“The Sin of Infant Baptism”, Written by a Sinning Baptist
By Mark Dever | 06.13.2014In my article in the new 9Marks e-journal, I wrote, “I have many dear paedo-baptists friends from whom I have learned much. Yet I see their practice as a sinful (though … keep reading…
What Is the Gospel?
By Greg Gilbert | 06.13.2014The Bible seems to use the word “gospel” in two different, but highly related, ways.
This Paedobaptist Agrees with Mark
By R. Scott Clark | 06.13.2014I’m quite convinced that the Baptists are wrong, but Mark is right that it’s sinful to remain unbaptized.
Making Silence Together
By Mark Dever | 06.13.2014One of the most frequently commented upon aspects of the morning Lord’s Day service here at Capitol Hill Baptist Church is nothing we do. Or rather, it is the nothing … keep reading…
Don’t Compromise on Complementarianism
By Greg Gilbert | 06.12.2014The Bible says quite a lot about fellow members of a church living together in peace. “Make every effort to do what leads to peace,” Paul says. And in another … keep reading…
Transcendence and Immanence in Parenting, Pastoring, Evangelism, and Discipleship
By Jonathan Leeman | 06.12.20141. Transcendence and Immanence in Parenting The topic of parenting isn’t something I choose to think about. It’s something that’s thrust upon me day by day, even minute by minute. Praise God for … keep reading…
Mistakes Pastors Make in Practicing Church Discipline
By Jonathan Leeman | 06.12.20141.They fail to teach their congregation what church discipline is and why to practice it. 2.They fail to teach about and practice meaningful membership. This involves cultivating a culture of … keep reading…
Stop Preaching to “Non-Christians”
By Mike McKinley | 06.12.2014I hate the word “non-Christian”. Christians use it all the time to describe people who are not Christians. For example, we might say something like, “I invited my non-Christian neighbor … keep reading…
Beware Your Seminary Professors
By Jonathan Leeman | 06.12.2014A seminary professor is not the same thing as a church elder. That was probably the main thing I observed at last week’s Gordon Conwell Seminary conference “Renewing the Evangelical … keep reading…
Looking to the Bible On the Multi-Site Issue
By Greg Gilbert | 06.12.2014Let me say first of all what a privilege it was to have been invited to participate in the panel discussion at Southern Seminary a couple of weeks ago. I … keep reading…
Learning to Be Yourself as a Preacher: From One Still Trying to Do Just That
By Kevin DeYoung | 06.12.2014One of the hardest things for any preacher to learn, especially young preachers, is to simply be yourself.
The Logical Fallacy of Centered-set Churches
By Jonathan Leeman | 06.12.2014Everyone puts up boundaries. The inclusivist mindset of our day likes to think it doesn’t, but it does. It just excludes those who hold a little too strongly to something … keep reading…
How We Do Congregational Care and Oversight
By Kevin DeYoung | 06.12.2014We aren’t a model church by any means, but one of the things we’ve worked on a lot over the past five years is how we do congregational care and … keep reading…
Why Use an “In-House” Church Membership Directory?
By Deepak Reju | 06.12.2014We have a “in-house” church data base that our staff manages so that we can regularly and often reproduce a church membership directory. While I’m sure there are a lot … keep reading…
How to Show Compassion and Avoid Pastoral Burnout
By Deepak Reju | 06.12.2014How can pastors avoid burning out as they compassionately care for their people? Here are thirteen suggestions to consider: You are not the Lord. The most dangerous thing about counseling is … keep reading…