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FALL 2008 The Pastor As Theologian |
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From The Editor |
Are you acquainted with the name John Broadus (1827-1895)?
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Feature |
At the end of the Apostle Paul’s ministry in Ephesus, he gathered together the elders of the church to tell them good-bye. The pastor-teacher-evangelist-church planter reminded the Ephesian leaders of his work over the years, telling them that he had not shrunk from declaring to them the whole counsel of God (Acts 20:26). Paul charged them to pay careful attention both to themselves and the flock which constituted the precious church of God. It was Paul’s burden to warn the elders to be alert because fierce wolves would arise from within their ranks, attempting to draw away the disciples through twisted words (Acts 20:29-30). Challenges to the church would come from within and without, but the elders were responsible to protect by teaching, preaching, guarding and guiding. In short, Paul was calling the Ephesian elders to a theological task... |
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Interview |
Thomas R. Schreiner has served as the Preaching Pastor at Clifton Baptist Church since 2001 and at Southern Seminary as the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation since 1997. He also serves as Associate Dean, Scripture and Interpretation. Prior to joining the faculty at Southern, Dr. Schreiner taught at Bethel Theological Seminary and Azusa Pacific University. He earned his B.S. from Western Oregon University, his M.Div. and Th.M. from Western Seminary, and his Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary. A Pauline scholar, Dr. Schreiner has authored or edited several books on the subject. He and his wife, Diane, are the parents of four children and reside in Louisville, KY. Last summer, I had the privilege of sharing an evening meal with Dr. Schreiner and conducting the following interview regarding the relationship between theology and pastoral ministry... |
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Audio Sermon |
I recently had the privilege of being introduced to the ministry of Rico Tice. He is the Assistant Minister at All Souls Church in London and the co-author of a terrific evangelistic Bible study entitled Christianity Explored. The following is a sermon he preached at a conference in Wales this past summer. I am certain you will find it as challenging as I did... | |||
