Biblical Theology
Conversion and the Story of Israel
By Thomas R. Schreiner | 9Marks Journal: The Underestimated Doctrine of Conversion | 02.29.2012The history of Israel reveals that the new creation and the new exodus would not be enjoyed apart from the forgiveness of sins and a circumcised heart.
Book Review: 40 Questions about Interpreting the Bible, by Rob Plummer
Review by Jason Meyer | 9Marks Journal: Church Membership: Holding the Body Together | 04.28.2011This book is a sterling example of how to answer specific questions clearly and succinctly, which is something all who teach the Bible must learn to do well.
Is Church Membership Biblical?
By Matt Chandler | 9Marks Journal: Church Membership: Holding the Body Together | 04.28.2011If there is no understanding of local church membership, then who are we to submit to and obey? Is it anyone with the title “elder” from any church?
Book Review: The God Who Is There, by D. A. Carson
Review by Nicholas G. Piotrowski | 9Marks Journal: Church and Parachurch: Friends or Foes? | 03.01.2011This is biblical theology that “understand[s] the life of the Church as well as the way life in the postmodern world works.” It joins only a few like it.
Book Review: Following Jesus, the Servant King, by Jonathan Lunde
Review by Bobby Jamieson | 9Marks Journal: Church and Parachurch: Friends or Foes? | 02.18.2011This book is an illuminating exposition of much crucial biblical material that bears on discipleship.
Book Review: Christ-Centered Worship, by Bryan Chapell
Review by Josh Manley | 9Marks Journal: Church and Parachurch: Friends or Foes? | 01.31.2011If you are a pastor or church leader with responsibilities for worship or want to better understand this massive topic in Scripture, you should read this book.
Book Review: The Hospitality Commands, by Alexander Strauch
Review by Brent Thomas | 12.30.2010The heart of the book is a consideration of Scriptural commands to practice hospitality.
Book Review: God’s Glory in Salvation through Judgment, by James Hamilton Jr.
Review by Stephen Dempster | 9Marks Journal: Pastoral Moves | 12.23.2010In stressing the glory of God in salvation through judgment, Hamilton has certainly pointed us all in the right direction.
What should pastors preach about hell?
9MarksHell is an awful and overwhelming reality. Yet where Scripture speaks, pastors must not be silent. Here are four things pastors should preach about hell:
Why are pastors afraid of preaching about hell? What’s the solution?
9MarksWhy are pastors afraid of preaching about hell?
Why should pastors preach on hell?
9Marks1. It’s in the Bible. As difficult as the subject is, pastors must proclaim the whole counsel of God.
2. It acts as ballast for their ministries. It’s easy for pastors to drift off track by making a good thing the main thing. Preaching hell reminds us that there is no more urgent task than proclaiming to the world the good news that forgiveness of sins is offered through Jesus Christ!
How does hell glorify God?
9MarksMany people think that, if it even exists, hell must reflect some defect in God’s character. Yet as hard as it may be for us to grasp, the reality is just the opposite: hell displays God’s glory.
How does hell glorify God?
Why is hell integral to the gospel?
9MarksSome people think that by rejecting or ignoring the doctrine of hell, they are making God more glorious and more loving. Far from it! The horrific nature of what we have been saved from only intensifies the glory of what we have been saved to. With that in mind, here are four reasons why the doctrine of hell is integral to the gospel.
Book Review: Natural Law and the Two Kingdoms, by David VanDrunen
Review by Jonathan Leeman | 9Marks Journal: Book Reviews on the Mission of the Church | 10.28.2010This book provides the transcript for 2000 years of conversation about natural law and the doctrine of the two kingdoms.
