The Bible Story Family

  The germination of a scholarly book takes time. Seeds were planted during the process of writing a doctoral dissertation at Dallas Seminary in 1999. Growth came through the development of a presentation for the MacDonald Lectures at Central Baptist Seminary and the preparation of articles published by Shepherd’s Seminary, the Detroit Baptist Seminary Journal , and Gloria Deo Journal of Theology. Now the full plant has emerged in the form of a new book called My Sheep Follow Me , published by Kregel Academic. Dr. Jon Pratt explained the process in an interview with Micah Tanis on the Central Seminary Podcast Videos, episode 79, which can be viewed on You Tube. The subtitle for Dr. Pratt’s book is “A Study of Perseverance and the Threat of Antinomianism.” The book surveys New Testament teachings about sanctification. It explores what progress toward holiness looks like and reminds Christians that all those who belong to Christ, who are His sheep, will follow Him by living h...

  The sermon abounded with Easter imagery, hosannah, cross, and empty tomb. But one phrase caught attention: He came with the lambs. Bethlehem, surrounded by shepherd’s fields. Shepherd boys rushing to discover the babe in the manger. He came with the lambs. Jerusalem, sacrificial lambs crowding the very streets where a donkey carried Christ for the triumphal entry. Preparations for the Passover. He came with the lambs. The lyrics and music flowed. Allow the theme and thought to penetrate your heart and soul as well. Click the following link and make “He Came With the Lambs” part of your Easter celebration. Sing it. Offer it to one of your soloists at church. Include it free of charge in your Easter services. https://drive.google.com/file/d/18pph-V6ayL7Z6F7qnzHY6waQ-Rt2OebM/view?usp=sharing “Behold! The Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29 NKJV). He came with the Lambs.

  The Bible College movement has supported and furthered the work of the church for many years. Now, some of those schools have closed.   Who Killed the Bible College?   suggests a lineup of (un)usual suspects, not for the purpose of assigning blame, but in the hope that further deaths may be avoided. It would be easy to focus on one culprit and make that suspect the scapegoat. Extensive research reveals a cumulative effect from many problems Bible colleges face. By considering each subject in the lineup sequentially, it is hoped that decisions in many individual areas may prevent that cumulative effect leading to further demise. Churches today desperately need the pastors, missionaries, musicians, teachers and biblically trained laymen historically produced by the Bible College movement. Perhaps by taking an honest look at the past we can solve potential problems before they take an even greater toll on our schools. Twenty-four (un)usual suspects are listed, along with a...

              We entered the auditorium of Fourth Baptist Church in Plymouth, Minnesota, in great anticipation. Let the Children Praise, a choir directed by Al Hawkins, would be performing. We had heard the choir before and knew the afternoon would be a tremendous blessing.             To our surprise, another performance would make the day even better. The first part of the concert featured soloists who had sung with the children’s choir in previous years. One of those soloists was someone we recognized immediately.             Brianne Ulrich presented two piano solos, Liebestraum , by Franz List, and All Creatures of Our God and King , by Ralph Vaughn Williams.             Brianne’s mother came from our church in Missoula, Montana, to Pillsbury Baptist Bibl...