Bio
Raised on a farm and ranch in southeastern South Dakota, Jamin Hubner (B.A. Theology, M.A. Religion) has authored several books including The Saving Grace of God, Light Up the Darkness, and The Portable Presuppositionalist, and published numerous articles. He writes for the Alpha and Omega Ministries apologetics blog, has participated in numerous public moderated debates, and has delivered sermons, lectures, and research paper presentations for various events. Jamin previously taught apologetics for the Jesus Bible Institute and is currently an adjunct professor of theology at John Witherspoon College. An accomplished drummer, Jamin has completed band tours across America, Canada, and Eastern Europe, performed in college Concert Band, Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Band, Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra, musicals, and other venues, and has taught percussion for several years. In addition to his musicianship, Jamin loves hiking and rock climbing, gardening, photography, and exploring God’s creation.
Book Publications
The Saving Grace of God: A Defense of the Reformation and a Response to Joel Finck’s ‘The Power of God Unto Salvation’ (BookSurge, 2005, second edition forthcoming).
Light Up the Darkness: Christianity, Calvinism, and Coherence in the Film I Am Legend (BookSurge, 2008).
The Portable Presuppositionalist: Biblical Apologetics in the 21st Century (BookSurge, 2009).
Journal and Magazine Publications
Jamin Hübner. “A Christian Theory of Information.” Reformed Perspectives Magazine 13:28 (2011)
Jamin Hübner. “The Laws of Logic and Reformed Philosophy.” Reformed Perspectives Magazine 14:2 (2012)
Jamin Hübner. “Acts 2:39 in Its Context: An Exegetical Summary of Acts 2:39 and Paedobaptism (Part I).” Reformed Baptist Theological Review, 8:1 (2012).
Jamin Hübner. “Acts 2:39 in Its Context: Case Studies in Paedobaptist Interpretations of Acts 2:39 (Part II).” Reformed Baptist Theological Review, 8:1 (2012).
Conference Presentations
Romans 1: Foundations for the Christian Worldview (3-part series) Invited sermon series at the 2010 6th Annual Day in the Word Conference at Mariner’s Reformed Baptist Church in North Bend, OR.
Calvin, Bavinck, and 21st Century Views of Inerrancy. Invited paper presented at the 2010 Calvinism for the 21st Century Conference at Dordt College in Sioux Center, IA.
A Treatise Concerning the Body. Invited paper presented at the 2008 Great Plains Undergraduate Theological Conference at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, and also presented at the 2008 Midwest Society of Biblical Literature Conference at Nazarene Olivet University in Bourbonnais, IL.
Other Lectures and Presentations
“What Christians Believe About God” Chai Alpha (Chadron State College, Chadron, Nebraska: March 16, 2010)
“Despair and God’s Promises” Chapel Service (Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA: March 31, 2009)
“Psalm 71 and God’s Faithfulness” Chapel Service (Good Samaritan Center, Tripp, SD: March 21, 2010)
“The Inerrancy and Sufficiency of Scripture” Intervarsity Christian Fellowship (SDSMT, Rapid City, SD: September 27, 2010)
Live Public Debates
What is the place and task of apologetics in the Christian faith? Jamin Hübner vs. Daniel Den Boer and Chris Vogel (Dordt College, Sioux Center Iowa: November 13, 2008)
Does the Triune God of Scripture Exist? Jamin Hübner vs. Ben Wallis; Joshua Whipps, moderator (Skype, January 13, 2011)
Does God elect persons unto salvation and eternal life unconditionally? Jamin Hübner and Josh Feinberg vs. Jordan Fishel and Shandon Guthrie; Pastor Richard Box, moderator (Living Grace Church, Las Vegas, April 17, 2011)
Can a genuine regenerate Christian ultimately lose their salvation? Jamin Hübner and Josh Feinberg vs. Jordan Fishel and Shandon Guthrie; Jason Valentine, moderator (Living Grace Church, Las Vegas, April 18, 2011)
Does the Bible teach that baptism is for disciples only? Jamin Hübner vs. Richard Bean; Joshua Whipps, moderator (Skype, July 6, 2011)
Infants are or are not the proper subjects of the ordinance of baptism? Jamin Hübner vs. Reverend Dr. Laurent Cleenewerck; Chris Date, moderator (Skype, April 6, 2012)
Public Modular Debates
Coming soon!
Education
Avon Public School, Avon, SD
B.A. Theology, Dordt College
M.A. Religion, Reformed Theological Seminary
Teaching and Ministry Experience
Instructor of Bible and Theology: John Witherspoon College, Rapid City, SD
Instructor: Black Hills Bible Institute, Rapid City, SD
Teacher and Preacher for various churches past and present.
