Posts by Mark Dever
Twelve Reasons Why Local Church Membership Is Important
This is biblical. Jesus founded a local church, and all the apostles carried out their ministry...
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...
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...
