What's Your Church Sign For?
What should you put on a church signboard? If you put up a church sign, avoid these three things: jokes, insider language, and shaming. In their place, this article suggests three things to consider having on the sign.
Do Visitors to Your Church Really Feel Welcome?
What does welcoming visitors in your church look like? This article provides five guidelines to consider in striving to make church visitors feel welcome.
Three Ways the Gospel Can Divide a Church
The gospel does not only bring unity in the church, but it also brings divisions in the church. How? It confronts the self-righteous, overthrows hobby horse riders (activists on a topic), and addresses those who do not want change.
How to Lead an Unbeliever’s Funeral
Have you ever as a pastor led a funeral service of an unbeliever? Should pastors do that? This article shares some insights on leading such a service.
Why Study the Book of Romans?
This article reflects on the contribution that Romans makes to the canon of Scripture.
How Should We Read Jesus's Parables?
This article considers ways in which the parables of the Lord Jesus should and should not be read.
The Storytelling God – Postcards from the Revolution
Chapter 1 introduces the nature, function, and purpose of the parables of Christ. The main theme of these parables is the kingdom of heaven that came near in him.
Knowing the Bible (Romans) – God's Righteousness in His Wrath Against Sinners (Romans 1:18-3:20)
Knowing the Bible (Romans) – The Gospel as the Revelation of the Righteousness of God (Romans 1:1-17)
The Week 2-study provides an exploration of Romans 1:1-17. The passage’s place in the letter is explained. This is followed by a short commentary on the text and reflection on its implications for the reader’s personal life.
Knowing the Bible (Romans) – Overview
The Week 1-study introduces on a popular level the letter to the Romans. The author places it in the larger story of the gospel and provides an overview of the content of the letter. At the end of the study, questions for further reflection are provided.