Graduate Profile: Ryan Lunsford, Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.)

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My heart resonates with David when he declares in Psalm 4, “You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and new wine abound.” Certainly, God has been exceedingly merciful and gracious to me in Christ. I give thanks to God for Jesus Christ and the manifold and eternal blessings that I experience in Him. I am not certain of the exact time of my salvation, but believe that when I was nine years old, God, in accordance with His great mercy, caused me "to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" (1 Pet 1:3).
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The Regulative Principle Made Simple

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God created man for worship. Jesus declared that the Father is seeking worshippers who will worship Him "in spirit and truth" (John 4:23-24). Not surprisingly, the Shorter Catechism begins by affirming, "Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever." But this raises the question, “How should God be worshiped?”  To be more precise, “What kind of worship pleases God?” The answer is vital. Thankfully, it's not that complicated. Even a child may understand.
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Meet Nick Alford: RBS Dean's Assistant

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I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and enjoyed all that region has to offer, from hiking and fishing in the various mountain ranges to spending time in Seattle following the local sports and music scene. My parents were Christians and we were raised with the church as a central part of our lives and the gospel as a basic fact of reality. Although I confessed faith in Christ at an early age,
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Preaching & Teaching: Free Audio Lectures

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In August of 2012 we held a module in Sacramento California on the topic of sermon preparation and delivery. Pastor Brian Borgman served as the primary instructor with Pastors Robert Briggs and Robert Elliott (two Scotsmen!) serving as visiting lecturers. The lectures constitute part of the curriculum of Reformed Baptist Seminary's course on preaching and teaching.
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The Three Dimensional Church - Ted Christman

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Reformed Baptist Seminary invited Pastor Ted Christian to serve as one of five lecturers for its recent module on Church Ministry. In the lecture below  Ted explains how the church’s vision, mission, and strategy are grounded in its identity.
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2013 Summer Module - Doctrine of the Church

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Grace Baptist Church of Taylors, South Carolina will host RBS's 2013 summer module on The Doctrine of the Church on the week of August 24 thru 30. Pastor Gregory Nichols (M.Div.), who serves as a professor of systematic theology for RBS, will delivery 30 lectures in which he will expound universal church principles as well as local church polity.
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