Ashland University announced professor of New Testament Dr.
John Byron's annual lecture last week. Dr. Byron's lecture, "Trusting in
the Word of God: Is the Bible the Center of our Faith," will focus on the
Bible and its role in the Christian faith as the Word of God. It will be held
at 7 p.m. on Jan. 26 in the Smetzer Auditorium on the Ashland Theological Seminary
(ATS) campus.
As Byron points out in his summary, the Bible has a significant
influence on Americans' lives. He will discuss the Bible, Christian faith and the
way people become focused on the book rather than on their faith in God.
“A significant majority of Americans own a Bible and
consider it to be sacred literature," Byron said in the summary. "From
the pews of the church to billboards along the highway, to the presidential
inauguration, the Bible’s influence can be observed and experienced at all
levels of society. A quick scan of any bookstore will demonstrate that, for
some people, the Bible is a book of answers. From theology to science to diets
and finances, the Bible is viewed by some to be the source of all knowledge and
understanding. Yet, if this is true, why are there so many disputes over what
the Bible means? If the Bible is said to be ‘clear’ on any number of topics,
why isn’t it always clear to those who are interpreting it?”
Byron currently serves as the interim Academic Dean as well
as Professor of New Testament at ATS. His teaching philosophy follows the ATS'
emphasis on freedom of thought and expression that are also grounded in a deep commitment
to God.
Editor: I also looked at http://seminary.ashland.edu/directory/john-byron
More Stories
- Omnibus package needed to support front-line university research on COVID-19
- AACC president recognized with leadership award
- BERRY COLLEGE: Online Add/Drop for Cleared Returning Students Opens at 8am
- ANDREWS UNIVERSITY: Thoughtful Thursday to be Held January 14
- Ross, Showalter: Education and Employment promise can help future generations survive
- AMERICAN UNIVERSITY: 32nd Annual Ann Ferren Conference
- EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer appoints Nathan K. Ford and Dr. Jessie Kimbrough Marshall to the Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents
- EASTER MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY: Read President Smith's Dec. 18 update to campus, which includes information about advising over break and the announcement of two personal wellness days in March
- BERRY COLLEGE: Prayer & Share for Women
- ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC.: Adtalem Global Education Named One of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek