Lecturer
Greg Perry
Dr. Gregory R. Perry is President of Thirdmill Seminary and Vice President for Strategic Projects at Third Millennium Ministries. He served as Associate Professor of New Testament and the Director of City Ministry Initiative at Covenant Theological Seminary 2003-2017.
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About
Dr. Gregory R. Perry is President of Thirdmill Seminary and Vice President of Strategic Projects at Third Millennium Ministries where he has served on the board of directors for 20 years. Previously, Dr. Perry was Associate Professor of New Testament and Director of the City Ministry Initiative at Covenant Theological Seminary from 2003 to 2017. While teaching theology in Australia, he chaired a task force to assess and support Australian church planters. He also has been involved in several creative nonprofit ministries seeking to embody the gospel while addressing social challenges in urban Atlanta and Washington D.C. Dr. Perry holds an M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary, a Th.M. from Columbia Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. from Union Theological Seminary. He is a fellow with the Institute for Biblical Research and a member of both the Evangelical Theological Society and the Society of Biblical Literature.
Courses13
BYT
Building Your Theology
Consider how followers of Jesus determine what to believe and how committed we should be to specific doctrines and traditions.
4 lessons by them
CH1
Church History
Learn from more than 60 theologians, pastors and teachers as they offer insight into the history of the church, from the apostolic era through the Reformation.
7 lessons by them
ESC
Your Kingdom Come: The Doctrine Of Eschatology
Examine what the Scriptures teach about the last days, including the afterlife, the general resurrection, and the consummation of Christ's messianic kingdom.
4 lessons by them
GOS
The Gospels
Explore the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John and discover their distinctive approaches to the life, ministry and message of Jesus.
5 lessons by them
HGB
He Gave Us Scripture: Foundations of Interpretation
Take an in-depth look at the dynamics of interpreting God's Word and applying it to our lives.
11 lessons by them
JAM
The Epistle of James
Study the background, structure and content of the epistle of James and explore the book's wisdom and practical instruction for the original audience and today.
2 lessons by them
JOS
The Book of Joshua
Examine the period of Israel's history from the conquest of Canaan to just after Joshua's death, including God's promise to be with Joshua in all that he did.
4 lessons by them
KNT
Kingdom & Covenant in the New Testament
Investigate the New Testament's emphasis on the kingdom of God and the new covenant in Christ, and what they mean for us today.
3 lessons by them
MAN
What Is Man?
Learn about who we are as God's images in the world: damaged by sin, but saved by grace to do God's will.
4 lessons by them
MTB
Bibles That Changed the World
Explore the effect the Bible has had on the world by studying a variety of ancient artifacts. Produced in partnership with Museum of the Bible.
5 lessons by them
PPE
Paul's Prison Epistles
Investigate Paul's letters from prison and consider his responses to many of the difficulties we face as Christians.
0 lessons by them
REV
The Book of Revelation
Explore the background, original meaning, and modern application of the New Testament's only prophetic book.
3 lessons by them
SPR
We Believe in The Holy Spirit
Discover how the doctrine of the Holy Spirit developed historically, and how the Spirit works dynamically in the world, the church and believers.
4 lessons by them
Lessons56
- 1Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics
- 2Preparation for Interpretation
- 3Investigating Scripture
- 4Approaches to Meaning
- 5The Complexity of Meaning
- 6Discovering Meaning
- 7Applying Scripture
- 8Modern Application and Old Testament Epochs
- 9Modern Application and the New Covenant
- 10Biblical Culture and Modern Application
- 11Modern Application for Individuals
Magazine articles6
- No Other Name, Part 5A thesis on Luke's recentralization of Israel's worship. Vol. 1 · No. 9 · Apr 26, 1999
- No Other Name, Part 1A thesis on Luke's recentralization of Israel's worship. Vol. 1 · No. 5 · Mar 29, 1999
- No Other Name, Part 2A thesis on Luke's recentralization of Israel's worship. Vol. 1 · No. 6 · Apr 5, 1999
- No Other Name, Part 3A thesis on Luke's recentralization of Israel's worship. Vol. 1 · No. 7 · Apr 12, 1999
- No Other Name, Part 4A thesis on Luke's recentralization of Israel's worship. Vol. 1 · No. 8 · Apr 19, 1999
- No Other Name, Part 6A thesis on Luke's recentralization of Israel's worship. Vol. 1 · No. 10 · May 3, 1999
Sermons & episodes24
- The Tradition of AdventAs Protestants, we're perhaps most aware of our traditions during the holidays. Indeed, many of us have strong family traditions wrapped around Christmas. But where did these traditions come from? Parents among our listeners will also want to know how tools like calendars, wreaths, the Jesse tree, and lighting the candles help our families remember Christ's birth and long for his return. This very practical episode with Dr. Justin Holcomb will not only help parents, it will encourage us all to understand how Jesus' revelation as the Light of the World will make things right "far as the curse is found." Nov 21, 2018 16:514 the World
- Health-Giving WordsHeresy is poison. If something is heresy, it annihilates hope because it contradicts the Good News. Heresy says, "God’s not who he says he is. Christ didn’t accomplish what he said he did on your behalf." The antidote is sound doctrine or health-giving words. Our confessions and creeds are like a vaccine against the disease of heresy. Join us as Dr. Justin Holcomb shares with us his insights on the remedy to heresy in the modern world. Nov 14, 2018 13:464 the World
