DTS Magazine
DTS Magazine is the official publication of Dallas Theological Seminary. It serves our students, alumni, donors, and friends by offering articles rich in biblical and theological exposition, telling the stories of how God is working through DTS students and alumni, and updating our friends on God’s work at DTS and around the world.

Answering Deception with the Truth
In John 18, hours before our Lord’s crucifixion, we find an interesting exchange between Jesus and…

The Monastery at Iona: A Small Enclave, A Bright Light
We were not sure what to expect, and were increasingly skeptical, as we took a series…

Being Prepared to Give an Answer
Most of us will never face serious persecution for sharing our faith in Christ, but we…

Words and the Word in Papua New Guinea
TEACHING TRUTH IS A MULTILAYERED, MANY-FACETED STORY. The words of Scripture, as scribes and faithful followers…

The Kingdom Influence of One Missions-Focused Life
One life can make a difference for numerous lives around the world. In many ways, Rachel…

Be a Part of Something Phenomenal!
When God is doing something phenomenal, something extraordinary, something truly earthshaking—you have to be part of…

The Wonder of the Gospel
CHRISTMAS DOESN'T START IN THE MANGER OF BETHLEHEM, BUT IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN Christmas comes…

Why Trust Storytelling?
One of my passions is helping people find answers to tough questions about the Bible. Some…

Dr. Daniel Wallace: The Worshipful Call to Learning, Teaching, and Learning Again
And then in 1997, I contracted encephalitis—a swelling of the brain—and lost most of my memory. My…

Manuscript Detective
What do scholars of textual criticism see when they examine an ancient New Testament manuscript? Dr.…

The Public Reading of Scripture: Three Experiences from DTS Faculty and Students
The pandemic shutdowns in 2020–21 forced many churches to shift their regular gatherings to online venues…

"Sanctify Them in the Truth; Your Word is Truth."
Dr. Mark Bailey is the Dallas Theological Seminary Chancellor and Senior Professor in the Bible Exposition…

The Kairos Moment
About two years ago, I had the distinct privilege of officiating the wedding of our oldest…

Synagogue at Capernaum
WE ARE HIS WORKMANSHIP | EPH 2:10 As Professor Darrell Bock says in this issue, “good…

Lewis Sperry Chafer: A Song of Evangelism and Education that Continues to Resound
LEWIS SPERRY CHAFER’S LIFE WAS A SONG THAT RESOUNDS THROUGH HIS ENDURING LEGACY, FROM DALLAS, TEXAS,…

POIEMA: An Interview with Dr. Darrell L. Bock
Our summer issue’s theme is engaging outsiders. Let’s consider what it means that “we are his…

2021-2022 Alumni Distinguished Service Award: Stephen Davey (STM, 1986)
You can tell a lot about a pastor from his vehicle. From the lavish luxury cars…

Engaging Wisely with Outsiders to the Faith
A challenge we face as believers is discerning how to engage with outsiders to the faith…

The Fruit of the Light in Corrie Ten Boom
As we see in the article “Engaging Wisely with Outsiders to the Faith” in this issue,…

Making a Lasting Difference for the Kingdom of God
Now you followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, perseverance, persecutions, and sufferings, such as…

The Light of the World Is Jesus
Metaphors are figurative expressions that illustrate a comparison by means of representation. One of the most…

"Preach the Word": My Fundamental Experience and Perspective of Preaching the Word and Hearing God
I am very thankful for my training at Dallas Theological Seminary, especially my training in Bible…

Why Preaching Still Matters
When I decided to become a preacher, I imagined myself preaching to an attentive congregation full…

A Preacher's Hermeneutical Responsibility to Hear from God
It is Friday evening, you answer the phone, and the pastor on the line says, “Can…