J. Scott Horrell

Dr. Horrell has been a missionary and theologian in various world cultures, in addition to evangelism and church-planting with World Team, InterVarsity, and Youth with a Mission (YWAM). Along with cofounding and editing a leading Latin American theological journal, he has written several books in Portuguese and English. He especially loves to orient students to a global understanding of Christian faith and the implications of the triune God for all of life.

J. Scott Horrell’s Journal Articles

  • Review of “Whose Religion Is Christianity? the Gospel beyond the West.” Bibliotheca Sacra (162:646). 2005. 239-241.
  • Review of “The Next Christendom: the Coming of Global Christianity.” Bibliotheca Sacra (162:646). 2005. 254-256.
  • “Doing Theology: An International Task.” Evangelical Missions Quarterly (41:4). 2005. 474-78.
  • Review of “Naming the Elephant: Worldview As a Concept.” Bibliotheca Sacra (162:645). 2005. 116-117.
  • Review of “The Universe Next Door: a Basic Worldview Catalog.” Bibliotheca Sacra (162:645). 2005. 116-117.
  • Review of “What Does God Know and When Does He Know It? the Current Controversy over Divine Foreknowledge.” Bibliotheca Sacra (162:645). 2005. 118-119.
  • “Toward a Biblical Model of the Social Trinity: Avoiding Equivocation of Nature and Order.” Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society (47:3). 2004. 399-421.
  • Review of “The Trinity.” Bibliotheca Sacra (161:643). 2004. 368-369.
  • Review of “The Purpose-driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?.” Bibliotheca Sacra (161:642). 2004. 254-255.
  • Review of “The Encyclopedia of Christianity. V 2, E-I.” Bibliotheca Sacra (161:641). 2004. 110-111.
  • Review of “Totally Saved: Understanding, Experiencing and Enjoying the Greatness of Your Salvation.” Bibliotheca Sacra (160:640). 2003. 481-483.
  • Review of “The Shape of Practical Theology: Empowering Ministry with Theological Praxis.” Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society (45:4). 2002. 743-746.
  • Review of “Pentecostalism and the Future of the Christian Churches: Promises, Limitations, Challenges.” Bibliotheca Sacra (159:635). 2002. 379-380.
  • Review of “Wisdom of the Sadhu: Teachings of Sundar Singh.” Bibliotheca Sacra (159:634). 2002. 242-244.
  • Review of “Dictionary of Third World Theologies.” Bibliotheca Sacra (159:633). 2002. 117-118.
  • Review of “Recovering the Scandal of the Cross: Atonement in New Testament and Contemporary Contexts.” Bibliotheca Sacra (159:633). 2002. 118-121.
  • Review of “Reaching for the Invisible God: What Can We Expect to Find?.” Bibliotheca Sacra (158:632). 2001. 483-485.
  • Review of “At the Origins of Christian Worship.” Bibliotheca Sacra (158:632). 2001. 505-506.
  • Review of “The Difficult Doctrine of the Love of God.” Bibliotheca Sacra (158:630). 2001. 240-241.
  • Review of “The Blackwell Dictionary of Eastern Christianity.” Bibliotheca Sacra (158:630). 2001. 248-249.
  • Review of “Spirituality and Theology: Christian Living and the Doctrine of God.” Bibliotheca Sacra (157:627). 2000. 370-371.
  • Review of “Neighboring Faiths: a Christian Introduction to World Religions.” Bibliotheca Sacra (157:627). 2000. 382-383.
  • Review of “After Our Likeness: the Church As the Image of the Trinity.” Bibliotheca Sacra (157:626). 2000. 236-238.
