Posts by Mark Dever
Who should evangelize?
Some may believe that evangelism should only be done by preachers, ex...
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...
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...