Tag: TEDS
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Apoloigst, theologian Norman Geisler dies at 86
Norman L. Geisler, a 20th century giant in Christian apologetics, theology, philosophy, and ethics passed away on Monday at the age of 86. He was an author, contributor, or editor of 127 books in his prolific academic career. He taught at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Dallas Theological. He was part of the committee that…
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EFCA removes premillennialism from Statement of Faith
The Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) had an historical event yesterday at their bi-annual EFCA One Conference. The churches voted to alter the Statement of Faith. The change comes to article nine, which previously stated: We believe in the personal, bodily and premillennial return of our Lord Jesus Christ. The coming of Christ, at…
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In Memoriam: Grant Osborne
One of my great regrets of seminary was never having Grant Osborne as a professor. Many of my friends did and I’ve heard stories. I’ve heard his lectures compared to drinking through a firehose with all of the information he dispensed. Dr. Osborne passed away last night. I had actually just bought one of his…
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American pastor Andrew Brunson released from Turkish custody
The Turkish government has released American pastor Andrew Brunson after more than two years in custody. Brunson was arrested in the aftermath of a failed coup on the Turkish government and Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Brunson had nothing to do with the coup. At the time, he had been in the country for over…
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What seminary taught me
I graduated seminary two years ago today. I consider it my proudest accomplishment. It wasn’t easy. I chose Trinity Evangelical Divinity School because I knew it was a great school that was academically rigorous. And they did not disappoint on that front. I’ve compared it to four years worth of theological Navy SEAL training. I…
Josh Benner 