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The SBJT Forum: Profiles of Expository Preaching
Is it genuinely important to use the biblical languages in preaching, espe- cially since there are many excellent commentaries and pastors will never attain the expertise of scholars? (Scott Hafemann answers) Does the knowledge of church history aid the pastor … Continue reading
Enriching Your Preaching through Theological Reflection – Don Carson
Enriching Your Preaching through Theological Reflection: It’s kind of broken up and there seems to be missing sections. He did 4 full lectures on it at Gordon Conwell Seminary and I bought them, but can’t post them publicly since they are … Continue reading
Preaching and Pastoral Theology – Don Carson
Preaching and Pastoral Theology. See whole series of “Enriching your Preaching through Theological Reflection“) Pastoral theology – a perspective on all theological reflection that towers constantly over the entire discussion, it focuses constantly on the applicability of the word of God … Continue reading
Preaching and Systematic Theology – Don Carson
Preaching and Systematic Theology (part 1 | part 2 | part 3). See whole series of “Enriching your Preaching through Theological Reflection“) First he recommends some books. A. Carson on Graeme Goldsworthy: [For those beginning in the Biblical theology discipline Carson recommended the Goldsworthy Trilogy] … Continue reading
D. A. Carson preaching 2 Timothy 2.3-26
Outline on 2 Timothy 2.3-26 Christians focus on ultimate goals (vv. 3-13) Christians focus on endurance on the way to the eternal goal (3 metaphors, vv. 3-7) Christians focus on the life to come; Christians focus on Jesus and his salvation … Continue reading
Don’t assume the gospel. Make it explicit and central.
D. A. Carson has famously written and said: In a fair bit of Western evangelicalism, there is a worrying tendency to focus on the periphery. [My] colleague … Dr. Paul Hiebert … springs from Mennonite stock and analyzes his heritage … Continue reading
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Free Helpful and Faithful Resources on Elders (think Lay Pastor-Elders) in the Local Church
As we gear up for our upcoming TGC LA EQUIP Quarterly Meeting on 5/27/14 on Raising Up Lay Elders in Your Church I thought I’d post some free resources online that I’ve found helpful. I plan on publishing another blog … Continue reading
What is the best way for parents to prepare their children for the attacks on their faith they may face in college? D. A. Carson on Parenting
What is the best way for parents to prepare their children for the attacks on their faith they may face in college? Don Carson answers: There is no formulaic answer and no guarantee. For a start, our children themselves are extraordinarily … Continue reading
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Don Carson shares 3 secrets to productivity
Don Carson shares 3 secrets to productivity: “Three secrets of productivity, however, are worth mentioning: (1) Learn to fill in the little empty periods that clutter each day. (2) Don’t fritter. When you work, work hard; when you are not … Continue reading
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