Lloyd-Jones said, “If our preaching is not good news, it is not Christian preaching..... Joy is the effect of true hearing.”* Can you remember the first time you heard the gospel? What about when you heard the gospel and it clicked? (As if a light came on). Was it not joyful to hear that your …
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10 Quotes from The Loveliest Place
Dustin Benge is an Associate Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Historical Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The Loveliest Place is published by Crossway and is a part of the Union Series. 1. The church is the focused domain where all God's presence, promises, and purposes are unveiled and eternally realized. (pg. 15) 2. …
10 Quotes from The New Reformation
Shai Linne is a recording artist who has released numerous acclaimed Christian hip-hop albums, including The Atonement and The Attributes of God. After completing a pastoral internship at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, Shai cofounded Risen Christ Fellowship, an innercity church in his hometown of Philadelphia, PA. 1. Worldliness is a temptation in …
What is the Good News of Jesus?
Every single human being has committed cosmic treason against the King of All. We have sinned against Him (Romans 5:12). We were dead in our sins with no hope (Ephesians 2:1-3). But God who is rich in mercy sent Jesus (Ephesians 2:5-6). Jesus is the second person of the Trinity. He is truly God and …
10 Quotes from Before You Share Your Faith
Matt Smethurst is lead pastor of River City Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia; editor at The Gospel Coalition; and author of several books, including Before You Open Your Bible. 1. Human beings were custom designed to find meaning and fulfillment and life in our Creator above all else - above success, above popularity, above recreation, …
The King’s Table 