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December 2007 Issue

December 2007

Contents
    
3 THE VISITATION OF GOD
God Himself enters our world in order to provide salvation and sonship
by David Campbell

6 THE COMING OF CHRIST (PDF 679 KB)
Bringing spiritual light, reconciliation and an opportunity for the Gentiles, Christ’s coming has eternal significance
by Glendon Thompson

10 THE FUTURE VISITATION OF THE LORD IN LUKE AND ACTS
Redemption, judgement and consummation
by Kirk Wellum
 
14 BOOK REVIEWS
Puritan preaching; Mary for evangelicals

November 2007

Contents
    
3 BUILDING BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS
In whatever sphere we are, we need to grasp these solid biblical truths
by Ray Pennings

6 THE DAILY PRACTICE OF PUBLIC INFLUENCE IN OUR OWN TIMES
How can we live bold lives that are influential and have an impact on our culture—for God’s glory?
by Jonathan Wellum

10 “TO BE A TRULY RELIGIOUS MAN” (PDF 255 KB)
Piety and politics in the life and thought of William Wilberforce (1759-1833)
by Michael A.G. Haykin
 
15 TBS NEWS

16 TBS WINTER EXTENSION COURSES

October 2007

Contents

3 THE HEAD OR THE HEART?
Can we really divorce head knowledge of God and His Word from heart knowledge?
by David George Moore

7 THE PRACTICE OF THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION—SIX ESSENTIAL
ADJECTIVES (PDF 165 KB)
The key essentials of what should comprise a theological education
by Michael A.G. Haykin

10 EXCELLENCE IN THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION FOR CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH
Dr. McCall uses Paul’s words to Timothy as a springboard for his address to TBS students, faculty and friends
by Larry E. McCall 
 
6 TBS NEWS
Announcement of interim principal

14 BOOK REVIEWS

16 FAR AFIELD
Update from the Wiebes in Nigeria

September 2007

Contents
           
3 A BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF EZEKIEL
This survey of the book of Ezekiel shows the unfolding plans of God in history—leading to when He would again dwell with His people
by Peter J. Gentry

7 “AND YOU SHALL KNOW THAT I AM THE LORD”
In this oft-repeated phrase in Ezekiel, God purposes to discipline Israel, punish the nations and restore His people
by Glendon Thompson

11 “I DO NOT THIS FOR YOUR SAKES – BUT FOR MINE HOLY NAME’S SAKE” (PDF 176 KB)
God’s passion for the honour of His name
by T.T. Shields 

14 SPECIAL REPORT: CHINA TRAILS
A team from Toronto goes to Zhaojue
by Priscilla Chan

16 TBS: UPCOMING CONFERENCE
Christian influence in the public square

August 2007

Contents

3 THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE SAINTS
The necessity and blessing of being part of a local church body where our souls are nurtured in the Word and we enjoy fellowship with those of like faith
by Jacques Nadeau

7 CHRISTIAN FRIENDSHIP
A look at the kind of friends and friendships we should strive for and their value in our Christian walk and service
by R.J. Umandap

10 FELLOWSHIP FOR PASTORS (PDF 201 KB)
The importance of Christian fellowship for pastors—both inside and outside of the church—so that they will be sharpened for ministry and discipled towards maturity
by Jerry Marcellino 

14 EMINENT CHRISTIANS
Pastor and theologian John Gill

July 2007

Contents
   
3 THE CHRISTIAN MIND (PDF 256 KB)
The necessity of being “thinking” Christians so that we can engage with others and shine the light of the Word into this dark world
by Charles H. Dunahoo

6 A HEALTHY HEART
Exercising our hearts towards godliness is necessary in guarding our hearts and living to glorify God
by Fred G. Zaspel

9 MAN’S FUNDAMENTAL OBLIGATION TO LOVE THE LORD
Unpacking Deuteronomy 6:4-5 to see the kind of love this passage commands
by Glendon G. Thompson
           
