We are committed to glorifying God by theologically training and equipping men and women from every nation, tribe, and tongue to serve Christ and His body.
ICYMI: We very much enjoyed welcoming new students into the RTS Jackson community during New Student Orientation yesterday. Thank you for praying for these men and women as they study and train diligently for their various ministry contexts!
"As long as the body of Christ suffers from a spiritual analgesia and the pain of others does not penetrate our consciousness, our lofty preaching about the beauty and diversity of the body is reduced to rubbish." - @K_A_Ellis
Join @LigonDuncan, Guy Waters, @milesvvanpelt, @DrGladd, and Bruce Baugus on Zoom Oct 13th 12-1pm CT for a discussion of our faculty's contributions to a forthcoming volume on Covenant Theology. 5 participants will win a FREE copy compliments of @crosswaybit.ly/2EwAYqv
In a wonderfully edifying interview of @challies, colleague Dr. @hershaelyork (a dean @SBTS) reminds us:
"The church can exist without the seminary, but the seminary cannot exist without the church."
We are thankful to have the opportunity to serve!
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Bavinck and Reformed Apologetics
@DrJamesEglinton, @JVFesko, and @LigonDuncan
Tues, Apr 18 | 12-1 pm CT
🎁Giveaways🎁
FREE eBook of Personality and Worldview
50+ physical copies of Personality and Worldview
1 stack of related resources
Register at buff.ly/3KcmVUT
Thanks to @crossway, all who attend the "Biblical Themes and the Kingdom of God" online forum will receive Dr. Miles Van Pelt's intro to A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the Old Testament.
@LigonDuncan, @milesvvanpelt, @DrGladd
Mar 24 | 12 - 1 pm CT
bit.ly/mar24odf
We're looking forward to our next online discussion forum (12 pm CT Dec 9th). Drs. @LigonDuncan and Guy Waters will discuss a biblical theology of the Lord's Supper, and its significance for the life of the church.
Register for free at bit.ly/3ojewnB
Next Thursday (12/9): Drs. @LigonDuncan & Guy Waters will discuss a biblical theology of the Lord's Supper, and we'll give away some fantastic books! One participant will receive the stack below, and 24 will receive a copy of Waters' "The Lord's Supper". bit.ly/3ojewnB
Biblical Themes & the Kingdom of God
@LigonDuncan, @milesvvanpelt, @DrGladd
Thur, Mar 24 | 12- 1 CT
36 will receive Hidden But Now Revealed
1 will receive Short Studies in Biblical Theology AND Essential Studies in Biblical Theology
Info and sign up - buff.ly/344AtQO
Please join us on Zoom as Drs. @LigonDuncan and Guy Waters discuss Guy's newest publication in Crossway's Short Studies in Biblical Theology: "The Sabbath as Rest and Hope for the People of God."
Tuesday, Oct 18 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT
Register at bit.ly/oct18sabbathrest
The Lord was with us today as we gathered at @FPCJxnMS for the 57th Commencement of RTS. The Rev. David Irving gave a Christ-exalting commencement address followed by a joyous reception with RTS faculty and staff, family, and friends.
July Online Discussion Forum
👇
Reformed Covenant Theology
Harrison Perkins (@PastorPerks) and @LigonDuncan
July 30, Tues, 12-1pm CT
Win a copy of the book thanks to our friends at @LexhamPress!
To receive the Zoom invitation, please register at qrfy.io/r/fM61HYkIuy
This year’s Hughes Lectures delivered by Dr. @GraySutanto of @RTSWashington on “Herman Bavinck and Human Anthropology” are now available in the RTS Resource Library.
rts.edu/resources/?fwp_resou…
Join us online today at 12 pm CT as @LigonDuncan and Guy Waters discuss a biblical theology of the Lord's Supper. Someone will win the stack of books below, and 24 others will receive a copy of Dr. Waters' "The Lord's Supper."
Get the login info at bit.ly/3ojewnB
Join us on Zoom this month as Drs. @LigonDuncan and @milesvvanpelt discuss the interpretation of the book of Judges!