  • Review of “The Unknown God: Searching for Spiritual Fulfillment.” Bibliotheca Sacra (157:626). 2000. 239-240.
  • Review of “Union with Christ: the New Finnish Interpretation of Luther.” Bibliotheca Sacra (157:626). 2000. 250-251.
  • Review of “The Encyclopedia of Christianity: V 1: A-D.” Bibliotheca Sacra (157:625). 2000. 104-106.
  • Review of “God Crucified: Monotheism and Christology in the New Testament.” Bibliotheca Sacra (157:625). 2000. 113-114.
  • Review of “The Encyclopedia of Cults, Sects, and New Religions.” Bibliotheca Sacra (156). 1999. 239-240.
  • Review of “C S Lewis: Life at the Center.” Bibliotheca Sacra (156). 1999. 118-119.
  • Review of “Who Needs Theology: an Invitation to the Study of God.” Bibliotheca Sacra (155). 1998. 479-480.
  • Review of “Brasa Sob Cinzas: Estórias Do Anti-cotidiano.” Bibliotheca Sacra (155). 1998. 484-485.
  • Review of “How to Think Theologically.” Bibliotheca Sacra (155). 1998. 485-486.
  • Review of “What’s so Amazing about Grace.” Bibliotheca Sacra (155). 1998. 376-378.
  • “Sete Argumentos Contra O Estudo Da Teologia.” Vox Scripturae (8). 1998. 51-60.
  • “Overview of Brazilian Theology.” Vox Scripturae (7). 1997. 85-111.
  • Review of “Brasa Sob Cinzas: Estórias Do Anti-cotidiano.” Vox Scripturae (7). 1997. 130-133.
  • “O Deus Trino Que Se Dá, a Imago Dei E a Natureza Da Igreja Local.” Vox Scripturae (6). 1996. 243-262.
  • Review of “Paul, the Spirit, and the People of God.” Vox Scripturae (6). 1996. 314-315.
  • Review of “Evangélicos Em Crise: Decadência Doutrinária Na Igreja Brasileira.” Vox Scripturae (6). 1996. 321-322.
  • Review of “Atletas De Cristo.” Vox Scripturae (5). 1995. 258-258.
  • Review of “A Magia Dos Anjos Cabalísticos.” Vox Scripturae (5). 1995. 244-245.
  • Review of “Anjos Cabalísticos.” Vox Scripturae (5). 1995. 244-245.
  • Review of “Catálogo Geral E Publicações 1994.” Vox Scripturae (5). 1995. 257-258.
  • Review of “Arte Sacra: O Espaço Sagrado Hoje.” Vox Scripturae (5). 1995. 115-117.
  • “Uma Cosmovisão Trinitária.” Vox Scripturae (4). 1994. 55-77.
  • Review of “Para Que Todos Sejam Um.” Vox Scripturae (4). 1994. 115-115.
  • Review of “Igreja E Maçonaria, Conciliação Possível.” Vox Scripturae (4). 1994. 118-119.
  • Review of “The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Latin America and the Caribbean.” Vox Scripturae (4). 1994. 120-120.
  • Review of “Teologia Da Libertação: Novos Desafios.” Vox Scripturae (3). 1993. 241-243.
  • Review of “As Armas Da Sua Guerra.” Vox Scripturae (3). 1993. 246-247.
  • Review of “Batalha Espiritual Para Todo Cristão.” Vox Scripturae (3). 1993. 246-247.
  • “Maçonaria : Tensões E Perguntas.” Vox Scripturae (3). 1993. 73-100.
  • Review of “Dicionário Rio Medellín Puebla.” Vox Scripturae (3). 1993. 114-114.
  • “Jesus Cristo : Deus E Homem: a Relevância Da Cristologia Clássica Para a América Latina.” Vox Scripturae (2). 1992. 3-27.
  • “Arte : Uma Perspectiva Cristã.” Vox Scripturae (1). 1991. 15-39.
  • Review of “O Deus Dos Pobres: A Verdade Sobre O Cristo Da Teologia Da Libertação.” Vox Scripturae (1). 1991. 78-80.
  • Review of “A Santísima Trindade É a Melhor Comunidade.” Vox Scripturae (1). 1991. 53-55.
  • Review of “A Trindade, a Sociedade E a Libertação.” Vox Scripturae (1). 1991. 53-55.
  • Review of “We Drink from Our Own Wells: The Spiritual Journey of a People.” Themelios (11:2). 1986. 70-71.

