Missions
God has sent his church on mission. Where to go is clear (Matt. 28:19). What to do when we arrive is sometimes muddied by unbiblical ideas.
Seeing preaching as a science helps us understand that there are tools we can apply to do the work better. Seeing it as an art reminds us that the work requires us to pay attention to the beauty of Bible proclamation.
Godly grief leads to mourning over sin, not simply its consequences.
It’s difficult to discern whether someone has been converted if you’re hazy on what conversion is.
When we appeal to people’s carnal desires, we should not be surprised when our “converts” are more in love with the world than with our Savior.
All sinners, regardless of past trauma, messiness of life, socioeconomic background, or educational attainment must be converted the same way—through repentance and faith in Christ alone.
Rescue us from ourselves? No. Jesus died to rescue us from God’s wrath.
God has sent his church on mission. Where to go is clear (Matt. 28:19). What to do when we arrive is sometimes muddied by unbiblical ideas.