Paul’s epistle to the Romans is widely celebrated for its detailed treatment of gospel truth and exhortation to transformed biblical living. It was the section of Scripture that led to Luther’s salvation and lit the fire of reformation in his heart. It’s a book that has been used by God to save, edify, and instruct … Read More
Preaching as an Act of Worship
When considering how to preach, we often think about certain words: faithfully, exegetically, expositionally, passionately, clearly… I’d like to take this post to encourage you to preach doxologically. Preach in such a way that drives you — and your listeners — to unbridled worship. Consider the example of Scripture. Paul, after discussing the faithfulness of God as seen … Read More
The Price Christ Paid for Your Church
It should be the essential goal of every Christian, to keep the two greatest commandments of loving God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength and to love our neighbors as ourselves. When you boil down the tasks of the minister, everything fits into these commands as well. The shepherd must live reverently, loving … Read More
Cultivating a Berean Mindset
It’s the impassioned plea of every missionary and minister: “I just want my people to be like the noble Bereans.” We read the description of those noble believers in Acts 17:11, and we beseech the Lord to give us a congregation full of people who receive our messages with eagerness and search the Scriptures to make … Read More
