One of the unique aspects of the 2010-2011 academic year at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary was the initial offering of a new mandatory course on Islam. While other seminaries also offer Islamic studies as electives, GPTS is believed to be the only Reformed seminary to require all graduating divinity students to have completed this curriculum. The two-credit-hours course, AP15, is part of the Apologetics & Ethics curriculum and is taught currently by Adjunct Professor of Evangelism and Islam Dr. Anees Zaka of Philadelphia, Penn. The course will next be offered at the beginning of the Fall 2011 Semester.

The program is described in the GPTS Academic Catalog as a "fundamental course with an overview of the Islamic faith and life. Special attention will be given to comparisons with Biblical and Reformed Christianity from a presuppositional point of view. Reformed methodology of communicating the gospel of Christ's redemption to Muslims locally, nationally and globally will be emphasized."

The course was originally urged by Dr. Zaka out of his concern about the growing threat to authentic Christianity that worldwide Islam poses. Dr. Zaka, pastor of Church Without Walls (CWW) in Philadelphia, frequently cites warnings such as this one sounded by outspoken Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders: 

There is a tremendous danger looming, and it is very difficult to be optimistic. We might be in the final stages of the Islamization of Europe. This not only is a clear and present danger to the future of Europe itself, it is a threat to America and the sheer survival of the West. The danger I see looming is the scenario of America as the last man standing. The United States as the last bastion of Western civilization, facing an Islamic Europe.

Dr. Zaka's ministry notes, however, that present-day Western culture and Biblical Christianity are not synonymous terms. As stated in one CWW publication,

We ... take great pains to help [Muslims] realize that although there is often a remnant of Christian thinking still at work in Western culture, there is still a great deal of difference between true biblical Christianity and culture. On the religious side, we try to help the Muslim understand that Christianity is fundamentally not a religion but a relationship. It is also God's new community into which He is in the process of gathering all peoples through the gospel into one new society, called the church.

In keeping with Greenville Seminary's overall approach to missions, the Islam course, though emphasizing the importance of bridge-building to Muslims, makes no room for a syncretistic, ecumenical, all-embracing approach but examines Islam in the contrasting objective light of Christian Scripture and Reformed theology. As one writer has observed, syncretism is a "key missiological concept that refers to the all-too common practice of overlaying one set of beliefs with another, disparate one. People often go to great lengths to reconcile different, even opposing, belief systems in order to make sense of the world around them. ... This kind of syncretism is bad because it ignores the transformative power of Christ. It creates a veneer of Christianity that is devoid of the character of the Most High. The result is a broad misunderstanding of what life in Christ truly ought to be." One student at a liberal seminary characterized its "dialogue" approach as one which attempts to convince Christians to accept Islam as "an equally valid and true religion and to marginalize and undermine the faith of true Christians."

Dr. E. Calvin Beisner, a friend of GPTS, has put it this way: "Religious dialogue is a worthwhile endeavor. In particular, Christians and Muslims should engage one another. While miracles are unlikely to result, greater familiarity may reduce unintended misunderstanding and insult. However, any dialogue must be based on truth, including the pervasive Islamic persecution of Christians, Jews, and other religious minorities.

According to author Ian Coulter, a colleague of Dr. Zaka,

The CWW ministry among Muslims is characterized by the fruit of the Spirit, Bible-centered teaching, and bridge-building literature. The Lord taught us to approach Muslims in the spirit of the cross, in humility and gentleness, and in complete dependence upon the Holy Spirit. All the fruits of the Spirit are in full display on the cross. By bearing the cross, we can at least attempt to leave Muslims with a better understanding of the spirit of Christian faith and practice. We also need to do our homework so we can answer provocative questions firmly without embarrassing or embittering the questioner. They are quite used to argument but don't know what to do with a firm but gentle, loving answer. This, of course, demands the cultivation of one's prayer life and a vigilant watch on oneself. It is particularly important to pray for the people with whom we will speak, as this will enable us to respond in a loving way. (Meetings for Better Understanding: A Church Without Walls Model for Reaching Muslims for Christ.)

