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May
2017
Triadic Hermeneutics
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When we exegete a passage, three poles must always be in mind. First, there is a historical dimension to every text. This includes not only the historical facts a text may claim, but also includes the historical context under which the entire text is to be understood. Second, there is a theological dimension, which speaks... Read More
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May
2017
The Muslim Worldview
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The Detroit 10/40 Conference is being held this Thursday and Friday in Hamtramck, MI. I had a chance during the pre-conference this week to give a talk addressing the importance of recognizing and evaluating worldviews when sharing the gospel and offering some thoughts specifically on the Muslim worldview. Often we struggle with communicating the gospel... Read More
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May
2017
Rejoicing with our Graduates
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As the 2016-2017 school year draws to a close, we’re proud of all our students’ hard work. But we’re especially proud of our graduates who have persevered through multiple years of full-time work and study. This year we celebrate the achievements of four graduates: three from the Master of Divinity program, and one from the... Read More
2
May
2017
To Him be the Dominion Forever, Amen
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1 Peter 5:10 But the God of all grace, who called you into his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself put things right, strengthen, empower, [and] secure [you]. 11To him be the dominion forever! Amen! I have enjoyed reading through Karen Jobes’s commentary on 1 Peter for a... Read More
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Apr
2017
Water Baptism And Salvation: An Abbreviated Word Study (Part Two)
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Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:38). In part one, it was argued that while many take the preposition for (εἰς) in the verse above as telic, indicating... Read More
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Apr
2017
Water Baptism And Salvation: An Abbreviated Word Study (Part One)
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Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:38). Peter’s exhortation delivered at Pentecost has been the source of ongoing debate. Virtually all engaged in the debate take the command... Read More
14
Apr
2017
Friday is still here, but Sunday is Coming
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I just got back from my church’s Good Friday service. Pastor Dave Doran preached from 2 Corinthians 13:4: “For to be sure, he was crucified in weakness, yet he lives by God’s power. Likewise, we are weak in him, yet by God’s power we will live with him in our dealing with you.” The major... Read More
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Apr
2017
4/12/2017 DBTS Chapel: Bob Johnson
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Bob Johnson, a DBTS Alumnus and pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Roseville, MI, preaches from 1 Timothy 4:6-10. Pastor Johnson sets forth three exhortations and results for seminary students who are “being trained in the words of the faith.” Download and subscribe to our Podcasts here
31
Mar
2017
Rice Lecture Series 2017
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“Why is the thinking, feeling, and intentional heart so important to God? Why did he design human hearts so intricately? The answer is simple. God designed the heart’s functions for worship: he wants people to respond to him with the complex beauty that reflects his own.” – Jeremy Pierre Counseling the flock of God is... Read More
31
Mar
2017
Summer 2017 Class Schedule – Now Available
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DBTS is offering three courses this summer in a module format. The following is a list of which courses will be offered, the weeks involved, and the professors who will teach. First Session: May 16–26 (8:00–11:50 AM) NT734 Greek Exegesis of 1 Thessalonians (2 hours), Dr. Compton Room 101 An exegesis of 1 Thessalonians... Read More