The Book of Judges & the People of God
Miles Van Pelt and Ligon Duncan
Thursday, July 28 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT
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Celebrate Christ with us this month as Drs. @LigonDuncan and @jvfesko discuss John's new book from @RHB_Books: "The Birth of Christ: The Biblical Significance of Christmas."
The Biblical Significance of Christmas
Tues, Dec 13 | 12 - 1 pm CT
Register at buff.ly/3AUOvSH
Don't miss next week's Zoom discussion with Drs. @milesvvanpelt and @LigonDuncan on the book of Judges!
Thurs, July 28 | 12 - 1 pm CT
Sign up at buff.ly/3NGu9jX
🎁 Giveaways 🎁
40 copies of Judges: A 12 Week Study in Knowing the Bible (Van Pelt)
1 big stack (see photo!)
"Covenant theologians argue that God has one people of God throughout redemptive history . . . and God has one saving purpose for them - to redeem sinners from every tribe, tongue, nation, and race through the blood of Jesus Christ."
NEW VIDEO: Dr. Guy Waters of @RTSJackson notes both the common ground and major differences between covenant theology and dispensational theology.
What are the differences between covenant theology and dispensationalism? See the full answer: bit.ly/2ZQipbm.
Dr. Guy Waters on "things that we need to know about indwelling sin if we are to make progress in the Christian life." 1) "Sin has been dethroned for every believer." 2) "While sin no longer reigns, it does remain." 3) "The Christian life is a protracted war against sin."
Please join us on Zoom next week Tuesday as Drs. @LigonDuncan and Guy Waters discuss Guy's newest book in Crossway's Short Studies in Biblical Theology: "The Sabbath as Rest and Hope for the People of God."
Tues, Oct 18 | 12 - 1 pm CT
Register at bit.ly/oct18sabbathrest
That's 100 copies of @jvfesko's "The Need For Creeds Today," and we'd like to send one of them to you. To claim yours, be one of the first 100 participants to enter their name and address (US only) in the chat window of our Jan 21st Zoom event (12-1pm CT). bit.ly/2LzBN4Y
This conversation between @LigonDuncan and Guy Waters on the Lord's Supper was so engaging and helpful, several participants have requested we host a follow-up. Check out the recording of the original event at bit.ly/3pdQLix
Why does theology matter?
Join us online as Mike Hillerman, Adjunct Professor of Counseling, discusses theology and takes questions from the audience with @LigonDuncan.
Apr 12, Tues | 12 - 1 pm CT
Sign up at buff.ly/3Nj53bz
We are privileged to host the @ReformTheoSem Board of Trustees and Leadership Team today, and already are reminded what a blessing they are to us. They have chosen to begin their day together by gathering for worship.
So thankful for their faithful example!
Who wants free books? We'll be giving away works by @MarkDever (100 copies), @MackStiles (50 copies), and J.H. Bavinck (10 copies) at 12 pm CT this Thursday (3/11) as @LigonDuncan discusses missions, evangelism, & church growth with Dr. Clay Quarterman bit.ly/3dmQ2WX
Dr. @milesvvanpelt is teaching two sections of Greek this summer for the Summer Institute for Biblical Languages. Please pray for our students as they study hard!
Our next online discussion forum is scheduled for Thursday 1/27 at 12 pm CT. Drs. @LigonDuncan and @CharlieWingard will discuss how worship forms our faith. Register to participate at bit.ly/3JVfmBc
We're happy to have RTSJ alum Dr. Cory Brock (Minister of Young Adults & College @FPCJxnMS) on campus teaching "Advanced Readings in Bavinck & Modern Thought" to the socially distanced version of a packed house. Welcome back, Dr. Brock!
In a few hours the @ReformTheoSem Faculty Retreat will begin. It’s an opportunity to invest in the largest reformed graduate faculty in the world. And, we like being with one another.
Save the date: We're excited to announce that Rev. @hbcharlesjr will be the speaker for this year's John Reed Miller Preaching Lectures Oct. 29-31. Learn more at buff.ly/2LUF8tD
Why press forward with #T4G20 when its leaders are more snowed under than ever? "Because so are pastors. Pastors need encouragement now more than ever. . . This can be a long, lonely walk in this vocation, and we don't want pastors to be unnecessarily burdened." - @LigonDuncan
We are preparing a great discussion on church history and piety for this month's online discussion forum with Drs. @LigonDuncan and @jvfesko.
