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1Tyndale Theological Seminary & Biblical InstituteACADEMIC CATALOG 2019701 W. Pipeline Rd.Hurst, TX 76053Toll Free (800) 886-1415(817) 282-6565Fax (817) 282-6501Website: www.tyndale.eduEmail: info@tyndale.edu
2Catalog 2019ContentsFrom the PresidentMission and Values StatementsStandards of AccountabilityAbout William TyndaleLocationsFormatsStaff and FacultyDoctrinal StatementBiblical Institute Academic ProgramsContinuing EducationUndergraduateGraduateTheological Seminary Academic ProgramsMastersDoctorateCourse Descriptions & Grading PolicyCourse DescriptionsGrading PolicyGrading Criteria & TableGeneral InformationTuition, Fees, Monthly-Pay ProgramScholarshipsCorporate Information and AccreditationGeneral InformationTyndale Seminary PressJournal of Dispensational TheologySupporting TyndaleTyndale Behavior 646567
Tyndale Theological Seminary & Biblical Institute3From the President“Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching” (1 Timothy 4:16)This passage, written by the Apostle Paul to his “son-in-the-faith” Timothy, has stood asTyndale’s banner for many years now, and with good reason. It not only summarizesthe biblical mandate we pass on to all of our students, but it serves as the model for all ofour teachers and administrators as well.Here at Tyndale we teach Bible enthusiasts, Bible teachers, deacons, pastors, andpastoral candidates; virtually anyone with an interest in the Bible, and we strive toprovide instruction in both of these areas mentioned by the Apostle Paul.But we don’t start there, we start at the beginning.When Judah was being prepared for conquest by Babylon, one of God’s complaintsagainst His chosen people was that they didn’t “know” Him. So our LORD gave thismessage to Judah through his prophet Jeremiah.“Thus says the LORD, ‘Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mightyman boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; but let him who boastsboast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD who exercisesloving kindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,’declares the LORD.” (Jeremiah 9:23-24)At Tyndale, we teach the literal, grammatical, historical method of biblicalinterpretation, consistently applied from Genesis through Revelation. By doing this weensure that our students “know” God through His word and are able to then effectivelycommunicate that knowledge to others through exegetical verse-by-verse teaching,resulting in sound doctrine.If you too would like to “know” God, through the effective study of His word, to notonly grow as a believer but to take forth His word as a Bible teacher or pastor/teacherthen join us here at Tyndale.For His Greater Glory,Patrick Belvill, Th.DPresidentTyndale Theological Seminary & Biblical Institute
4Catalog 2019Mission & ValuesMission StatementThe mission of Tyndale Theological Seminary and Biblical Institute, as an arm of TyndaleBible Church, is to prepare godly believers for the ministry of exegetical and expositoryteaching of the word of God for effective and spiritually mature leadership and serviceworldwide.Values StatementThe institution will (1) maintain a detailed doctrinal statement, to ensure that the school’sfoundations remain consistent, strong, and identifiable, (2) maintain a strong commitment tothe teaching of Biblical languages, in order to ensure that students gain the tools needed forrightly dividing the word of truth in the original languages, (3) maintain a focus on strongverse-by-verse exegetical teaching, to ensure that students become capable exegetes,theologians, and expositors, (4) maintain the emphasis of spiritual maturity, recognizing thatthe teaching of God’s word should result in an ever-growing appreciation of truth and deeperrelationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
Tyndale Theological Seminary & Biblical InstituteTyndale’s95Standards of Accountability1.Tyndale Theological Seminary will seek to honorably and faithfully execute thestewardship of all provided resources to the glory of God.2.Tyndale Theological Seminary will undergo a periodic financial review by anindependent accounting firm.3.Tyndale Theological Seminary will maintain its non-profit educational 501(c)(3) taxstatus with the Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service(IRS), assuring fulldeductibility of gifts which meet IRS Requirements.4.Tyndale Theological Seminary will use gifts for the purposes designated by donors.When undesignated, gifts will be used for current Seminary priorities.5.Tyndale Theological Seminary will promptly issue receipts for every donation, withnecessary information to satisfy all IRS requirements.6.Tyndale Theological Seminary will only conduct gift solicitation by way of Seminaryofficers, employees, or volunteers and will not utilize external fundraisingorganizations.7.Tyndale Theological Seminary will not release, sell or otherwise distribute mailinglists to any organization, and will maintain confidentiality of all donor records to thegreatest legal extent.8.Tyndale Theological Seminary will make quarterly financial statements available todonors upon request, and will answer all inquiries from donors promptly.9.Tyndale Theological Seminary expenditure budgets and salaries will be approved byits Board of Governors.
6Catalog 2019About William TyndaleAlthough the Bible was available in the vernacular in much of Europe, the only version of the Scripturetolerated in England was St. Jerome’s Latin translation which dated back to the 4th century. It was thusa closed book even to most clergymen, but Tyndale was determined to make God’s Word accessible toall men.He was forbidden to work in England because as early as 1408 a council of clergymen met at Oxford,England, and decided that the common people should not be allowed to have copies of the Bible in theirown tongue for personal use.Tyndale moved to Germany where he translated and printed in English the New Testament and half theOld Testament between 1525 and 1535. He worked from the Greek and Hebrew original texts whenknowledge of those languages was rare. His pocket-sized Bible translations were smuggled into England,and then ruthlessly sought out by the Church, confiscated and destroyed.Ultimately, Tyndale was betrayed by a friend, arrested in Brussels, Belgium, and condemned as a heretic.He was brought forth to the place of execution, was tied to the stake, strangled by the hangman, andafterwards consumed with fire, at the town of Vilvorde, A.D. 1536.As he died, he cried at the stake with a fervent zeal, and a loud voice, "Lord! Open the King of England'seyes." This God did less than a year later when in August of 1537, King Henry VIII gave authorization tothe Bible generally known as Matthew’s Bible. He decreed that it should be freely sold and read withinhis realm.Thus Tyndale's great desire to get the Bible in the hands of the common people was realized and theReformation followed soon after!- Dr. Jim McGowanTyndale Theological Seminary
Tyndale Theological Seminary & Biblical Institute7LocationsTexasTyndale Theological Seminary, Main Campus, Hurst, Texas701 W. Pipeline Rd., Hurst, TX 76053 (800) 886-1415Day & evening classes at the Tyndale Campus provide excellent opportunity for interaction withprofessors, emphasizing mentoring and ministry opportunity.Tyndale Theological Seminary Learning Center, Lubbock, TexasCornerstone Bible Church(806) 783-95517915 Iola Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79464Day & evening classes are offered at the Tyndale Learning Center, Lubbock, TX, leading to completion of programsthrough Tyndale Theological Seminary (Hurst, TX).FloridaTyndale Theological Seminary Learning Center, Parrish, FloridaNew Hope Baptist Church9422 Old Tampa Road(941) 776-8687Parrish, FL 34219Day & evening classes are offered at the Tyndale Learning Center, Parrish, FL, leading to completion of programsthrough Tyndale Theological Seminary (Hurst, TX).IndianaTyndale Theological Seminary Learning Center, Remington, IndianaHeritage Bible Church22 West South St. Remington, IN 47977(219)-261-2354Day and evening classes are offered at the Tyndale Learning Center, Remington, IN leading to completion of programsthrough Tyndale Theological Seminary (Hurst, TX).Tyndale Theological Seminary Learning Center, South Bend, IndianaOak Tree Community Church23624 Lynn Street, South Bend, IN 46628(574) 232-1618Day & evening classes are offered at the Tyndale Learning Center, South Bend, IN leading to completion of programsthrough Tyndale Theological Seminary (Hurst, TX).KentuckyTyndale Theological Seminary Learning Center, Louisville, KentuckyJeffersontown Bible Church10106 Taylorsville Rd. Louisville, KY 40299(502) 357-0318Day & evening classes are offered at the Tyndale Learning Center, Louisville, KY, leading to completion of programsthrough Tyndale Theological Seminary (Hurst, TX).
