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RTS and the Current State of Theological Education

Some of you may have seen this important article over at The Gospel Coalition about the decline and relocation of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) by Collin Hansen, who is a graduate of the school. Reformed Theological Seminary has been friends with TEDS for many years. Over the years, a number of our faculty have done their studies there before coming to RTS, and a number of our graduates have gone on to do doctoral work there. We wish TEDS all the best in this new stage of their institutional life. The last twenty years have been tough for accredited graduate theological education…

Hymns of the Faith: Spirit of the Living God

Hymns of the Faith “Spirit of the Living God” A Presentation of First Presbyterian ChurchJackson, MississippiWith Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Derek Thomas, Dr. Bill Wymond Dr. Duncan: Thank you, Bill Wymond, and it's great to be with you and Derek here on “Hymns of the Faith.” Derek, good morning. Dr. Thomas: Good morning. Dr. Duncan: How are you doing? Dr. Thomas: Very well, thank you. Dr. Duncan: It's good to see you here and good to be in a conversation about not so much a hymn as a gospel-song or a gospel-chorus which has become very beloved to many evangelical Christians over the last, almost century. This is a song called, “Spirit of the Living God,” and we often use it, Bill, here sort of as a closing song, sometimes a response from the congregation. You can tell, and…

Jesus: Son of David, Son of Abraham, Son of Adam, Son…

The Lord's Day Morning March 29, 2009 Luke 3:23-38 “Jesus: Son of David, Son of Abraham, Son of Adam, Son of God” Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III Amen. If you have your Bibles, I'd invite you to turn with me to Luke 3, as we continue to make our way through the Gospel of Luke. We come today to the genealogy of the Lord Jesus, and as your eyes look at Luke 3:23-28, you may be thinking to yourself quietly (so as not to admit to these thoughts to those around you) Why in the world did Luke stick a genealogy in the middle of an exciting narrative passage? There's a great story going on here! He's been telling about the baptism of Jesus, and heaven has opened and the Holy Spirit has descended in bodily form and God the Father has spoken from heaven. And then the next thing that…

Hymns of the Faith: Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart

Hymns of the Faith “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” A Presentation of First Presbyterian Church Jackson, Mississippi With Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Derek Thomas, and Dr. Bill Wymond Dr. Wymond: Good morning! This is “Hymns of Faith,” brought to you by Jackson's First Presbyterian Church. The minister of the First Presbyterian Church is Dr. Ligon Duncan. Stay tuned for “Hymns of the Faith.” Here with “Hymns of Faith” now is Dr. Ligon Duncan. Dr. Duncan: Thank you, Bill Wymond. This is Ligon Duncan and it's a delight to be with you, Bill and with you, Derek for “Hymns of the Faith” this morning. Good morning, Derek. Dr. Thomas: Good morning. Dr. Duncan: How are you today? Dr. Thomas: I am well, thank you. Dr. Duncan: I'm so glad to be with you both and looking at a…

Jesus’ Baptism

The Lord's Day Morning March 22, 2009 Luke 3:21-22 “Jesus’ Baptism” Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III Both Matthew and Mark record the baptism of Jesus. Interestingly, Luke's account of the baptism is shorter than both Matthew and Mark. It is not surprising that it's shorter than Matthew. It's perhaps surprising that it's shorter than Mark. Mark typically is pretty quick and to the point as he recounts history, and Luke is even briefer in describing the baptism than Mark is. In…

Hymns of the Faith:The Sands of Time are Sinking

Hymns of the Faith “The Sands of Time are Sinking!” A Presentation of First Presbyterian Church Jackson, Mississippi With Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Derek Thomas, and Dr. Bill Wymond Dr. Wymond: Good morning! This is “Hymns of the Faith,” brought to you by Jackson's First Presbyterian Church. The minister of the First Presbyterian Church is Dr.LigonDuncan. Stay tuned for “Hymns of the Faith.”… And now here with “Hymns of the Faith” is Dr.LigonDuncan. Dr. Duncan: Good morning and…

John Came Preaching Repentance

The Lord's Day Morning March 15, 2009 Luke 3:1-20 “John Came Preaching…Repentance” Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III Turn with me to Luke, chapter three. We’re going to be looking at the first twenty verses of this chapter, and as we do so, I'd like to walk you through the outline of what Luke teaches us here about the beginning of John the Baptist's ministry. The first two verses of the chapter give us the context for John's ministry, and it's a sad context, very…

Hymns of the Faith: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Hymns of the Faith “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” A Presentation of First Presbyterian ChurchJackson, MississippiWith Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Derek Thomas, Dr. Bill Wymond Dr. Wymond: Good morning! This is “Hymns of Faith,” brought to you by Jackson's First Presbyterian Church. The minister of the First Presbyterian Church is Dr. Ligon Duncan. Stay tuned for “Hymns of the Faith.” Here with “Hymns of Faith” now is Dr. Ligon Duncan. Dr. Duncan: Good morning, Bill. Good morning,…

In My Father’s House

The Lord's Day Morning March 8, 2009 Luke 2:40-52 “In My Father's House” The Reverend Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III Turn with me to Luke 2:40, as we continue through this great Gospel together. We’re at a very special passage when we come to Luke 2:40-52. It is the only story that we have of Jesus between the time of His infancy and the beginning of His ministry as an adult of around thirty years old. So from the time He's a very young child, just weaned, to the time that He is an…

Hymns of the Faith: How Sweet and Awesome is the Place

Hymns of the Faith “How Sweet and Awesome Is the Place” A Presentation of First Presbyterian Church Jackson, Mississippi With Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Derek Thomas, and Dr. Bill Wymond Dr. Wymond: Good morning! This is “Hymns of the Faith,” brought to you by Jackson's First Presbyterian Church. The minister of the First Presbyterian Church is Dr. Ligon Duncan. Stay tuned for “Hymns of the Faith.” And now here with “Hymns of the Faith” is Dr. Ligon Duncan. Dr. Duncan: Thank you,…