It is in this spirit of diligently and prayerfully "doing our homework" that GPTS believes future ministers and other Kingdom workers must be trained, as more and more Muslims enter American and European communities and as this religion pushes relentlessly into the world at large.

GPTS GRADUATES LABOR THROUGH DIFFICULTY IN MISSION TO ALBANIA

Christianity in Albania has ancient roots. The Apostle Paul traveled through Albania preaching the Good News. Of this he wrote in Romans 15:19 “…so that from Jerusalem and round about to Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.” The Illyricum that Paul wrote is known today as the country of Albania.

During the dark era of the Iron Curtain, no country in the Communist bloc was more repressive, closed and mysterious than Albania. It was nearly impossible for anyone from the West to enter what was then the only officially atheist country in the world, From all appearances, the Christian light seemed to have all but vanished. Historically, the religious makeup of the county was Muslim 70%, Albanian Orthodox 20%, and Roman Catholic 10%.

After World War II, the Stalinist Dictator Enver Hoxha considered religion a divisive force and undertook an active campaign against religious institutions. In 1945 he confiscated the property of religious institutions, and in 1946 all foreign Roman Catholic priests, monks, and nuns were expelled. The rest of the clergy were tried, tortured, and executed. In 1949 the law required that religious communities be sanctioned by and in total submission to the state. The campaign against religion peaked in the 1960s, inspired by China’s Cultural Revolution. Hoxha called for an aggressive cultural and educational struggle against "religious superstition" and assigned the antireligious mission to Albanian students. By May of 1967, religious institutions had been forced to relinquish all 2,169 churches, mosques, cloisters, and shrines in Albania.

By God’s providence, in December 1990, the ban on religious observance was officially lifted; and in 1997 freedom of religion became a constitutional right. Now Albania is free to worship the Triune God. However, 50 years of aggressive atheistic propaganda has impacted Albanian society. While 60% of society claims to be atheist, the rest are only nominal Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox or Muslim believers. People are suspicious of missionaries or religious groups. Evangelical Christianity is very young, only 10 years old, and out-numbered at 0.2% of the population. Believers lack Christian maturity and education, and ministers are untrained. Congregations are without facilities or the means to purchase them. Yet, evangelicals remain very faithful to the basics of the faith, diligent in carrying out the Great Commission, and very enthusiastic for the future of the Albanian Church and the nation. The task ahead is overwhelming, but our faithful God is bigger than all the obstacles, and He is in the business of building His Church in the country of Albania.

Mission to Albania is a Reformed and Presbyterian church-planting effort, supported and overseen by the Session of Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church (PCA) in South Carolina, with the purpose of encouraging and assisting churches throughout the world to engage in building God’s City in Albania, and thus fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus Christ.

Spearheading this Mission are Albert (Berti) Kona and his wife Jenny, both graduates of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Berti’s vision is to establish a Reformed and Presbyterian denomination in Albania, faithful to the glory of God and to the Great Commission. The Konas labor in extremely difficult and dangerous circumstances. The worst anti-government clashes in more than a decade erupted Friday, January 21, 2011 in the Albanian capital, leaving three people dead from gunshot wounds and more than 50 injured. The violent protests were led by the opposition Socialist Party, the airbrushed and made-over old Communist Party of Albania which, in the most xenophobic manner, ruled the country for 50 years, banned religion, destroyed the churches, and imprisoned, tortured and killed all the clergy. The leftist philosophy is to gain power through force and maintain it through terror. It seems that the “new” Socialist Party is not fully divorced from its past philosophy.

On the Mission's web site, which was used as partial source for this article, you will find additional information about the country of Albania, its spiritual situation, the mission team, its goals and philosophy of mission, its work, ways that you can help and get involved by praying, giving, going.

