John 3
Book Excerpts
J. Lanier Burns
Mar 22, 2019
J. Lanier Burns
Pride and Humility at War: A Biblical Perspective
Pride, as a desirable attitude of successful living, is easier to think about because it is pervasive in our sinful world. It is easy to rationalize, when everyone around us...
Religion
Timothy Tennent
Darrell L. Bock
Jan 29, 2019
Timothy TennentDarrell L. Bock
Respectfully Engaging World Religions
In this episode, Drs. Darrell L. Bock and Timothy C. Tennent discuss respectfully engaging world religion.
Classic
Darrell L. Bock
Mikel Del Rosario
Oct 2, 2018
Darrell L. BockMikel Del Rosario
Understanding the Nicene Creed - Classic
In this classic episode, Mikel L. Del Rosario and Dr. Darrell L. Bock and discuss the Nicene Creed, focusing on the meaning, significance, and truth of historic Christian beliefs.
Religion
Fouad MasriDarrell L. Bock
Sep 11, 2018
Fouad MasriDarrell L. Bock
Encountering Islam
In this episode, Dr. Darrell L. Bock and Fouad Masri discuss Islam, focusing on basic doctrines and points of connection for discussing Jesus with Muslims.
Review
David K. Lowery
Jul 21, 2018
David K. Lowery
The Extent of the Atonement: A Historical and Critical Review.
I had a conversation with a fellow postgraduate student years ago who held firmly to the notion that limited atonement was the only valid theological point of view. It was his...
Review
Joseph D. Fantin
Jul 21, 2018
Joseph D. Fantin
John 1:1–7:1.
The purpose of the Concordia Commentary series is to help those engaged in ministry (pastors, teachers, and missionaries) to teach the Bible in a clear and faithful manner. The...
Religion
Mitch GlaserDarrell L. Bock
Jun 5, 2018
Mitch GlaserDarrell L. Bock
Respectfully Engaging Judaism
In this episode, Drs. Darrell L. Bock and Mitch Glaser discuss respectfully engaging Judaism.
Theology
Darrell L. BockMikel Del Rosario
Dec 26, 2017
Darrell L. BockMikel Del Rosario
Understanding the Nicene Creed
In this episode, Mikel L. Del Rosario and Dr. Darrell L. Bock and discuss the Nicene Creed, focusing on the meaning, significance, and truth of historic Christian beliefs.
Article
Keith S. Lindley
Nov 27, 2017
Keith S. Lindley
Luther and Calvin on the Assurance of Your Salvation
This past January, I suffered a retinal detachment in my right eye. For those unfamiliar with this injury, it involves a drastic loss of vision in the affected eye—from perfect...
Spiritual Life
Luke Spencer
May 25, 2017
Luke Spencer
Three Ways the Content of our Prayer Exposes our Theology
When churches introduce the topic of prayer, people often experience anxiety in two areas. They fear someone will ask them to pray in a small group or another public setting and/or...
Chapel
Michael Burer
May 11, 2016
Michael Burer
The Decreasing Disciple
Dr. Michael Burer, Associate Professor of New Testament Studies, encourages the true disciple of Christ to learn to minimize self in order to exalt the Lord.
Stories
Sandra Glahn
Feb 16, 2016
Sandra Glahn
Dr. Charles C. Ryrie (1925-2016)
Dr. Charles Ryrie, best known for The Ryrie Study Bible (Moody), taught Systematic Theology at Dallas Theological Seminary before serving as dean of doctoral studies for more than...
Arts & Media
Michael J. Svigel
Dec 8, 2015
Michael J. Svigel
The Irresistible Force of Star Wars: 3 Theological Approaches
So why do so many people across generations, cultures, and religions find Star Wars so captivating? Is it the compelling characters? The spectacular score? The breathtaking special...
Faith & Work
Jun 10, 2015
David M. Hoffeditz
They Were Single Too: A Sampling of 8 Bible Characters
Single adults in the Bible demonstrate that the single life is both a viable option and one that affords people the opportunity to live uniquely for the Lord—undistracted by...
Ministry
Paul E. Pettit
Sep 2, 2014
Paul E. Pettit
Following Jesus in Seminary
An excerpt from Blessed Are the Balanced: A Seminarian’s Guide to Following Jesus in the Academy, by Dr. Paul Pettit, DTS grad and adjunct professor of pastoral...
Article
Andrew B. Seidel
Jan 7, 2014
Andrew B. Seidel
Refreshing Your Ministry Vision step 1
Gain a Clearer Understanding of God’s Desires
Inherent in a New Year is reflection upon where one has been and a renewed sense of purpose (or a desire for a new purpose)...
Spiritual Life
Aug 15, 2011
Barb Peil
Free at Last: Sidebar
Those who know Christ have come to know the truth that sets us free. We are…
Free of sin’s ultimate consequences through God’s forgiveness (Col....
Article
Apr 1, 2011
Jeffrey A. Watson
The Nicodemus Question
How can a man be born when he is old? (John 3:4).
With a curious frown, the great silver-bearded attorney let his question just float there, suspended in the damp night air.
How...
Chapel
Jan 14, 2010
David Currie
When Ministry Gets Dangerous
Dr. David Currie, founder and president of Doing Family Right, reminds us about the danger of chasing the lime light of ministry.
Stories
Mar 1, 2009
Ann-Margret Hovsepian
Luis Palau: Not Ashamed of the Gospel
In the least-churched city in the nation’s least-churched state, Luis Palau works to bring churches together to address homelessness. The result? Heightened interest in a...
Bible
Apr 23, 2008
Kevin Clark
Combat the Temptation to Compete in Ministry
Mr. Kevin Clark discusses how John the Baptist successfully prevailed against the temptation to compete in ministry.
Article
Dec 1, 2007
Celestin Musekura
Oh, What a Savior!
Celestin Musekura (PhD, 2007) talks about how God saved him from a life of worshiping ancestors to worshiping the Savior. Today he and his wife invite others across East and...
Article
Donald K. Campbell
Jul 7, 2006
Donald K. Campbell
The Resources of God: Divine Power and Provision
Someone has said that 2 Peter is in a remote corner of the New Testament. If so, it is a wonderful corner. We find the theme of the book in the last verse, for this is one of those...
Article
Jul 7, 2006
Be an Answer to Someone Else's Prayer
“Lord, please help Granddad come to know you.” This was the frequent request during the children’s nightly prayers. Granddad, a retired major from the US Army,...