- Heresy is a Tricky WordWhat do you think of when you hear the word "heresy"? Given our responsibility to defend the faith, as well as to speak truthfully about one another, Dr. Justin Holcomb talks about how important it is that we not misuse the word "heresy" or "heretic." He also discusses the important differences between heresy, heterodoxy and those secondary matters we can dispute within the church without sacrificing our unity. To illustrate, he introduces us to Marcion, one of the church's earliest heretics, and talks about how dualism still affects the church today. Tradition can be a valuable protection against false teaching like the kind of dualism that separates ministries of word and deed. Nov 7, 2018 12:564 the World
- How Does the Bible View Tradition?Tradition: On the one hand, it's like an alarm that protects valuables in the household of faith. On the other hand, it can really trip us up if we give creeds and confessions more credence than the Bible, or if we use tradition as a substitute for a fresh encounter with Scripture. In this episode, our guest Dr. Justin Holcomb, the Canon for Vocations in the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, helps us navigate the mixed report that the Bible gives tradition and what we like to call "the trip wire of tradition." Oct 31, 2018 13:184 the World
- Are Evangelicals Experiencing an Identity Crisis?Is there an evangelical identity crisis? "Yes," says Dr. Vincent Bacote. "There's been one for a long time, but it's been intensified since the 2016 election." So, what do we do? Although evangelicals share basic characteristics, there's a wide diversity of public expressions of our faith. And this long-standing diversity, combined with difficult options at the ballot box, make this question urgent. In this episode, Dr. Bacote offers resources and hopeful examples of expressing faith in public as we move toward the midterm elections. Oct 24, 2018 13:594 the World
- Our First Great Commission as CitizensShould we only attend to politics when the fire alarm is going off? Dr. Vincent Bacote tells us that if we're seeking the flourishing of our neighbors, we can't look away from political life. If Christians take seriously the command to love our neighbors as ourselves, there's no asterisk that means our neighbors are only people that I like or that I agree with. But we must give politics its proper weight. For some that means attending to politics and participating in it. For others, that means stepping back from treating our political commitments at the same level as our commitment to Christ. Oct 17, 2018 14:524 the World
- Our First Great Commission as WorkersWhat does God's work in the Garden of Eden tell us about the value of human work? What should we being doing as God's workers? According to Dr. Vincent Bacote, Genesis 1:28 gives us our first Great Commission as God's workers. As image bearers, we reflect God by caring for, keeping and extending the garden that he planted. But although we are workers like God, we're also—like God—much more than our work. Oct 10, 2018 13:024 the World
- What Does it Mean To Be Created in God's Image?You may have been called a lot of things in your life, but you've probably never been accused of being a "divine image-bearer." In this episode, our guest, Dr. Vincent Bacote, unpacks the three main ways theologians have described the image of God in humankind and how all three views are important for understanding our human vocation. Dr. Bacote also describes how this radical description of human beings dignifies us for the respect and love God commands us to show to our neighbors and ourselves. Oct 3, 2018 14:234 the World
- How Do We Stay in the Race for the Long Haul?What does it take to run the race of faith? How should we prepare for ministry? This week Dr. Steve Brown and Dr. Richard Pratt discuss how faith isn't a sprint, but a marathon that requires spiritual conditioning, training and, as Steve says, "a bit of a mean streak … like the old circuit riders." And Richard prescribes "simulated combat" or "boot camp" that puts seminarians on the streets and in hospital rooms. Enjoy this lively and informative conversation as we discuss these and other topics with two old friends. Sep 26, 2018 16:374 the World
- How Do We Keep Growing?Why don't we pray? According to Dr. Steve Brown, President of Key Life Network, "Unbelievers don’t pray because they're afraid God is going to show. And, if God shows, they're in trouble, because they can't be God anymore. Christians don't pray because they're afraid God won’t show … [but] God does show." Join us, whether with your morning coffee or on your evening commute, as Dr. Steve Brown and Dr. Richard Pratt discuss why we pray and the role of suffering in the Christian life. Sep 19, 2018 12:264 the World
- We're a Mess, and We Just Can't Help It"The essence of Christian faith is forgiveness … given by screwed-up people to other screwed-up people." This week, we welcome back Dr. Steve Brown, President of Key Life Network and friend of Third Mill, and Dr. Richard Pratt, President of Third Mill. They talk about how this message of forgiveness is spreading like wildfire throughout Asia, Latin America and Africa. They also discuss a very real threat to this message and why it's so important for Christians to share Jesus' passion for the growth of his Kingdom with people in places very different from our own. Sep 12, 2018 13:574 the World
