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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…

The Covenant of Grace with Abraham, Fulfilled

The Lord's Day Morning January 18, 2009 Luke 1:67-80 “The Covenant of Grace with Abraham, Fulfilled” Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III Dr. Derek Thomas: Let every creature in heaven and earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them say, “To Him who sits upon the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might, forever and ever.” Let us worship God. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the God of Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, our God, Lord Jesus Christ: we worship You. We worship You in all the glory and majesty of who You are and who You have revealed and disclosed Yourself to be. We mingle our praises at the outset of our worship with the voices of angels and archangels, and cherubim and seraphim, and the church triumphant on the other side. We thank You for…

His Name Is John

The Lord's Day Morning January 11, 2009 Luke 1:57-66 “His Name Is John” Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III Amen. If you have your Bibles, I'd invite you to turn with me to Luke, chapter one, as we continue to make our way through the Gospel of Luke together. The last time we were with Zechariah, he had literally been struck dumb. He was mute because he struggled to get his head and heart around the promise of the angel to him that he was going to be a father at an advanced age, and that his beloved wife Elizabeth was going to be a mother at an advanced age. And when he could not express believing trust in God's promise, the angel said, ‘Well, Zechariah, you’re not going to be able to speak until that baby that God has promised through my word to you has been born.’ And so…

Hymns of the Faith: Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates

Hymns of the Faith “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” 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 and good morning, Bill Wymond! This is Ligon Duncan, and I'm here with you and with Derek Thomas for “Hymns of the Faith.” Dr. Duncan: Delighted to be with you two, and delighted to be looking at the great hymns of the church. And this morning the great hymn of the church that…

Mary: On the Christian Life

The Lord's Day Morning January 4, 2009 Luke 1:46-56 “Mary: On the Christian Life” Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord. This is our song as we come into Your house this morning to meet with You, to hear Your word; for You to speak Your truth deep into our heart, for our hearts to overflow in gratitude and praise to You. We say, “Great is Your faithfulness.” Great is Your faithfulness in the gospel, for while we were yet sinners, at the right time Christ died for…

Communion in God’s Providence

The Lord's Day Morning December 28, 2008 Luke 1:39-45 “Communion in God's Providence” Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III If you have your Bibles, I'd invite you to turn with me to Luke, chapter one, as we continue our way through this Gospel. The text of the beautiful song that was just sung is not only appropriate for the end of the year, it's appropriate for the passage we're about to read, because just as the text that was just sung speaks of our resting and trusting confidently…

Hymns of the Faith: Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming

Hymns of the Faith “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” 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 with “Hymns of the Faith” is Dr. Ligon Duncan. Dr. Duncan: Good morning,…

Nothing Is Impossible with God

The Lord's Day Morning December 21, 2008 Luke 1:26-38 “Nothing Is Impossible with God” Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III I'd invite you to turn with me to chapter one, as we continue to work our way through the Book of Luke. We’re in the passage which is known as the annunciation; that is, where the angel Gabriel comes to announce to the Virgin Mary God's purposes. It is a well-known passage to us. Luke is of course pointing to the greatness of Jesus in all of these stories. It is…

Hymns of the Faith: What Child is This

Hymns of the Faith “What Child is This” 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.”…Here with “Hymns of the Faith” is Dr. Ligon Duncan. Dr. Duncan: Good morning, Bill, and good…

Scared Stiff by an Angel, Struck Dumb by Unbelief

The Lord's Day Morning December 14, 2008 Luke 1:5-25“Scared Stiff by an Angel, Struck Dumb by Unbelief” Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III Amen. If you have your Bibles, I'd invite you to turn with me to Luke, chapter one, as we continue to work our way through the Gospel of Luke and as we give attention to the things that led up to the Christmas story. Today we're in the passage where John the Baptist's birth is foretold and promised by the angel. As we look at this passage, I want you…