Author: Dr. Stanley Toussaint

The humble, spiritual giant from Hinckley, Minnesota, who touched the lives of many, taught and preached the Scriptures, and loved well, is home—with his Lord and Savior. Dr. Stanley Toussaint, Dallas Theological Seminary's beloved senior professor emeritus of Bible Exposition who loved to teach Hebrews and Revelation is now with his Lord and Savior.

Known as one of the world's leading authorities on the New Testament, Dr. Toussaint was also an editor, author, and conference speaker. A man who loved to fish and travel, he has taught in Christian schools in the Middle East, Australia, and the Far East, and has ministered in pulpits around the world. A pastor-teacher committed to expository preaching, Dr. Toussaint aptly blended scholarship with a heart for God and His people.

After retiring from teaching in 2012, Dr. Toussaint continued to do the work he loved. He served as an adjunct professor, teaching and mentoring his students, and staying active in his home church, Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas. He seldom let anything stop him from completing what God had set before him.

Visit dts.edu for more information about Dr. Toussaint.
Teaching Series
September 25, 2016

Colossians Lesson 9: A Present Danger

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Scripture: Colossians 2:1-9

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Introduction

  1. Doctrinal: the person and work of Christ (Colossians 1:1-2:3)
    1. Introduction (Colossians 1:1-14)
    2. The preeminence of Christ (Colossians 1:15-19)
    3. The ministry of Christ (Colossians 1:20-2:3)
      1. In reconciliation (Colossians 1:20-23)
      2. In proclamation (Colossians 1:24-2:3)
        1. In Paul’s ministry (Colossians 1:24-29)
        2. In Paul’s concern (Colossians 2:1-3)
          1. The statement of his concern (Colossians 2:1)
          2. The purpose of his concern (Colossians 2:2-3)
  2. Defensive: Against human philosophy (Colossians 2:4-3:4)
    1. The danger of deception (Colossians 2:4-5)
      1. By false teachers (Colossians 2:4)
      2. By Paul’s absence (Colossians 2:5)
    2. The doctrine of Christ (Colossians 2:6-15)
      1. The promotion of correct doctrine (Colossians 2:6-7)
      2. The peril to correct doctrine (Colossians 2:8)
      3. The positive truths of correct doctrine (Colossians 2:9-15)
        1. Jesus Christ possesses the fullness of deity (Colossians 2:9)

Conclusion and application

September 18, 2016

Colossians Lesson 8: The ALL and the EACH

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Scripture: Colossians 1:26-2:3

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Introduction

  1. Doctrinal: the person and work of Christ (Colossians 1:1-2:3)
    1. Introduction (Colossians 1:1-14)
    2. The preeminence of Christ (Colossians 1:15-19)
    3. The ministry of Christ (Colossians 1:20-2:3)
      1. In reconciliation (Colossians 1:20-23)
      2. In proclamation (Colossians 1:24-2:3)
        1. In Paul’s ministry (Colossians 1:24-29)
          1. Paul’s suffering (Colossians 1:24)
          2. Paul’s message (Colossians 1:25-27)
          3. Paul’s purpose (Colossians 1:28)
          4. Paul’s power (Colossians 1:29)
        2. In Paul’s concern (Colossians 2:1-3)
          1. The statement of his concern (Colossians 2:1)
          2. The purpose of his concern (Colossians 2:2-3)

Conclusion and application

September 11, 2016

Colossians Lesson 7: Passions of Paul

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Scripture: Colossians 1:24-2:3

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Introduction

  1. Doctrinal: the person and work of Christ (Colossians 1:1-2:3)
    1. Introduction (Colossians 1:1-14)
    2. The preeminence of Christ (Colossians 1:15-19)
    3. The ministry of Christ (Colossians 1:20-2:3)
      1. In reconciliation (Colossians 1:20-23)
      2. In proclamation (Colossians 1:24-2:3)
        1. In Paul’s ministry (Colossians 1:24-29)
          1. Paul’s sufferings (Colossians 1:24)
          2. Paul’s message (Colossians 1:25-27)
          3. Paul’s purpose (Colossians 1:28)
          4. Paul’s power (Colossians 1:29)
        2. In Paul’s concern (Colossians 2:1-3)
          1. The statement of his concern (Colossians 2:1)
          2. The purpose of his concern (Colossians 2:2-3)

Conclusion and application

September 4, 2016

Colossians Lesson 6: The Pain, Privilege, Purpose and Power of Paul’s Ministry

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Scripture: Colossians 1:20-2:3

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Introduction

  1. Doctrinal: the person and work of Christ (Colossians 1:1-2:3)
    1. Introduction (Colossians 1:1-14)
    2. The preeminence of Christ (Colossians 1:15-19)
    3. The ministry of Christ (Colossians 1:20-2:3)
      1. In reconciliation (Colossians 1:20-23)
        1. The reconciliation of all things (Colossians 1:20)
        2. The reconciliation of the Colossians (Colossians 1:21-23)
          1. Their former lost condition (Colossians 1:21)
          2. Their present state of reconciliation (Colossians 1:22a)
          3. Their future hope (Colossians 1:22b)
          4. The condition (Colossians 1:23)
      2. In proclamation (Colossians 1:24-2:3)
        1. In Paul’s ministry (Colossians 1:24-29)
          1. Paul’s sufferings (Colossians 1:24)
          2. Paul’s message (Colossians 1:25-27)
          3. Paul’s purpose (Colossians 1:28)
          4. Paul’s power (Colossians 1:29)

