Here is a message from Dr. Wayne Grudem that prefaces THE 460: Systematic Theology. Grudem is the author of several standard seminary textbooks as well as General Editor of the ESV Study Bible:
“Dear students at Genesis Bible Institute,
I'm glad to hear that you are using my book, Bible Doctrine, to study theology. I hope you find it useful and understandable.
But far more important than my book is the Bible itself, which is the most valuable item in the world (for without it how would we know God and come into a personal relationship with him?). I hope you have by now developed a lifelong habit of personal Bible reading and prayer each day. Maintaining a personal relationship with God is the most important thing you can do if you want to preserve God's blessing on your future ministry.
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. (Philippians 4:4)”
Wayne Grudem, Ph.D.
Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies
Phoenix Seminary
Here is a message from Dr. Michael Gorman that prefaces BIB 524: Biblical Exegesis. Gorman is the author of Elements of Biblical Exegesis.
“Dear students of Genesis, welcome to Biblical Exegesis. Those who have prepared this course have done an amazing job of laying out the process of exegesis in understandable language and have designed excellent questions and exercises to help you become an insightful interpreter of Scripture. I wish you all the best and pray for your success in this course and in your Christian journey.”
Michael J. Gorman, Ph.D.
Raymond E. Brown Department Chair
Biblical and Theological Studies
St. Mary's Seminary and University, Baltimore, MD
Here is a message from Dr. Mark Strauss that prefaces THE 453: Jesus - A Historical and Theological Perspective. Strauss is a noted author and Vice Chair of the Committee on Bible Translation for the New International Version and is an associate editor for the NIV Study Bible. Dr. Strauss wrote a personal note to Genesis students with the following words of encouragement:
“Let me just say that the more you study, the more the Bible will come alive for you. I have been studying the Bible for over 50 years and I still see new things all the time. The Old Testament illuminates the New, and the New, the Old. And the more you know about the history and culture and context, the more you will see God’s work in history. The Bible really is ‘alive and active and sharper than any double-edged sword’ (Heb 4:12).”
Mark Strauss, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament
Bethel Seminary, San Diego, CA
Here is a message from Dr. Paul Coulter that prefaces THE 296: Introduction to Apologetics:
“I’m thrilled to hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your desire to know more about Him and what it means to follow Him. I am praying for you as I write this, that you would grow in your faith in Jesus, putting roots deep down into God’s Word, and that you will be encouraged as you study to tell others about Him. Your brother in Christ, Paul.”
Dr. Coulter is Head of Ministry Operations for Living Leadership, which seeks to support Christian leaders and their families to live in Christ joyfully and serve Him faithfully. Paul has worked as a medical doctor, a cross-cultural pastor and a lecturer in practical theology. He continues to teach ethics and other subjects in theological colleges and serves on the faculty of Belfast Bible College.