12 EMINENT CHRISTIANS
Preacher, poet and hymnwriter Charles Wesley

14 BOOK REVIEWS
An Owen classic; choosing O.T. commentaries

15 JSBC NEWS
Passing of David Smith; DVBS report

JUNE 2007

Contents
         
4 UNDERSTANDING BIBLICAL TYPOLOGY
Grasping the use of typology in the Scriptures can deepen our understanding
of God and His divine plan of salvation
by Pierre Constant

7 SOME THOUGHTS ON FULFILLMENT IN MATTHEW 5:17
A look at Jesus’ fulfillment of “The Law and the Prophets” and how He viewed and interpreted the Old Testament Scriptures
by Kirk Wellum

11 HERMENEUTICAL KEYS TO UNLOCK THE PARABLES OF JESUS
An examination of the principles and methodology of interpreting Jesus’ parables
by Glendon Thompson 

3 EDITORIAL (PDF 132 KB)

14 BOOK REVIEWS
Choosing a N.T. commentary; F.W. Boreham

15 JSBC NEWS

16 TBS NEWS
The graduating class of 2007

MAY 2007

Contents
           
3 AN INTRODUCTION TO HEBREWS (PDF 312 KB)
A survey of the main themes in Hebrews and a look at the exhortations and encouragements for believers
by Kirk M. Wellum

7 APOSTASY, SPURIOUS FAITH AND PERSEVERANCE
Hebrews 6 exhorts readers to hold firm to the faith they profess and warns them against the peril of apostasy
by Glendon Thompson

11 SPIRITUAL SLOTH
Identifying spiritual sloth, its causes and effects
by John Owen 

13 BOB SHAKER: A PROFILE
An in-depth look at a remarkable Christian bookseller
by Aimee Perry 

15 BOOK REVIEWS
Titles on heart exercises and preaching

15 NEWS
The passing of Ruth Warren

April 2007

Contents

3 THE DEATH OF THE KING: A MESSAGE FOR GOD’S PEOPLE
The story of a crucified, risen and exalted Saviour is just the message we need to hear
by David Robinson

6 THE CROSS OF SHAME: CHRIST’S THRONE OF GLORY
A stunning display of His glorious person
by R.J. Umandap

9 THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST AND DEFENDING THE FAITH IN THE
2ND CENTURY (PDF 153 KB)
Ignatius faces the erroneous claims of the Gnostics
by Michael A.G. Haykin 

12 THE ESSENTIAL NATURE OF TRUE DISCIPLESHIP
An exploration of the character and radical nature of those who claim the
title of “Christian”
by Glendon Thompson

March 2007

Contents

           
3 WORSHIP FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY: THE WAY FORWARD
Timeless characteristics of authentic worship are unveiled in Revelation 4 and 5
by Daniel L. Akin

6 WORSHIP IN THE PURITANS (PDF 160 KB)
A practical and warming account of how the Puritans saw preaching, and some helpful principles for preachers today
by Mark Dever

9 BRINGING OUR GIFTS AS WORSHIP TO THE GRACIOUS LORD
Deuteronomy 26 teaches us something about the nature, character and necessity of giving to the Lord and His work
by Glendon G. Thompson  

13 EMINENT CHRISTIANS
Abraham Booth

14 BOOK REVIEWS

15 NEWS
A new face at JSBC; farewell to Ken Burton; Grace Centre in Vancouver

February 2007

Contents
           
3 THE FIRST WORK OF GOD: CREATION
Getting a grip on the biblical record of creation is a great way to grow in our understanding of the greatness and glory of our God
by Gerald M. Bilkes

6 THE LORD OUR MAKER
Dispelling such errors as Pantheism, Deism and Open Theism clarifies our grasp of the true identity and nature of our Maker
by John W. Campbell

9 GOD’S SOVEREIGN CHOICE
Examining the basis for the doctrine of unconditional election and the application
it has to our lives
by Scott Bowman 
           
12 EMINENT CHRISTIANS (PDF 141 KB)
Hymn writer Isaac Watts

14 BOOK REVIEW
The priority of preaching

15 TBS ALUMNI NEWS
André Pinard receives doctorate

January 2007

Contents
           
4 WHAT IS WORSHIP? (PDF 59 KB)
Defining the characteristics of worship that bring delight to the heart of God—
very much tied to the command to love our God supremely and our neighbour
as ourselves
by Joe Boot