Lessons from the Past for Life in the Present
Feb 17 (Thurs), 12-1:00pm CT
Book giveaway (-1): ↓↓↓
Sign up at bit.ly/feb17odf
Who's in the market for free books? Join us today at 12 pm CT via Zoom as @LigonDuncan interviews @jvfesko on "Adam and the Covenant of Works" and your name will be entered in a drawing to win this stack of books. Sign up at bit.ly/3naSDGO
Today is the first day of the 2020 summer term. Please pray for professors @LigonDuncan, Guy Waters, @CharlieWingard and their students as they begin courses today. Next up - MAC and SIBL classes start 6/22!
Join us online next month as we discuss Dr. Guy Water's new book "Well Ordered, Living Well: A Field Guide to Presbyterian Church Government" from @RHB_Books.
Well Ordered, Living Well
Guy Waters and @LigonDuncan
Tues, May 10 | 12 - 1 pm CT
Sign up at buff.ly/3JJlyLb
Dr. Guy Waters on the role of faith in justification:
"Faith does not supplement what Christ has done for us. Faith, which is itself the gift of God, simply receives what Christ has done for us."
"It's really good for all of us, especially right now, to know the biblical categories of justice, so we can talk about that from an explicitly scriptural standpoint. In the Bible justice has not only personal, family, congregational, but also social dimensions." @LigonDuncan
Elbert McGowan, pastor of @RedeemerJackson (and an RTSJ alum!) asks @LigonDuncan:
What's the difference between social justice and a biblical way of doing justice? Why does it feel difficult to have these conversations in this day and age? vimeo.com/436912418
July Online Discussion Forum
👇
Reformed Covenant Theology
Harrison Perkins (@PastorPerks) and @LigonDuncan
July 30, Tues, 12-1pm CT
Win a copy of the book thanks to our friends at @LexhamPress!
To receive the Zoom invitation, please register at qrfy.io/r/fM61HYkIuy
Elbert McGowan, pastor of @RedeemerJackson (and an RTSJ alum!) asks @LigonDuncan:
What's the difference between social justice and a biblical way of doing justice? Why does it feel difficult to have these conversations in this day and age? vimeo.com/436912418
Join us for this month’s online forum as we discuss biblical theology and trace the grand biblical theme of the kingdom of God.
Biblical Themes and the Kingdom of God
@LigonDuncan , @milesvvanpelt , and @DrGladd
Thurs, Mar 24 | 12-1 pm CT
Sign up at rts.regfox.com/rtsj-online-d…
"Even faithful proclamation can puff up the pastor, can see no spiritual fruit, if it is not bathed in believing prayer that expresses our dependence upon God." - @hbcharlesjr via @9Marks
Want more HB? Come learn from him in person three weeks from today! buff.ly/2LUF8tD
Who's ready for more free books!?
Join Drs. @LigonDuncan & Mike McKelvey Tue (8/17) at 12 pm CT for "The Necessity of the Old Testament to Christian ministry."
20 guests will receive Johnson's book, and 1 will get the "McKelvey Starter Pack." bit.ly/3s35BYY
Please join us on Zoom as Drs. Ligon Duncan and John Fesko discuss John's new book, "Arminius and the Reformed Tradition." @RHB_Books
Arminius and the Reformed Tradition
@jvfesko and @LigonDuncan
Thursday, Aug 25 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT
Register at bit.ly/aug25odfgrace
The whole @ReformTheoSem Board is gathered at @RTSCharlotte for the fall board meeting and the 30th anniversary celebration of RTS Charlotte. Thanks to @michaeljkruger and his team for your hospitality (and swag)!
We enjoyed welcoming lots of new students this week during New Student Orientation! Please join us in praying for them as they begin their study of God’s word and train for ministry.
Want to hear from two ministers of the gospel discuss human sexuality and receive a free eBook of Strange New World from @crossway? Join @LigonDuncan and @DavidTAStrain on Zoom TODAY at noon CT for the January edition of our online forum!
