brian explains how clear commands, encouraging exhortations, and even questions can reveal God’s authority and help believers grow in faith, maturity, and obedience. The conversation ties Bible study to restoration and emphasizes that following Christ is not a burden, but a path to transformation and mission. References: How We Got the Bible - Neil R Lightfoot https://a.co/d/0dZH9RBi The Cultural Church - F LaGard Smith https://a.co/d/04z1uVX4

  6. 20 jul

    The Bible in Time and Culture

    This episode is a thoughtful, practical conversation about how to study the Bible with confidence by understanding its structure, genre, history, and audience. The hosts explain that Scripture is a library of 66 books written in different literary forms, languages, and cultural settings, so readers need to pay attention to context, use trustworthy study tools, and avoid building beliefs from isolated verses. They also emphasize that the Bible is God’s complete revelation, that truth is absolute rather than relative, and that the New Testament is the authoritative guide for Christians today while the Old Testament still provides the foundation and depth that make the New Testament meaningful. Along the way, they use stories from their own cross-cultural backgrounds in Zambia and the United States to show how every reader brings a worldview to the text, and why becoming a Christian means learning to live under God’s kingdom culture rather than our own. Reference links: Understanding the Bible - WBS Course - https://wbslibrary.org/courses/understanding-the-bible/ WBS Library - wbslibrary.org Mathetis - mathetis.org Apologetics Press - apologetiscpress.org Introduction to the New Testament by Henry Clarence Thiessen - https://a.co/d/01z7IWjP Halley's Bible Handbook - https://a.co/d/0g51hZ2X How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth - Gordon D Fee & Douglas Stuart - https://a.co/d/0fQxSDJB Online Study - worldbibleschool.org

  7. 13 jul

    The Nature of Holy Scripture

    This episode continues a series on foundational Bible study principles, covering topics like the importance of reading every verse in the context of the whole Bible, practical tools for word study (including the Blue Letter Bible app, Nave's Topical Bible, and others), why historical and cultural context matters when reading Scripture, and the distinction between the Old and New Testaments as two covenants. The second half explores what it means for readers to come to the Bible from their own cultural backgrounds — illustrated by the family's years living in a traditional kingdom in Zambia — and how each culture carries both godly fingerprints and things that must be surrendered as one enters the culture of Christ. Tools and Resources referenced in the episode: Dictionary of the Bible - James Hastings https://www.amazon.com/Dictionary-Editor-Frederick-Rowley-Hastings/dp/B000ED9694 Nave’s Topical Bible https://www.amazon.com/Naves-Topical-Bible-comprehensive-Associated/dp/091700602X Blue Letter Bible - https://www.blueletterbible.org Everyday Life in Bible Times - National Geographic Society Out of print but used copies are available from various sources Manners and Customs of Bible Lands - Fred H. Wight https://www.amazon.com/Manners-Customs-Bible-Lands-Wight/dp/0802451756 New Testament Times - Merrill C. Tenney https://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-Times-Understanding-Century/dp/0801012651 Early Christians Speak - Everett Ferguson https://store.acupressbooks.com/products/early_christians_speak_vol1 Other References Halley’s Bible Handbook - https://www.amazon.com/Halleys-Bible-Handbook-Classic-Over/dp/031051939X Apologetics Press - https://apologeticspress.org WBS Library - https://wbslibrary.org

  8. 6 jul

    God's Library

    This episode of One More Chapter is built around one central question: how did God put the Bible together, and why does that matter for how we study it?Brian opens by drawing on a personal thread — he taught his sons Noah and Bryson Bible study principles when they were kids growing up on the mission field in Zambia, just as his own father had taught him. That multigenerational frame sets the tone: this knowledge isn't rocket science, and it's accessible at any age.The episode's core idea is that the Bible isn't a single book — it's a library. Just as you'd navigate different sections of a physical library (novels, history, reference), understanding what kind of literature you're reading in Scripture is foundational. The episode closes with a reflection on why the Gospels are so powerful: they allow the reader to walk alongside Jesus, making his miracles and relationship with God personally available — not just academically interesting. It's a welcoming, accessible episode — aimed at anyone who has found the Bible intimidating or has stalled out mid-read, with a clear promise that future episodes will go deeper into how to actually apply these principles.

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A weekly podcast, One More Chapter explores the wisdom of ancient texts for equipping listeners for today’s challenges. Both wisdom from great authors and from spiritual sources are examined.

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    Brian Rex Davis
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
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