9 WORSHIP AND THE PSALMS
Understanding the God that the psalmists reveal—and then responding
appropriately
by David G. Barker

10 WORSHIP AS RADICAL REVERSAL IN MARTIN LUTHER’S THINKING
The theological basis for Luther’s understanding of worship
by Dennis Ngien 
           
3 EDITORIAL
The issue of worship

15 BOOK REVIEW
Escape

December 2006

Contents

3 THE MAGNIFICAT
Mary’s expression of praise and glory to God exudes a deep and rich view of God
and His purposes, and teaches us how we can celebrate the birth of Christ
by Kirk M. Wellum

6 IMMANUEL
A consideration of the two natures of Christ and the unity and uniqueness of
His Person
by James Ussher

8 ON THE HUMILIATION OF CHRIST:
A REFLECTION ON PHILIPPIANS 2 (PDF 360 KB)
The pre-eminence, condescension and example of Christ in His incarnation
by Jacques Nadeau

12 EMINENT CHRISTIANS
Christina Rossetti 

15 BOOK REVIEW
The Works of Thomas Goodwin

November 2006

Contents

4 A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
A short look at a very full life
by Sheila Evans

5 REFLECTIONS FROM HIS FUNERAL
Covering themes of family, service, his conversion, and his various ministries, we are left with much to praise God for in the life of Geoff Adams
by Doug Adams, Bert Oatley-Willis,   Michael A.G. Haykin and Peter Ryttersgaard

13 TRIBUTES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Remembrances from those who knew Dr. Adams and felt his influence
 
19 CHRIST: THE KEY TO THE SCRIPTURES
Dr. Adams preached on one of his favourite themes earlier this year, showing us how “it’s all about Christ”
by Geoff Adams

3 EDITORIAL (PDF 84 KB)
Remembering a faithful man

October 2006

Contents

3 AN OVERVIEW OF MATTHEW’S GOSPEL
The main themes and unique perspective of Matthew provide the reader with a rich presentation of the life of the Lord Jesus
by Kirk M. Wellum

8 LIFE AND DEATH, OR THE BROAD AND
THE NARROW WAY (PDF 147 KB)
A passionate exposition of Matthew 7:13-14. Life and death are set before you… what will you choose?
by Andrew Fuller

10 “HE’S HERE!” MATTHEW’S FULFILLMENT THEME
The book resonates with the theme that Jesus is the perfect fulfillment of all the
expectations, prophecies and promises regarding a Messiah
by Fred G. Zaspel
 
13  NEWS
Announcement of new name for Centre

14 BOOK REVIEWS
Titles on emancipation and must-read authors

September 2006

Contents

3 THINKING BIBLICALLY ABOUT HOMOSEXUALITY
The root of the issue is a worship problem—and the Bible reveals Christ as sufficient to transform all kinds of sinners
by Tom Ascol

6 HOMOSEXUALITY: A CHRISTIAN RESPONSE
Wrestling with the issue from a biblical perspective provides the framework to deal compassionately with homosexuals… and perhaps may help you minister to a Christian struggling with these desires
by Bill James

11 “GOD CREATED MAN IN HIS OWN IMAGE”
Image, relationship, uprightness and mercy
by Jonathan Bayes
           
14 EMINENT CHRISTIANS
Charles Haddon Spurgeon

15 BOOK REVIEW
A biography of Jacques Alexanian

August 2006

Contents

3 A THEOLOGY OF CHILDREN FROM A BAPTIST PERSPECTIVE
The stewardship and responsiblity we have to the children in our homes and in our churches—and how God views the children of believers
by Jerry Marcellino

6 THE SPIRITUAL CULTIVATION OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE (PDF 138 KB)
The apostle Paul’s counsel in 2 Timothy provides helpful instruction for parents today
by David Robinson

9 THE REJOICING OF THE PARENTS OF THE RIGHTEOUS
The priority of our children’s salvation ought to be our chief priority and our most earnest goal and desire for them
by Dennis Gundersen
 