• TUITION WAIVER PROGRAM OFFERS CHURCH/SEMINARY PARTNERSHIP TO BENEFIT STUDENTS

God established a Biblical pattern for the support of those who minister in His name. We see that principle demonstrated in the pattern of support for the Levites by the Israelites. This principle encourages the Seminary to ask that the churches and/or presbyteries that endorse men for the Gospel ministry support their candidates financially. In the light of this biblical principle and in order to foster a closer working relationship among the students, the sending bodies, and the Seminary, the Board of Trustees has determined that a student "under care" of a presbytery or session of the Presbyterian Church in America, Orthodox Presbyterian Church, or any other approved denomination may have a full tuition waiver if:

1. the sending church or presbytery supports the Seminary at the level of the student’s actual tuition costs; or

2. the sending presbytery supports the Seminary at $1.50 per communicant member per year per student with the minimum of $1,500.00 per year per student; or

3. the sending church supports the Seminary at $15.00 per communicant member per year per student with the minimum of $750.00 per year per student.

Note: Students are expected to pay any portion of the tuition not so covered. Thus, if the Seminary receives one-half of the above amounts from a student’s presbytery or congregation, he will be charged only one-half of his tuition. This will encourage sessions and presbyteries to take seriously their commitment to their candidates, and in turn the candidates will be encouraged by the support of their sessions and/or presbyteries. 

The Seminary requires the sending church/presbytery to support the Seminary for at least one year prior to a particular student’s matriculation. Also, in order to help keep the cost of administrative, janitorial, and clerical help to a minimum, it requires students whose tuition is waived due to ecclesiastical support to work for the Seminary at least one hour per week for every three credit hours taken, not to exceed four hours/week. These work hours must be satisfied during the normal semester unless other arrangements are made. Regular tuition charges and fees still apply to all other students. Limited scholarship funds may be available to meet special needs.

Conference Exhibit Opportunity

GPTS invites qualified organizations to exhibit at our Spring Conference. An exhibit gives you an opportunity to connect with several hundred theologically serious conference guests.

All organizations must be approved to set up a display. Para-church organizations without affiliation with the Presbyterian Church in American, the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church or other Reformed church are not permitted to display unless specifically approved by the admin committee. To be approved, these organizations must submit a mission statement no later than February 15.

Approved exhibitors must pay $100 per table, in addition to the regular registration fee. All fees must be paid prior to the conference. Exhibitors will receive a six-foot table, tablecloth, and a chair. Exhibitors who require electricity should submit a request for such with the registration. There is no additional charge for electricity. However, access to electricity is limited and is granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Due to the fact that a seminary- approved book vendor is set up at the conference, exhibitors are not permitted to sell items at their display for the duration of the conference.

Exhibitors may set up their display at the conference site no earlier than 10:00 a.m. on the opening day of the conference. Exhibitors who need additional time should submit a request to info@gpts.edu no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the conference.

Exhibitors wishing to receive a refund should submit a written request to info@gpts.edu no later than March 1. Requests for refunds after that date should be submitted in writing no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the conference. Refund requests after March 1 may be approved upon review.

Seminary Observes Passing of Alumni and Supporters

GPTS alumnus John-Gregory Ferrell, senior pastor of Bay Area Presbyterian Church in Webster, Tex. since November of 2004, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 27, 2011. On November 15, 2010, John-G, as he was known to friends and family, had to suspend his active pastoral ministry due to a disabling illness. The Houston Metro Presbytery and Bay Area Presbyterian Church moved him into an honorary status of pastor emeritus.

A native New Yorker and former police officer, John-G. came to know Christ in a personal and saving way in 1985 and sensed a call to the ministry three years later through a new-found love of the Scripture.

Pastor John-G. was formerly part of the ministry team which planted Christ Church, a PCA congregation on the west side of Houston in Katy. He has also served churches in South Carolina as both a youth pastor and senior minister.

An alumnus of Nyack College (BA Philosophy), Alliance Theological Seminary (MA Old Testament Studies), and Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (M.Div/ Th.M), John-G.’s passion for Scripture found expression through his expository preaching/teaching ministry in which hearers often found a sprinkling of allusions to many of his interests: sports, food, history and popular culture.

Married in 1987, John-G’s widow Kim is also a graduate of Nyack College and the New School for Social Research in Greenwich Village New York. John-G. and Kim shared their home with their four children Katie Beth, C.J., Molly, and D.J.

Jonathan Todd Adams, 51, died at his home on Saturday, January 15, 2011, being ushered into the Lord's presence by loving family and friends.

