Archive for November 2014
The God Who Became Human: A Biblical Theology of the Incarnation (Book Review)
Graham Cole. The God Who Became Human: A Biblical Theology of the Incarnation. New Studies in Biblical Theology. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 2013. Today skepticism about religious claims and objective truth has become the norm. This is especially true with regard to the supernatural claims of the Bible. Liberal and postmodern theology has so influenced…
Read MoreNot Only Public, But Private Ministry
As previously posted, the next several quotes will center on the need for a specific shepherding ministry in the church. The Reformation example of pastoral ministry includes not only rich doctrine and robust preaching, but also deep, practical pastoral care for every member of the church. Commenting on Acts 20:20 where Paul says he taught the Ephesians “both…
Read MoreCredo’s Cache
Each week we will be highlighting important resources. Check back each Friday to see what we have dug up for you. From this week’s cache: 1. What is the Heartbeat of Reformed Theology?: By Jason Helopoulos – Helopoulos says: “What is the heartbeat of Reformed Theology? I wouldn’t feel the need to argue with someone who would…
Read MoreComing soon… “How Then Shall We Pray? The Necessity of Prayer for the Christian Life”
The next issue of Credo Magazine is almost here!
Read MoreAre You Equipping Your Congregation to Identify the Wolves? (Timothy Raymond)
In our current Wednesday night Bible study, my congregation has been discussing the need for the entire local church (and not merely the pastors or elders) to guard the truth of the gospel against false teaching (e.g., Galatians 1:8-10, etc.). Below is a striking example of a congregation which was thoroughly equipped to do this…
Read MoreHow to hear sermons (Matthew Barrett)
Each year countless books hit the shelves on how to preach a sermon. Everyone wants to know what it takes to preach a great message or how to become a spectacular speaker. But let’s face it, when was the last time you saw a book on how to hear a sermon? My guess…never! We tend…
Read MoreThe Pastor as Father
Over the next several weeks I want to bring to mind some quotes from various pastor/theologians regarding the issue of oversight and shepherding. When one considers the weightiness of a calling like Hebrews 13:17, wherein pastors are told that they will give an account of the way in which they kept watch over the souls…
Read MoreSunday’s Sermon (Schreiner, Barrett, Zaspel)
Three of Credo Magazine’s main contributors include Thomas Schreiner, Fred Zaspel, and Matthew Barrett. Each of them are professors, but they are also pastors. So each Monday morning we will be highlighting their “Sunday’s Sermon” on the blog to provide you with encouragement throughout the week and an opportunity to study God’s Word.
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