Jay Smith

Jay E. Smith

“Dr. Jay” is a pioneer—he was the first to introduce the shaved head to the DTS faculty. To adapt an expression from columnist George Will, he is an amiable, low-voltage Calvinist with a decided Reformed streak. His favorites include rhubarb pie, oatmeal, and anonymity. His goal as a teacher is to defeat distraction and natural impulses and to re-train the heart and mind. He believes nothing matters more than the glory of Christ, and he hopes and prays that He will be his highest allegiance and deepest devotion.

Jay E. Smith’s Books

Sanctified Sexuality: Valuing Sex in an Oversexed World
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Understanding the Gospels: A Guide for Preaching and Teaching
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Studies in the Pauline Epistles: Essays in Honor of Douglas J. Moo
• December 9, 2014

The Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization (4 Volume Set)
• • • January 10, 2012

Bible Knowledge Word Study: Acts–Ephesians
September 1, 2006

Interpreting the New Testament Text: Introduction to the Art and Science of Exegesis
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NET Bible
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Jay E. Smith’s Publication Articles

  • “The New Perspective on Paul: A Select and Annotated Bibliography.” Criswell Theological Review (3). 2005. 91-111.
  • “Another Look at 4Q416 2 ii.21, a Critical Parallel to First Thessalonians 4:4.” Catholic Biblical Quarterly (63:3). 2001. 499-504.
  • “1 Thessalonians 4:4: Breaking the Impasse.” Bulletin for Biblical Research (11:1). 2001. 65-105.
  • “Thomas Paine and The Age of Reason’s Attack on the Bible.” The Historian (58). 1996. 745-61.
  • “Can Fallen Leaders Be Restored to Leadership.” Bibliotheca Sacra (151). 1994. 455-480.
  • “The Theology of Charles Finney : A System of Self-reformation.” Trinity Journal (13:1). 1992. 61-93.
  • “Slogans in 1 Corinthians.” Bibliotheca Sacra (167). 2010. 68–88.
  • “The Roots of a ‘Libertine’ Slogan in 1 Corinthians 6:18.” The Journal of Theological Studies (59:1). 2008. 63–95.

Jay E. Smith’s Contributions

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Mirror-Reading Occasional Letters
Reading the New Testament, especially the Pauline letters, is like listening to one end of a…
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November 8, 2019
Dr. Bock and guests recording The Table podcast

Classic: Same-Sex Sexuality and the New Testament
In this classic episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Robert Chisholm, Dr. Joe Fantin, and Dr. Jay…
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• • • February 28, 2017
Dr. Bock and guests recording The Table podcast

Classic: Same-Sex Sexuality and the Old Testament
In this classic episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Robert Chisholm, Dr. Joe Fantin, and Dr. Jay…
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• • • February 21, 2017

Stirring Hearts, Banishing Superficiality
Dr. Jay Smith, DTS Professor of New Testament Studies, shares Pulitzer Prize winning photos that inspire…
February 17, 2017
Guest speaker recording The Table podcast

The New Testament View of Same-Sex Sexuality
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Robert Chisholm, Dr. Joe Fantin, and Dr. Jay Smith…
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• • • October 8, 2013
Dr. Bock and guests recording The Table podcast

Queen James Passages in the Old Testament
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Robert Chisholm, Dr. Joe Fantin, and Dr. Jay Smith…
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• • • October 1, 2013

Plan to Finish Well
Dr. Jay Smith, Professor of New Testament Studies, DTS, encourages us to plan to finish well…
October 11, 2011

Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy: A Righteous Gentile vs. The Third Reich
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