• Contextualizing the Gospel for Those Who Have Not Heard: Paul on Mars Hill (Acts 17:16-34) 2)
• Good News to the Poor: Jesus' Synagogue Sermon for Today (Luke 4:16-30)
• Are You Converted - Cross-Culturally that is?: Peter's Conversion and Ours (Acts 10:1;11:18)
• What Does God Think about Culture: Stumblingblock or Stepping Stone for the Gospel?
• Introducing the Good News and the Good Life to Another Culture: Practical Steps in Contextualization
• Let the Church Be the Church: Biblical Ecclesiology from Acts and Ephesians
• Engaging the Postmodern Turn: Good News in the Most Unexpected Places
• Introduction to the Emerging Church
• What in the Bible is the World?
• Walking the Jesus Way: Lesson for Life and Faith from the Gospel of Luke
• Evangelical Unity: In All Things Love
• A Ministry Context Based Approach to Exegetical Method - Refreshing Biblical Studies for Preaching and Teaching
• Acts in Missiological Perspective
• God on Mission - Genesis to Revelation - Progress of Redemption Overview
• Developing and Living life from a Biblical Worldview
• How Reliable is the Bible? Totally

Dr. Larkin is very open to developing topics which are requested.

He has these basic areas of interest: Bible Book Studies; the intersection of Bible and Missions; seeing culture through the lens of the Bible; applying Biblical truth and ethic to culture.  

Articles and Other Resources

Addresses

• "A Ministry Context Based Approach to Exegetical Method," a paper to the New Testament Greek Language and Exegesis Consultation, annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, Providence, RI, November 2008
• "Mission of the Twelve and Disciples at Large: A Conversation with Eckhard Schnabel's Early Christian Mission" a paper to the Synoptic Gospels/Life of Christ Study Group, annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, Washington, DC, November 2006;
• "Syncretism: An Unintended but Unavoidable Consequence of Early Christian Witness -- Case Study from Acts 8:4-25," paper to the north central regional of the Evangelical Missiological Society, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL, March 2004;
• "History and Theology in the Synoptic Resurrection Narratives," paper to the Synoptic Gospels/Life of Christ Study Group, annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, Colorado Springs, CO. November 2001
• "Breaking in on the Conversation about Jesus: An Evangelical Response to Marcus Borg's 'An Appreciative Disagreement' with N. T. Wright," paper to the Synoptic Gospels/Life of Christ Study Group, annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, Nashville, TN, November 2000.

Adult Sunday School Class

Here you will find the website for Biblical Foundations SS class which Dr. Larkin teaches on a consistent basis. The site contains uploaded mp3s of his lessons for each week. And there is an archive of lessons for the last two to three years. There are also electronic handouts as well and other information about the teaching series presented in class. The class is on a five year cycle of courses: four OT; four NT book or theme studies; five doctrine and two electives.

