In this captivating collection of essays, Dr. Malcolm Tolbert reflects on nearly two dozen stories taken largely from the Synoptic Gospels. Those stories range from Jesus’ birth, temptation, teaching, anguish at Gethsemane, and crucifixion. More than a retelling of familiar stories, these essays borrow from Dr. Tolbert’s long life of ministry and teaching to reflect on issues important to anyone struggling to be a genuine follower of Jesus—sin, love, wealth, discipleship, perfection, family, loneliness, and faith.
Malcolm Tolbert received his B.A. from Louisiana College and his ThM and doctorate from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his family served as missionaries in Brazil for almost ten years. He taught at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary for fifteen years and has also taught at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition, he served as pastor of First Baptist Church of Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Tolbert and his wife, Nell, have four children, ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Nell died from complications of Alzheimer’s in 2006.
“We have a story to tell, one that many people desperately need. Because those people at the beginning of the church’s story were faithful to their task, we are able to hear the good news. If we are faithful, as they were, many other people will hear that powerful story, and their lives may be transformed. This is our moment, the only moment in history that belongs to us.”
In this captivating collection of essays, Dr. Malcolm Tolbert reflects on nearly two dozen stories taken largely from the Synoptic Gospels. Those stories range from Jesus’ birth, temptation, teaching, anguish at Gethsemane, and crucifixion. More than a retelling of familiar stories, these essays borrow from Dr. Tolbert’s long life of ministry and teaching to reflect on issues important to anyone struggling to be a genuine follower of Jesus—sin, love, wealth, discipleship, perfection, family, loneliness, and faith.
Malcolm Tolbert received his B.A. from Louisiana College and his ThM and doctorate from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his family served as missionaries in Brazil for almost ten years. He taught at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary for fifteen years and has also taught at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition, he served as pastor of First Baptist Church of Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Tolbert and his wife, Nell, have four children, ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Nell died from complications of Alzheimer’s in 2006.
“We have a story to tell, one that many people desperately need. Because those people at the beginning of the church’s story were faithful to their task, we are able to hear the good news. If we are faithful, as they were, many other people will hear that powerful story, and their lives may be transformed. This is our moment, the only moment in history that belongs to us.”
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