May 6, 2020 in Diakonos People may think eschatology is a needless battleground where certain combative Christians fight over a few vague Bible verses. But more of the Bible is prophetic than we might realize. From the first book (Gen 3:15) to the last (Rev 22:20),...
The Time Between the Testaments
March 31, 2020 in Diakonos On September 6, 1620, one hundred men, women and children crowded onto a small ship known as the “Mayflower” and set sail across the Atlantic. After a long and arduous journey, they landed in what later became known as Cape Cod. As is often...
Encouragement for Women Considering Formal Theological Training
March 31, 2020 in Diakonos At least half (or more) of a church’s members and attendees at any given time are women. Women have played an essential role in the church since the beginning (Acts 16). In many churches, women’s ministry flourishes for this very reason. But...
Living for Christ Through A Global Pandemic
March 31, 2020 in Diakonos What are you focused on as you live through a global pandemic? What is grabbing your attention? The COVID-19 virus has caused unbelievable havoc for the entire world. Markets are shaken; countries are closed. People are fearful, and panic...
“Song of Songs:” Love Song, Theology or Both?
February 27, 2020 in Diakonos The Song of Songs, also known as the Song of Solomon or Canticles, has been criticized as being aesthetically pleasing but a part of the Bible that contributes little to the theology of the believer. In my book, “Contributions of Selected...
Ready to excel at discipleship?
Published February 27, 2020 We know Jesus commissioned us to "make disciples." But what did He mean? Did He envision a well-organized church program, an organic approach, or was He asking us to do something completely different? Today, church goers have different...
Our Responsibility to Study Scripture
Published February 27, 2020 God has given us Scripture that we may know Him and serve Him. As believers, we have a privilege and responsibility to not only know God, but to love and serve others through the truth of the gospel. In this response to knowing and serving...
Book Review: “An Introduction to the Greek New Testament Produced at Tyndale House, Cambridge”
Published January 29, 2020 in Diakonos In 2017, Dirk Jongkind and Peter Williams released “The Greek New Testament, Produced at Tyndale House, Cambridge” (THGNT). This much celebrated text is unique among Greek editions in that it places significant focus on scribal...
Danger of Puberty Suppression
Published January 29, 2020 in Diakonos What would you do if a child in your life rejected their natal gender? Would you blindly follow the counsel of a culture that advocates for hormone treatment at an early age in order to suppress puberty and facilitate gender...
Introducing Diakonos: To Serve as Your Resource
Published January 23, 2020 in Diakonos Subscribe to "Diakonos" A Message from the Dean of Baptist Bible Seminary Diakonos is an e-newsletter produced by Baptist Bible Seminary as a resource for ministry and theology in the midst of your busy schedule. Our desire at...
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