Conclusion and application

August 28, 2016

Colossians Lesson 5: Christ and All Things

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Scripture: Colossians 1:17-23

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Introduction

  1. Doctrinal: the person and work of Christ (Colossians 1:1-2:3)
    1. Introduction (Colossians 1:1-14)
    2. The preeminence of Christ (Colossians 1:15-19)
      1. Christ as the image of God (Colossians 1:15a)
      2. Christ as supreme over creation (Colossians 1:15b-17)
      3. Christ as Head of the Church (Colossians 1:18-19)
    3. The ministry of Christ (Colossians 1:20-2:3)
      1. In reconciliation (Colossians 1:20-23)
        1. The reconciliation of all things (Colossians 1:20)
        2. The reconciliation of the Colossians (Colossians 1:21-23)
          1. Their former lost condition (Colossians 1:21)
          2. Their present state of reconciliation (Colossians 1:22a)
          3. Their future hope (Colossians 1:22b)
          4. The condition (Colossians 1:23)

Conclusion and application

August 21, 2016

Colossians Lesson 4: The Greatest

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Scripture: Colossians 1:13-19

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Introduction

  1. Doctrinal: the person and work of Christ (Colossians 1:1-2:3)
    1. Introduction (Colossians 1:1-14)
      1. The salutation (Colossians 1:1-2)
      2. The thanksgiving (Colossians 1:3-8)
      3. The prayer (Colossians 1:9-14)
        1. The occasion (Colossians 1:9a)
        2. The petitions (Colossians 1:9b-12)
        3. The bases of the petitions (Colossians 1:13-14)
          1. Deliverance from darkness (Colossians 1:13a)
          2. Transferral to the kingdom of the beloved Son (Colossians 1:13b)
          3. Possession of redemption (Colossians 1:14)
    2. The preeminence of Christ (Colossians 1:15-19)
      1. Christ as the image of God (Colossians 1:15a)
      2. Christ as supreme over creation (Colossians 1:15b-17)
      3. Christ as Head of the Church (Colossians 1:18-19)

Conclusion and application

August 14, 2016

Colossians Lesson 3: A Soaring Prayer

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Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

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Introduction

  1. Doctrinal: the person and work of Christ (Colossians 1:1-2:3)
    1. Introduction (Colossians 1:1–14)
      1. The salutation (Colossians 1:1–2)
      2. The thanksgiving (Colossians 1:3-8)
      3. The prayer (Colossians 1:9–14)
        1. The occasion (Colossians 1:9a)
        2. The petitions (Colossians 1:9b-12)
          • The primary petition (Colossians 1:9b)
          • The second petition: a consequence of the first (Colossians 1:10-14)

          NB: Four characteristics of a worthy walk

        3. The bases of the petitions (Colossians 1:13–14)
          • Deliverance from darkness (Colossians 1:13a)
          • Transferral to the kingdom of the beloved Son (Colossians 1:13b)
          • Possession of redemption (Colossians 1:14)

Conclusion and application

July 24, 2016

Colossians Lesson 2: First, Thanksgiving

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Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

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Introduction

  1. Doctrinal: the person and work of Christ (Colossians 1:1-2:3)
    1. Introduction (Colossians 1:1-14)
      1. The salutation (Colossians 1:1-2)
        1. The writer (Colossians 1:1)
        2. The recipients of the epistle (Colossians 1:2a)
          • saints
          • faithful brethren in Christ
        3. The greeting (Colossians 1:2b)
          • grace to you
          • peace
      2. The thanksgiving (Colossians 1:3-8)
        1. The expression of thanksgiving (Colossians 1:3)
          • Main verb in vv. 3-8: “We give thanks”
          • “God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Colossians 1:3)
          • “Praying always for you”
        2. The occasion of thanksgiving (Colossians 1:4)
          • “Faith in Christ Jesus”
          • “Love for all the saints”
        3. The explanation of their condition (Colossians 1:5-8)
          • “Because of the hope” (Colossians 1:5)
          • “Laid up for you”
          • “Which… the gospel”
          • “Which… the grace of God in truth” (Colossians 1:6)
          • “In all the world”
          • “Epaphras” (Colossians 1:7)
          • “Love” (Colossians 1:8)
          • “In the Spirit”

Conclusion and application

July 17, 2016

Colossians Lesson 1: Laying a Foundation for an Exposition of Colossians

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Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

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Introductory Matters

  1. The city of Colosse
    1. Location
    2. History
    3. The church at Colosse
    4. The “prison” epistles
    5. The Colossian heresy

An Exposition of Colossians

  1. Doctrinal: the person and work of Christ (Colossians 1:1-2:3)
    1. Introduction (Colossians 1:1-14)
      1. The salutation (Colossians 1:1-2)
        1. The writer: Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ; Timothy the brother
        2. The recipients of the epistle: saints, faithful brethren in Christ
        3. The greeting: grace to you, peace

Conclusion and application

July 3, 2016

Prayer Lesson 6: Problems Concerning Prayer (Part 2)

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Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

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Introduction

  1. A definition of prayer
  2. The primary purpose of prayer
  3. A proper procedure for prayer
  4. Protocols of prayer
  5. The importance of prayer
  6. Problems about prayer
    1. The problem of God’s greatness
    2. The problem of God’s omniscience
    3. The problem of natural law
    4. The problem of God’s sovereignty
    5. The problem of unanswered prayer
    6. The greatest problem

Conclusion and application

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