11 TBS ALUMNI UPDATE
Bill and Sharon James

12 EMINENT CHRISTIANS

14 BOOK REVIEW / NEWS

15 TBS STUDENT TESTIMONY

July 2006

Contents

3 REMEMBERING, FEARING AND OBEYING OUR MAKER (PDF 232 KB)
Insights from Solomon on the brevity of life and our need to start living for God in our youth
by Glendon Thompson

7 “DEATH IS AT HAND: BE READY”
Thinking about death with Abraham Booth
by Michael A.G. Haykin

10 HEAVEN
An in-depth look at what the Bible reveals about heaven—and what it means to live with heaven in view
by Kirk M. Wellum
         
14 BOOK REVIEWS
Tomes on prayer and C.S. Lewis

16 NEWS
Update on the Suns in Vancouver

June 2006

Contents

3 BY FAITH ALONE / SOLA FIDE (PDF 100 KB)
An examination of the true nature of biblical faith—our need of it and where the power to have faith resides
by Glendon Thompson

7 IN CHRIST ALONE / SOLUS CHRISTUS
Prefaced by the new song of Revelation 5 and going back to the Day of Atonement, we examine the reality of Christ’s substitutionary sacrifice
by Joseph A. Pipa

10  TO GOD ALONE BE THE GLORY / SOLI DEO GLORIA
God’s glory revealed in creation, salvation, His people, all nations and in heaven
by Roger Fellows

13 A REFORMATION TESTIMONY  

11 NEWS
Wading into the Da Vinci debate

15 EMINENT CHRISTIANS
Horatius Bonar

16 TBS NEWS
The graduating class of 2006

May 2006

Contents

3 THE “SOLAS” IN CHURCH HISTORY: THREE CASE STUDIES
An introduction to the “Solas” of the Reformation and some examples to illustrate their importance to the church in history…and for us today
by Michael A.G. Haykin

6 BY GRACE ALONE / SOLA GRATIA (PDF 195 KB)
Understanding the wonder of God’s grace in both salvation and Christian living
by Glendon Thompson

10 SCRIPTURE ALONE / SOLA SCRIPTURA
Scripture as the final rule and authority for faith and practice
by Joseph A. Pipa
           
14 BOOK REVIEWS
A tale of two kingdoms and Andrew Fuller’s works on CD

16 EMINENT CHRISTIANS
William Fraser

April 2006

Contents
       
3 THE RESURRECTION OF THE GREAT SHEPHERD (PDF 268 KB)
The benediction of Hebrews 13 speaks of “that great Shepherd of the sheep” who has been raised from the dead—and who can adequately take care of all of His sheep
by Michael A.G. Haykin

7 EVIDENCES FOR THE RESURRECTION
The evidence and proofs of that foundational doctrine—the resurrection of Jesus Christ
by Tony Costa

11 THE OFFENCE OF THE CROSS
The cross of Christ is offensive—but it brings wonderful blessing to those who shelter under its redemptive work!
by Gerard Chrispin 
       
6 TBS ALUMNI NEWS

14  BOOK REVIEWS

March 2006

Contents

3 GREATER LOVE HAS NO MAN
Considering the varied manifestations and excelling nature of the love of God
by Carl Muller

7 THE LOVE OF GOD AND THE INTENT OF THE ATONEMENT
Grappling with the various ways the Bible speaks about the love of God and the way it informs our understanding of the intent of Christ’s atonement
by D.A. Carson

10 THE VALENTINE
Jesus shows us what love is really all about!
by John Bodner
         
13 TBS NEWS

14 BOOK REVIEWS

15 EMINENT CHRISTIANS
Fanny Crosby

February 2006

Contents

4 Going beyond the facts of today’s persecution of christians
In a brief survey, we are confronted with the staggering reality of ongoing persecution
by Glenn M. Penner

6 THE EXPERIENCE OF FOUR SEVENTEENTH-CENTURY BAPTISTS IN THE FIRES OF PERSECUTION (PDF 446 KB)
John Bunyan, William Mitchel, Benjamin Keach and Abraham Cheare
by Michael A.G. Haykin

11 “AMONG LIONS”
Dealing with persecution and suffering for the sake of Christ
by C.H. Spurgeon

