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Yes, Jesus Was Crucified With Nails
A recent article in Christianity Today titled “Was Jesus Crucified with Nails?” has been raising some animated discussion on social media—not surprising, since the opening sentence argues, “The Bible doesn’t say Jesus was nailed to a cross.”
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The Remaking of Theological Education
The news of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School’s plan to leave Chicagoland and the United States to merge with Trinity Western University in Canada marks a watershed moment in theological education.
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The (Contextualized) Marks of a Biblical Church
Defining what makes a church biblical can be tricky. Church expressions vary across time and culture. Yet I think six essential marks define what a biblical church actually is.
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A Closer Look at the Nation’s Largest Seminaries
Because of my commitment to the importance of theological education, I keep an eye on the state of seminary education in our nation.
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The Blessing of the Nations: 5 Ways International Student Ministry Brings Blessing to the Local Church
What comes to mind at the mention of International Student Ministry (ISM)? For some, it might draw a blank.
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Navigating the Ethics of AI in Ministry and Sermon Writing
While AI offers exciting opportunities for ministry, its use also raises important ethical questions. From sermon writing to administrative tasks, church leaders must carefully weigh the benefits and potential pitfalls of integrating AI into their work.
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Renewing Expository Preaching, Part 4: Preaching That Is Prophetic and Practical
We need to be preachers who are constantly renewing our commitment to proclaiming God's Word, with expository preaching as central.
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Renewing Expository Preaching, Part 3: Preaching Themes, Narratives, and Topics
I encourage a renewal to expository preaching while recognizing there are other ways to preach that honor the Word and effectively teach the Bible.
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Renewing Expository Preaching, Part 2: Preaching Biblically Is Ultimate
Expository preaching is the best, but not the only biblically mandated preaching approach.
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Renewing Expository Preaching, Part 1: Why Verse-By-Verse Preaching Matters
Expository preaching plays a vital role in the life of the church. The regular, faithful preaching of the Bible in weekly corporate worship services has endured as one of the most important qualities of the Christian faith.
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Delighting in God’s Mission: A Brief on the Missiology of John Piper
While John Piper is “Christian famous,” and his influence is multidirectional, his influence on the church’s engagement in mission is easily overlooked amidst his extensive preaching, teaching, and writing ministries.
