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.
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…
How the Church is to Hear from God
Every semester I begin by having my students introduce themselves and explain why they chose to…
Alumni Profile: Steven & Lyle Mason
How often do we come across twin alumni? Twins who live and thrive in God’s kingdom…
Be Still
Over the past eighteen months, the diagnoses of anxiety disorders have increased significantly. Paradoxically, during a…
My Paradigm Shift: Viewing Money through God's Eyes
I grew up in a Christian home, and my parents took great care to help me…
Gezellig and God
Gezellig is my favorite Dutch word. It translates to a feeling of togetherness in a cozy,…
The Forgotten Ministry: The Influence of Our Grandparents
As Christian leaders, we are often made painfully aware of the culture’s drift away from the…
Bringing Peace & Encouragement to Others
Sometimes I get discouraged. How about you? When I get discouraged, sometimes, I become a discouragement…
Bearing His Image Together
God created every person as a uniqueindividual When I was a little girl, every time it…
