What does church membership have to do with love?
By Mark Dever | 09.19.2018Surely we know that we’re saved because our hearts are stirred and we’re moved to tears as we sing “Amazing Grace,” right? No, says John. We know we have passed from death to life because we love our brothers.
A Strategy for Delaying the Baptism of Young Children
By Scott Daniel | 08.24.2018What should you say to the family of a young child who wants to be baptized?
Book Review: Practicing the Power, by Sam Storms
Review by Paul Martin | 08.16.2018Sam Storms’ recent book is a field guide for Reformed churches to introduce charismatic practices into the life of the assembly.
The Local Church and Your Assurance of Salvation
By Mark Dever | 08.15.2018Have you ever thought of your church as an assurance-of-salvation cooperative? Let Mark Dever explain.
4 Ways to Become an Effective Role Player in Your Church
By Joseph Dicks | 08.10.2018Like a successful team, every healthy church has both leaders and role players.
“I Was Burnt Out—And I Stayed In”
By Ed Moore | 9Marks Journal: Pastoral Burnout: Its Causes & Cures | 07.17.2018I arrived at my current church in July of 1992, and for a solid decade our business meetings were marked by love, unity, and good-natured, corny humor. But then everything fell apart.
When Your Husband Is Burnt Out
By Anna Moore | 9Marks Journal: Pastoral Burnout: Its Causes & Cures | 07.17.2018Perhaps you’re just beginning your journey as a pastor’s wife. Perhaps you’ve been one far longer than me. Whatever the case, remember and rejoice in the gospel. Draw near to Christ. He, above all, will sustain you and restore your joy.
Waiting On the Lord to Renew Our Strength: Reflections on Pastoral Burnout
By Ray Ortlund | 9Marks Journal: Pastoral Burnout: Its Causes & Cures | 07.17.2018Burnout means something way down deep just collapses, and we can’t keep going.
Confession ≠ Repentance
By Ty Gooch | 07.16.2018How many times have we seen confession happen without genuine and lasting change? Why does genuine transformation still evade us?
Book Review: The Gospel Comes with a House Key, by Rosaria Butterfield
Review by Aaron Menikoff | 07.13.2018Long story short, non-Christians unlikely to walk under a steeple may very well walk over your threshold, if only you’d invite them inside.
The definition of a church is found in the character of God
By Mark Dever | 06.29.2018The character of a church should reflect the character of God.
What Does a Prayer of Lament Sound Like?
9Marks | 06.25.2018Last week, we posted an article entitled “Why We Added a Prayer of Lament to Our Sunday Gathering.” Below are two samples of such prayers from Hinson Baptist Church in Portland, Oregon.
Baptism and the Lord’s Supper Explained
By H. B. Charles | 06.19.2018There are two questions that will help Christians understand baptism and the Lord’s Supper: what is the gospel, and what is the nature of the local church?
Episode 55: On the Ministry of Good Christian Books
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 06.05.2018Good books help us follow Jesus.
Episode 54: On “Broad” & “Narrow” Complementarianism
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 05.29.2018Complementarianism is an umbrella term, under which Christians with both “narrow” and “broad” convictions stand.
