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, …
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Feed the Church
“To feed the church of God, it is necessary, that the truth of the gospel be preached. Error can never nourish the soul. Error, even when mingled with truth, is like poison in our food. It is a thing much to be dreaded and avoided, to preach what is not true; or, what God has …
10 Quotes from Sanctification
John MacArthur is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, where he has served since 1969. He is known around the world for his verse-by-verse expository preaching and his pulpit ministry via his daily radio program, Grace to You. Virtually all pastors will at times be called upon to fill practically every …
Work like a Calvinist / Rest like a Calvinist
In this article, I am defining a Calvinist as a Christian who holds the doctrines of grace of the reformed tradition. The hope of a Calvinist is not in John Calvin, but Jesus Christ. You may have heard the phrase work like an Arminian and sleep like a Calvinist. I would propose work like a …
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Quotes from Rediscover Church
Collin Hansen serves as vice president of content and editor in chief for the Gospel Coalition. He serves as an elder for Redeemer Community Church in Birmingham, Alabama, and also on the advisory board of Beeson Divinity School. Jonathan Leeman is the editorial director for 9marks and cohost of the Pastors' Talk podcast. He is …
The King’s Table 