I find then the principle that evil is present in me, the one who wants to do good. For I joyfully concur with the law of God in the inner man. — Romans 7:21-22 — Mark Tatlock: President, The Master’s Academy International | USA Prior to conversion, no one could claim to “joyfully concur … Read More
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TMAI Distinctive #2: MULTIPLICATION
TMAI is committed to training men who will be skilled, faithful shepherds of the flock of God—and who will entrust what they’ve received to future leaders. In this way, though the initial investment in these students may seem painstaking and slow, faithful gospel witnesses are multiplying exponentially.
Viewing the Nations from God’s Perspective: Church
Dr. Mark Tatlock, president and chairman of The Master’s Academy International, has dedicated his life to serving the Lord among the nations. One of his many contributions includes a helpful chapter in the book Think Biblically, which gives a thorough explanation of the Bible’s teaching on the nations. Over a series of posts, we’re running a … Read More
Viewing the Nations from God’s Perspective: Christ
Dr. Mark Tatlock, president and chairman of The Master’s Academy International, has dedicated his life to serving the Lord among the nations. One of his many contributions includes a helpful chapter in the book Think Biblically, which gives a thorough explanation of the Bible’s teaching on the nations. Over a series of posts, we’re running a … Read More
Viewing the Nations from God’s Perspective: Creation
Dr. Mark Tatlock, president of The Master’s Academy International, has dedicated his life to serving the Lord among the nations. One of his many contributions includes a helpful chapter in the book Think Biblically, which gives a thorough explanation of the Bible’s teaching on the nations. Over the next few posts, we’ll be running a series … Read More
An Introduction to “Christ Alone”
The apostle Paul, assigned by God to preach the mystery of the gospel to the Gentiles, expressed this responsibility as preaching Christ, Christ alone, and Christ crucified (Colossians 1:26–29). Paul fully comprehended that it is Christ who is the theme of Old Testament prophecy and necessarily the theme of New Testament preaching. For Paul the … Read More
The Master’s Seminary Launches the Tyndale Center for Bible Translation
The Master’s Seminary has officially launched the Tyndale Center for Bible Translation in order to train pastor-translators for the vital ministry of Bible translation. The new center provides training in Bible translation at TMS within the context of the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) program. Students will be able to combine theology, biblical languages, and translation … Read More
How to Write Praises When Low on Praise
Do you invite others to join you in praising God for what He is doing in your ministry? If not, you’re not alone. After surveying 100 missionary newsletters, I found that 69% did not have any items of praise. When I looked at the total prayer requests, I found an average of four petitions for every … Read More
Paul’s Writing Ministry
Paul wrote strategically. We have his canonized letters, but he wrote more than we know, maybe many more. Let’s consider just one way that Paul used writing to minister to people, asking how it might have implications for our work around the globe. In Paul’s day, a letter was one part of a mission. When … Read More
How Can Mission Churches Be Self-Supporting?
Self-government, self-propagation, and self-support— these are the characteristics of an independent local church established according to the teachings of the New Testament. A New Testament church governs its own affairs, chooses its own leadership, supports its own programs, and plants new churches with the same characteristics. This is what it means to be an “independent” … Read More
A Portrait of Faithful Ministry
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
A Foretaste of Heaven on Earth
In our last post, we focused on the church as it relates to God’s eternal plan. In this post, we will look at two additional reasons why I love the church: 3. The Church Is the Most Precious Reality on Earth There’s a third biblical reason I love the church: It is the most precious … Read More
The Church in God’s Plan
In our last post, we looked at the fact that the church is a divinely-ordained institution. Today, I’d like to consider a second reason why I love the church: 2. The Church Is the Outworking of an Eternal Plan In Titus 1:2, the apostle Paul writes of the “eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before … Read More
Why I Love the Church
I love the church. I am an inveterate and incurable lover of the church. It thrills me beyond expression to serve the church. Although I am also involved in some para-church ministries, I would not trade my ministry in the church for all of them combined. The church takes first place in my ministry priorities, and … Read More
Practical Pauline Missions: Paul’s Mission to Pisidian Antioch
Acts 13:14–52 provides an account of the apostle Paul’s mission visit to Antioch in the province of Pisidia. His visit to this Antioch came on the heels of his departure from Antioch of Syria (13:2–3) and a seemingly unsuccessful start on the island of Cyprus (13:4–13). Paul’s first journey for the gospel of Jesus Christ … Read More
Adjusting Your Missions Program
Thus far, we’ve looked at the motivations and biblical principles for missions, as well as how to build a leadership team, communicate, and evaluate your church’s missions program. In the final post of our series on developing an effective missions program, we take a look at how to adjust your missions program to better align … Read More
Practical Pauline Missions: Paul’s Mission to Philippi
In Acts 16:6–40 Luke describes Paul’s approach to what he encountered in that particular locality. As we examine Luke’s report we need to realize that we are not New Testament apostles. However, their example can instruct us. The book of Acts, as history, presents description as opposed to prescription—in other words, the book does not … Read More
Missionary Outreach in Closed Countries
There is much missionary interest into countries considered to be unreached. In fact, if you trace Missions History as related to such countries you will realize there was tremendous overseas missionary involvement in the past 4 Centuries. Subsequent to nationalistic awakenings several countries closed their doors on foreign missionaries. Beginning with China, other nations too began … Read More
