Should You Preach Moral Lessons from Biblical Stories?
By Jason Hood | 9Marks Journal: What's Wrong With Gospel-Centered Preaching Today? | 03.31.2020The solution is not to jettison imitation but to look again at Scripture, letting Scripture’s own interpretation guide our proclamation.
Why Mature Christians Need Gospel-Centered Preaching
By Jeramie Rinne | 9Marks Journal: What's Wrong With Gospel-Centered Preaching Today? | 03.30.2020In my experience, mature believers not only need gospel-centered preaching, but in fact savor it. Here’s four things this type of preaching does for those grown-up in their faith.
Gone and Back Again: My Departure and Return to the Immigrant Church
By Jonathan Szeto | 03.27.2020At a large meeting with fellow pastors, I struck up a conversation with the man sitting next to me. We shared about our families and the churches we serve. After describing my immigrant church context, he shot me a look of astonishment. “Whoa. It sounds like you have multiple churches meeting in one building. I […]
Why Complementarians Should Be “First Responders” Against Abuse
By Jonathan Leeman | 03.25.2020If we’re going to fight to preserve God-given authority, then we must also fight its abuses.
Biblical Manhood and Womanhood—Or Christlikeness?
By Jonathan Leeman | 03.20.2020It has become a common trope to argue that Bible calls us to Christlikeness, not biblical manhood and womanhood. This is a category error.
Episode 119: On When the Church Can’t Gather
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 03.17.2020Mark and Jonathan chat about COVID-19.
25 Hymns to Sing in Troubled Times
By Matt Merker | 03.15.2020In a time of uncertainty, what should we sing?
How DC Churches Responded When the Government Banned Public Gatherings During the Spanish Flu of 1918
By Caleb Morell | 03.12.2020The influenza of 1918 provides an example of how churches in Washington DC responded to a public health crisis and government orders to close churches
Does the Book of Acts Teach Spontaneous Baptisms?
By Caleb Morell | 03.10.2020The claim that Acts demonstrates a uniform pattern of spontaneous baptisms is overstated.
Episode 118: On Spontaneous Baptisms (with Caleb Morell)
By C. Morell, J. Leeman, M. Dever | 03.10.2020Are spontaneous baptisms a good idea? Does the book of Acts prescribe them?
How Do You Prepare for Persecution? We Remember God Is King.
9Marks | 03.04.2020A pastor in East Asia reflects on how he prepares his people for persecution.
4 Reasons to Preach through Colossians
By Trent Hunter | 02.21.2020Preaching through Colossians is a privilege. Here are four reasons why.
Discipling
By Mark DeverHow to Help Others Follow Jesus Before ascending to heaven, Jesus instructed his followers to “make disciples of all nations.” But what does this command actually entail? What does it look like for Christians to care for one another’s spiritual well-being and growth? In this introduction to the basics of discipling, veteran pastor and author […]
