Posts by Mark Dever
What is the Gospel?
Recently, there has been a lot of talk in evangelical circles about how Christians...
Gospel-centricity: a warning and a recommendation
How do you move on to something new without straying from the Gospel? On the other hand, if ...
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...
Is faith in Christ the only way to salvation?
Cultural Challenge Today, people strive to be inclusive. We want everyone to...
What is the most important problem that the Gospel solves?
Is the Gospel meant to satisfy our needs, to justify our desire for...
What ideas do people mistakenly consider to be the Gospel?
1. God wants to make us rich. Some preachers today claim that...
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...
Why knowing your flock is critical to expository preaching
The preacher walked across the stage, looking intently at the people in the church. It was time for him to...