On Genesis 15, That Ancient Near Eastern Tough Mudder
In Genesis 15, Abram is thumbing through some evidence—he still doesn’t have an heir—and he’s facing a gnawing question: “LORD, how can I know for sure that you’re trustworthy?”
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Spiritual Gifts Are for Service, Not Personal Fulfillment
When we realize that spiritual gifts are for the common good, we will be less concerned with ourselves and start serving people with the strength that God supplies.
Nine Habits of a Pastor Who Raises Up Pastors
Here are nine ways to raise up leaders to carry on the work of the ministry after you, pastor, are gone.
Three Biblical Marks of Healthy Financial Cooperation
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,...
Book Recommendations on the Person of Christ Jesus from Pastor-Theologians
9Marks asked pastor-theologians Stephen Wellum, Burk Parsons, and Fred Zaspel to recommend five books on the person of Christ.
How a Local Church Preserves the Gospel
What ensures a congregation thrives across generations rather than drifts into compromise?
Book Recommendations on Hermeneutics from Seminary Professors
9Marks asked four seminary professors to each recommend five of their favorite books on biblical hermeneutics.
Should Missionaries Remain Members of Their Sending Churches?
Keeping missionaries as members at the home church can hurt the missionary’s ability to meaningfully join a church on the field.
Four Neglected Essentials of Evangelism
From my time in an unreached context, I’ve noticed that Christians often neglect four aspects of evangelism that the Bible and church history treat as essential.
Book Recommendations on Corporate Worship from Pastors
9Marks asked a couple of pastors who have thought a lot about corporate worship for book recommendations on the subject.
Reflections on Language Learning from a Pastor-Turned-Linguist
Until Christ returns, language learning will be essential to fulfilling Jesus’s command to make disciples.
Book Recommendations from Biblical Counselors on Grief & Suffering
In times of suffering, Satan is at the ready with lies about both you and the Lord. A good book that offers light on key biblical texts can help prepare you.
How Your Church Members Could Make Your Sermons Better—Before You Preach Them
A pastor’s sermon might feel like his baby, but it’s important to remember that it takes a community to raise a child.
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