Category Archives: Bible Studies

Doing evangelism together

Posted on January 27, 2010 by kenbaker

In our culture, the activity of evangelism is often atomized, and individualized. This fits in well with the prevailing worldview of Western Europeanized societies. The concept of celebrity feeds the illusion of individual triumph in areas of beauty, wealth and … Continue reading →

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How does Acts characterize evangelism?

Posted on January 25, 2010 by kenbaker

Luke is not merely telling a story but proclaiming a message in the book of Acts. What is that message? Clearly, it is centered on the evangelistic mandate of 1:8 and the journey of the Gospel and its “gospellers” from … Continue reading →

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What is a prophet?

Posted on September 24, 2009 by kenbaker

What is a Prophet? Many people today think of a prophet as any person who sees the future. While the gift of prophecy certainly includes the ability to see the future, a prophet is far more than just a person … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Prophets 2: TV show

Posted on August 25, 2009 by kenbaker

New Show About the Old Testament Prophets to Debut on CatholicTV in September 8/14/2009 – 11:53 AM PST Starting in September, CatholicTV will air a new show entitled “The Prophets and You”. This new show is hosted by Dr. John … Continue reading →

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Introduction to the Prophets

Posted on August 25, 2009 by kenbaker

Excellent bibliography on Prophets at http://courses.missouristate.edu/victormatthews/bib/PROPHET.html

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Philippians 3 (Greek texts)

Posted on April 5, 2008 by kenbaker

Here is last week’s Lecture on Philippians 3  and the updated  University Schedule. Please note that you need to get going with the choice of 4-12 verses for your exegesis paper. This is a major level 2 assignment and needs an appropriate amount … Continue reading →

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Studying the New Testament

Posted on March 10, 2008 by kenbaker

 From time to time there are specific queries from students about useful books to purchase to build up a good, rounded NT library. Here’s a selective nt-booklist.docwhich could have been much amplified. Enjoy. The asterisks mark those of particular importance.

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Internet Therapy: Soul Food

Posted on March 6, 2008 by kenbaker

Evangelical Times Banner of Truth  Protestant Reformed Churches in America European Institute of Protestant Studies The Standard Bearer The Highway The Spurgeon Archive Evangelicals Now New Focus Bible Sermons Desiring God Grace to You Turning Point The Threshold Abate Not … Continue reading →

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Pauline Studies: Assignment

Posted on March 6, 2008 by kenbaker

During your placement, please give attention to one of the following areas and start preparing your assignment. Please let me know of your choice by email. Make sure your project engages with contemporary literature on Paul’s writings. Pauline Christology Pauline … Continue reading →

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Using the Internet at Bible College

Posted on February 19, 2008 by kenbaker

A recent photo of dr-baker-in-his-study.jpg reminded me of the usefulness of internet research. Here’s a few pointers. Important websites (“meta-sites”) See the relevant links for Biblical Studies on the useful links pages. A particularly useful site for New Testament work … Continue reading →

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