Todd was afflicted with MS for the past thirteen years but never complained, believing it was the plan for his life by a Sovereign God, giving praise that Jesus Christ had conquered his heart.

He leaves a loving, devoted wife, constant companion and caregiver, Lucy Anne Fisackerly Adams; two sons, Lucas Alexander Adams and Jake Edward Adams; his parents, Dr. Jay and Betty Jane Adams; brother Clay Adams (Leah); two sisters Holly Emmons (Thomas), Heather Slattery (Rev. William Slattery); and many cousins, nephews and nieces.

Todd attended Covenant College, Reformed Episcopal Seminary and received a Bachelor of Divinity degree from Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

His last employment was with W.P. Law Company, and he was a elder (emeritus) at Redeemer ARP Church. A Celebration and Testament of his life was held on Monday, January 17, 2011.

Richard "Dick" Wick of Houston, Texas, a long-time ardent supporter of Greenville Seminary, left this earthly life and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for eternity on January 18, 2011. January 17 was the sixth year anniversary of his beloved wife

 Judy’s passing to heaven. Dick and Judy were both born on May 9th, and passing on the same day "would have been poetic," according to his family. Dick was born in Philadelphia, Penn. in 1930.

Dick was a deacon and an elder at several different churches from the early 1970’s until he returned to Houston in 2005. In 2006 Dick was named Elder Emeritus at Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA). Dick was a devout Calvinist Christian who loved attending church and spending time in reading the Word of God and fellowshipping with his family. He is survived by his son David, grandchildren Lindsey and Jarrod, his son Stephen and wife Patti and grandchildren Samuel, Nicholas, and Philip, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.

A memorial service was held at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Houston on January 22, with Greenville Seminary President Dr. Joseph Pipa Jr. and former GPTS Development Director and now Pastor Lou Veiga participating.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to: Covenant PCA or Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary - Building Fund Judy Wick Memorial, c/o Covenant PCA, 2402 Gray Falls Drive, Houston, TX 77077.  

Another faithful GPTS supporter, Dr. Carl Robert Tisdale of New Bern, N.C., passed away at his home on January 14, 2011 at the age of 82. Carl was a member of Village Chapel Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by his wife Myra, one son, Robert, and two daughters, Anita Ambrosio and Denise Gaddy, in addition to two brothers, one sister, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Greenville Seminary, PO Box 690, Taylors SC 29687. The seminary is grateful for memorial gifts already received.

Charles Wilson passed into the arms of his Savior during the last weekend of January. Charles was the father of Daniel Wilson, a student at GPTS from 2003-2008 and now pastor of a church in New Zealand. Let's remember the Wilson family in our prayers during this time.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.  Psalm 116:15

If you would like to make a memorial or tribute gift to GPTS for anyone, you may click the button below or give online from our web site Memorial Giving page:

RESOURCES ON THE GPTS WEB SITE

The Seminary's extensive web site contains numerous resources of value to the Reformed Community at large. Among them are helpful articles on key theological topics, links to relevant outside resources and projects, and helps for churches and Christians. 

Click on the links in the chart below to access these resources.

Bible Reading Schedule	The Confessing Church by Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, Jr.
M'Cheyne's Bible Reading Calendar	A Response to the Federal Vision
Calendar Readings in the Westminster Confession	The Reformed Confessions & Creeds
Covenant Confusion by Richard D. Phillips	Seminary Education by Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, Jr.
Distinctives of Greenville Seminary	John L. Girardeau by Dr. C. N. Willborn
Faculty Statement on Creation	Church Directory for Travelers
Preparing for a Pastor's Visit & a Checklist for Pastors by Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, Jr.	The Prayer of Jabez: A Biblical-Theological Examination by Dr. Benjamin Shaw
List Your Ministry Opportunities	Open Pulpit Opportunities
Audio Resources including Course Samples	And MORE

The Online Journal of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

KLHORTONIAN THEOLOGY AND THE MOSAIC COVENANT
By Jeremiah Montgomery, Jonathan Shishko, and Breno Macedo

Student paper: A critique of the covenant theology of Meredith Kline and Michael Horton.

Katekomen Online has had nearly 8,500 page views since it was launched in May 2010. We're gratified that readers around the world are finding this journal useful.

