(Review by Nathan Williams)
Toward An Exegetical Theology is a foundational book for understanding how to practice expositional preaching. (Click here to order a copy of this resource from Grace Books International.)
The word foundational is appropriate for a couple of reasons. As this book approaches its 30th anniversary, it still speaks to the greatest need of […]
Posted in Preaching, Ministry on February 11th, 2008 5 Comments »
(By John MacArthur)
If we judged success by worldly standards, some might be inclined to assess Paul’s leadership career as an abject failure and a bitter disappointment.
In the closing days of his life, when Paul wrote 2 Timothy, Luke was virtually his only contact with the outside world (4:11). Paul was confined in a Roman dungeon, […]
Posted in Preaching, Ministry on January 25th, 2008 20 Comments »
(By John MacArthur)
What is the pastor’s responsibility, besides preaching and studying?
The answer to your question lies in the title you used—pastor. That title is rich with meaning and sets out the chief responsibilities of your minister.
One of Jesus’ favorite metaphors for spiritual leadership, one He often used to describe Himself, was that of a shepherd—a […]
Posted in Preaching, Ministry on January 21st, 2008 15 Comments »
(By John MacArthur)
For many reasons, faithful and full proclamation of the Word is the only right way to preach. First of all, such preaching lets God speak rather than man, because it declares God’s own Word. And it is an incredibly thrilling privilege to give voice to God!
Second, preaching the Word is the only right […]
Posted in Preaching, Ministry on December 18th, 2007 9 Comments »
(By Charles Spurgeon)
Today’s post comes from an 1884 sermon by Spurgeon. Though over a century old, its point is as relevant today as when it was first preached.
You [as preachers] have nothing else to employ as the means of good, except the salvation of Jesus, and there is nothing else worth telling.
I heard of a […]