John Calvin as an Intellectual Model for Pastor-Theologians If pastors are to be theologians there are certain characteristics that they must embrace. John Calvin modeled a number of these characters, but perhaps the most important
It is hoped that nothing in the preceding pages can be fairly construed into a want of good-will towards any of you. If I know my heart, it is not you, but your mischievous principles,
Why Bother with the Bible In this post, Sike Osinuga, writing for The Gospel Coalition Africa Edition, talks about the absurdity of following Christ at the exclusion of reading and knowing Scripture. Yet, she argues that
I do not wish the following remarks to supersede any other answer which may enter more fully into the subject. All I have to offer will be a few hints from my own experience. In
The Harmonics of the Old Testament In this post, Old Testament professor, Randell McKinion discuses the importance of poetry for understanding the theology of the Old Testament. He makes the case that the authors of the
That the person and work of Christ must be the leading theme of our ministry.—In this, if we be Christians, we have believed; and this we must preach to others. For example: We must preach
God Set His Sermons on Fire In this article, John Piper highlights the God-ordained power behind the character and preaching of Martyn Lloyd-Jones. Piper explains that Lloyd-Jones challenged both the stuffy intellectualism and entertainment mentalities of
“1. Did not the law of God require of Christ, considered as a man, a perfect obedience on his own account? If it did, how can that obedience be imputed to sinners for their justification?
Pastor, You are Dispensable Pastor, if you have been deceived by your own self-importance let this article awaking you with the reminder that "Those who teach, preach and lead in the local church are nothing more