A PDF version of this paper is available upon request to info@gpts.edu or download from the Articles page of our web site.

THE GPTS 2011 SPRING THEOLOGY CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON THE PERSON AND WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Essential to the well-being of the church and the individual Christian is the work of the Holy Spirit. Most would agree that few things are more refreshing for the believer than the contemplation of the wonderful work of the Holy Spirit.

This will be the focus of the March 8-10 GPTS Spring Theology Conference, "Power From On High: The Person and Work of The Holy Spirit." Register now! Although "early-bird" discounts are no longer available, there is still time to sign up for this fascinating and perennially popular conference. The cost for the entire conference is $95. Children 12 and younger attend free with their parents.

The annual conference will be held again at Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church in Simpsonville, S.C. Complete information and online registrations are available at our web site. Printed brochures and registration forms were mailed in December. If you did not received these materials and would like to have them, call 864-322-2717 ext. 318 or e-mail us at info@gpts.edu. (See our full-page ad in the Jan. 1, 2011 issue of World magazine.)

Conference guests are invited to an Open House at the seminary, 200 East Main St., Taylors, S.C., from 9:30 to 11:00 on Tuesday morning before the conference begins. You will have an opportunity to tour our facilities and meet with available faculty, staff and students. Prospective students are invited to stay after the Open House for a free lunch in the Commons.

A catered dinner will be held on Tuesday evening and a lunch on Wednesday at the conference location. Cost for the dinner is $10 per person, and the cost of the lunch is $7.00 per person. Children 4 and under eat free. This is a popular time of fellowship between the attendees and speakers.

During the Wednesday lunch period, the PCA Foundation will provide interested guests an opportunity to attend a special presentation on estate planning and charitable giving through estate design.

Refreshments are offered for your convenience during breaks. No other meals are offered. A local restaurant guide will be made available.

Rev. Ian Hamilton, pastor of Cambridge Presbyterian Church in Cambridge, England, will be the keynote speaker. Rev. Hamilton, a member of the seminary's Board of Trustees, will be delivering the evening worship service messages on Tuesday and Wednesday of the conference at Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church. He will be speaking on "Regeneration and Conversion" (Tuesday 7:00 p.m.) and "Sanctification" (Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.).

The roster of speakers, topics and times for the conference also includes:

• Dr. Morton Smith, co-founder and professor of Systematic Theology at GPTS, "The Person of the Holy Spirit" – Tuesday, Mar. 8, 1:15 p.m.

• Dr. Joseph Morecraft III, pastor of Chalcedon Church, Cumming, Ga., "Westminster Standards and the Spirit" – Tuesday, Mar. 8, 3:00 p.m.

• Pastor William Shishko, Franklin Square Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Franklin Square, N.Y., "Witness and Seal of the Spirit" – Wednesday, Mar. 9, 9:00 a.m.

• Pastor Ryan McGraw, Grace Presbyterian Church, Conway, S.C., and president of the GPTS Alumni Association, "John Owen on the Spirit" – Wednesday, Mar. 9, 10:35 a.m.

• Dr. George W. Knight III, chairman of the GPTS Board of Trustees and associate pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church (OPC), Charlotte, N.C., "Cessation of the Gifts" – Wednesday, Mar. 9, 1:45 p.m.

• Dr. John Carrick, professor of Homiletics at GPTS, "The Spirit and Revival" – Thursday, Mar. 10, 9:00 a.m.

• Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, Jr., president of Greenville Seminary, "The Spirit and Preaching" – Thursday, Mar. 10, 10:35 a.m.

A large selection of books will be available at the conference at discounted prices. The conference location is equipped with a “cry” room with audio. Nursery services will be available on a limited basis during the conference sessions for children ages 4 and under. The cost is $45 per child and covers all sessions. Pre-registration is required.

An MP3 CD of the conference may be pre-ordered for $25 until March 1st and will, Lord willing, be available at the end of the conference. All orders placed after March 1st will be $35. To order, please call the Presbyterian Bookshop at (864) 322-2717, ext. 306.