- Communicating Across Deep DividesBecause of growing divisions in our society, it's getting harder to talk about important things, not just with our neighbors, but even in our own families. Many of us see only obstacles, not opportunities to share our faith. In this episode, Dr. Richard Pratt shares the story of an American Jew, who was a practicing Buddhist, who came to Christ through Richard's near-death experience. And Dr. Steve Brown describes evangelism as a welcoming party where Christians are willing to show their neighbors how they really live, warts and all. Sep 5, 2018 11:194 the World
- Practicing WitnessDr. John Frame discusses our witness and the missional identity of the church. How do we practice theological education? What have Lesslie Newbigin and Harvie Conn contributed to this dialog? And, at a time when our civil discourse has become less civil, why is the gospel, and not just natural law, so vital to the church's public witness and theology? This concludes Season 1. Jul 18, 2018 14:204 the World
- Practicing WorshipWhat is the "regulative principle" of worship and how do we make good use of it? How do we evaluate the role of music and the use of instruments in corporate worship? What Scriptural limits and freedoms should we be observing regarding the service of gifted women and non-ordained men in public worship? Join us as we consider these and other worship-related questions with Dr. John Frame. Jul 11, 2018 12:034 the World
- Practicing EthicsWhere do we find the strength and help to do God's will? Dr. John Frame discusses the important role a community of Spirit-filled, Spirit-gifted believers has in helping us grow in righteousness. We touch on questions relevant to today. For instance, how do we develop a set of ethical criteria for distributing and paying for health care? Jul 4, 2018 12:014 the World
- Practicing TheologyIs theology only an academic discipline, or are all Christians called to doing theology as we apply the Scriptures to our lives? Dr. John Frame challenges us to consider that we can only truly know ourselves if we understand and know God, that is, if we do theology well. Jun 27, 2018 13:054 the World
- A New Partnership with the Argentine Bible SocietyWill Savell announces Teleios, a new multi-member partnership led by the Argentine Bible Society. In conjunction with the Grace Institute, Third Mill, and Leadership Ministries Worldwide (LMW), this innovative ministry provides a free digital-learning platform for Spanish-speaking pastors. Through their vast network, the Argentine Bible Society has already attracted more than 2000 students who have made a commitment to growing in their Christian maturity through this ministry! Jun 20, 2018 12:264 the World
- The Growth of the Latino ChurchMany missiologists claim that Latin America is reached for Christ. But the prosperity gospel and syncretistic expressions of Christianity are widespread. Will Savell tells us why Third Mill's materials are necessary for the church in Latin America and the Caribbean to grow mature and strong. He also identifies several ministry sites where the Grace Institute and Third Mill are working together to strengthen the Latino church. Jun 13, 2018 12:554 the World
- What We Love about Thirdmill's Curriculum (with Josh Warren and Will Savell)Will Savell introduces Josh Warren, the new Director of Curriculum at the Grace Institute. Will and Josh discuss what they look for in ministry training materials and why they've chosen to partner with Third Mill. They also offer innovative ways to adapt and format Third Mill's curriculum for pastors in remote rural regions. Jun 6, 2018 12:234 the World
- The Bear Grylls of Pastoral TrainingWill Savell, the founder and president of the Grace Institute (and a key partner and champion for Third Mill's training curriculum!), tells us about the acute need for pastoral-training resources that motivated him to start the Grace Institute. He also outlines three distinctives of his work and shares a story or two about the "Bear Grylls approach" that some pastoral training contexts require. May 30, 2018 11:264 the World
- The Gospel of the Kingdom in the New Testament"Repent for the Kingdom of [God] is at hand!" (Matt 4:17) is the way Jesus summarized the good news. How does the kingdom or reign of God affect our understanding of the Christian life and our role as Christ's witnesses? Dr. Richard Pratt discusses the Messiah's reign and his diplomatic core, the church, in this episode of 4 the World. May 23, 2018 12:114 the World
- The Gospel of the Kingdom in the Old TestamentDr Richard Pratt unpacks an important theme that runs throughout the Scriptures: the Kingdom or Reign of God. While most people understand its importance in the Gospels, they are not aware of how it informs all biblical covenants and Christian discipleship in every area of our lives. May 16, 2018 8:484 the World
- Interpreting the Lessons of the Reformation for TodayIn the wake of his recent visit to China, and with his approaching visit to Covenant College in view, Dr. Richard Pratt talks about how God's people in very different cultural circumstances can apply some of the lessons of the Reformation today, 500 years later. In particular, he explores the theme of the gospel of the kingdom of God and how the Lord Jesus calls for our loyalty and obedience in every arena of life, not just in our so-called religious worship. May 9, 2018 12:184 the World
- Remembering the Reformation in the Third MillenniumIn our opening edition of 4 the World, Dr. Greg Perry interviews the Founder and President of Third Millennium Ministries, Dr. Richard Pratt, regarding some misconceptions about the Reformation in Europe. While many people are aware of the doctrinal reforms of people like Luther and Calvin, they are less familiar with the social reforms and their theological foundation. May 2, 2018 9:394 the World