8Catalog 2019MississippiTyndale Theological Seminary Learning Center, Pass Christian, MississippiBible Fellowship Church7030 Menge St., Pass Christian, Mississippi 39571(228) 263-1476Day & evening classes are offered at the Tyndale Learning Center, Pass Christian, MS, leading to completion ofprograms through Tyndale Theological Seminary (Hurst, TX).OhioTyndale Theological Seminary Learning Center, Mason, OhioGrace Baptist Church5595 Mason Rd., Mason, OH 45040(513) 398- 1989Day & evening classes are offered at the Tyndale Learning Center, Mason, OH, leading to completion of programsthrough Tyndale Theological Seminary (Hurst, TX).CaliforniaTyndale Theological Seminary Learning Center, Northridge, CaliforniaValley Korean Bible Church8212 Louise Ave., Northridge, CA 91325(818) 621-1567Day & evening classes are offered at the Tyndale Learning Center, Northridge, CA, leading to completion of programsthrough Tyndale Theological Seminary (Hurst, TX).CameroonTyndale Theological Seminary Learning Center, Yaounde, CameroonGrace Community Church YaoundePO Box 6924 Yaounde, Center Region, Cameroon237 22 17 71 31Day & evening classes are offered at the Tyndale Learning Center, Yaounde, Cameroon, leading to completion ofprograms through Tyndale Theological Seminary (Hurst, TX).TanzaniaTyndale Theological Seminary Learning Center, Mwanza, TanzaniaPeniel Bible Fellowship ChurchPO Box 322, Mwanza, Tanzania 255784442128/ 255752239825Day & evening classes are offered at the Tyndale Learning Center, Mwanza, Tanzania, leading to completion ofprograms through Tyndale Theological Seminary (Hurst, TX).WorldwideTyndale Cloud Campuswww.tyndale.edu
Tyndale Theological Seminary & Biblical Institute9FormatsTyndale Campus & Learning CentersDay & evening classes at the Tyndale Campus & Learning Centers provide the best opportunityfor interaction with professors, emphasizing mentoring and ministry opportunity.Tyndale Open Campus – Tyndale’s Massive Open Online Course Model (MOOC)The Tyndale Open Campus (TOC) allows access to select Tyndale courses and coursematerials without any fees or assignment requirements. While the TOC cannot be used to takecourses for credit toward degree programs, the course lectures and materials are identical tothe materials in the for-credit Tyndale Cloud Campus.Tyndale Cloud Campus – Online/Distance LearningThe Tyndale Cloud Campus (TCC). TCC is a cloud-based, rather than site-based delivery ofcourse materials. Students can be online anytime, connected to Tyndale’s server or they candownload course materials to their devices, un-tethered to an online campus. TCC coursematerials are identical to Campus course materials, for the highest quality of Biblical education.Each student receives one-on-one interaction and mentoring with every class, for the best,most interactive learning experience. TCC students can study at their own pace. Thoughcourses are designed to follow the 9-module structure of the Campus semester, they can becompleted as quickly as the student is able or out to a maximum of 12 weeks . TCC studentsmay take only one course at a time, allowing them to focus more efficiently and complete thecourse as quickly as they desire and are able. TCC students can start coursework at any timewithout semester restriction. TCC students are supervised by Advising Professors (AP,graduate) and Advising Instructors (AI, undergraduate) who mentor the student for the durationof the course.Continuing Education – Campus & Distance LearningTyndale offers unique opportunity for Tyndale alumni and others to continue growth andlearning on Campus, at a Learning Center, or via the Tyndale Cloud Campus.Tyndale at Your ChurchTyndale encourages offering course work in churches worldwide in order to expose a largenumber of students to formal Biblical studies. Most programs can be completed in this format.Contact Tyndale for more information regarding a Tyndale Learning Center at your localchurch.