PRAY WITH US

• Ask God to pour out His blessing upon our upcoming Spring Conference on the Holy Spirit as He poured out His Spirit upon the Church after our Lord's Ascension.

• Please pray for our students and faculty as they have begun the new Spring Semester. Praise God for those whom He continues to call to the Gospel ministry and who have looked to GPTS for their education. 

• Continue to pray for improved health for Betty McGoldrick, wife of Dr. James McGoldrick, who is suffering from new onslaughts of debilitating pain.

• Praise God for the Jan. 28th engagement of student Joshua Sparkman to Lori Wall. A June wedding is planned. (See story below.)

FACULTY SCHEDULE

• February 6, March 5, & April 6 – Dr. Pipa, Shiloh Presbyterian Church (OPC), Cary, North Carolina

• February 11-12 – Dr. Pipa, Young Adults Conference, Grand Rapids, Michigan

• February 11 – Dr. Pipa, Kuyper College Chapel, Grand Rapids, Michigan

• February 19-20 – Dr. Pipa, Missions Conference, Midway Presbyterian Church, Powder Springs, Georgia

• February 20 – Dr. Carrick, Covenant Reformed Baptist Church, Easley, South Carolina

• February 20 – Dr. Dyer, Shiloh Presbyterian Church (OPC), Cary, North Carolina

• February 27 – Dr. Pipa, Covenant Reformed Baptist Church, Easley, South Carolina

• March 8-10 – Dr. Pipa, Dr. Carrick, Dr. Smith, Dr. Knight, Mr. Shishko, GPTS Spring Theology Conference, Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church, Simpsonville, South Carolina

• March 13-19 – Dr. Pipa, Nigeria Mission Trip

• March 25-26 – Dr. Shaw, Southeast Regional Meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society

• April 1 – Dr. Pipa, Patrick Henry College

Ongoing:

• Dr. Smith is teaching an adult Sunday School class at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Brevard, North Carolina.

• Dr. Shaw is leading a men’s Bible study at Second Presbyterian Church in Greenville, South Carolina.

• Dr. McGoldrick is teaching an adult class on the Intertestamental Age at Second Presbyterian Church in Greenville, South Carolina.

 

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STUDENT JOSHUA SPARKMAN ENGAGED TO LORI WALL

The seminary family enjoyed a special night of fellowship and fun on January 28 at our annual Winter Dinner for students, staff, faculty and volunteers. But the night held a special happiness for student Joshua Sparkman when Lori Wall said yes to his request for her hand in marriage.

Joshua, a second-year student from Mobile, Ala. and Lori, a resident of Charleston, S.C., plan a June wedding in the Charleston area. Josh also serves as manager of the seminary bookstore.

Of special note is the fact that Lori comes from a family from which two young ladies have become loving godly mates to GPTS students. Lori's sister Sherry is married to alumnus Jonathan Holst, now pastor of Westminster Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Hamden, Conn., and sister Katy is married to current student Mike Myers. It was these connections which resulted in Joshua's introduction to Lori last year.

Congratulations and many blessings to Josh and Lori as they plan for matrimony and a lifetime together in God's service!

Without absolutes revealed from without by God Himself, we are left rudderless in a sea of conflicting ideas about manners, justice and right and wrong, issuing from a multitude of self-opinionated thinkers.

John Owen

New book by Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, Jr.
Galatians: God's Proclamation of Liberty

The glorious doctrine of justification by faith far exceeds even the great charters of freedom and liberty which we have seen throughout history. This doctrine is expounded by the apostle Paul, whose letter this is; and in the Epistle to the Galatians we see the key themes of his theology expounded. Joseph Pipa, an able Biblical expositor committed to the inerrancy of Scripture, brings this important letter with practical lessons for the church of every age alive for us. Published by Christian Focus (Focus on the Bible Series), paperback, 240 pages, now available! $12.00 postpaid. Please call the seminary to order your copy! Phone: 864-322-2717 ext. 306 or 308. Or click on the book image at the left to order from our Amazon store.

About the Author: Joseph A. Pipa, Jr. has been both a church pastor and theological professor. He is president and professor of historical and systematic theology at Greenville Seminary and exercises a worldwide expositional ministry.