December

2012

Merry Christmas!

One of the great benefits of a Westminster education during the holiday season is the gift of a Biblical eschatology. Many who experience the beauty and sounds of our seasonal celebrations are, at the same time, painfully and personally aware that the curse of sin and suffering are still to be found. We give them a gift when we speak of and embrace the reality that the son of David has come and begun to reign, and we do not yet see all things as under his feet. This already-not-yet reality engenders authentic hope. It enables us to rejoice that Jesus has saved us from our sins and yet we face remaining sin and suffering for what it really is – remnants of the flesh overshadowed by the finished work of the cross. We are enabled to do authentic ministry, leading people to real rejoicing without denying that our joy must yet be expressed, by faith, amid the thorns that still infest the ground.

May the upcoming Christmas season deepen your faith in our Savior who is the “yes” to all of God’s promises, may it renew your hope in the gracious rule of King David’s greater son, and may you have grace to continue giving the gift of the gospel to the world into which Christ has sent you.

Partnering with you for kingdom purposes,

Rev. John Currie, MAR, dean of student development and alumni support

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The Alumni Office at Westminster is always interested to hear how the Lord is using you in ministry. Drop us an email anytime at alumni@wts.edu and share what’s new in your life.

Dr. Tipton Inauguration Recap

Krahe Chair of Systematic Theology

Rev. Dr. Lane Tipton was inaugurated as the Charles Krahe professor of Systematic Theology on November 13th. Dr. Sinclair Ferguson was inaugurated as Charles Krahe Professor of Systematic Theology in 1997, and Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. was honored with the chair in 1999.

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Van Til's Apologetic

Cornelius Van Til

By Steven J. Carter, CAO

Apologetics is the academic discipline concerned with the defense of the Christian faith. It was taught by Dr. Cornelius Van Til from Westminster’s founding in 1929 until his retirement in 1972. Dr. Van Til’s teaching has had a profound effect on Westminster’s entire curriculum.

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Heart of the Matter

Daily Reflections for Changing Hearts and Lives

New Growth Press has published a new book of daily devotionals, excerpted from books and other materials written by the experienced counselors at the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF). Contributors include Westminster adjunct faculty Drs. Ed Welch, Tim Lane, David Powlison, and Winston Smith, as well as Jayne Clark, Associate Dean of Student Development, and many more.

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Power of the Word

Upholding the Truth, a Westminster corporation formed in 2006, has relaunched the website www.ptword.org under the new name, Power of the Word. The mission of Power of the Word is "to provide a unique blend of Reformed Biblical teaching and a discussion of world and life shaping events that affect our daily lives, teaching the Bible from the perspective of its timeless and pivotal role in shaping and redeeming our culture for the Glory of God."

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Women to Women Minibooks

Women to Women

A Collection of Eight Booklets

The Westminster Bookstore now has a sale of booklets written for women, by women. Authors include Westminster Hebrew instructor Elizabeth "Libbie" Groves; honorary doctorate recipient, Joni Eareckson Tada; daughter of former Westminster professor Jack Miller, Barbara Miller Juliani; and head of Women Helping Women Ministries, Elyse Fitzpatrick.

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Saints and Skeptics

Rev. Dr. Carl Trueman

"A Lively Conversation About the Things that Matter Most."

Rev. Dr. Carl Trueman, Paul Woolley Chair of Church History, will be speaking at the Saints and Skeptics event in Phoenixville, PA, December 13th at 7:00pm. The event is a moderated debate between Dr. Trueman, representing Aurelius Augustus, and Chad Trainer, representing Bertrand Russell.

Click here for more information and to register.

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Class Notes

Rev. Kevin Koslowsky (M.Div. '07): "In October I was installed as the Senior Pastor of Faith Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Wilmington, DE. I have served on the pastoral staff since 2002 which included my entire time as a part-time Westminster student (M.Div. 2007). My previous ministry responsibilities with the church involved oversight of youth and children's ministries as a Director of Youth & Children's Ministries (2002-2006), Assistant Pastor (2006-2007), and Associate Pastor (2007-2012). Upon the retirement of our long-tenured senior pastor (1987-2012) I was called by the congregation to be Senior Pastor. I am thankful for continuing ministry in a congregation I love as I transition into a new role of leadership." http://www.faithwilmington.com/calendar/announcements/leadership-announcement

William H. Clark, Jr. (M.A.R. '79): The Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Business Law Section has presented William H. Clark Jr. of Philadelphia with its inaugural W. Edward Sell Business Lawyer Award. The award recognizes Clark for his “extraordinary contribution to the practice of business law” in Pennsylvania. Clark received the award on Nov. 14 during the Business Law Institute held in Philadelphia. Clark has authored, coordinated and taught numerous continuing legal education classes at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute. He is the author and editor of several books, including the comprehensive treatise on Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law and the definitive source of forms for Pennsylvania Limited Liability Companies.

The Alumni Office at Westminster is always interested to hear how the Lord is using you in ministry. Drop us an email anytime at alumni@wts.edu and share what’s new in your life.

Dr. Bradley on Campus

Dr. Anthony Bradley

Chapel and Interview

Dr. Anthony Bradley (Ph.D. '08), associate professor of theology and ethics at King's College, recently came on campus to speak at chapel. He also sat down for a video interview with Rev. Dr. Jeffrey K. Jue about the Church, race, and culture.

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Meet a Current Student

Eric Bowman

Eric Bowman, M.Div.

Originally from Pittsburgh, Eric was a member of the PCUSA for most of his life and studied for one year at another seminary before moving to Philadelphia. When asked what prompted him to make the move, he said, “I remember there was one incident where I was in a systematics class, and the professor was talking about the merits of icon worship, and I thought – 'That’s not even Reformed!'”

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Our Creed

For Every Culture and for Every Generation

Westminster Alumnus Rev. Mark Johnston (M.A.R., '83; M.Div. '84) has recently published a book on the Apostle's Creed. "The Apostles' Creed has united the church throughout her history. The engaging and pastoral style of Our Creed presents the creed in a fresh and appealing manner that speaks to our postmodern culture."

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Book of the Month

Westminster alumnus and OPC minister, Rev. Neil Tolsma (M.Div. '65) has recently published a new book on God's love.

Listen to an interview with Rev. Tolsma about his book on Reformed Forum.

Publisher's Description: Many people search all their lives for true love. But before we can find that real, transforming love we all long for and were created by God to need, we must first understand what true love is.

This Is Love directs us to the best authority on the topic, through the example of God himself. Each chapter highlights a significant aspect of God's love as demonstrated in a different period of biblical history and ends with study questions to help us to further our understanding. After learning the character of divine love, we then see how God's love is revealed in our own lives - especially by the love we show to others.

Find it at www.wtsbooks.com.

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