Lewis Sperry Chafer

The capstone of Lewis Sperry Chafer’s life as a musician, evangelist, and Bible conference speaker—in addition to founding and teaching theology at DTS—was the publication of his eight-volume Systematic Theology, the last of his books. Dr. Chafer’s presence was a blessing and benediction to his students. He served as the first president of DTS from 1924 to 1952.

Lewis Sperry Chafer’s Contributions

The Love of Christ Impels Me

2 Corinthians 5 The phrase "The love of Christ constrains us" "Constrain" means "impel," not "restrain"…
October 14, 2024

Grieve Not the Spirit, Part 3

Ephesians 4:1 Grieve Not the Spirit Ephesians 4:30 Explanation of grieving the Spirit Importance of confession…
August 13, 2024

Grieve Not the Spirit, Part 2

Ephesians 1:3 Seven Ministries of the Spirit The filling of the Spirit is one of the…
August 13, 2024

Ministry of the Holy Spirit

John 16:7-11 Seven Ministries of the Holy Spirit Restrain The role of the Holy Spirit in…
August 12, 2024

Power to Overcome Evil, The Devil

Ephesians 6:10-12 The Dual Aspects of Spiritual Life Negative Aspect: Overcoming Evil Subtopics: The World The…
August 12, 2024

Christ's Death

1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Introduction Theme of God’s faithfulness and salvation through Jesus Christ Opening Prayer Praise…
August 12, 2024

Grieve Not the Spirit, Pt 1

1 John 1 Conditions for the Filling of the Spirit Importance of comprehending the steps and…
August 8, 2024

Introduction to the Believer's Responsibility

1 Corinthians 2:14 Intelligent Motives The importance of understanding the positive quality of Christ's righteousness Illustration…
August 8, 2024

Conditions for the Filling of the Spirit

Ephesians 4:30 Grieve not the Spirit Explanation of Grieving the Spirit Clarification that it is not…
August 7, 2024
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. . . Belief

It is utterly out of the question that any man could ever save himself. Of course,…
May 1, 2020

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