J. Scott Horrell’s Books

Exploring Christian Theology: Creation, Fall, and Salvation
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Exploring Christian Theology: The Church, Spiritual Growth, and the End Times
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Jesus in Trinitarian Perspective: An Introductory Christology
October 2, 2020

From the Ground up : New Testament Foundations for the 21st Century Church
October 2, 2020

20th Century Dictionary of Christian Biography
October 2, 2020

J. Scott Horrell’s Contributions

A Brief Theology of "Person"
Dr. Scott Horrell, Professor of Theological Studies, affirms the identity of humanity as directly related to…
October 2, 2020
Dr. Horrell recording The Table podcast

What Happened to the Trinity on the Cross?
In this episode, Kymberli Cook and Drs. Glenn Kreider and Scott Horrell discuss the Trinity, focusing…
• • September 8, 2020
Dr. Bock, Dr. Svigel, and Dr. Horrell recording The Table podcast

Perspectives on the Lord's Supper – Classic
In this classic episode, Drs. Darrell L. Bock, Michael Svigel and Scott Horrell discuss Christian perspectives…
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• • June 25, 2019

Perspectives on the Lord's Supper – Classic
In this classic episode, Drs. Darrell L. Bock, Michael Svigel and Scott Horrell discuss Christian perspectives…
• • June 25, 2019
Dr. Scott Horrell standing at podium speaking at DTS Chapel

Of First Importance: The Center of the Gospel
Dr. Scott Horrell, professor of Theological Studies, reminds believers, during Holy Week, that, while the gospel…
April 17, 2019
Dr. Bock, Dr. Horrell, and guest recording The Table podcast

Who Is Jesus? – Classic
In this classic episode, Drs. Darrell Bock, Scott Horrell, and Justin Bass discuss Christology, focusing on…
• • April 9, 2019
Dr. Bock and Dr. Horrell recording The Table podcast

The Person of Jesus in the Nicene Creed
In this episode, Drs. Darrell Bock and Scott Horrell discuss the Nicene Creed, focusing on essential…
• July 11, 2017

Heaven
Dr. Scott Horrell, Professor of Theological Studies, discusses Heaven with Jesus at the center of this…
May 24, 2017
Dr. Bock and guests recording The Table podcast

Who is Jesus?
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, Scott Horrell, and Justin Bass discuss Christology, focusing on early…
• • April 25, 2017
Dr. Bock, Dr. Svigel, and Dr. Horrell recording The Table podcast

Classic – Key Differences Between Protestantism and Roman Catholicism
In this classic episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Scott Horrell and Dr. Michael Svigel discuss the…
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• • January 31, 2017

Perspectives on the Lord's Supper
In this episode, Drs. Darrell Bock, Michael Svigel and Scott Horrell discuss Christian perspectives on the…
• • August 16, 2016
Dr. Bock, Dr. Svigel, and Dr. Horrell recording The Table podcast

Perspectives on the Lord's Supper
In this episode, Drs. Darrell Bock, Michael Svigel and Scott Horrell discuss Christian perspectives on the…
• • August 16, 2016
Dr. Bock, Dr. Svigel, and Dr. Horrell recording The Table podcast

Key Differences Between Protestantism and Roman Catholicism
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Scott Horrell and Dr. Michael Svigel discuss the Roman…
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• • February 9, 2016

The Covenant of Singleness: The Bible and Church History
The Hebrew understanding of man and woman forcefully urged marriage and offspring as essential to Israel’s…
June 12, 2015
Dr. Scott Horrell standing at podium speaking at DTS Chapel

The Reality of Hell
Dr. Scott Horrell, Professor of Theological Studies at DTS speaks on the reality of hell.
March 25, 2015
Dr. Svigel recording The Table podcast

Classic: Contrasting Distinctives of Protestantism and Catholicism
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Scott Horrell and Dr. Michael Svigel discuss Catholicism and…
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• • October 28, 2014
Dr. Bock, Dr. Svigel, and Dr. Horrell recording The Table podcast

Classic: History and Organization of the Roman Catholic Church
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Scott Horrell and Dr. Michael Svigel discuss Catholicism and…
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• • October 21, 2014

Rightly Fearing the Lord God
Dr. Scott Horrell, Professor of Theological Studies, reminds us that those who serve a Holy God…
June 4, 2014

Forsaken: The Trinity and the Cross, and Why It Matters
Thomas H. McCall
IVP Academic
Dr. Svigel recording The Table podcast

Catholicism and Protestantism: Contrasting Distinctives of Protestantism and Catholicism
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Scott Horrell and Dr. Michael Svigel discuss Catholicism and…
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• • December 17, 2013
Dr. Bock, Dr. Svigel, and Dr. Horrell recording The Table podcast

Catholicism and Protestantism: The History and Organization of the Roman Catholic Church
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Scott Horrell and Dr. Michael Svigel discuss Catholicism and…
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• • December 10, 2013

The King Jesus Gospel: The Original Good News Revisited
Scot McKnight
Zondervan

Jesus Son of God: Iconoclast of the World Religions
Dr. Scott Horrell, Professor of Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, speaks about how the Incarnate…
June 12, 2013
Dr. Bock and guests recording The Table podcast

Challenges of Bible Translation in Muslim Cultures
In this episode, Dr. Mark Bailey, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Scott Horrell, and Dr. Imad Shehadeh…
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• • • April 16, 2013
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