Posts by Mark Dever
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...
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...
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...
No application? Then you haven't preached
Have you ever sat in class and wondered what the point was? I remember well...
Expositional impostors
Mark Dever aptly describes expository preaching as «preaching that takes...