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.
Loving Well Teaches Truth
She spoke only a handful of English words. Daughter. Cold. Car. Yes. But they were enough…
The Map of the Gospel: Bigger than We Think
Teaching classes, speaking at conferences, taking part in board meetings, and other responsibilities ensure that I…
Evangelism: A 24-Week Devotional from DTS Magazine
THE GOSPEL—THE MESSAGE OF EVANGELISM 1. John 3:16 The presentation of the gospel must include four…
Pickleball Evangelism
You walk in and face the other person. Who will go first? you wonder. How will…
“Go and Tell” to Invite Others to “Come and See”: Cultural Complexities in Evangelism
“There is one who will never betray you.” I was sharing the gospel on the streets…
AN EXCERPT FROM True Evangelism
EVANGELISM has been part of Dallas Theological Seminary’s identity from the very beginning. Founding president Lewis…
How Did the Early Church Do Evangelism? (Spoiler Alert: They Didn’t!)
We know the story so well: Just ten days after Jesus ascended to heaven, the disciples…
Letter from the Editor
The year 2024 brings joyful celebration to Dallas Theological Seminary. If you’ve been part of the…
LOOK WHAT GOD HAS DONE!
Since the beginning of our centennial year at Dallas Theological Seminary, the refrain from a popular…
DALLAS, TEXAS: THE VIEW FROM 1924
On a typically sunny October morning in 1916, hundreds of Dallas’s commercial, industrial, financial, and city…
BIBLIOTHECA SACRA: A HISTORY WITH DTS
From the early years of Dallas Theological Seminary, and long before “distance education” became a trend,…
THE FIRST STUDENTS AT THE EVANGELICAL THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE
Sometimes the beginning of a new endeavor hardly suggests what may gradually emerge over the decades.…
Remember the Whole Way by Which He Has Brought You: Part 1
The Lord took me far from home to single me out for a lifetime of ministry.…
TWO PRESIDENTS: BAILEY & YARBROUGH IN CONVERSATION – PART 1
INTERVIEWED BY NEIL R. COULTER & KRAIG MCNUTT In our centennial year, we express gratitude to…
A DESPERATE NEED, A GREAT VISION, AND AN ENDURING SEMINARY
Many people have big dreams, but few people develop the determination, fortitude, and skill needed to…
GRATEFUL FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF JOYFUL WORSHIP
In 2024, as we reflect on one hundred years of Dallas Theological Seminary, we affirm that…
DEPEND ON THE LORD LEARNING TO RECEIVE
“IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN NECESSARY FOR US TO REMAIN ON OUR FACES BEFORE GOD, THAT WE…
The Salt and Light Factor
Early in his Gospel, Matthew chronicles the peaceful seaside scene of Christ’s first sermon. Spread across…
Strength and Flexibility: The Dance of Christian Witness
Strength and flexibility. Every dancer recognizes the importance of maintaining the proper balance of these postures.…
Salt and Light: The Penetrating Influence of Character
You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world… let your…
The Clapham Sect: The Power of "We" Instead of "Me"
You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill cannot be hidden.…
Supporting A Legacy of Especially Strong Women
When Sheryl Lackey Reeves (MACE, 2015) decided to attend seminary, her mom, Elsie Sue Wiley, wasn’t…
Quenching Our Thirst: The Wells at Beersheba
If you’ve ever hiked through a desert landscape, you probably quickly gained an awareness of your…
God's Unexpected Invitation To Be Salt And Light In The Heart of Bucharest
God’s call to ministry is sometimes mysterious until we see the needs he prepared us to…