15 CUBA–PRESSING ON DESPITE THE PRESSURE:
A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE
by Keith M. Edwards
          
3 EDITORIAL
A modern martyr

January 2006

Contents

3 DO YOU REVERE THE WORD OF GOD? (PDF 186 KB)
Through the prophet Isaiah, God reveals something of the blessings His children experience when they revere His Word
by Jerry Marcellino

6 CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH ARE INDESTRUCTIBLE
We have every reason to hold on to God’s Word. His promises of a Saviour did not fail and neither will His promises to preserve and keep His Church
by Martin Holdt

9 THE WELLS OF SALVATION
Isaiah 12 begins with the “Song of Trust” of the returning exiles
by Glendon Thompson

14 BOOK REVIEWS
God’s little people and Mighty men

13 EMINENT CHRISTIANS
William Carey

15 NEWS

December 2005

Contents

3 UNRAVELLING THE MESSAGE OF ISAIAH (PDF 107 KB)
A brief guide to reading Isaiah and understanding the key themes of his prophecy
by Clint Sheehan

6 “BEHOLD! MY SERVANT!”
Isaiah’s prophecy reveals the character, identity and mission of the “Servant of
the Lord”
by Glendon Thompson

10 A TENDER PLANT, A ROOT OUT OF A DRY GROUND
A look at how the prophecy of Isaiah 53 is perfectly fulfilled in Christ
by John P. Bodner

14 BOOK REVIEW
A new book on William Carey

15 NEWS

16 TBS WINTER COURSES

November 2005

Contents
           
3 SIN ADDICTS AND THE CURE OF GRACE
A true appreciation of the gospel message comes by understanding God’s just wrath against human sinfulness
by Glendon Thompson

7 PRAYER AND THE CHRISTIAN LIFE (PDF 333 KB)
The challenge of maintaining a vibrant prayer life — an arduous, strenuous struggle
by Michael A.G. Haykin

12 “Brother, how is your soul?”
The danger of a dampening spiritual vitality in the midst of theological studies
by Paul Brewster
           
11 AMONG OURSELVES
Baptisms at JSBC

13 NEWS
Report on Pastor Thompson’s trip to PA

14 BOOK REVIEWS

October 2005

Contents
         
4 EYES WIDE OPEN: ELDERS GUARDING THE FLOCK OF CHRIST
Scriptural qualifications for elders and instructions on how they are to
carry out their God-given roles
by Glendon Thompson

8 THE GIFTS FOR CHURCH GOVERNMENT:
ELDERS AND DEACONS (PDF 478 KB)
A biblical overview of the main offices
by James M. Renihan

10 CONGREGATIONALISM AND BAPTIST LIFE
The emergence of Congregationalism
by Michael A.G. Haykin
         
3 EDITORIAL

7 AMONG OURSELVES

14 BOOK REVIEWS

15 TBS NEWS

September 2005

Contents

3 THE POSTMODERN CAPTIVITY OF THE EMERGING CHURCH
How should the church respond to our postmodern culture?
What kind of reformation do we really need?
by Glendon Thompson

7 REFORMED + EVANGELISTIC
Looking at the “free offer of the gospel” from a reformed perspective
by David Daniels

10 EVANGELISM & THE REGULATIVE PRINCIPLE OF WORSHIP
Biblical direction from the God who has shown us how to please Him in worship
by R.J. Umandap

15 TBS NEWS
Thesis report

August 2005

Contents

3 BY THE HEARING OF FAITH
An overview of Paul’s letter to the Galatians
by Clint Sheehan

5 NO OTHER GOSPEL (PDF 127 KB)
The apostle Paul addresses the danger the Galatians were facing:
exchanging the true gospel for a false one
by Glendon Thompson

10 THE ONE WHO DOES THEM SHALL LIVE BY THEM
Understanding faith and the role of the law in salvation history
by James M. Hamilton Jr.

