Introduction One of the greatest theological discoveries we can make when reading our Bibles is the discovery of the doctrines of grace. For some, there is a seismic shift…
Introduction One of the best books I’ve read on pastoral ministry was The Pastor of Kilsyth. Written by Islay Burns, it describes the life and ministry of his father,…
Introduction In our current culture, we see aspects of an honor-and-shame, condemnation-and-cancellation culture. Often people plunge deeper into sin, opposition, unbelief, legalism, and antinomianism because they don’t know how…
Introduction When Christians hear the word outreach, our minds often move immediately toward programs: community events, evangelistic campaigns, service projects, or some new ministry designed to get people through the…
Introduction Martin Luther famously said, “Let the man who would hear God speak read Holy Scripture.” (1) If this is true, then one will only hear God speak if…
Introduction Martyn Lloyd-Jones famously pointed out that if one cannot tell the difference between preaching and teaching then that person has never heard true preaching. Unfortunately, this is often…
Introduction Throughout my career as a police officer, I have testified in criminal courts during trials for murder, manslaughter, armed robbery, carjacking, felony assault, human trafficking, and weapon and…
Editor’s Note: Our Holy God uses holy men. Therefore, we must pursue great holiness and endure in this pursuit. Dr. Kevin DeYoung not only explains the text of 2…
Editor’s Note: The gospel is to go across the street and around the world. Dr. Jonathan Master persuasively reminds us that our reformed tradition has always been zealous for…
Editor’s Note: Endurance in ministry means faithfulness to all of God’s Word; this includes the command to evangelize. Dr. Rob Pacienza, one who has much experience in evangelism, compels…