Substitute Teacher: Rapid City School District (2010-2012), Rapid City, SD
Instructor: Jesus Bible Institute (2010), Rapid City, SD
Rapid City Apologetics and Theology Examiner (2010-2011)
Associate/Youth Pastor: Memorial Baptist Church (2010), Parkston, SD
Sioux Falls Apologetics and Theology Examiner (2009)
Substitute Teacher: Avon High School (2009)
Youth Counselor: Youth Services International (2009), Springfield, SD (shut down)
Teaching Assistant, Theology: Dordt College Theology Department (2007-2008), Sioux Center, IA
Tutor, Theology: Dordt College Ask Center (2006), Sioux Center, IA
Worship Team Musician: 2004 NCCBA Shout Conference Music Team (2004), Forest Lake, MN; Dordt College GIFT (Growing in Faith Together) Team (2007-2008), Sioux Center, IA; New Life Reformed Church, Sioux Center, IA, etc.
Influences and Favorites
In Systematic Theology: Herman Bavinck, Wayne Grudem, Robert Reymond
In Biblical Theology: Greg Nichols, John Owen, G.K. Beale
In Historical Theology: Justo Gonzalez, Susan Bauer, J.N. Kelly, Gregg Allison
In Apologetics: Cornelius Van Til, Greg Bahnsen, James R. White, Douglas Groothuis, Greg Koukl
In Pastoral Theology: John Piper, DA Carson, Timothy Keller, David Powlison
In Preaching: Mark Dever, Chuck Swindoll, John MacArthur
In Christian Scholarship: George Marsden, FF Bruce, DA Carson, Greg Bahnsen
Other Heroes: Joe Foss, John Thune
Music Experience
Performances: Dordt College Concert Band, Jazz Band, Chamber Orchestra, Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra, GIFT band, musical, brass ensembles; District Level of Guitar Center Drum-off (world’s largest drum competition).
Instruction: Private lessons on advanced set rhythms for high school and college students (2006-2008); over 1,014,000 views of youtube videos (as of May, 2011).
Tours: 1) Pacific Northwest and British Columbia (Concert Band), 2) Hungary, Austria, Romania (Concert Band), 3) Colorado (Jazz and Orchestra)
Personal
Enjoyment and Worship-invoking Moments: drumming, reading, writing, learning science and history, traveling, teaching, photography, longboarding along the Missouri river, rock climbing/hiking, gardening.
Favorite Psalms: 1, 40, 56, 144
Favorite Drummers: Lester Estelle Jr., Dennis Chambers, Chad Sexton, Bobby Anderson, Buddy Rich.
Favorite Musicians/Bands: Mute Math, Red, Pillar, Chris Rice, Coldplay, Considering Lily, Sara Groves, Mark Schultz, Deadline, Earthsuite, 4Him, Imogen Heap, Karsh Kale, Anoushka Shankar, DJ Cheb i Shabbah, Alexi Murdoch, Eisley, The Bad Plus, Hawks of Paradise, Sasha, Emery, Mainstay, Indelible Grace, Pavarotti, Big Phat Band, Over the Rhine.
Favorite Books: Our Reasonable Faith by Herman Bavinck, More Than Meets the Eye by Dr. Richard A Swanson, The Potter’s Freedom by James White, This Present Darkness by Frank E. Peretti, Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell, Introduction to Systematic Theology by Cornelius Van Til.
Favorite Movies: Shawshank Redemption, Papillon, The Edge, Luther, Pirates of Silicon Valley, El Dorado (John Wayne), The Hunted, Danielle Steele’s The Ring, Blood Diamond, Shining Through, The Matrix, Equilibrium, Inception, Indiana Jones series, Lord of the Rings series, Daniel Doranda, Wives and Daughters, Rabbit Hole, Die Hard 4.
Favorite Objects, Items, and Foods: Toyota FJ Cruiser (car), Giovanni Invigorating Tea Tree Triple Treat (shampoo and conditioner), Vic Firth Hickory 5AN (drum sticks), Warby Parker (glasses), Sector 9 (longboard), King Size Studio Sherpa Micromink (blanket), Sennheiser (audio gear), Fruit Loops (sweet cereal), Kashi Cinnamon Harvest and Cracklin’ Oat Bran (cereal), So Delicious Vanilla Coconut Milk (Milk), 25% Piedmontese/75% Angus steer (beef), 75% wheat/25% buckwheat, fresh peaches with Grade B Organic 100% pure maple syrup (pancake), 3 organic scrambled with spinach, red bell peppers, and small amount of swiss cheese, pepper and sea salt (eggs), German peach kuchen (dessert), fresh ginger beer (homemade summer drink), red chai, Celestial Seasonings Sweet Coconut Thai Chai, lemongrass (hot tea), cupcakes (simple dessert), Bush (office furniture), Crest orange scope (toothpaste), Burt’s Bees (deodorant), Casio G-Shock (watch)…
