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Hermeneutics 101
Our Biblical Interpretation class looked at 20 popular statements. Can you detect anything wrong with them?
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July 9, 2019
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Resources for Preaching on the Miracles of Jesus
In this short piece, I will highlight four books that have been helpful in sermon preparation on the miracles of Jesus, a subject which occupies about 20% of the contents of the Gospels.
May 7, 2019
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Avoiding Ministry Burnout: Establishing Personal Priorities in Missions
In a family, decisions are made with how we use our time, how we spend our money, and how we rank our priorities. How does this look on the mission field? Here are some thing we learned.
February 6, 2017
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A Matter of Life or Death: Theological Precision
At an ornate church in London, England, there is a special memorial for the "Unknown Soldier." The memorial has four inscriptions that sounds great on first flush but risk being nothing more than sentimental humanism.
August 30, 2016
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Why Expository Preaching is the Power for Pastoral Ministry
In his challenging article "Why Expository Preaching is the Power for Pastoral Ministry" Michael Milton demonstrates from the Scripture eight benefits of constant, consistent and careful opening of God's Word.
April 26, 2016
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Seven Marks of a True Christian Couple
What are the marks of a true Christian couple — let us say that they are married or about to be married? Because Jesus said, "Not everyone who says, Lord, Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 7:21).
April 5, 2016
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Willfulness: "Not Your Will Be Done, but We Insist That Ours Be Done."
What is willfulness? What are some characteristics of willfulness in a leader?
March 11, 2016
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Scott Clark Talks about "The Most Abused Text in the Bible"
"Do not judge, in order that you are not judged." Scott Clark examines Matthew 7:1 as it is the "go to" verse for many people, Christians and non-Christians alike.
February 27, 2016
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A New Resource for Preaching and Teaching on Jesus' Miracles
Vern Poythress, professor of New Testament Interpretation at Westminster Seminary recently published his book The Miracles of Jesus: How the Savior's Mighty Acts Serve as Signs of Redemption.
February 13, 2016
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Some Principles for Ministering to Brokenness
The purpose of this brief document is to catalyze thinking about 'shalom' with its ideas of wholeness, peace, wellness and restoration in the church as much as can be experienced this side of heaven.
February 3, 2016
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God Loves Everyone: True, False or Maybe Both?
"God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life." Just what is and is not being said is critical as it appears that we are mixing the concepts of the benevolence of God and his covenant love.
January 12, 2016
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One of the Marks of a True Church Is ...?
It is possible that you might have forgotten the three marks of a true church according to the Belgic Confession?
December 30, 2015
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The Issue Behind [Every?] Issue: The Authority of the Bible and Its Author
Michael Kruger of Reformed Theological Seminary suggests that behind every issue is the question of: "What is your ultimate authority?" In today's anti-authority world, we are witnessing a "battle of authorities" between the authority of the self and that of the Bible and its Author.
October 24, 2015
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Does the New Directions Ministry Actually Represent All Views?
Synod has mandated a study on the area of homosexuality for its 2016 assembly. One of the resources that it has engaged is the material from New Directions Ministry of Canada with Wendy Gritter as its executive director. This blog asks the question if New Directions actually represents all voices in the discussion.