Grace Evangelical Society

P.O. Box 1308, Denton, TX 76202
  • About
    • Home
    • Beliefs
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
  • Resources
    • Grace in Focus Blog
    • Grace in Focus International Blogs
    • Grace in Focus Radio
    • Grace in Focus Magazine
    • Free eBooks
    • Journal of the GES
    • Book Reviews
    • Partners in Grace Newsletter
    • Audio Messages
    • Videos
    • Email Subscription
    • Bookstore
    • Online Tracts
  • Store
    • Main Page
    • On Sale
    • Return Policy
    • Your Cart
    • Your Account
  • Events
  • Connect
    • Contact Us
    • Free Grace Church and Bible Study Tracker
    • Free Grace Jobs
    • Ministry Links
  • Donate
    • One Time Donation
    • Monthly Donation
    • Your Account
  • Search
Home
→
Grace in Focus Articles
→
A Tribute to Dr. Earl Radmacher

A Tribute to Dr. Earl Radmacher

March 1, 2014 by Shawn Lazar in Grace in Focus Articles

By Hersh Lange and Shawn Lazar

The Autumn 2013 issue of The Journal of the Grace Evangelical Society was a special festschrift published in honor of Dr. Earl D. Radmacher.

Many of our readers know Dr. Radmacher from his long tenure at Western Conservative Baptist Seminary where, for thirty-four years, he taught systematic theology, and served as an administrator, Dean, President, and as Chancellor.

Dr. Radmacher was born in Portland, OR. He first attended Bob Jones University (B.A., M.R.E.) and went on to complete doctoral studies at Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., Th.D.), before arriving at Western.

On Sunday December 15, 2013, Dr. Radmacher’s service for Christ was publicly honored and recognized at Central Bible Church, where he and his wife Ruth attend, and where their son Tim is the chairman of the Elder board. The presentation was done at the end of the Christmas message, when Tim introduced Dr. Steve Lewis, of Rocky Mountain Bible College and Seminary. Steve spoke about Dr. Radmacher being a great communicator, life-long learner, and about his two life verses: 2 Tim 2:15 (“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth”) and 2 Cor 3:18 (“But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord”).

Dr. Radmacher came forward to a standing ovation and a warm reception afterward. His reaction and comments expressed an overwhelming gratitude for the recognition and honor afforded him. Dr. Radmacher was very humble and emotional, interacting with many people after the presentation. The Body of Christ there was lovingly receptive and gave both Drs. Lewis and Radmacher a standing ovation.

Through his seminary ministry, he was able to mentor many students who now pastor hundreds of churches across the country. But he has influenced even more people, promoting the message of free grace, through his many books, articles, and conference messages. Dr. Radmacher has often said, “In my wildest dreams fifty years ago, I could never have imagined the exciting plans that God, in His sovereign grace, had for me.”

Many Grace in Focus readers could identify with the sentiment expressed during the presentation’s closing prayer: “He touched my life too.”

____________________

Hersh Lange is on the Chairman of the Board at Rocky Mountain Bible College and Seminary in Englewood, CO.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
Shawn_L

by Shawn Lazar

Shawn Lazar (BTh, McGill; MA, VU Amsterdam) was the Editor of Grace in Focus magazine and Director of Publications for Grace Evangelical Society from May 2012 through June 2022. He and his wife Abby have three children. He has written several books including: Beyond Doubt: How to Be Sure of Your Salvation and Chosen to Serve: Why Divine Election Is to Service, Not to Eternal Life.

Cart

Recently Added

January 27, 2023

Who Are the Elect in 1 Peter 1:1-2 and in Romans 8:28-30? Are We to Understand the “Elect” in 1 Peter the Same as the “Predestined” in Romans 8?

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates take up a question about election and predestination. What does the Bible say...
January 27, 2023

A Novel Argument Against Inerrancy 

Kathryn Wright shared with me an interesting argument against inerrancy: I heard something today and thought it might make a good blog topic for you....
January 26, 2023

Will There Be Poor People in Heaven?

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Ken Yates and Bob Wilkin answer an interesting question about our status in Heaven or the quality of...

Grace in Focus Radio

All Episodes

Listen to Stitcher

Listen on Spotify

Grace In Focus Magazine

Grace In Focus is sent to subscribers in the United States free of charge.

Subscribe for Free

The primary source of Grace Evangelical Society's funding is through charitable contributions. GES uses all contributions and proceeds from the sales of our resources to further the gospel of grace in the United States and abroad.

Donate

Bookstore Specials

  • Confident in Christ, 2nd Edition $22.00 $5.00
  • The Journey of Faith $15.00 $9.00
  • Here Walks My Enemy: The Story of Luis (Paperback) $6.95 $3.00
  • Here Walks My Enemy: The Story of Luis (Hardcover) $13.95 $5.00
  • Grace in Eclipse: A Study in Eternal Rewards (Second Edition) $15.00 $8.00
Grace Evangelical Society

(940) 270-8827 / ges@faithalone.org

4851 S I-35E Suite 203, Corinth, TX 76210
P.O. Box 1308, Denton, TX 76202

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube