I had a great time at Ashland Theological Seminary giving four lectures on the topic "The Battle for the Gospel." Just a brief note on the various lectures: first, an introduction to the gospel in current evangelical conversation, the gospel of the kingdom, the gospeling sermons of Peter and Paul in Acts, and how the conversion statements of Paul reveal his understanding of the gospel.Ashland, one of the cities in the heart of Ohio -- home of such notables as one of my favorites, James Thurber -- and where one senses that tranquility follows hard work, was a delightful place to visit. David Baker and his wife, Morven (hope I got that right), kindly picked me up at the airport and we shared the table at an Italian restaurant. David years ago accepted my proposal to edit a book with Jimmy Dunn on the historical Jesus. I got to spend time with some of the fine professors at Ashland, including David DeSilva, John Byron and Lori, Wyndy Corbin-Reuschling, Alan Bevere, Russ Morten (and Dawn), Charlene Moss, and Paul Overland. I got to spend time in Dan Hawk's senior seminar class where we talked about atonement -- good group of students -- and a final luncheon with some discussion was fun. I felt at home with these folks, and I highly recommend the seminary.
Perhaps the highlight for me was all the pastors in attendance -- my lectures were shaped for the pastor-evangelist and the role pastors play in "mediating" the gospel and how to "gospel" in our world today. Great questions and comments.
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...of course I was a part by being a listener and observer. I look forward to more such times, and only wish everyone reading this could have been there.
You were definitely in good company. I enjoyed many a class with Drs. Hawk, Corbin-Reuschling and Overland.
Hey Scot,
Are those lectures available online to download anywhere? I would love to hear them.
Thanks,
Aaron
We had a group of students previewing the seminary on Monday and your lectures generated a lot of interest and conversation. Thanks for being with us Scot and for writing for our magazine as well. If you would like copies sent to yourself or any friends, please let me know.
We enjoyed having supper with you. The conversation was good, relaxing, and fun. Maybe I will see you at NAPCE. Blessings to you.
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