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Phillip Carey, professor of philosophy and director of the philosophy program at Eastern University, has written a book that has peaked my interest. This is not a recommendation yet because I have just started reading it. But so far I like what I am reading. The book is entitled Good News for...

The following are excellent resources on the meaning of membership and discipline within the church. Sermons by Jonathan Leeman: Church Membership and Love Church Discipline and Love Jonathan's outstanding book The Surprising Offense of God's Love . Video - A Biblical Understanding of Church...

Tullian Tchividjian's new book, "Jesus + Nothing = Everything" is now available. He was recently interviewed about the stormy first few years of his ministry at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. I identified with much of what he said although I have never had to face things like petitions for my...

From an article by Bobby Jamieson: Church discipline is not a dirty chore—it’s an imitation of the Father’s own relentless pursuit of us. It’s the gospel in action. The Father did not leave us in our sin, but came to us, and through the gospel rebuked our sin and freely forgave us. So we should not...

Kevin DeYoung was the keynote speaker this year at Westminster's annual preaching conference. The addresses were excellent. Tuesday, October 25: Burnt to a Crisp - Rev. Kevin DeYoung Wednesday, October 26: How Can a Biblical Sermon Be So Boring? The Case for Clarity, Specificity, and Authenticity...

From an article entitled "Abandon the Reformation, Abandon the Gospel" Matthew Barrett: Does Reformation theology matter today? Absolutely. It is tempting to think of the Reformation as a mere political or social movement. In reality, however, the Reformation was a fight over the gospel itself. The...

I am looking forward to reading Tullian's new book Jesus + Nothing = Everything . In it he tells of the tumultuous first years of his ministry [beginning in 2009] as the new pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. Following D. James Kennedy's death, Coral Ridge began pursuing Tchividjian to...

I have started re-reading Douglas Kelley's wonderful exposition of 2 Corinthians, New Life in the Wasteland . Dr. Kelley pays special attention to Paul's insights on the pains and joys of Christian ministry. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of...

October 30 was Reformation Sunday. In light of that I preached a message entitled "Justified" which explores the doctrine of justification by faith from Romans 1:16-17. You can listen to or download it HERE .

The latest edition of the Nine Marks Journal is outstanding. The theme is church revitalization and will be particularly helpful for those who help to lead churches struggling with a significant need for greater health or even reform. on-line version PDF