Posts by Mark Dever
Is church membership biblical?
«"The bride of Christ cannot be an adulteress; she is blameless and pure. She knows only...
The Underestimated Pastoral Power of the Correct Doctrine of Repentance
The correct doctrine of repentance provides pastoral power. It equips pastors and believers...
How the principle of «belonging before faith» undermines the essence of the Church
One of the important discoveries of the modern world is that John Donne was right, and Sa...
Gospel preaching at a funeral
The most useful advice I ever received about preaching at people's funerals...
Gospel-centered preaching is preaching that shines with the Gospel.
Can the film "The Princess Bride" be considered a classic? Considering the number of...
Dear Pastor, Know Your Theology of Sanctification
The moment I realized the inadequacy of my understanding of sanctification forever...
Nine Signs of a Church That Preaches the Prosperity Gospel
How to evaluate a church that preaches the prosperity gospel? The first nine years of...
5 Mistakes in the Prosperity Gospel
Over a century ago, addressing one of the largest communities in the Christian ...
Biblical Theology and Pastoral Care
How would you describe the job of a pastor? Where can you find models? You might ask a few...
Biblical Theology and Church Worship
What exactly do we do when we gather as a church to worship? And how can we know...
Biblical Theology and the Crisis of Sexuality
Today, Western society is experiencing a phenomenon that can be called a moral revolution...
Rethinking Homogeneity: A Biblical Example for Multinational Churches
I am a Christian, Indian, and a former rock musician. I grew up in South India...