Register here - rts.regfox.com/rtsj-odf-janu…
We're looking forward to hosting Dr. @CarlEllisJr Sep 11-12 as he teaches a course titled "History and Theology of the African American Church." Email admissions.jackson@rts.edu for registration info.
Online Discussion Forum -
A Theological Frame for a Pastoral Life
Sinclair Ferguson and @LigonDuncan
Thurs, Feb 16 | 12 - 1 pm CT
Registration: rts.regfox.com/rtsj-odf-febr…
🚨Giveaways🚨
120+ copies of Lessons from the Upper Room (thank you @Ligonier!)
1 stack of related resources
Don't miss next week's Zoom discussion with Drs. @milesvvanpelt and @LigonDuncan on the book of Judges!
Thurs, July 28 | 12 - 1 pm CT
Sign up at buff.ly/3NGu9jX
🎁 Giveaways 🎁
40 copies of Judges: A 12 Week Study in Knowing the Bible (Van Pelt)
1 big stack (see photo!)
Please join us on campus for the 2024 Hughes Lectures Feb 20-21st! Dr. @GraySutanto will deliver three lectures on the 19th Century Dutch Reformed theologian, Herman Bavinck.
For registration and a full schedule of events, please visit qrfy.com/r/9olLnd5ae-
TOMORROW - Celebrate Christ with us as Drs. @LigonDuncan and @jvfesko discuss John's new book from @RHB_Books :"The Birth of Christ: The Biblical Significance of Christmas."
The Biblical Significance of Christmas
Tues, Dec 13 | 12 - 1 pm CT
Register at buff.ly/3AUOvSH
"The word of God in the Old Testament restores the soul, makes wise the simple, gladdens the heart, brings light to the eyes, endures forever (Ps. 19:8-10), and, most importantly, bears witness to the person and work of Jesus Christ (Lk 24:44; Jn 5:39-40, 46)." - @milesvvanpelt
The Summer Institute for Biblical Languages, or SIBL (sibble) as it's affectionately known around these parts, is underway with @milesvvanpelt and @DrGladd. We are grateful to God for another incoming class of students eager to study the bible in its original languages!
On the February 2024 edition of the Online Discussion Forum, Drs. @LigonDuncan and @DrGladd discuss Dr. Gladd’s new release, Dictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament.
rts.edu/resources/the-new-te…
The next generation of pastors is being shaped by @CharlieWingard . Catch a glimpse of what makes him tick in this @prpbooks author interview. buff.ly/2tm0sx7
Calling all RTS Jackson alumni! Please join us for an RTSJ alumni gathering during PCA General Assembly! Help us spread the word and fill out the registration form at the link below to let us know that you are coming. More info at the link!
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Thanks to all who participated in Tuesday's event on covenant theology. Next up, "Helping Pastors in the Ministry of Public Worship & Helping People to Enjoy the Means of Grace" with @LigonDuncan, Guy Waters, @jvFesko, and @CharlieWingard on 11/4. bit.ly/3lQHbhc
Covenant theology deepens the assurance we have of the certainty of God's promises. Can you think of anything more practically helpful to ministry?
Join our faculty 10/13, 12-1pm CT via Zoom for a preview of this forthcoming volume from @crosswaybit.ly/2EwAYqv
The Rev. @downtownhabig, pastor of Downtown Presbyterian Church in Greenville, South Carolina, delivered the 2022 John Reed Miller Preaching Lectures in historic Grace Chapel this semester. His lectures are now available at the link!
buff.ly/3BoDwBr
"There are enormous pressures in the ministry on your character and integrity."
We are thankful for @JimHatch4 of @pcamna and @ClintWilcke of @plantmidsouth for orienting our students to the challenges of ministry, and making resources available to them.
Join us TODAY!
Biblical Themes & the Kingdom of God
@LigonDuncan, @milesvvanpelt, @DrGladd
Thur, Mar 24 | 12:00 - 1:00 CT
Giveaways:
36 Hidden But Now Revealed
1 set of SSBT and ESBT
Introduction to BTIOT (all participants)
Info and sign up - buff.ly/344AtQO
TOMORROW - Drs. @LigonDuncan and Guy Waters will discuss Guy's newest book in Crossway's Short Studies in Biblical Theology: "The Sabbath as Rest and Hope for the People of God."
