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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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
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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The Study Podcast
March 17, 2026

Prophets | Zechariah Part 1

The book of Zechariah begins with the rebuilding of the Temple but then continues on to Spiritual Renewal and ends with the future glorification of Zion. In the middle there are some pretty interesting visions including a red horse and a flying scroll.

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The Study Podcast
March 5, 2026

Prophets | Malachi

Malachi, the only Italian prophet.

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