Sufficiency of Scripture for Pastoral Ministry, 3, lessons
In the previous two posts we considered what 2 Timothy 3:14-17 teaches us about the sufficiency of Scripture for pastoral ministry. We considered the saving wisdom Scripture gives, v.15, the divine origin of Scripture, v.16, the wide-ranging purposes Scripture serves, v.16, and the complete equipping Scripture provides, v.17. in this third and final post on…
Read MoreThe Sufficiency of Scripture for Pastoral Ministry, Part Two
In the previous post we began a consideration of 2 Timothy 3:14-17, focusing specifically on what this passage teaches us about the sufficiency of Scripture for pastoral ministry. The passage gives us at least four reasons to be confident in the scriptures and shape our ministries by the scriptures and faithfully to teach and to…
Read MoreThe Sufficiency of Scripture for Pastoral Ministry
2 Timothy 3:14-17, “But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have know the Holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is given by…
Read MoreDistracted by Theology?
I’d be the first person to tell you that sound theology is not only a good thing, it is vital for the health of the Christian and the life of the local Church. You can’t talk about any aspect of Biblical truth without theology. As soon as you try to answer the question, “Who is…
Read MoreThe Man In The Iron Cage
Many of you are familiar with John Bunyan’s classic allegory, The Pilgrim’s Progress. In this work, Bunyan brings his considerable biblical knowledge and personal experience to bear in telling this grand story that illustrates the Christian life and all of its joys and sorrows, encouragements and difficulties. If you’ve never read it, it should be…
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