Archive for May 2018
Faculty-authored book connects apologetics to the Gospel
Researchers have estimated that more than 50 percent of the nation feels drawn to religion. For many others, the question is, “Why? Why do so many look for the guidance of a higher power?” Stand Firm: Apologetics and the Brilliance of the Gospel, headed for bookshelves in November, proposes that the Gospel holds eternal appeal because…
Read MoreFaculty-authored book connects apologetics to the Gospel
Researchers have estimated that more than 50 percent of the nation feels drawn to religion. For many others, the question is, “Why? Why do so many look for the guidance of a higher power?” Stand Firm: Apologetics and the Brilliance of the Gospel, headed for bookshelves in November, proposes that the Gospel holds eternal appeal because…
Read MoreStudent-founded company aims to advance God’s Kingdom through business
At E-Tech Galaxy, a seller of laptops and computer accessories through eBay, Amazon, and other online venues, the customer service team is encouraged to look for opportunities to pray with those who call for help. David Nigh, who founded the business while a student at Southwestern Seminary, explains, “Usually, when they’re upset, there’s something else…
Read MoreConversation over coffee challenges homeless man’s false beliefs
While preparing to explore historic German Village in Columbus, Ohio, during a break from a work assignment, Southwestern Seminary photographer Neil Williams noticed a homeless man sitting against a brick wall. Feeling the Lord “tugging at his heart” to share the Gospel with this man, Williams approached him and struck up a conversation. The man,…
Read MoreChristians should rejoice on anniversary of Israeli independence
Monday, May 14, marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel in 1948. Craig Blaising, executive vice president and provost at Southwestern Seminary, says that Southern Baptists should rejoice on this anniversary of Israel’s independence and pray for the peace of Jerusalem. “Israel’s existence as a nation is in keeping with…
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