Every seminary has its own unique heartbeat, values and distinctives. At Baptist Bible Seminary, our six distinctives will serve you well as you prepare for a life of ministry for Jesus Christ. This month, we highlight our emphasis on a distinctive hermeneutic....
The Cost of Following Jesus | Part One: Loyalty
March is here, whether we’re ready for it or not. And as an avid college basketball fan, it is difficult for me to say “March” without also including the word “madness.” Those of you who also love this time of year know what I mean when I say, “Let the madness begin!”...
Valentine’s Day and the Song of Songs
The month of February is filled with advertisements for Valentine’s Day gifts. They focus on romantic cards, rich chocolate, overpriced flowers, diamonds (for some) and lingerie. While there is nothing inherently unbiblical about Valentine’s Day or the trappings of...
2021: Back to Normal, or Better?
When the clock strikes midnight to usher in a new year, celebrations and excitement abound. Many of us might seize the moment and seriously consider the opportunity for a new beginning and make New Year’s resolutions. The most common New Year’s resolutions involve...
The Carols of Christmas: Connecting Themes to the Scriptures
Once again the Christmas season is here, and the familiar carols of Christmas saturate our world, even for those who have no clue of the biblical truth the songs are communicating. What do you “hear” as you sing or listen to the songs of Christmas? How do these carols...
Thanksgiving: To Whom and For What
November brings a special time of year where our families gather to offer thanks. This year however, family gatherings may not look the same. For a number of reasons, there may be some family members who are not sitting around the table or watching football or getting...
Professor Becomes Student to Learn Biblical Languages
Professor of Educational Psychology at University Of Nebraska (Lincoln), Dr. Ed Daly trains consultants that work with teachers to develop academic interventions with students who have learning issues. Daly, a professor for 25 years, has his doctor of philosophy...
Madjanakou Martouka’s Internship Experience
Published September 1, 2020 in Diakonos Madjanakou Martouka is earning his Master of Divinity from Baptist Bible Seminary. His program includes a paid internship, three months of which Martouka was to spend at a church in the United States. In one of his last reports...
Book Review: Israel’s Eschatological Enemy
June 22, 2020 in Diakonos Israel’s Eschatological EnemyA book by Ph.D. graduate Timothy Allen Little Who is the king of Babylon in Isaiah 14? The early church sometimes identified him as Nebuchadnezzar, but most also saw a deeper meaning in Isaiah 14:12–14, believing...
George Floyd & Me
June 22, 2020 in Diakonos As someone who grew up in a predominately black and brown neighborhood of New York City and now a black pastor of a predominately white church (and community) in the Pacific Northwest, I have to navigate multiple cultures. While there...