10Catalog 2019Staff & FacultyDoctrinal PolicyAll faculty members are required to affirm bi-annually and without reservation theiragreement with the Tyndale Theological Seminary & Biblical Institute doctrinal statement.Education PolicyAll faculty members are encouraged to continue academic progress. Additionally, the facultyis to be progressively growing spiritually and maintaining a mature spiritual standing with Godand man.StaffAmandi, AmandusAssistant Director, Tyndale Learning Center, Mwanza, TanzaniaAA., Heavenly Light Christian CollegeBABT (candidate), Tyndale Biblical InstituteBailey, JoshVice President of Academics/ Associate Professor of Bible & TheologyPastor, Tyndale Bible Church, Ft. Worth, TXBS, Rockhurst UniversityMPT, Rockhurst UniversityMDiv Studies, New Orleans Baptist Theological SeminaryMBS, Tyndale Biblical InstituteDMin (Candidate), Tyndale Theological SeminaryBangbe Amba ClaudeDirector, Tyndale Learning Center, Yaounde, Cameroon / Instructor of Bible & TheologyBTh, Faculte de Theologie Biblique du CameroonMA Studies, Tyndale Biblical InstituteCho, Nam MinDean & Registrar, Tyndale Learning Center, Northridge, CAMS, University of Southern CaliforniaPhD, University of Southern CaliforniaMDiv, Master’s SeminaryCollins, DanRegistrar, Tyndale Learning Center, Mason, OhioUndergraduate Studies, Tyndale Biblical InstituteDick, RobertDirector, Tyndale Learning Center, New Hope Baptist ChurchABA, Post CollegeBABT, Tyndale Biblical Institute
Tyndale Theological Seminary & Biblical Institute11Duncan, Larry B.Dean, Tyndale Learning Center, Louisville, Kentucky / Professor of Bible & TheologyBA, Mid-South Bible CollegeMDiv, Grace Theological SeminaryDMin, Grace Theological SeminaryGillespie, Richard B.Director, Tyndale Seminary PressDirector of Technology / Social MediaGoepfrich, Daniel F.Dean of Advising ProfessorsDean, Tyndale Learning Center, South Bend, IndianaAssociate Professor of Bible & TheologyBA, Faith Baptist Bible CollegeThM, Tyndale Theological SeminaryGunewe, GodwinDirector, Tyndale Learning Center, Mwanza, TanzaniaDiploma in Education, Morogoro Teachers CollegeBABT (candidate), Tyndale Biblical InstituteBTh, ThM, ThD Trinity Graduate School of Apologetics and Theology (India)Gunewe, LilianSecretary, Tyndale Learning Center, Mwanza, TanzaniaJohnson, BarbaraCopy-Editor/Assistant RegistrarBA, Minnesota Graduate School of TheologyJohnson, LeonVice President of Operations/ Teaching Fellow, Bible & TheologyPastor, Tyndale Bible Church, Ft. Worth, TxBBS, Tyndale Biblical InstituteMBS Studies, Tyndale Biblical InstituteLockngenu Ernest AimeRegistrar and Deputy Director of Enrollment and Administration, Tyndale Learning Center, Yaounde, Cameroon /Instructor of Bible & TheologyBA equivalent, Higher Teachers Training College, Yaounde, Center RegionBTh, MACC Bible School, YaoundeMDiv, Tyndale Theological SeminaryPelfrey, JerryExecutive Director, Tyndale Learning Center, Mason, OhioPastor, Grace Baptist Church, Mason, OhioBS, Baptist Bible College, Springfield, MOMAR, Liberty UniversityRugaiyamu, TheotinusRegistrar / Accountant, Tyndale Learning Center, Mwanza, Tanzania / Instructor of Bible & TheologyBBA, St. Augustine University of TanzaniaMABT (candidate), Tyndale Biblical InstituteShrum, JanetBookkeeper
