Theology
Posted by: Philip O. Hopkins | April 7, 2026

Iran: Further Reading

Read through this helpful bibliography of resources on Iran gathered by Dr. Phil Hopkins.

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Philip O. Hopkins
Professor of Missions
Philip O. Hopkins is a professor of missions and chair of the Missions and Intercultural Studies Department at Gateway Seminary. He earned Ph.D. in applied theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a second Ph.D. in Iranian history from the University of St. Andrews (Scotland). He is also the associate editor of the IRAN: Journal of the British Institute of Persian Studies.
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Theology
Posted by: Daniel M. Gurtner, Ph.D. | March 26, 2026

Protected: Book Excerpt – Engaging the First Christian Historian

Read an excerpt from Daniel M. Gurtner’s article in this festschrift in honor of Dr. Steve Walton

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Daniel M. Gurtner, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament Studies
Dr. Gurtner has a passion for making Christ known through careful, deliberate, and worshipful study of the Bible, and training students to do the same.
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Theology
Posted by: Jonathan McCormick | July 4, 2024

Who Were the Danbury Baptists?

The Baptist story is integral to the history of the United States.

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Jonathan McCormick
Director of Library Services | Associate Professor of Theological Research
Dr. Jonathan McCormick’s dissertation examined the tradition of confessions of faith among Baptists in the United States through the 1925 Baptist Faith and Message.
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Theology
Posted by: Philip O. Hopkins | November 8, 2024

Excerpt – John Piper, Calvinism, and Missions: A Way Forward

Read this section of Dr. Hopkins’ new book on the theology of John Piper.

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Philip O. Hopkins
Professor of Missions
Philip O. Hopkins is a professor of missions and chair of the Missions and Intercultural Studies Department at Gateway Seminary. He earned Ph.D. in applied theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a second Ph.D. in Iranian history from the University of St. Andrews (Scotland). He is also the associate editor of the IRAN: Journal of the British Institute of Persian Studies.
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Missions

The Incarcerated Church

Voices
Posted by: Tyler Sanders | September 6, 2024

When God Works Before Your Very Eyes

Voices
Posted by: Natalie Hernandez | January 19, 2024

Helping ‘The Helper’

Ministry
Posted by: Eddie Pate | October 5, 2023
Voices
Posted by: Tyler Sanders | December 30, 2025

Hope in Suffering

Gateway student Matt Bodden is an evangelist who is ready to answer the question of suffering with the gospel.

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Tyler Sanders
Director of Communications
Tyler Sanders is director of communications at Gateway Seminary. He is an avid fan of Ole Miss football, a Gateway alum, and has been known to, from time to time, hold down a funky bass line.
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Voices
Posted by: Cathie Smith | March 28, 2025

Seeing the Unseen

CSBC Women’s Ministry Director Cathie Smith shares how the church can serve the marginalized in its community.

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Cathie Smith
CSBC Women’s Ministry Director
Cathie Smith serves as the California Southern Baptist Convention Women’s Ministry Director. She has a passion for teaching God’s word, serving the marginalized, and reaching the unreached. 
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Voices
Posted by: Damaris Scrima | January 31, 2025

A Love for Scripture

Damaris Scrima, MTS student, shares the importance of cultivating a love for God’s word.

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Damaris Scrima
Student | MTS
Damaris Scrima holds a bachelor’s degree in Applied Theology from California Baptist University. She is currently pursuing a master’s in Theological Studies with a concentration in Biblical Studies at Gateway Seminary.
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Theology
Posted by: Philip O. Hopkins | March 4, 2026

Persecution and Protection of Iranian Christians

A closer look at the history of Christianity in Iran may be helpful in understanding the current war in Iran.

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Philip O. Hopkins
Professor of Missions
Philip O. Hopkins is a professor of missions and chair of the Missions and Intercultural Studies Department at Gateway Seminary. He earned Ph.D. in applied theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a second Ph.D. in Iranian history from the University of St. Andrews (Scotland). He is also the associate editor of the IRAN: Journal of the British Institute of Persian Studies.
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The Study Podcast
April 28, 2026

Prophets | Obadiah

Obadiah, one chapter, 21 verses. This book tells the ongoing tale of conflict between Esau and Jacob, transferred to the land. It’s a book of future judgement for Edom who did not help his brother.

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The Study Podcast
April 14, 2026

Prophets | Joel

In this prophetic book, about 50% is focused on judgement and 50% on restoration. Overall, Joel is a pretty positive book, letting Israel know there will be blessings along with punishment.

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The Study Podcast
March 31, 2026

Prophets | Zechariah Part 2

There are several instances in the book of Zechariah that potentially point to the Messiah with connections back to the Old Testament.

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