Lecturer
Victor M. Matthews, STD (1921-2008)
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- Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary, STD
- Calvin Theological Seminary, ThM
- Grand Rapids Baptist Theological Seminary, BD
- Calvin College, AB
- Simpson Bible Institute and Grand Rapids Baptist Theological Seminary, Diploma in Bible
Teaching Career
- Professor Emeritus, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary (1990-2008)
- Professor of Systematic Theology, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary (1949-1989)
- Taught courses in apologetics, biblical studies, and theology
- Volunteered thousands of hours teaching weekly night Bible classes to the general public in addition to training Christian businessmen and community leaders
- Launched Thursday Evening Bible Class (TEBC), which remains active today in Western Michigan
- Studied in Israel and taught courses in Liberia, West Africa
Other Career Highlights
- Ordained Baptist preacher
- Pulpit supply pastor
- Pastor in Seattle, Washington
- Active member, Evangelical Theological Society (53 years)
- Member, American Statistical Association
- Board Member and Secretary of the Board, Galilean Baptist Mission
- Regular speaker at various conferences, retreats and camps throughout the Midwest
- Nationally recognized as a leading expert on spiritual warfare
- Cornerstone University named its auditorium in his honor and designated its highest athletic scholarship after Dr. Matthews and his wife, Bonnie
Publications
- Various church and ministry publications, including booklets on “Biblical Inspiration,” “Textual Inerrancy,” and “Theological Integrity”
- Numerous books, including Confessions to a Counselor,Personal Success, Plant My Feet on Higher Ground, Growth in Grace, and Neo-Evangelicalism
- The famous “Warfare Prayer”