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
New Issue of the Detroit Baptist Seminary Journal Available
I am excited to announce the release today of the 24th volume of the Detroit Baptist Seminary Journal. Articles include: Andrew David Naselli, What... Read More
Tributes to Rolland D. McCune
Monday, June 17, 2019, Rolland D. McCune went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Dr. McCune served as professor... 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
John Calvin: Human Life Begins at Conception
A few weeks ago I discussed the pro-life position in the DBTS chapel, including the biblical perspective of when human life begins—at... Read More