If ever in history there were a non-event, this is it: my top 25 (or so) books for a young theologian to own (and read). A few weeks ago, a friend of mine sent me his list of twenty-five books and it “got me to thinkin.” So here’s my list, but before I give the list, allow me to make several comments.
First, I’ve focused this list mainly on Christian doctrine and systematic theology, and certain … [Read More]
The Top 25 (Or So) Books for a Young Theologian to Own (And Read)
On Great Commission Church History Classrooms
According to our mission statement, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary seeks to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by equipping students to serve the Church and fulfill the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19-20). We also like to say that at Southeastern, “every classroom is a Great Commission classroom.” But what does that look like, especially if you are not a missions or evangelism professor? Good question.
My title is Assistant Professor of Church History and Baptist studies. My main … [Read More]
Baptists Studying Anabaptists: Some Recommendations
This morning, I posted an article titled “Baptists Studying Anabaptists: Some Recommendations” at One Baptist Perspective. I hope you find it helpful, especially if you are interested in learning more about Anabaptist history and theology or the relationship between Anabaptists and Baptists.
Bruce Shelley: A Historian for the People
Longtime Denver Seminary church historian Bruce Shelley passed away earlier this week at the age of 82. Christian History has published a great online tribute to Shelley written by Scott Wenig, who teaches applied theology at Denver Seminary. Shelley is probably best known for his bestselling church history textbook, Church History in Plain Language. I first read Church History in Plain Language when I was in college, shortly after I first began considering a career as a … [Read More]
Timothy George on What Baptists Can Learn from Calvin
Timothy George has written a helpful article for Christian History titled “What Baptists Can Learn from Calvin.” George contends that Calvin has much to teach us in matters such as the Scriptures’ relationship to Christ, God-centered worship, God’s sovereignty in salvation, the world as “the theater of God’s glory,” and the pursuit of Christian unity. These are topics worth pondering as we mark the 500th anniversary of Calvin’s birth and the 400th anniversary of the beginnings of the Baptist … [Read More]
