Voices

By Andy Prime

Who Am I Listening To? Life is so confusing! There are a myriad of voices clambering for our attention – which one is the ‘right one’? Decisions, rather than being … keep reading…

Does the Regulative Principle Demand Exclusive Psalmody?

By Robert Letham | 9Marks Journal: Is Scripture Enough? | 07.16.2013

Should churches only sing Psalms? No, says Robert Letham—but better all Psalms than no Psalms!

What about Movie Clips? Applying the Regulative Principle

By Aaron Menikoff | 9Marks Journal: Is Scripture Enough? | 07.16.2013

We need to keep in mind that we are not free to do whatever we want, whatever works, or whatever good people ask us to do.

Must All Regulative Principle Churches Look the Same?

By Trip Lee | 9Marks Journal: Is Scripture Enough? | 07.16.2013

Worship in different cultures should consist of the same elements but look very different. Why? Because the gospel doesn’t foster oppressive uniformity but glorious, diverse sameness.

Regulative Like Jazz

By Jonathan Leeman | 9Marks Journal: Is Scripture Enough? | 07.16.2013

If you think the regulative principle is overly prescriptive, think of it like jazz: a little bit of structure makes room for a whole lot of improv.

Why New Testament Polity Is Prescriptive

By Bobby Jamieson | 9Marks Journal: Is Scripture Enough? | 07.16.2013

Does the Bible tell us how to structure our churches? Yes.

Book Review: Gospel-Centered Discipleship, by Jonathan Dodson

Review by Zach Schlegel | 9Marks Journal: Is Scripture Enough? | 07.02.2013

I was helped and encouraged by this book and would happily recommend it. That said, reading it raised a few questions that gave me pause.

The State of the Southern Baptist Convention

By A. Mohler, D. Akin, D. Platt, M. Dever | 07.02.2013

A roundtable discussion of the past, present, and future of the SBC.

Bible

By Andrew Mathieson

Can We Trust It? It was the first book to ever be printed. It remains one of the most popular of all time, with whole societies of people professing to … keep reading…

Book Review: The Great Evangelical Recession, by John Dickerson

Review by Matt McCullough | 9Marks Journal: Is Scripture Enough? | 06.24.2013

I found Dickerson’s information convincing overall: evangelical ministries are losing money, people, and the favor of the American public.

Believe

By Mike McKinley

What Should I Know? The Bible isn’t just a big book full of stories from a long time ago. It also tells us what we are to believe about God, … keep reading…

Churches Cooperating in Missions

By Andy Johnson | 9Marks Journal: Church and Churches | 05.10.2013

You cannot cooperate with everyone in the work of missions, but when you do, you help to clarify the gospel.

Why I Pray Publicly for Other Churches

By Greg Gilbert | 9Marks Journal: Church and Churches | 05.10.2013

Why pray publicly for other churches? To crucify the spirit of competition, to show we’re on the same team, and to strengthen friendships.

When Disaster Strikes: How Other Churches Helped Ours

By Toby Jenkins | 9Marks Journal: Church and Churches | 05.10.2013

On March 2, 2012, this church’s town was flattened by a tornado. But other area churches sprang to their aid and set an example for all of us.

Pastors’ Forum: Are Denominations Worth It?

9Marks | 9Marks Journal: Church and Churches | 05.10.2013

9Marks asked a roundtable of pastors the same question: Are denominations worth it? Here are their answers. Tom Ascol Are denominations worth it? That depends on what your definition of … keep reading…