Preaching

Introduction When I first started in ministry, I had the opportunity to fill the pulpit of a very gifted preacher while he was on vacation. As the day approached,…

Click here for Part 1 and Part 2. Introduction In our previous articles on the glorious subject of preaching the unsearchable riches of Christ, we’ve explored two aspects of…

Introduction In a previous article we considered the precious privilege of preaching the unsearchable riches of Christ.  To do so, we need a proper estimation of our ministry.  But…

Introduction One of the most precious privileges of the Christianity ministry is the task of proclaiming the Lord Jesus Christ.  In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul understood that…

Introduction As a retired former Senior Pastor, I’ve had the time to hear a variety of sermons in conservative Reformed churches, primarily in the PCA. I admit that, as…

Introduction The active obedience of Christ is vital to a biblical and Reformed understanding of Christ’s atoning work. Christ’s active obedience emphasizes that Jesus not only died for our…

Introduction In the spirit of Ecclesiastes, when it comes to preaching there is nothing new under the sun. We ought not to want what’s new but the new is…

“He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict…

As John Calvin begins Book Three of his Institutes, he emphasizes the importance of union with Christ. He’ll go on to discuss the bond of our union with Christ…

Introduction My coaches used to tell me that you’re always supposed to sit toward the front of class. I haven’t always followed that rule but I’m sure glad I…