What Do We Want? MORE POWER! When Do We Want It? NOW!
The NT Scriptures frequently mention the Christian’s need for “power” or “strength” from God to obey him, endure persecution, and bear witness... Read More
When and Where was the Septuagint Written?
The origins of the Septuagint (hereafter, LXX) remain murky despite the evidence of its wide dissemination in the Hellenistic world.[1] Clues to... Read More
Trusting and Obeying
There it was in my Facebook feed. One of those ubiquitous memes from well-meaning fellow believers: God does not want you to... Read More
What Is the Gospel of the Kingdom?
When John the Baptist, firstly, and then Jesus began announcing that the kingdom of heaven was “at hand” (Matt 3:2; 4:17, 23)... Read More
Why Go to Seminary When the Fields are Already White for Harvest?
In preparation for representing the seminary at a conference in Iowa, I have been reflecting on why go to seminary. Why should... Read More
My Grandpa’s “Worry Gene”
When I was growing up, my Grandfather had a nervous habit of twiddling his thumbs. He was conscious of the habit and... Read More
Is Pastoral “Desire” a Qualification for Ministry?
The question of a pastoral “call to ministry,” reminiscent of God’s call of biblical prophets and apostles, has long been a issue... Read More
Without the Resurrection, there is no Salvation
The point indicated in the title to this post is ably defended by Paul in 1 Corinthians 15. There, Paul indicates that... Read More
Did New Testament Writers Misread the Context of Old Testament Passages?
One of the most complex issues in biblical interpretation lies in understanding the ways in which later writers of Scripture used earlier... Read More
A New Festschrift in Honor of Dr. Gerald Priest
Longtime friends of the seminary will fondly recall that Dr. Priest served on the faculty of DBTS from 1988 until his retirement... Read More