You need not be told that being born again—created in Christ Jesus—converted—becoming as a little child, &c., are phrases expressive of a change of heart, which the Scriptures make necessary to a life of holiness
10 Tips for Preaching Students "As a new semester begins at Bible colleges and seminaries, many students look forward to taking their first preaching course. Some have no preaching experience and hold the syllabus tightly
I have suggested already that if our spiritual good be promoted, this is of far greater account than our temporal prosperity; worldly riches are of so little account in the eye of God, that he
The Difference Between Optimism and Biblical Hope "Without clear definitions, the lines between optimism and biblical hope might appear blurry. If Christians are called to be hopeful people, are we therefore called to be optimistic?"
Crispus. Our last two conversations, on the moral character of God and the free agency of man, have, I hope, been of use to me. I have been thinking since of the great rule of
Courage Is Contagious "Here’s the principle. Seeing courage spreads courage. Seeing boldness awakens boldness. Seeing fearlessness overcomes fear." Uncomfortably Limited "Finitude, of course, touches a dozen different nerves. You may get tired more quickly than
“Being made conformable unto his death.”—Phil. 3:10. The death of Christ is a subject of so much importance in Christianity as to be essential to it. Without this, the sacrifices and prophecies of the Old
Preach Christ, Embody Christ In this post, Ray Ortland writes, "Setting an example is a powerful and essential part of pastoral leadership. A strong line of reasoning in preaching, even a soundly biblical argument, might
Our Lord, in drawing to the close of his discourse, is unusually solemn and impressive. He anticipates the last judgment, and places his hearers before the great tribunal. The sum of what he says is,
Dear Pastor . . . You’re a Shepherd, Not an Entrepreneur "I wanted to write a few lines to you in an effort to reorient your work. We are pressed on every side—danger from without