Category Archives: church health

An argument for baptizing children who profess faith?

In my bible reading this morning, God spoke these words from Deuteronomy 21: 18 “If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father or mother and doesn’t listen to them even after they discipline him, 19 his … Continue reading

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Center Church Videos by Tim Keller

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9 Marks of a Gospel-centered Church by Mark Dever

In your life, make sure you know and believe the gospel – that you meditate on it, rejoice in it, and evangelize the lost. If not, get out of the ministry. Put the gospel in your statement of faith and … Continue reading

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What is Liberal Theology?

Kevin DeYoung blogged on this and quoted Gary Dorrien, an Episcopal Priest, a professor at Union Theological Seminary: Fundamentally it is the idea of a genuine Christianity not based on external authority. Liberal theology seeks to reinterpret the symbols of Christianity … Continue reading

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9Marks at SBTS Conference Audio on Preaching now available online

From 9marks blog: The audio and video files from the 9Marks at SBTS conference a week ago are now available on our website! Click any of the links below to go to a page on which you can watch the … Continue reading

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Don Carson’s Lectures on “Basic Baptist Beliefs”

It’s not everyday you have one of the leaders of evangelicalism and The Gospel Coalition, an interdenominational movement, speak directly on ecclesiological issues that pin him to his denomination and ecclesiological convictions to the exclusion and disagreement of others. Don … Continue reading

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9Marks has 3 Journals now on Pastor-Elders

Elders, Part 1 – 4:2 – Feb 2007 Elders, Part 2 – 4:3 – March-Apr 2007 Lay Elders: A User’s Guide – 9:6 – Nov-Dec 2012

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Toolbox to Skillfully Shepherd Your Church Members

This is not only for pastor-elders, but for all church members who must love their fellow members as Christ loved us. This toolbox by Andy Davis is very helpful (Those Who Must Give an Account:A Study of Church Membership and … Continue reading

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9 Marks of Healthy Preaching

Mark Dever on the 9 Marks of Healthy Preaching. It’s a good lecture worth listening to. Here are the 9 marks I wrote down when listening to it: 1. Healthy preaching is consecutive. It’s hard work. Keeps you off your hobby … Continue reading

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Pastor-Elder Vows

The Hollywood Church is ordaining two more pastor-elders (our term for the office) tomorrow in their gathering and for this we praise the Lord Jesus! He is our Chief Pastor and Elder brother. In light of this grace, I wanted to post … Continue reading

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