Articles

• "In Defense of Christianity's Exclusivity," guest column, The State Newspaper, August 8, 2009.
• "How Shall We Think About Worship?" Reach Out Columbia! vol. 2, issue 4 (April 2006): 27.
• "Perspective on Worship," Reach Out Columbia! vol. 2, issue 3 (March 2006): 27.
• "The 'Bright Line' in the Right Place: Building a Culture of Life." It has been said that the ethical battleground for the next 20 years will be in the field of biology. Dr. Bill Larkin provides a clear biblical framework from 2 Corinthians to help us hold on to truth in this area of ethical confusion. 2005
• "How Shall We Think About Worship?" Dr. William Larkin expounds upon the place, posture, perspective, and preparation for Christ-honoring worship. 2005
• "Lessons from a Preacher who Finished Well -- Reflections on George Whitefield." Dr. Larkin reflects on the lasting effects of the life and ministry of George Whitefield (1714-1770). 2004
• Working Smart, part 2 By Dr. William Larkin - This installment of the Working Smart series discusses the role Life Long Learning in a leaders life.
• "Why Should I Vote?" Dr. William Larkin presents the reasons why a Christian should vote--it's an opportunity, a privilege, and a responsibility. (2004)
• "Refreshing Biblical Studies." Great resources for enhancing your study of the Bible 2003.
• "The Contribution of Luke-Acts to Missionary Moves of the Christian Religion." Luke-Acts has much guidance for the "missionary moves" of the Christian religion in the twenty-first century. The"Good News to the Poor" of Luke-spiritual at the core, but holistic in scope is well suited for mission with and to the poor. His approach to other religions-respectful integrity, a metanarrative embracing global and local, a call to face questions of ultimate destiny--addresses well those issues which reveal both the threat and the promise that globalization is for religion. 2003
• "The Role of Biblical-Theological Methods in Missiological Research." Evangelical Missiological Society Occasional Bulletin vol. 16, no. 1 (Winter 2003): 1-5; republished in e-journal, www.globalmissiology.net, vol. 1, no. 1, October 2003.
• Working Smart. Perspectives on Time and Our Capacities. 2003
• "Speaking the Truth in Love in a Hostile Religious Environment," Reach Out Columbia! vol. 1, issue 2 (October 2005): 14
• "The Recovery of Luke-Acts as 'Grand Narrative' for the Church's Evangelistic and Edification Tasks", Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 43 (2000): 405-416.
• "Approaches to and Images of Biblical Authority for the Postmodern Mind." Bulletin for Biblical Research 8 (1998): 129-138.
• "On a Literal or Definite Sense in Biblical Interpretation," Center on Religion in the South Newsletter No. 15 (Spring 1998): 2-3.
• "Ascension' in Dictionary of the Later New Testament and its Developments, edited by Ralph P. Martin and Peter H. Davids (InterVarsity, 1997): 95-102.
• "Evangelism, Evangelize" and "Mission" in Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, edited by Walter A. Elwell (Baker, 1996): 2 16-220; 534-53 8.
• Church Planting in the Book of Acts," Church Planter's Link vol. 4, no. 2 (1993): 10-11.
• "Culture, Scripture's Meaning, and Biblical Authority: Critical Hermeneutics for the 90's," Bulletin for Biblical Research 2 (1992): 171-178.
• "Lessons 3 and 4: Confidence." In Building Blocks for Life: Bible Studies from the Editors of Decision Magazine, compiled and edited by P. J. Stokes (Minneapolis, MN: 1988): 10-17.
• "The New Testament Teaching on Racial/Ethnic Prejudice and Harmony,"
  Presbyterian Journal 43, no. 46 (March 13, 1985): 9-11.
• "Bible Study: Confidence," Decision (January 1984).
• "The Ethics of Inflation," Grace Theological Journal 3 (1982): 89-105.
• "The 0. T. Background of Luke 22:43-44," NTS25 (1979): 250-253.
• "Luke's Use of the 0. T. as a Key to his Soteriology," JETS 20 (1977): 325-33 5.

Book Reviews

• Lincoln B. Galloway, Freedom in the Gospel: Paul's Exemplum in 1 Car 9 in Conversation with the Discourses of Epictetus and Philo, BBR 19.1(2009): 135-36.
• Eckhard J. Schnabel, Early Christian Mission, with Joel F. Williams, BBR 18.1(2008): 174-76.
• Dean Flemming, Contextualization in the New Testament: Patterns for Theology and Mission, JETS 49 (2006): 862-865.
• Beverly Roberts Gaventa, Acts (AbingtonNTC), JETS 48 (2005): 146-147.
• Arthur F. Glasser with Charles C. Van Engen, Dean S. Gilliland and Shawn B. Redford. Announcing the Kingdom. The Story of God's Mission in the Bible, Evangelical Missions Quarterly 40 (2004): 392, 394.
• C. K. Barrett, Acts XV-XXWIII (ICCr), Ashland Theological Journal 32 (2000): 139-141.
• C. E. Arnold, Three Crucial Questions about Spiritual Warfare, review essay, Trinity Journal20 (1999): 247-252.
• I. H. Marshall and D. Peterson, eds., Witness to the Gospel: The Theology of' Acts, Themelios vol. 25 no. 2 (2000): 82-83.
• H. C. Kee, To Every Nation under Heaven, JETS 43 (2000): 146-148.
• C. B. Arnold, The Colossian Syncretism, EMQ 34 (1998): 104, 106.
• C. K. Barrett, Acts I-XIV(ICCr), JETS 41 (1998): 136-139.
• D. J. Hesseigrave and E. Rommen, Contextualization: Meaning, Methods, and Models; D. S. Gilliland, ed., The Word Among Us, EMQ 26 (1990): 227-229.
• F. J. Matera, Passion Narratives and Gospel Theologies: Interpreting the Synoptics Through Their Passion Narratives, JETS 31(1988): 345.
• J. MacArthur, The MacArthur New Testament Commentary: Matthew 1-7, JETS 30(1987): 83.
• R. J. Karris, Luke: Artist and Theologian, JETS 30 (1987): 84.
• D. J. Moo, The Old Testament in the Gospel Passion Narratives, JETS 27 (1984): 35 1-3 52.
• D. Guthrie, N T. Theology, East Africa Journal of Evangelical Theology 2 (1983).
• R. B. Sloan, The Favorable Year of the Lord: A Study of Jubilary Theology in the Gospel of Luke, JETS 25 (1982): 37 1-373.
• S. G. Wilson, Luke and the Pastoral Epistles, Trinity Journal 2 (1981): 91-94.
• J. MacArthur, Kingdom Living: Here and Now, JETS 23 (1980): 373.
• J. Borland, Christ in the O.T., JETS 23 (1980): 162.

Chapel Messages

• "Evangelical Unity: 'In All Things Love'," CIU Chapel, October 2008
• "What in the Bible is the World," Thornwell Lecture, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, SC, June 2008
• "A Case for the First Day of the Week as the Christian Day of Worship," CIU Chapel, April 2006
• "Kingdom of God in Acts through Revelation," CIU Chapel, April 2006

Contributing Writer

• "A Biblical Theology of Music" published in an e-book, Justin St. Vincent, ed. The Spiritual Significance of Music: Authors Edition (Xtrememusic, 2009)
• "The Relevance of Jesus as the Source of Salvation and Mission for the Twenty-first Century Global Community" in The Centrality of Christ in Contemporary Missions, edited by Mike Barnett and Michael Pocock (William Carey Library, 2005): 101-120.
• The Spirit and Jesus 'on Mission' in the Post-resurrection and Post-Ascension Stages of Salvation History in New Testament Greek and Exegesis: Essays in Honor of Gerald F. Hawthorne, edited by Amy M. Donaldson and Timothy B. Sailors (Eerdmans, 2003): 121-140.
• "A Strategy for Evangelizing the Postmodern," Equip for Ministry (PCA Christian Education and Publications Committee; September/October 2001): 6-11, 14, 20.
• "Fall of Humankind, The" and "Humankind, Doctrine of (including Biblical Anthropology and Soul" in Evangelical Dictionary of World Missions, edited by A. Scott Moreau (Baker, 2000): 354-355; 463-465.
• "Introduction," "Mission in the Gospel of Luke," and "Mission in Acts" in Mission in the New Testament: An Evangelical Approach. co-editor with Joel F. Williams (Orbis Books, 1998): 1-10, 152-188.
• The Current Mission of the Triune God according to Acts. in Theologie--MissionC Verkündigung: Festschrift zum 60. Geburtstag von Helmuth Egelkraut. edited by Jürgen Steinbach und Klaus W. Müller (Bonn: Verlag für Kultur und Wissenschaft [Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher], 1998): 20-22.
• "An Integrated View of Victory and Covenant Theology." In Free and Fulfilled: Victorious Christian Living in the Twenty-first Century, edited by Robertson McQuilkin (Thomas Nelson, 1997): 224-239.
• "The Contribution of the Gospels and Acts to a Biblical Theology of Religions" In Christianity and the Religions: A Biblical Theology of World Religions, edited by Edward Rommen and Harold Netland (William Carey Library, 1995): 72-92.