Rice Lecture Series | March 19, 2027
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Every spring DBTS hosts a theological lecture on current issues in Christianity. Speakers include recognized theologians and pastors with a commitment to the absolute authority of Scripture. The William R. Rice Lecture Series is named in honor of the Seminary’s founder, first president and long-time pastor (1949-1989) of Inter-City Baptist Church in Allen Park, Michigan.
Rice Lecture Series | March 19, 2027
RLS 2026 Media Available Below
Every spring DBTS hosts a theological lecture on current issues in Christianity. Speakers include recognized theologians and pastors with a commitment to the absolute authority of Scripture. The William R. Rice Lecture Series is named in honor of the Seminary’s founder, first president and long-time pastor (1949-1989) of Inter-City Baptist Church in Allen Park, Michigan.
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Past Rice Lecture Series
Preaching Christ in the Old Testament from a Dispensational Hermeneutic and an Expository Homiletic
2025 William R. Rice Lecture Series Date: Friday, March 21, 2025Speaker: Dr. Jon MorenoTheme: Preaching Christ in the Old Testament from a Dispensational Hermeneutic and an Expository Homiletic Lectures: Lecture #1: The Merits and Methods of Preaching Christ from the...
Keys, Carrots, and Sticks: Baptist Reflections on Religious Liberty in Modern America
2024 William R. Rice Lecture Series Date: Friday, March 22, 2024Speaker: Dr. Andrew WalkerTheme: Keys, Carrots, and Sticks: Baptist Reflections on Religious Liberty in Modern America Lectures: Lecture #1: The Freedom of Our Gospel is Grounded in the Power of Our...
Faith in Christ or Faithfulness of Christ? The Pistis Christou Debate and Pauline Theology
2023 William R. Rice Lecture Series Date: Friday, March 17, 2023Speaker: Dr. Kevin McFaddenTheme: “Faith in Christ or Faithfulness of Christ? The Pistis Christou Debate and Pauline Theology” Lectures: Lecture #1: The Importance of Theology in the Pistis...
Pastoral Conflicts and Criticism
2022 William R. Rice Lecture Series Date: Friday, March 18, 2022Speaker: Dr. Joel BeekeTheme: “Pastoral Conflicts and Criticism” Lectures: Lecture #1: Learning from OT Examples – MP3 – VideoLecture #2: Learning from Christ – MP3 – VideoLecture #3: Learning from Ten...
Historic Baptist Positions on Communion
2020 William R. Rice Lecture Series Date: Friday, March 20, 2020Speaker: Dr. Michael HaykinTheme: “Historic Baptist Positions on Communion” Lectures: Lecture 1: “Perspectives from the Puritan Era” – PDFLecture 2: “Practice in the Long Eighteenth Century” – PDFLecture...
Reclaiming Christ in the Old Testament
2019 William R. Rice Lecture SeriesDate: Friday, March 22, 2019Speaker: Dr. Abner ChouTheme: “Reclaiming Christ in the Old Testament” Lectures:Lecture 1: “Repairing Christ in the OT” – MP3 – VideoLecture 2: “Recovering Christ in the OT”...
The Biblical Covenants: Light from the Past, Hope for the Future
2018 William R. Rice Lecture Series Date: Friday, March 16, 2018Speaker: Dr. Roy BeachamTheme: “The Biblical Covenants: Light from the Past, Hope for the Future” – PDF Lectures:Lecture 1: Covenants in Antiquity – MP3 – VideoLecture 2:...
The Dynamic Heart in Daily Life
2017 William R. Rice Lecture Series Date: Friday, March 24, 2017Speaker: Dr. Jeremy PierreTheme: “The Dynamic Heart in Daily Life” Lectures:Lecture 1: Introducing the Dynamic Heart – MP3 – VideoLecture 2: Dynamic Ruin, Dynamic...
Holy War: Past, Present, & Future Implications
2016 William R. Rice Lecture Series Date: Friday, March 18, 2016Speaker: Dr. Kyle DunhamTheme: “Holy War: Past, Present, & Future Implications” – PDF Lectures:Lecture 1: The Lord is a Man of War: Holy War in the Old Testament...
Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse at Church
2015 William R. Rice Lecture Series Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2015Speaker: Dr. Deepak RejuTheme: “Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse at Church” – PDF Lectures:Lecture 1: Understanding the Problem of Child Abuse – MP3Lecture 2: How Do We...
The Gospel, the Homosexual and the Church
2014 William R. Rice Lecture Series Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2014Speaker: Pastor Peter HubbardTheme: “The Gospel, the Homosexual and the Church” – PDF Lectures:Lecture 1: The Bible: A Framework for Understanding Same-Sex Attraction...
Paul’s Pastoral Use of the Scriptures in 1 Corinthians
2013 William R. Rice Lecture Series Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2013Speaker: Professor Brent Belford, Director of Graduate Studies, Northland International UniversityTheme: “Paul’s Pastoral Use of the Scriptures in 1 Corinthians” – PDF...
Archaeology and the Conquest: New Evidence on an Old Problem
2012 William R. Rice Lecture Series Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2012Speaker: Dr. Bryant G. WoodTheme: “Archaeology and the Conquest: New Evidence on an Old Problem” Lectures:Lecture 1: Background and Chronology of the Exodus and Conquest...
Millions of Years and the Compromise of the Theologians
2011 William R. Rice Lecture Series Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011Speaker: Dr. Terry MortensonTheme: “Millions of Years and the Compromise of the Theologians” Lectures: Audio recordings (MP3) for each of the lectures, along with video presentation files...
Replacement Theology: Has the Church Superseded Israel as the People of God?
2010 William R. Rice Lecture Series Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2010Speaker: Dr. Michael VlachTheme: “Replacement Theology: Has the Church Superseded Israel as the People of God?” – notes Lectures:Introduction to Replacement Theology – mp3A...
The Presbyterians: History, Controversies, and Trends
2009 William R. Rice Lecture Series Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2009Speaker: Dr. Mark SidwellTheme: “The Presbyterians: History, Controversies, and Trends” – notes Lectures:Four primary areas were addressed in the three lecture sessions, providing...
Keswick Theology: A Survey and Analysis of the Doctrine of Sanctification in the Early Keswick Movement
2008 William R. Rice Lecture Series Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2008Speaker: Dr. Andrew NaselliTheme: “Keswick Theology: A Survey and Analysis of the Doctrine of Sanctification in the Early Keswick Movement” – presentation – notes...
Recent Trends in Creationism
2007 William R. Rice Lecture Series Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2007Speaker: Dr. John WhitcombTheme: “Recent Trends in Creationism” Lectures:The Creation of the World – mp3The Origin of Man – mp3Dinosaurs and Men – mp3 About Our...
Is It Better to Bury or to Burn? A Biblical Perspective on Cremation and Christianity in Western Culture
2006 William R. Rice Lecture Series Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2006Speaker: Dr. Rodney DeckerTheme: “Is It Better to Bury or to Burn? A Biblical Perspective on Cremation and Christianity in Western Culture” – pdf Lectures:Biblical Data Related to...
The Contemporary Christian Music Debate
2005 William R. Rice Lecture Series Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2005Speaker: Dr. John MakujinaTheme: “The Contemporary Christian Music Debate” Lectures:Theological Foundations for Music and Worship – mp3Historical and Philosophical Foundation of CCM...