🎁There will be giveaways!🎁
Tues, Oct 18 | 12 - 1 pm CT
Register at bit.ly/oct18sabbathrest
In the December 2023 installment of the Online Discussion Forum, Dr. @LigonDuncan talks with Drs. @GraySutanto (@RTSWashington ) and @corycbrock about the neo-Calvinist tradition and their forthcoming release, the T&T Clark Handbook of Neo-Calvinism.
rts.edu/resources/our-world-…
Congrats to Dr. @milesvvanpelt and Dr. Gary Pratico on the upcoming release of a fantastic resource! This work helps the new Hebrew student by moving vocabulary memorization from the abstract, to the context of scripture.
Dr. @LigonDuncan is welcoming our new students, and explaining what drives the training they'll receive during their years here.
"We want you to have a mind for truth, a heart for God, a life for ministry, and a love for people."
The RTS Jackson Bookstore is back open after annual inventory! Did you know we are open to the public and have a monthly book club? Come by and say hello, grab a cup of coffee, and browse for a summer read or two.
For more information: rts.edu/campuses/jackson/com…
Join us on Zoom for:
The Aaronic Blessing and Corporate Worship
Mike Glodo (@rtsorlando), @CharlieWingard, and @LigonDuncan
Sept 14, Thurs, 12-1pm CT
Giveaway's
50+ copies of "The Lord Bless You and Keep You"
+ 1 stack of related resources
Sign up at: rts.regfox.com/rtsj-odf-sept…
"You master a trade by learning how to use the tools."
We are 2 weeks away from a wonderful opportunity to increase your knowledge of the tools of preaching. Area ministers are invited to the 2019 JRM Preaching Lectures with Rev. @hbcharlesjr Oct. 29-31. bit.ly/jrmpl19
"We are focused on fulfilling the Great Commission." - Dr. @LigonDuncan to incoming students. Please pray for these men and women as they enter a season of preparation to serve as pastors, counselors, and missionaries
A feast from God's word was prepared last week for attendees of the inaugural Hughes Lectures delivered by Dr. Greg Beale.
If you would like to rewatch Dr. Beale's lectures or catch them for the first time, follow us on Facebook for a March release.
facebook.com/ReformedJackson
Here's what @LigonDuncan has to say about @CharlieWingard (our Dean of Students, and author of this @TGC article):
"I could make a two-word argument for a prospective seminarian to attend RTS Jackson: 'Charlie Wingard.' QED."
Preparing for a life in ministry is demanding work. Future pastors need real-life experience under the direction of a mentor. thegospelcoalition.org/artic…
TOMORROW - Don't miss the Zoom discussion with Drs. @milesvvanpelt and @LigonDuncan on the book of Judges!
🎁 Giveaways 🎁
40 copies of Judges: A 12 Week Study in Knowing the Bible (Van Pelt)
1 big stack (see photo!)
July 28 | 12 - 1 pm CT
Sign up at buff.ly/3NGu9jX
Join us for:
From the Manger to the Throne
Dr. @LigonDuncan and @DrGladd
Thurs, Nov 10 | 12 - 1 pm CT
Thanks to @crossway, those on the call will receive an Ebook edition of Ben's new book for FREE on top of all the normal giveaways.
Register at buff.ly/3WcAdWv
March Online Discussion Forum
👇
Esther, Power and Providence
@milesvvanpelt and @LigonDuncan
Mar 28, Thurs, 12-1pm CT
To receive the Zoom invitation, please register at qrfy.com/r/-WrmrdY1aL
Please join us on Zoom Thursday for a conversation with Dr. @LigonDuncan and newly minted Executive Director of @TGC’s Carson Center for Theological Renewal @DrGladd!
February Online Discussion Forum
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NT’s Use of the OT
@DrGladd and @LigonDuncan
Feb 15th, Thurs, 12-1pm CT
To receive the Zoom invitation, please register at qrfy.com/r/nzXnMJc6x5