12Trest, DonDirector, Tyndale Learning Center, Pass Christian, MississippiProfessor of Bible & TheologyBS, Southeastern Bible CollegeMBS, Tyndale Biblical InstituteDMin, Tyndale Theological SeminaryFacultyBailey, JoshVice President of Academics / Associate Professor of Bible & TheologyPastor, Tyndale Bible Church, Ft. Worth, TXBS, Rockhurst UniversityMPT, Rockhurst UniversityMDiv Studies, New Orleans Baptist Theological SeminaryMBS, Tyndale Biblical InstituteDMin (Candidate), Tyndale Theological SeminaryBangbe Amba ClaudeDirector, Tyndale Learning Center, Yaounde, Cameroon / Instructor of Bible & TheologyBTh, Faculte de Theologie Biblique du CameroonBaze, John M. Jr.Research Professor of Biblical Languages and BibleBBS, Tyndale Biblical InstituteMABL, Tyndale Theological SeminaryThD, Louisiana Baptist Theological SeminaryBelvill, Patrick E.PresidentProfessor of Bible & TheologyPastor, Tyndale Bible Church, Ft. Worth, TXBBS, Tyndale Biblical InstituteMTS, Louisiana Baptist Theological SeminaryThD, Louisiana Baptist Theological SeminaryBigalke, Ron J.Professor of Theology & Apologetics / General Editor, Journal of Dispensational TheologyGeorgia State Minister, Capitol CommissionPastor/Missionary, Biblical Ministries WorldwideAuthor & Lecturer, Eternal MinistriesABS, BS, Moody Bible InstituteMApol, Columbia Evangelical SeminaryMDiv. Luther Rice UniversityMTS, Tyndale Theological SeminaryPhD, Tyndale Theological SeminaryPhD, University of PretoriaClark, DukeAssociate Professor of Bible & TheologyBS, Arizona State UniversityMBA, California State Univ. at BakersfieldMABT, Tyndale Biblical InstituteCatalog 2019
Tyndale Theological Seminary & Bible InstituteCone, Christopher BryanDistinguished Emeritus Professor of Bible and TheologyUndergraduate Studies, Moody Bible InstituteBBS, Tyndale Biblical InstituteMBS, Scofield Graduate SchoolThD., Scofield Graduate SchoolMEd, Regent UniversityPhD, Trinity School of Apologetics & Theology (India)PhD, University of North TexasCone, Ralph N. Jr.Instructor of Biblical Studies, Tyndale Learning Center, Longview,TX Pastor, Pine Crest Bible Church, Longview, TXBA, Dallas Bible CollegeMBS Studies, Tyndale Biblical InstituteCooper, Kenneth R.Professor of Bible & TheologyBD, Bible Baptist Seminary (Arlington Baptist College)BA, University of Texas at ArlingtonMA, Universtiy of Texas at ArlingtonDD, Institute of Judaic-Christian ResearchPhD, Louisiana Baptist UniversityCourtney, Robert L.Emeritus Professor of Biblical Languages & Theology.Dip. Bible & Theology, Moody Bible InstituteB.A., Moody Bible InstituteThM, Tyndale Theological SeminaryThD, Tyndale Theological SeminaryDowlen, KennethAssociate Professor of Bible & TheologyBSM, Bible Baptist SeminaryBMEd. Texas Christian UniversityThM, Arlington Baptist CollegeMDiv, Southwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryDMin, Tyndale Theological SeminaryDuncan, Larry B.Dean, Tyndale Learning Center, Louisville, KentuckyProfessor of Bible & TheologyBA, Mid-South Bible CollegeMDiv, Grace Theological SeminaryDMin, Grace Theological SeminaryFruchtenbaum, ArnoldDistinguished Emeritus Professor of Bible and TheologyBA, Cedarville College, OhioThM, Dallas Theological SeminaryPhD, New York UniversityGoepfrich, Daniel F.Dean of Advising ProfessorsDean, Tyndale Learning Center, South Bend, IndianaAssociate Professor of Bible & TheologyBA, Faith Baptist Bible CollegeThM, Tyndale Theological SeminaryHayes, BobbyAssociate Professor of Bible & TheologyBBS, Tyndale Biblical InstituteMBS, Tyndale Theological Seminary13
