Posts by Mark Dever
What is evangelism?
Evangelism is telling people the Good News about what Jesus Christ did...
Four Strategic Steps for the Great Commission Church
The Great Commission does not call on churches to act as departments of the motor vehicle service....
The problem of evangelistic programs
It doesn't take much effort to convince most Christians that the gospels...
Four Biblical Foundations for Contextualization
Contextualization is the process by which the Gospel and the Church become closer...
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...
The Problem of Modern Preaching—and Biblical Theology as a Solution
Diagnostics - The Problem of Modern Preaching (Part 1) Within the framework of the association of...
Has preaching changed since the days of the Early Church?
Regular, systematic, exegetical preaching of the Holy Scriptures takes center stage...
Learning to be yourself as a preacher: tips from someone who is still trying to do it
When Phillips Brooks defined preaching as "the communication of truth through personality," I...