I will never forget my first day of Systematic Theology. (The year was 1996. Think Billy Ray Cyrus. America Online. Super Nintendo. Doc Martens. Et, as they say, cetera). I had decided to take Systematic during my first semester and the opening class period would be the first experience I would have in a seminary environment. I sat on a row with J. D. Greear, Keith Errickson, Micah Patisall, and Chris Thompson. As Dr. Patterson … [Read More]
J.D. Greear Offers a Gospel-Centered Warning to Young Zealous Theologians
I’m one of those young evangelicals who talks about the gospel all the time. Though the word gospel is a noun, I frequently use it as an adjective. I’d probably use the word as a verb if I could justify the move linguistically. I’m immensely thankful for the renewed emphasis so many Christians are placing on the centrality of the gospel, not only for our conversion, but for the totality of our Christian life. I think … [Read More]
Gospel: Recovering the Power that Made Christianity Revolutionary
You heard it here first. Advance the Church 2011 is coming to the Raleigh Convention Center May 4-5 with the theme, “Gospel: Recovering the Power that Made Christianity Revolutionary,” and you do not want to miss out. Tim Keller, Danny Akin, J. D. Greear, Tyler Jones, Eric Mason, Alan Hirsch, and Darrin Patrick are the plenary speakers.
The conference website poses and answers a provocative question: Is it possible that the reason the Church has lost … [Read More]
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On the Dangers of Seminary (Pt. 8): The Danger of Missing Out
This series arose out of extended reflection on the Scriptures, out of which the Lord has made clear to me some of the perils of seminary, many of which I have succumbed to or been tempted by over the past decade and a half. I have attempted to communicate these perils to those of you who would read this post and might benefit from it. Although I have interjected humor at several points, I could … [Read More]
On the Dangers of Seminary (Pt. 3): The Danger of Allowing Seminary to Replace Church
Hebrews 10: 24-25: “And let us…not [forsake] the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another….”
Ephesians 4:1-3: “I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
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My years in college were four of … [Read More]
J. D. Greear’s “Breaking the Islam Code”
We at BtT would like to make you aware of a new book, Breaking the Islam Code, written by J. D. Greear. There are four reasons in particular why you want to click here in order to purchase the book and read it immediately.
First, the book is a fine consideration of how to answer the questions of our Muslim neighbors. While Muslims often ask why Christians would believe a Bible that has been “corrupted and … [Read More]
BRUCE IS LOOSE
One of my earliest memories of my first semester at SEBTS involved a trip to a university in our state with a brand new seminary student named J. D. Greear. J.D. and I hit it off immediately once he enrolled in my first evangelism class. He took me that September to his college alma mater where I spoke to a large group of students meeting weekly in a Bible study he started.
That night I met … [Read More]
On the Dangers of Seminary (Pt. 8): The Danger of Missing Out
This series arose out of extended reflection on the Scriptures, out of which the Lord has made clear to me some of the perils of seminary, many of which I have succumbed to or been tempted by over the past decade and a half. I have attempted to communicate these perils to those of you who would read this post and might benefit from it. Although I have interjected humor at several points, I could … [Read More]
On the Dangers of Seminary (Pt. 3): The Danger of Allowing Seminary to Replace Church
Hebrews 10: 24-25: “And let us…not [forsake] the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another….”
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My years in college were four of the best years of my life. Those were years that God taught me foundational truths about himself, and allowed me to experience the power of his gospel. I served as a youth pastor at Salemburg Baptist church, a co-captain of the FCA on campus, and together with … [Read More]
Advance 09: The Resurgence of the Local Church
BtT would like to make you aware of a unique opportunity. Advance 09: The Resurgence of the Local Church will be held June 4-6, 2009 in Durham, NC. Speakers include Danny Akin, John Piper, Mark Driscoll, Matt Chandler, Ed Stetzer, and J. D. Greear.
For more information or to register, click here. Below is the schedule:
June 4th
12:30 : Welcome – Elliot Grudem
12:40 : Worship
01:00 : What is the Church – Mark Driscoll : Session … [Read More]
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