14Heslop, S. JeffDean, Tyndale Learning Center, Mason, OhioProfessor of Bible & TheologyBS, Kansas State UniversityMS, Miami University, OxfordMDiv, Luther Rice SeminaryThD, Tyndale Theological SeminaryPhD (Candidate), Tyndale Theological SeminaryJohnson, LeonVice-President of OperationsPastor, Tyndale Bible Church, Ft. Worth, TxTeaching Fellow, Bible & TheologyBBS, Tyndale Biblical InstituteMBS Studies, Tyndale Biblical InstituteLockngenu Ernest AimeRegistrar/Deputy Dir. of Enrollment and Admin., Tyndale Learning Center,Yaounde, Cameroon Instructor of Bible & TheologyBA equivalent, Higher Teachers Training College, Yaounde, Center RegionBTh, MACC Bible School, YaoundeMDiv, Tyndale Theological SeminaryMcHenry, AmandaAssociate Professor of HebrewAAS, Community College of the Air ForceBA, University of ArizonaMA/Jewish Studies, Criswell CollegeOlander, DavidProfessor of Biblical Languages & TheologyASEE, Academy of AeronauticsBS, Central Michigan UniversitySTM, International College and Graduate SchoolSTM, Dallas Theological SeminaryThD, Tyndale Theological SeminaryPhD, Louisiana Baptist Theological SeminaryOsborn, WilliamProfessor of CommunicationsBS, University of Texas at ArlingtonMS, University of Texas at DallasPhD, University of Texas at DallasRobinson, ChristopherInstructor of Bible and Theology, Tyndale Learning Center, Lubbock, TexasBBA, Texas A&M KingsvilleJD, Texas Tech University School of LawMBS (candidate), Tyndale Biblical InstituteRugaiyamu, TheotinusInstructor of Bible & Theology, Tyndale Learning Center, Mwanza,Tanzania BBA, St. Augustine University of TanzaniaMABT (candidate), Tyndale Biblical InstituteCatalog 2019
Tyndale Theological Seminary & Biblical InstituteSherlin, KeithProfessor of Bible & TheologyBA North Greenville UniversityMTS Tyndale Theological SeminaryMA Trinity Theological SeminaryThD Scofield Theological SeminaryPhD (c) Trinity Theological SeminarySpurlin, SteveDean, Tyndale Learning Center, Lubbock, TexasProfessor of Bible & TheologyBA & BS Williams Baptist CollegeMTS, Tyndale Theological SeminaryDTS, Scofield Graduate SchoolPhD, Trinity School of Apologetics and Theology (India)Stacy, Wallace E.Associate Professor of Bible & Theology, Tyndale Learning Center, Mason,Ohio BA, Temple Baptist CollegeMBS, Tyndale Biblical InstituteDMin Studies, Tyndale Theological SeminaryTan, Paul LeeDistinguished Emeritus Professor of Bible & TheologyBA, University of the EastThM, Dallas Theological SeminaryThD, Grace Theological SeminaryTrest, DonDirector, Tyndale Learning Center, Pass Christian, MississippiAssociate Professor of Bible & TheologyBS, Southeastern Bible CollegeMBS, Tyndale Biblical InstituteDMin, Tyndale Theological SeminaryVosburgh, HenryAssociate Professor of Church PlantingExecutive Director, Midwest Church ExtensionBA, Bob Jones UniversityMBS, Tyndale Biblical InstituteDMin Studies, Tyndale Theological Seminary15
16Guest Lecturers:Dr. Paul BenwareCourses:Old Testament SurveyNew Testament SurveyThe late Dave BreeseCourse: Major World PhilosophiesDr. Paul EnnsCourse: Doctrine of ChristMike Gendron ThMCourse: Roman Catholic TheologyDavid GloverCourse: Intro to Disability MinistryDr. John HannahCourses:Survey of Church HistoryChurch History IChurch History IIDr. Wayne HouseCourse: Cults & World ReligionsDr. Elliott JohnsonCourse: Issues in Dispensational HermeneuticsThe late Dr. S. Lewis JohnsonCourses:Upper Room Discourse: John 13-17Ephesians 1-3Romans 9-11Galatians 1-3Dr. Robert LightnerCourses:Doctrine of GodDoctrine of the TrinityDoctrine of the Holy SpiritDoctrine of the Man and SinDoctrine of the SalvationDoctrine of the ChurchDoctrine of the RaptureDr. Jim McGowanCourse: ProlegomenaCatalog 2019