14 BOOK REVIEWS
…for young and old

15 TBS NEWS
Pastor Street receives honourary doctorate

July 2005

Contents

3 CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP
Stewardship and its practical implications for the mind and life of a Christian
by Jonathan Wellum

8 FROM SUNDAY TO SUNDAY: USING TIME WISELY (PDF 171 KB)
What it means to give God the best
by Glendon Thompson

12 ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE STEWARDSHIP OF OUR GIFTS
Will our reward be the joy of the Lord or outer darkness?
by Clint Sheehan

14 BOOK REVIEWS
Luther and other heroes of faith

15 RESOURCES
New T.T. Shields DVD now available

16 TBS
Fall 2005 evening & extension courses

June 2005

Contents 

3 EXAMINING THE FRUIT OF
THE FRUITLESS GOSPEL OF OPEN THEISM
An introduction to the key issues in open theism related to
divine foreknowledge and human free will
by Clint Sheehan

5 DIVINE FOREKNOWLEDGE IN OPEN THEISM:
ASSESSMENT OF BIBLICAL TEACHING
A critical analysis of the hermenuetical approach of open theists to the key texts relating to God's omniscience and His knowledge of the past and the present
by Bruce A. Ware

12 THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD
Revelling in the multi-faceted character of our Creator and Redeemer,
and finding these attributes springboards to worship
by Mark DeVine

14 TBS NEWS
The class of 2005

May 2005

Contents  

4 HOW TO FACE TRIALS AND TEMPTATIONS
AND THE BLESSING OF ENDURANCE (PDF 65 KB)
Helpful insight into James' directives to believers as they struggle with trials
by Glendon Thompson

7 LOVING THE TRUTH:
AN EXPOSITION OF JAMES 5:19-20
How the believing community is to deal with believers wandering from the truth
by Michael A.G. Haykin

11 THE EPISTLE OF JAMES AND CALVIN
A glimpse into Calvin’s understanding of some of the key theology in James
by Timothy George

3 EDITORIAL
Introduction to James

14 NEWS
A report on the T.T. Shields commemoration

15 TBS ALUMNI NEWS
Update from Martinique

April 2005

Contents

4 OPENING UP EPHESIANS 5:25–33
The pattern of Christ’s love for the church and its application to Christian marriage
by Warren Gage

6 THE GIFT OF MARRIAGE
A consideration of God’s purposes for marriage and the need for contemporary Christian marriages to reflect this
by Carl Muller

11 THE BEAUTY AND BLESSING OF MARITAL INTIMACY
A candid look at Song of Songs and what the Bible says about sex in marriage
by Daniel L. Akin

3 EDITORIAL
Marriage made in heaven? (PDF 75 KB)

14 BOOK REVIEWS
Titles on marriage & the New Divinity Movement

March 2005

Contents

3 NOT FORGETTING THE CROSS (PDF 206 KB)
Meditating on the One who removed our death sentence and gave us full access to God
by Glendon Thompson

6 THE ATONEMENT OF CHRIST
His work made us “at one” with God
by Maurice Roberts

8 THE SERVANT OF THE LORD
Reflecting on Isaiah’s suffering Servant
by E.J. Young

12 TBS ALUMNI NEWS
Reports from British Columbia, Lebanon and Ethiopia

14 BOOK REVIEWS
Books on baptism and pastoral resignation

February 2005

Contents

3 THE REMEMBRANCE OF FORMER DAYS (PDF 63 KB)
Why look to the past?
by Caleb Evans

4 “THE CLEAN SEA BREEZE OF THE CENTURIES”: A PLEA FOR READING CHURCH HISTORY
Knowing history and what God has done through time will benefit both our collective and individual lives
by Michael A.G. Haykin

9 PURITANISM
A much maligned group, the Puritans actually have much to teach us today
by Carl R. Trueman

10 THE DUTCH SECOND REFORMATION
Wedding reformed doctrine and daily life
by Joel R. Beeke

15 TBS ALUMNI NEWS
Report from Jamaica

January 2005

Contents

4 SEEKING THE CITY TO COME (PDF 318 KB)
Focusing our eyes on that eternal city
by Glendon Thompson

8 BEHOLD, I MAKE ALL THINGS NEW
God speaks with sovereign authority and He makes us “new creations”
by T.T. Shields

11 “AT ONCE SO ANCIENT AND SO NEW”: AN EARLY CHRISTIAN PROBLEM AND THE ANSWER
Learning from the early church
by Michael A.G. Haykin

