Richard Baxter’s (1615–1691) 1,000+ page Christian Directory is a terrific resource for any pastor’s library, but it’s not the kind of book you zip through in an afternoon. In fact, it’s not the kind of book that ordinary folks like me will read from start to finish. The Directory is more like an encyclopedia of practical Christian counsel from a man widely considered the premier pastor of . . .
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In the March/April 2015 issue of Expositor magazine, Dr. Steven Lawson had the opportunity to sit with Dr. Ligon Duncan for a candid interview about preaching in a postmodern world. Below is the transcript that appeared in the magazine.
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The young, zealous pastor of Dundee, Scotland, Robert Murray M’Cheyne, who flamed out for God at age 29 and gave himself to the work of God as perhaps no young pastor has so uniquely given himself to God’s work, said before he died, “The greatest need of my people is my personal holiness.” M’Cheyne understood that the effectiveness of his pastoral ministry, including his pulpit ministry, depended in large measure upon his personal godliness. M’Cheyne saw himself . . .
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In the second chapter of his first letter to the young Thessalonian church, Paul emphasizes the relational component of his preaching ministry among them. He writes, “So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God, but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us (1 Thes 2:8 ESV).” Faithfully opening the . . .
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When we speak of God’s glory, we mean, first, what has been called His ‘intrinsic glory,” which is the sum total of the greatness of His divine being. It is all that God is, the whole of all of His attributes. In this sense, we do not give God glory. We cannot add to His intrinsic glory one iota. He already is all-glorious. As the God who was, is, and is to come, He is forever glorious and perfect, eternally the same, unchanging in His glory. Therefore, the glory of God is intrinsic to . . .
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Throughout church history, preachers who have left a lasting impact upon the church and their generation have always been known for their strong, biblical preaching. God’s work is to be done God’s way if it is to know God’s blessing. This necessitates the centrality and primacy of biblical preaching in the church. If we are to see another Reformation, Puritan era, or Great Awakening, . . .
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The Anglican preacher Charles Simeon (1759–1836) was a tremendous, biblical expositor, and greatly used of God as an instrument of evangelical renewal in his time. As a young man, Simeon received a letter from a friend, who confronted the gifted young minister about his pride. Simeon’s reply is worth reflecting on for all Christians, especially preachers of the . . .
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Below is an invitation from R.C. Sproul to attend a live performance at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA of the recently released album Glory to the Holy One. Drs. Steven Lawson and John MacArthur will be participating. If you are in the area, we would love to see you there. For more information about the concert click here.
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Banner of Truth sat down with Dr. Lawson to ask him if he had to recommend one Banner book for Christians to read, which would it be? A Banner Book […]
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In the January/February 2015 issue of Expositor magazine, Dr. Steven Lawson had the opportunity to sit with R.C. Sproul for a candid interview about the gospel and preaching. Below is the transcript that appeared in the magazine.
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