Gary Derickson

Professor of Biblical Studies and Greek
Chair, Biblical Studies and Theology

(503) 315-2944

gderickson@corban.edu

Education

  • B.S. Texas A&M University
  • M.S. Texas A&M University
  • Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary
  • Ph.D. Dallas Theological Seminary

Professional

I have authored numerous journal articles for Bibliotheca Sacra and other journals. At the beginning of my career I was given the opportunity to contribute study notes to The Nelson Study Bible. Since then I have authored “1 Peter” in the Grace New Testament Commentary (GES), 1, 2 & 3 John in the Evangelical Exegetical Commentary (Lexham Press), Exegetical Theology of 1-3 John (Lexham Press), and co-authored The Disciplemaker: What Matters Most to Jesus (Charis Press). I regularly present biblical exposition papers at meetings of the Evangelical Theological Society and serve on its General Epistles Consultation Study Group. I have recently completed a book, Apostolic Signs and Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and am co-authoring a commentary on Revelation for Kregel Publishers in their Kerux series.

Publications

Apostolic Signs and Gifts of the Holy Spirit: The Cessation of Miracles Workers During the First Century (Lampion House Publishing, 2023).

“The New Testament Church as a Mystery.” Bibliotheca Sacra. Vol. 166, 2009, 436-45.

“Matthew’s Chiastic Structure and its Dispensational Implications.”  Bibliotecha Sacra. Vol. 163, 2006, 423-37.

“Matthean Priority/Authorship and Evangelicalism’s Boundary.” The Master’s Seminary Journal. Vol. 14, No. 1, 2003, 87-103.

“The Cessation of Healing Miracles in Paul’s Ministry.” Bibliotheca Sacra. Vol. 155, 1998, 299-315.

“Viticulture and John 15:1-6.” Bibliotheca Sacra. Vol. 153, 1996, 34-52.

“What is the Message of 1 John?” Bibliotheca Sacra. Vol. 150, 1993, 89-105.

Personal

I am married to Rebekah, and we have a son, Ian. In my spare time, I enjoy writing fiction (fantasy and science fiction). My first fantasy novel, To Take a Name, has been accepted for publication. I also teache an adult Sunday school class at my church.

Why Corban

“I enjoy seeing students grow spiritually and make life-changing decisions to follow Christ.”

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NWCCU ACCREDITATION

Corban University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and completed a Year-Seven Comprehensive (Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness (EIE)) in 2022 for continued accreditation. The comprehensive self-study was followed by an onsite evaluation in October 2022. In February 2023, Corban received reaffirmation of its accreditation for 7 years. Corban University’s last Mid-Cycle Evaluation was fall 2018, and its Policies, Regulations and Financial Review (PRFR) was completed in fall 2021. As of our most recent evaluation, Corban University is compliant with the Standards, Policies, and Eligibility Requirements of the NWCCU.