Leonard J. Coppes
Pastor Emeritus
Dr. Leonard J. Coppes graduated from Westminster Seminary (Th. D.) with extensive post-graduate language work at Dropsie. He contributed to the New King James Bible, the Nelson Bible Almanac, and the Theological Wordbook of the OT. Over his lifetime, Dr. Coppes authored more than two dozen books and pamphlets on a wide range of topics, showcasing his theological insight on contemporary issues. He served as an Orthodox Presbyterian pastor for over 40 years and was a member of General Assembly study committees, including those on paedocommunion and the days of creation. He also served for many years as the treasurer of the OPC General Assembly’s Committee on Diaconal Ministries.
His 40+ years of experience and godly wisdom, combined with his deep theological education, were a great blessing to our church and community. Dr. Coppes resided in Charlotte, North Carolina in his later years until his passing in 2024. Read more →
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A True Lent
John 4:23-24, “But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit…
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Baptism: How and Who
There are two issues regarding Christian baptism on which much discussion focuses: the method (the how) of baptism and its…
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Klinism and the Westminster Standards
Consider the question, “What difference does it make if we accept what the advocates of Klinism are saying regarding the…
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New Directions In Biblical Theology
The New Two Kingdom Doctrine and the New Republication Doctrine.
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Old Testament Biblical Theology I: Introductory Matters
Old Testament biblical theology is a very interesting and engrossing subject because it deals with the specifics of the biblical…
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Old Testament Biblical Theology II: From Adam to Adam
This book opens with a survey of the matters of prolegomena to biblical theology. Then after a discussion of certain…
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The Babylonian Creation Story and the Biblical Account of Creation
The Babylonian creation story repeats many of the details of the Biblical account but clearly is not the source of…
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Vos Made Easier – New Testament Biblical Theology a la Geerhardus Vos
I have long recognized Geerhardus Vos as one of the most accomplished authors in the field of Biblical theology ……