Christian Theology

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The Coming World Ruler

Scripture Reference: Revelation 13:1-18

Listen in as Dr. Akin preaches on the end times, focusing on the Antichrist and the False Prophet – a sermon delivered on Wednesday night at Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC.

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The Great Tribulation

Scripture Reference: Revelation 6-9

Listen in as Dr. Akin preaches on the end times, focusing on the period of the Great Tribulation – a sermon delivered on Wednesday night at Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC.

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Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow: The Doctrine of Election and Human Responsibility

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 1:1-14

Dr. Akin examines the doctrines of election and human responsibility out of Ephesians 1:1-14. He calls us to embrace the tension and mystery that exists with this issue, but to do so with biblical balance.


What Did Jesus Believe About the Bible? (20/20 Conference)

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:17-18

Listen to Dr. Akin’s message entitled, ”What Did Jesus Believe About the Bible?” from the 2012 20/20 conference at SEBTS. The conference also included speakers D. A. Carson, Tony Merida, and Tullian Tchividjian.

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Galatians and the Gospel: What Do We Learn from Paul’s First Epistle?

Scripture Reference: Galatians

Dr. Akin preaches through the book of Galatians and draws out the truth of the gospel from Paul’s first epistle.


Building a Theological Library (Updated and Expanded)

Books are to the minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ what tools are to the carpenter: the essentials of the trade.  A call to ministry is a call to preparation, and the building of a ministry library is a must, not an option.

Here is a list of updated and expanded resources compiled by Dr. Akin to help in the process of building a theological library. A new feature to this edition is a tagging system for commentaries on the Old and New Testament (T=Technical, P=Pastoral, D=Devotional). Also, the asterisks beside different books indicate Dr. Akin’s top choices for that category.

Building a Theological Library (pdf)

Updated: August, 2011


9Marks at Southeastern

Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:1-11

Listen as Dr. Akin preaches from Philippians 2:1-11. He connects Isaiah 45 and 53 to Philippians 2:1-11 in order demonstrate how biblical theology informs systematic theology, practical theology, and Christology.

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Twelve Great Truths About the Doctrine of Justification

Scripture Reference: Romans 3:21-31

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Building a Theological Library

A list of resources compiled by Dr. Akin to help guide ministers of the gospel in building their library. (updated – August, 2008)


Debate on Calvinism

Criswell College hosted a friendly debate on Calvinism between Dr. Danny Akin and Dr. Mark Coppenger. Criswell President, Dr. Jerry Johnson, moderated this event at the annual 2007 Southern Baptist Convention.