Bob Utley
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Bob Utley is a contemporary Bible teacher who is best known for his commentary series that covers the Old and New Testaments.
from 1969–1972 and graduated with a Bachelors in Religion. He then pursued a Masters in Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
between 1972 - 1975. In 1976 he continued post-graduate studies at Baylor University
. His academic studies then went on hiatus until 1987 when he began a Doctorate in Ministry with Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
in Deerfield
, Illinois
- which he completed in 1988. In 1991 he once again performed post-graduate studies, this time in Koine Greek and Hermeneutics at Wycliffe Bible Translators Summer Institute of Linguistics. In 1994 he returned to Trinity Evangelical Divinity School for further post-graduate studies which he completed in 1997.
and has taught for this non-profit from 1976 until the present. In 1980 he was brought on as a teacher for the Seminary Extension of Southern Baptist Convention of Lubbock Baptist Association and near-simultaneously taught for Wayland Baptist University, the latter ending in 1984 and the prior in 1985.
From 1986-88 Utley taught the weekly "Life and Work" series on the ACTS network of SBC's Radio/TV Commission and at the same time began teaching for United Christian Ashrams, a retreat ministry for adults begun by E. Stanley Jones
. Utley continues to work with United Christian Ashrams.
From 1987-2003 Utley served on the faculty of East Texas Baptist University
's Religion Department teaching Bible Interpretation, Old Testament, and Evangelism. During his tenure at ETBU
he was elected "Teacher of the Year" five years, "Favorite Teacher" five years, and "Favorite Professor" two years.
After his tenure at ETBU
Utley has continued teaching at various colleges and seminaries including Baptist Seminary in Yerevan Armenia, Emmaus Bible Seminary in Cap-Haitien Haiti, and Novi Sad Theological College in Novi Sad Serbia.
In 1989 Utley picked up teaching "Verse by Verse" a weekly short wave program on TransWorld Radio in Guam and has continued teaching this to the present.
Education
Utley attended East Texas Baptist UniversityEast Texas Baptist University
East Texas Baptist University is a private, coeducational Christian university in Marshall, Texas, United States associated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.- History :...
from 1969–1972 and graduated with a Bachelors in Religion. He then pursued a Masters in Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a private, non-profit institution of higher education, associated with the Southern Baptist Convention...
between 1972 - 1975. In 1976 he continued post-graduate studies at Baylor University
Baylor University
Baylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
. His academic studies then went on hiatus until 1987 when he began a Doctorate in Ministry with Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School is an evangelical Christian seminary located in Deerfield, Illinois. TEDS is one of the largest seminaries in the world, enrolling more than 1,200 graduate students in professional and academic programs, including more than 150 in its PhD programs...
in Deerfield
Deerfield
Deerfield is the name of many places in the United States. In some cases, these places correspond to the previous locations of "deer fields" created by Native Americans.*Deerfield, Illinois*Deerfield, Indiana*Deerfield, Iowa*Deerfield, Kansas...
, Illinois
Illinois
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- which he completed in 1988. In 1991 he once again performed post-graduate studies, this time in Koine Greek and Hermeneutics at Wycliffe Bible Translators Summer Institute of Linguistics. In 1994 he returned to Trinity Evangelical Divinity School for further post-graduate studies which he completed in 1997.
Teaching
Utley founded International Sunday School Lessons Inc. which would later become Bible Lessons InternationalBible Lessons International
Bible Lessons International is a non-profit Bible study ministry and 501 corporation based in Marshall, Texas. The ministry, according to information published on its website, "is dedicated to reaching the world for Jesus Christ with the goal of empowering God's people to interpret the Bible for...
and has taught for this non-profit from 1976 until the present. In 1980 he was brought on as a teacher for the Seminary Extension of Southern Baptist Convention of Lubbock Baptist Association and near-simultaneously taught for Wayland Baptist University, the latter ending in 1984 and the prior in 1985.
From 1986-88 Utley taught the weekly "Life and Work" series on the ACTS network of SBC's Radio/TV Commission and at the same time began teaching for United Christian Ashrams, a retreat ministry for adults begun by E. Stanley Jones
E. Stanley Jones
E. Stanley Jones was a 20th century Methodist Christian missionary and theologian.He is remembered chiefly for his interreligious lectures to the educated classes in India, thousands of which were held across the Indian subcontinent during the first decades of the 20th century...
. Utley continues to work with United Christian Ashrams.
From 1987-2003 Utley served on the faculty of East Texas Baptist University
East Texas Baptist University
East Texas Baptist University is a private, coeducational Christian university in Marshall, Texas, United States associated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.- History :...
's Religion Department teaching Bible Interpretation, Old Testament, and Evangelism. During his tenure at ETBU
East Texas Baptist University
East Texas Baptist University is a private, coeducational Christian university in Marshall, Texas, United States associated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.- History :...
he was elected "Teacher of the Year" five years, "Favorite Teacher" five years, and "Favorite Professor" two years.
After his tenure at ETBU
East Texas Baptist University
East Texas Baptist University is a private, coeducational Christian university in Marshall, Texas, United States associated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.- History :...
Utley has continued teaching at various colleges and seminaries including Baptist Seminary in Yerevan Armenia, Emmaus Bible Seminary in Cap-Haitien Haiti, and Novi Sad Theological College in Novi Sad Serbia.
In 1989 Utley picked up teaching "Verse by Verse" a weekly short wave program on TransWorld Radio in Guam and has continued teaching this to the present.
Writings
Bob Utley has been a proficient writer throughout his lifetime. From 1976 to 2008 he has provided the teacher preparation materials for all three of the SBC Sunday School Lesson Series. From 1997 - 2010 Utley has turned out regular biblical commentaries on most books of the Old and New Testaments.Publications
- Paul's First Letters: Galatians and I & II Thessalonians. 1997.
- The First Christian Primer: Matthew. 1997.
- The Gospel According to Paul: Romans. 1998.
- Paul's Prison Epistles: Colossians, Ephesians, Philemon, and Later, Philippians. 1998.
- Hope in Hard Times - The Final Curtain: Revelation. 1999.
- The Beloved Disciple's Memoir and Letters: John and I, II, and III John. 1999.
- The Superiority of the New Covenant: Hebrews. 1999.
- Jesus' Half-Brothers Speak: James and Jude. 2000.
- New Testament Survey (Matthew - Revelation). 2000.
- The Gospel According to Peter: Mark and I & II Peter. 2001.
- How It All Began: Genesis 1-11. 2001.
- Paul's Letters to a Troubled Church: I & II Corinthians. 2002.
- Old Testament Apocalypses: Daniel and Zechariah. 2005.
- The Post-Exilic Period: Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. 2005.
- Moses' Summary of God's Laws: Deuteronomy. 2006.
- The Conquest and Settlement of the Promised Land: Joshua. 2006.
- Wisdom Literature: The Mysterious Books of Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs. 2007.
- The Post-Exilic Prophets: Obadiah, Joel, Haggai, and Malachi. 2007.
- Ezekiel Commentary. 2008.
- The Patriarchal Period: Genesis 12-50. 2009.
- You Can Understand the Bible: An Introduction to and Application of the Contextual/Textual Method of Biblical Interpretation. 2009.
- Isaiah: The Clearest Old Testament Witness to YHWH's Eternal, Universal, Redemptive Plan—Isaiah 1-39. 2010.
- Computer Bible Study Library on CD and DVD. 2010.
See also
- Southern Baptist ConventionSouthern Baptist ConventionThe Southern Baptist Convention is a United States-based Christian denomination. It is the world's largest Baptist denomination and the largest Protestant body in the United States, with over 16 million members...