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The NT Scriptures frequently mention the Christian’s need for “power” or “strength” from God to obey him, endure persecution, and bear witness...

The origins of the Septuagint (hereafter, LXX) remain murky despite the evidence of its wide dissemination in the Hellenistic world.[1] Clues to...

There it was in my Facebook feed. One of those ubiquitous memes from well-meaning fellow believers: God does not want you to...

When John the Baptist, firstly, and then Jesus began announcing that the kingdom of heaven was “at hand” (Matt 3:2; 4:17, 23)...

In preparation for representing the seminary at a conference in Iowa, I have been reflecting on why go to seminary. Why should...

When I was growing up, my Grandfather had a nervous habit of twiddling his thumbs. He was conscious of the habit and...

The question of a pastoral “call to ministry,” reminiscent of God’s call of biblical prophets and apostles, has long been a issue...

The point indicated in the title to this post is ably defended by Paul in 1 Corinthians 15. There, Paul indicates that...

One of the most complex issues in biblical interpretation lies in understanding the ways in which later writers of Scripture used earlier...

Longtime friends of the seminary will fondly recall that Dr. Priest served on the faculty of DBTS from 1988 until his retirement...