Voices
By Andy PrimeWho 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? | 07.16.2013Should 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? | 07.16.2013We 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? | 07.16.2013Worship 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? | 07.16.2013If 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? | 07.16.2013Does 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? | 07.02.2013I 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 | 07.02.2013A roundtable discussion of the past, present, and future of the SBC.
Bible
By Andrew MathiesonCan 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? | 06.24.2013I found Dickerson’s information convincing overall: evangelical ministries are losing money, people, and the favor of the American public.
Believe
By Mike McKinleyWhat 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 | 05.10.2013You 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 | 05.10.2013Why 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 | 05.10.2013On 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 | 05.10.20139Marks 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…