Tyndale Theological Seminary & Biblical InstituteDr. Eugene MerrillCourses:Inspiration and Authority of the Old TestamentGenesis 1-3Dr. David NoebelCourse: Major World PhilosophiesDr. Paige PattersonCourse: Inspiration & Authority of ScriptureDr. Russell PenneyCourses: History & Methods of MissionsA Biblical Theology of MissionsDr. Charles C. RyrieCourses:Contemporary Issues in DispensationalismThe Christian and Social ResponsibilityReadings in RyrieSoteriologyPrinciples of Christian DiscipleshipBiblical Dispensationalism1-2 ThessaloniansSurvey of the Book of RevelationDr. Mike StallardCourse: History of EschatologyDr. Robert ThomasCourse: N.T. Hermeneutics & ExegesisDr. Stanley ToussaintCourses:The Theology of the KingdomThe Book of HebrewsJohn TuckerCourse: Critique of PsychologyDr. John C. WhitcombCourses:Biblical CreationismApologetics & Worldview17
18Catalog 2019Student Doctrinal RequirementAll graduating Tyndale students beyond the undergraduate level must, as a final prerequisite to thecompletion of their programs, testify by signature their complete and without reservation agreement withTyndale’s doctrinal statement. This applies to all current graduate and seminary programs withoutexception.It should be noted that this requirement was newly initiated with the publishing of the 2006-2007 catalog, andtherefore previous graduates (and students currently completing or graduating under previous programs) have notbeen subject to this requirement.Complete and without reservation agreement with Tyndale’s doctrinal statement is required beforeentering any of Tyndale’s doctoral programs.Doctrinal StatementI. The ScripturesWe believe all the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are inspired by God. This refers to theautographs as written by the prophets and apostles. Thus the Bible is inerrant and without mistakes inthe original. We believe Scripture reveals the mind of God to man, and points to the Lord Jesus Christand the only way of Salvation through Christ. The Scriptures are the only infallible guide for our dailythought-life as well as our practical, moral, and spiritual instruction.[Mark 12:26, 36; 13:11; Luke 24:27, 44; John 5:39; Acts 1:16; 17:2-3; 18:28; 26:2223; 28:23; Rom. 15:4; 1 Cor. 2:13; 10:11; 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:21]II. The Interpretation of ScriptureIn some ways interpretation of Scripture would not be considered doctrine, yet as it affects the way ourdoctrine is arrived at, it is extremely important, and so becomes an essential doctrinal issue.Hermeneutics is the discipline of interpretation. There are indications in both Testaments as to thenormative method of interpretation. Conservative, normal and literal hermeneutics takes a very tried andtrue approach to understanding the Bible that should include close observation of its grammatical andhistorical components. It would argue for but one sense or meaning for each passage of Scripture, leavingno room for a complementary or theological approach. Though taking the Word of God literally, and atface value, in classical hermeneutics there is room for poetry, figures of speech, illustrations, types, andsymbols, but these literary genres do not take away from the foundational or normal interpretativeunderstanding of Biblical truth. Normal interpretation also argues for progressive revelation, i.e., that theHoly Spirit over a period of time revealed certain truths in a progressive fashion. For example, therevelation of Jesus Christ starts in Genesis, but is not fully complete until the book of Revelation.Literal interpretation stands in opposition to allegorical interpretation. Though the Apostle Paul inGalatians creates an allegory in order to make an isolated point or illustration (4:21-26), allegory as asystem is but an unacceptable philosophical approach to understanding the Word of God. It is clearlycontrary to proper Biblical interpretation.