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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…

Nine Lessons and Carols- Born by the Book

The Lord's Day Morning December 30, 2007 Matthew 2:1-12 Nine Lessons and Carols The Eighth Lesson Born by the Book Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III Amen. If you have your Bibles, I'd invite you to turn with me to Matthew 2:1-12. We are working our way through the “Nine Lessons and Carols” of the King's College Christmas Service. We are at the Eighth Lesson today, which deals with the coming of the wise men to worship Jesus. His birth has been some time before, and they have now made their way a far distance from the East to seek out this new king of the Jews. And Matthew records the story here. You may have heard that the Archbishop of Canterbury got himself in a bit of trouble before Christmas by granting an interview to a newspaper editor who was asking questions about this…

Hymns of the Faith:God Moves in a Mysterious Way

Hymns of the Faith “God Moves in a Mysterious Way” 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 now with “Hymns of the Faith” is Dr. Ligon Duncan. Dr. Duncan: Thanks, Bill Wymond. It's good to be talking with you and Derek Thomas this morning about hymns, on “Hymns of the Faith.” We have been enjoying our study of some of the great hymns of the Christian tradition. Christianity is a faith that sings, because we have a Savior who has saved us at the cost of His…

Nine Lessons and Carols – The Significance of…

The Lord's Day Morning December 23, 2007 Luke 2:1-7 Nine Lessons and Carols The Sixth Lesson The Significance of Christ's Birth” Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III Amen. If you have your Bibles, I'd invite you to turn with me to the Gospel of Luke, chapter 2. In the King's College “Service of Nine Lessons and Carols” the Sixth Lesson is introduced with the words, “Luke tells us of the birth of Jesus.” In the King James translation there is no more famous or elegant paragraph in the whole of the English language. As memorable openings go, the words “And it came to pass in those days that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed” is one of those sentences–“When in the course of human events…” or “Fourscore and seven years…

Hymns of the Faith: Hark, the Herald Angels Sing

Hymns of the Faith “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” 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 is Dr. Ligon Duncan. Dr. Duncan: Thank you, Bill Wymond. And it's a joy…

Hymns of the Faith: Away in a Manger

Hymns of the Faith “Away in a Manger” 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 First Presbyterian Church. The minister of the First Presbyterian Church is Dr. Ligon Duncan. Here with “Hymns of the Faith” is Dr. Ligon Duncan. Dr. Duncan: Thank you, Bill Wymond, and Merry Christmas to Bill and to Derek as we continue our…

Nine Lessons and Carols – A Light for Those in…

The Lord's Day Morning December 9, 2007 Isaiah 9:2-7 Nine Lessons and CarolsThe Third Lesson: A Light for Those in Darkness Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III Dr. Derek Thomas: “Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made the heavens and the earth.” Let us worship God. We are reading through the book of Psalms on Sunday mornings. We are coming now to the Ascent Psalms, the fifteen Psalms beginning in Psalm 120-134, all of them bearing a title “Song of Degrees” or “A Song of Ascents.”…

Hymns of the Faith: O Little Town of Bethlehem

Hymns of the Faith O Little Town of Bethlehem A Presentation of First Presbyterian Church Jackson, Mississippi with Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Derek Thomas, 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: We’re delighted to be back on…

Nine Lessons and Carols – Christmas Assurance

The Lord's Day Evening December 2, 2007 Genesis 22:15-18The Second Lesson “The Second Lesson: Christmas Assurance” Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III Amen. Please be seated. If you have your Bibles, I'd invite you to turn with me to the book of Genesis, chapter 22, as we look at the second of the Nine Lessons and Carols. This morning Derek pointed us to that passage which contains the first giving of the gospel and which sets in context the whole story of redemption. And you’ll already begin…

Hymns of the Faith: Once in Royal David’s City

Hymns of the Faith “Once in Royal David's City” A Presentation of First Presbyterian Church Jackson, Mississippi with Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Derek Thomas, Dr. Bill Wymond Dr. Duncan: Thank you, Bill Wymond. It's good to be with you and Derek again to talk about Hymns of the Faith. Good morning, Derek. Merry Christmas! We are looking at one of (at least here at First Presbyterian Church)…one of our all-time favorite Christmas carols today. You cannot hear the first lines of this hymn…