Brian M. Rapske, PhD

Professor Emeritus of New Testament Studies

Publications

Book Chapters

“Paul the Captive: Even in Chains, He Remained Christ’s Ambassador,” in Journeys of the Apostle Paul. David Bomar, ed. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2019. 131-35.

Articles

“Roman Legal System.” In Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. Ed. Scott McKnight. 2nd edn.; Downers Grove: IVP, 2023. 629-39.

“Prison, Prisoner.” In Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. Ed. Scott McKnight. 2nd edn.; Downers Grove: IVP, 2023. 866-871.

“Paul the Captive.” Bible Study Magazine 10.5 (2018) 24-26.

Reviews

Brian Rapske, review of Generation Dread: Finding Purpose in an Age of Climate Crisis, by Britt WrayNorthwest Institute for Ministry Education Research. www.nimer.ca,  (November 19, 2024).

Brian M. Rapske, review of Exiles On Mission: How Christians Can Thrive in a Post-Christian World. Grand Rapids: Brazos Press. Northwest Institute for Ministry Education Research. www.nimer.ca,  (Spring, 2021).

Blogs

Rapske, Brian M. “God Works in the Heart of the Sanctuary and at the Threshold on the Periphery.” Guest Blog. Northwest Institute for Ministry Education Research. Spring, 2025.

Rapske, Brian M. “Church, Ministry and Heroes in the ‘Novel’ Normal: Reality in Virtual and Actual.” Church and COVID-19 Blog. Northwest Institute for Ministry Education Research. Spring, 2020.

Presentations

“Generation Dread – Observations on Climate Crisis and Eco-Dread and Questions About Self-Help and Helping Others.” Invited contributor to the symposium titled “Climate Change, Eco-Dread and Christian Wisdom: A Crisis in Search of a Hope-Filled Perspective.” Jointly sponsored by ACTS Seminaries and Northwest Baptist Seminary and College, March 16, 2024 on the campus of Trinity Western University, Langley, BC.

 “Bringing the Faculty On-Board.” Invited Table Topic cohost with Dr. Howard Andersen at the International Conference on Competency-Based Theological Education (CBTE 2018). Sponsored by Northwest Baptist Seminary. November 5-6, 2018 at The Pinnacle Hotel, Vancouver, BC. Brian M. Rapske—CV—page 4

“Managing Change for Faculty.” Invited breakout session co-panelist with Dr. Howard Andersen and Ruth McGillivary at the International Conference on Competency Based Theological Education (CBTE 2018). Sponsored by Northwest Baptist Seminary. November 5-6, 2018 at The Pinnacle Hotel, Vancouver, BC.