3 EDITORIAL
Lessons from the recent tsunami

13 NEWS
PRTS dedication in Grand Rapids

14 BOOK REVIEWS

15 MISSIONARY NEWS
Samuel Nacionales from the Philippines

December 2004

Contents

4 WHY DOES THE DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY MATTER?
God’s triunity is foundational to what God has revealed to humankind about Himself
by Kirk Wellum

8 PATRICK OF IRELAND ON THE TRINITY
An excerpt from his Confession
Selected by Michael A.G. Haykin

9 EMBRACE A TRINITARIAN SPIRITUALITY
Distinguishing true spirituality in an age of misnomers
by Donald S. Whitney

10 A CALL TO PREACH THE TRINITY
Helping your congregation to know their God more intimately
by Roger Pascoe

3 EDITORIAL
The season of good-cheer (PDF 84 KB)

8 DOCTRINE

14 BOOK REVIEW & NEWS

16 MISSIONARY NEWS
Update from the Wiebes

November 2004

Contents

4 THE DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS: AN INTRODUCTION
Tracing the evidence of this doctrine in Matthew, Mark and Luke
by Robert Rodgers

6 THE TRINITY AND MISSION
Understanding how the fulness of the Godhead is at work in worldwide mission
by Erroll Hulse

11 THE FORMULATION OF THE TRINITY IN THE THOUGHT OF BENJAMIN B. WARFIELD
by Fred G. Zaspel

3 EDITORIAL
The sublimest of Christian truths (PDF 52 KB)

13 BOOK REVIEWS
The rise of evangelicalism

14 TBS NEWS
A new TBS extension centre opens in London

16 MISSIONARY NEWS
From the island of Madagascar

October 2004

Contents

4 FACING THE FEAR OF MAN (PDF 62 KB)
Diagnosing and overcoming a fear that has been a constant snare to believers
by Carl Muller

9 WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO… US!
The theology in Job gives insight into how big God is and how small we are
by Derek Thomas

12 VANITY OF VANITIES
Searching for meaning in all the wrong places
by Glendon Thompson

3 EDITORIAL
Wisdom literature

7 DOCTRINE
The eternality of our bodies

15 BOOK REVIEWS
Bible reading & the story of life

16 TBS NEWS
Commencement of a new academic year

September 2004

Contents

4 WHAT BAPTISTS STAND FOR (PDF 62 KB)
A study in Baptist distinctives
by T.T. Shields

8 BAPTIST AND EVANGELICAL WITNESS IN QUEBEC
A brief spiritual history of the province
by Richard Lougheed

11 “AS GOLD REFINED”: THE PIETY OF SARAH HOPKINS PEARCE
A remarkable faith and deep spirituality are revealed in Sarah Pearce’s letters
Intro and selections by Michael A.G. Haykin

13 “A PIOUS MINISTRY”: BENJAMIN DAVIES AND CANADA BAPTIST COLLEGE
An early theological educator in Canada
by Michael A.G. Haykin

3 EDITORIAL
Our Baptist heritage

16 NEWS
International Baptist Conference in October

August 2004

Contents

3 BLOWING THE MASTER’S TRUMPET (PDF 310 KB)
The necessity of anointed preaching in a postmodern world
by Glendon Thompson

8 WHAT SHOULD I DO FOR MY PASTOR?
10 things to do for the man who looks after your soul
by Don Fortner

12 THE QUALIFICATIONS AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF A FAITHFUL MINISTER
A stirring ordination address given at the commencement of a new pastorate
by Andrew Fuller

11 DOCTRINE
The reality (and wonder!) of forgiveness of sin

14 UPCOMING EVENTS (PDF 57 KB)
Details and registration information for the International Baptist Conference in Toronto this October

16 TBS NEWS

July 2004

Contents

3 CAN YOUR WORK BUILD THE KINGDOM OF GOD? (PDF 106 KB)
Understanding the value & dignity of work
by Byron L. Wheaton

7 THE CHURCH’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC HONESTY IN BUSINESS AND POLITICS
How “salty” are we? Are we having an impact on those around us?
by T.T. Shields

10 THE CHRISTIAN’S PRIORITIES
Keeping evangelism front and centre
by D.M. Lloyd-Jones

13 NEWS
Addition to Bath Road Baptist

14 BOOK REVIEWS
From business to missions to the Emerald Isle

15 NEWS
Berean Baptist marks 68th anniversary

16 CONFERENCES
The International Baptist Conference

June 2004

Contents

3 INTRODUCING THE SPIRIT
The Old Testament revelation of the Spirit
by Geoff Adams

4 MYSTERY AND MAJESTY (PDF 72 KB)
The person and work of the Holy Spirit
by Glendon Thompson

8 A PERSONAL ENCOUNTER WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
How Lydia’s heart was opened
by Geoff Adams

11 INDISPENSABLE SIGNS OF THE SPIRIT
Looking beyond the miraculous gifts
by Eric E. Wright

13 DOCTRINE
Keep in step with the Spirit

14 ALUMNI NEWS
Updates from April Trotman working in Bolivia and Lynette Adams in New Hampshire

16 NEWS
TBS faculty announcement; tribute in Boston for Rev. Dr. Wesley Roberts

Contents

4 THE CENTRAL MESSAGE OF NAHUM
The theme of the sovereign judgement of God in Nahum and its application to our day
by Michael A.G. Haykin

7 DIVINE GOODNESS IN THE DAY OF TROUBLE
Exploring the multi-faceted goodness of the Lord as our stronghold and defense
by John Fawcett

11 SATAN’S CITIES
The ultimate destruction of Satan’s kingdom
by Geoff Adams

12 TBS Graduation celebration
Serving God in our generation: A report on the 2004 graduation service, photos and
student testimonies

10 NEWS
PRTS’s building project, ordination of a new
Jamaican pastor

April 2004

Contents

4 GLORY IN A SCANDAL
Our only hope is in the One who was crucified and cursed of God for sinners
by Fred Zaspel

6 “IT IS FINISHED”
Jesus finished what He set out to do
by T.T. Shields

9 THE COMPELLING INFLUENCE OF THE CROSS
Dying to self and living for Christ
by Glendon Thompson

12 THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST (PDF 216 KB)
Evaluating Mel Gibson’s recent movie on the passion of our Lord
by Ian Hugh Clary and Michael A.G. Haykin

3 EDITORIAL
Glorying in the cross

16 NEWS
A special report from Haiti

March 2004

Contents

3 IMPUTATION: SOME PASTORAL IMPLICATIONS
Staying focused on the one who was “good enough” for God
by Brian Vickers

6 THE INSTRUMENT OF OUR JUSTIFICATION
How faith enables us to embrace Christ
by Carl Trueman

11 THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JUSTIFICATION AND SANCTIFICATION
by Glendon Thompson

15 A POSITION STATEMENT ON JUSTIFICATION
by Michael Haykin and Glendon Thompson

10 DOCTRINE
Being human

14 BOOKS
Recent and helpful tomes on justification

16 TESTIMONY
Jinjoo Kim

February 2004

Contents

3 GOD'S GRACIOUS GIFT OF JUSTIFICATION (PDF 82 KB)
The definition, nature and benefits of justification
by Glendon Thompson

8 AFTER DARKNESS, LIGHT!
Martin Luther and the rediscovery of justification by faith alone
by Michael A.G. Haykin

7 DOCTRINE
Extravagant love for Christ

14 BOOK REVIEWS
Lights from the past

16 TBS UPDATE
Our Spring missions course

January 2004

Contents

3 WHAT A PIECE OF WORK IS MAN (PDF 62 KB)
Biblical anthropology through the lens of Psalm 8
by Glendon Thompson

6 CLONING AND BEYOND… WHO OR WHAT IS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT?
Demystifying the science and getting to the heart of the matter
by Nancy L. Jones

10 TRUE BENEFICENCE IN A POSTMODERN AGE
A doctor ponders what determines the patient's "good"
by Kemuel L. Philbrick

14 BOOK REVIEWS

15 DOCTRINE
Exploring the Trinity

16 NEWS
TBS spring missions course