[Luke 1:1-4; 24:35; 44-46, 48; John 21:20-23; Acts 10:8; 17:11-12; 26:6-7; 26-27]
Tyndale Theological Seminary & Biblical Institute19III. The GodheadWe believe that the Godhead eternally exists in three persons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit- and that these three are one God, having the precise same nature, attributes, and perfections andworthy of precisely the same honor, confidence, and obedience.[Mt. 28:18-19; Mk 12:29; Jn 1:14; Acts 5:3-4; 2 Cor. 13:14; Heb. 1:1-3; Rev. 1:4-6]IV. God's GraceWe believe that according to the "eternal purpose" of God (Eph. 3:11) salvation in the divine reckoning isalways "by grace through faith," and rests upon the basis of the shed blood of Christ. We believe thatGod has always been gracious, regardless of the dispensation, but that man has not at all times beenunder an administration or stewardship of grace as is true in the present dispensation of the Church. [Cor.9:17; Eph. 3:2; 3:9; Col. 1:25; 1 Tim. 1:4]V. The Sovereignty of GodThough God is Absolute Sovereign over all creation and history, He has a "determined plan for the wholeworld" and no one can alter His purposes (Isa. 14:26-27). What He has planned that He will accomplish(Isa. 46:11). And, He "works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will" (Eph. 1:11); "Surelyas I have planned, so it will be, and as I have purposed, so it will stand" (Isa. 14:24). Sovereigntyalso extends to the providence of God whereby He sustains all creatures, giving them life and removinglife as He pleases (Deut. 32:39). In sovereignty, all things were created for the glory of God and all thingsexist for Him (Rev. 4:11). The sovereignty of God also extends to the doctrine of divine election wherebythose chosen by the council of the Lord’s own will, shall come to Him in faith. And yet, even though difficultto reconcile in human understanding, the sovereignty of God does not remove the responsibility of man.He is not the author of sin. Yet in some mysterious way, His decrees include all that takes place in theuniverse.[Jn. 6:37, 39, 44; Eph. 1:3-18; II Thess. 2:13; Hab. 1:6, 11; Acts 2:22-23, 36]VI. Angels, Fallen and UnfallenWe believe that God created an innumerable company of sinless, spiritual beings, known as angels; thatone, "the anointed cherub" - the highest in rank - sinned through pride, thereby becoming Satan; that agreat company of the angels followed him in his moral fall, some of whom became demons and are activeas his agents and associates in the prosecution of his unholy purposes, while others who fell are"reserved in everlasting chains under darkness until the judgment of the great day." [Isa.14:12-17; Ezek. 28:11-1
9422 Old Tampa Road . Parrish, FL 34219 (941) 776-8687 . of programs through Tyndale Theological Seminary (Hurst, TX). Indiana . Tyndale Theological Seminary Learning Center, Remington, Indiana . Heritage Bible Church . 22 West South St. Remington, IN 47977 (219)-261-2354 . learning on Campus, at a Learning Center, or via the Tyndale Cloud .
