Transforming Culture with a Messiah Complex

By Michael Horton | 9Marks Journal: Church & Culture | 02.26.2010

The church is lodged in that precarious place of ambiguity and tension between these two ages, and it must live there until Jesus returns, relying only on the Word and Spirit.

Hierarchy in the Church?

By Benjamin Merkle | 02.26.2010

Today there is much debate as to whether the office of elder is really the same as the office of overseer or bishop.

Coming Soon to a Planet Near You: Lausanne III

By David Wells | 9Marks Journal: Church & Culture | 02.26.2010

A new day is dawning, and we are seeing signs of strong leadership arising from outside the West.

Why is Defending Male Headship Important for Church Health?

By Bruce Ware | 02.26.2010

In what sense then is biblical male/female complementarity central and primary to the Christian faith?

Why Must We Preach Expositionally?

By David King | 02.26.2010

In light of what Scripture says about preachers and preaching, who would want to argue that an expository approach to preaching is anything less than a necessity?

Moving Toward Meaningful Membership

By David King | 02.26.2010

Hebrews 13:17 haunts me.

Expositional Imposters

By Mike Gilbart-Smith | 02.26.2010

Many sermons intend to be expositional, yet fall somewhat short.

Countering Ageism

By Owen Strachan | 9Marks Journal: Church & Culture | 02.26.2010

Congregational unity attests to the gospel’s power with unique efficacy.

Contemplating Cool

By Mike McKinley | 9Marks Journal: Church & Culture | 02.26.2010

It is now an unexamined assumption in many quarters: the best way to reach people is to be like them.

2nd Mark of a Healthy Church MEMBER: Biblical THEOLOGIAN

By Thabiti Anyabwile | 02.26.2010

Every Christian is meant to be a theologian in the best and most intimate sense of the word.

On the Use and Importance of Corporate Prayer

By Mark Dever | 9Marks Journal: Corporate Prayer | 02.26.2010

Corporate prayer begins to take out the individualistic assumption that Christianity is only about me and my relationship with God.

Prayer in the Life and Ministry of the Pastor

By Mark Dever | 02.26.2010

In times that are hard, we encourage ourselves by praying, remembering that this is ultimately God’s work.

The Preacher and the Text: What is the Goal of the Message?

By Aaron Menikoff | 02.26.2010

The glory of God is the goal of all of life, isn’t it? Is there a goal in preaching that is unique to preaching?

Why Every Pastor-in-Training Should Read Ed’s Book

By Michael Lawrence | 02.26.2010

Fear of man isn’t the only issue pastors face, but it’s a huge one and will have an outsized impact on the faithfulness and shape of their ministry.

Let’s Just Admit It: Church Discipline Is a Tough Subject

By Jonathan Leeman | 02.26.2010

Church discipline is tough because it feels like the opposite of salvation. It feels like anti-salvation.

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