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Dr. Williams has a passion to help fill the great need in the Church for interpreting and applying the Old Testament to the New Testament: “The Old Testament itself constitutes over three-quarters of the Bible, making it an essential part of the faith and life of believers. In 2 Timothy 3:16, Paul writes that all Scripture is useful for equipping the man of God. What Paul had immediately in mind was what we call the Old Testament, so it is a central part of preparing men for ministry.” Having first served in the pastorate, Dr. Williams designs his courses with ministry in mind: “I teach with an eye toward preparing men to preach and teach in a local church on a weekly basis.” In the fall of 2005, he became the youngest full-time faculty in RPTS history at age 33 when he assumed the role of Professor of Old Testament Studies. His representa tive articles include the following: “Redeeming the Time” in Covenanter Witness and “Thanksgiving and Covenanting” in Semper Reformanda. He is also the author of The Shadow of Christ in the Book of Job and The Shadow of Christ in the Book of Lamentations.

Publications

Books

Journal & Articles

  • David’s Prayer - 9 months ago, in: Fall 2023, Recent Article, Volume 10 (2023-2024)
  • From Circumcision to Baptism - 2 years ago, in: Fall 2022, Volume 09 (2022-2023)
  • A Lamp Unto My Feet: The Doctrine of Scripture in Psalm 119 - 3 years ago, in: Fall 2021, Volume 08 (2021-2022)
  • Be Holy For I Am Holy: The Doctrine of Sanctification in Leviticus 20:7-8 - 4 years ago, in: Fall 2020, Volume 07 (2020-2021)
  • “Both Delightful and Powerful” The Doctrine of Irresistible Grace in the Canons of Dort - 5 years ago, in: Fall 2019, Volume 06 (2019-2020)
  • The 95 Theses and Luther’s Doctrine of Repentance - 7 years ago, in: Fall 2017, Volume 04 (2017-2018)
  • What is Typology?: An Excerpt from The Shadow of Christ in the Book of Job - 8 years ago, in: Spring 2017, Volume 03 (2016-2017)
  • What about My Suffering?: The Pattern of Providence - 8 years ago, in: Fall 2016, Volume 03 (2016-2017)
  • The Reformation of Josiah and the Rediscovery of the Scriptures: 2 Chronicles 34 - 9 years ago, in: Spring 2016, Volume 02 (2015-2016)
  • Experiencing the Fullness of Our Union with Christ at the Lord’s Table - 9 years ago, in: Fall 2015, Volume 02 (2015-2016)

Pastoral & Teaching Experiences

Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Professor of Old Testament Studies 		2005-present
Providence Reformed Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, PA
Assistant Pastor 		2014 - 2021
Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Adjunct Professor 		2001 - 2005
Providence Reformed Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, PA
Organizing Pastor 		1998 - 2005

Education

  • PhD, Baltimore Hebrew Institute of Towson University
  • MA, Siegal College of Jewish Studies
  • MDiv, Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary
  • BA, Covenant College

Resources

RPTS Catalog

On behalf of the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary (RPTS), welcome to our Academic Catalog. As the fourth oldest seminary in North America, RPTS of fers a rich theological education true to the doctrines and spirit of the Reformation