Catch all the sessions from the Pastors & Church Leaders Conference right here on ACV! Featuring Dr. David Santis, Rev. Harry Stoliker, Rev. Nathaniel Bickford, and the Restoration Network
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Inspiration in the biblical sense that has just been discussed is different from how it is used more commonly today. We might speak of a person being inspired to compose a song, paint a landscape, or simply with a correct interpretation of Scripture. In such instances, the ideas originate with the individual, even though they may have good, even divine, influences: a song written because of God’s amazing grace, a painting brought about by the beauty of creation, or a right interpretation caused by the illuminating work of the Holy Spirit. But only the Bible is directly inspired by God himself: its words are not merely influenced by him, but breathed out by him.
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Last November I announced the publication of the Whitefield Declaration of Faith, a tool that I hope will be useful for the teaching ministry of the church. To that end I have been working on a related project: an exposition of the Whitefield Declaration of Faith. The goal is to create a teaching tool that addresses each paragraph of this confession of faith with biblical-theological accuracy, depth, and accessibility to assist in the instruction of God’s people. Each section will contain not only an explanation, but also two verses of a relevant hymn for reflection and a series of study questions.
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Are you ready to begin the work of renewal?
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Explaining where I have been.
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Here are some Easter stories from Jeff’s recent book on John’s Gospel.
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At its core, theology is this dual pursuit: to know God and be known by Him. It’s a journey that spans centuries, connecting us to thinkers who’ve grappled with the same eternal questions we face today.
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How could people trust religious leaders who helped make possible “the war to end all wars,” a brutal conflict that affected millions of people and their families, that led to economic collapse in Germany and Russia and deprivation throughout Europe and set the stage for more violence and war. It was the aftermath of World War I that bankrupted European Christianity as churches emptied out and aristocratic religious leaders became some of the most reviled people on the Continent.
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I think that the best way to combat abuse of Ash Wednesday and Lent is not by ignoring them but celebrating them well in light of what Holy Scripture teaches about the last week of Jesus’ life culminating in His death and resurrection.
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But what happens when, despite your best efforts, the mentee doesn’t deliver? Deadlines pass, check-ins go unanswered, and communication falters. It’s a frustrating scenario that invites reflection rather than resignation.
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I’ve got a little gift for you: a free tool called the Mentee Action Plan (MAP). I adapted it from our MTI curriculum for Oak Hill Bible Church, and it’s yours to grab! —Erik Reynolds
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Perseverance is in short supply when considering the number of pastors leaving vocational ministry. Two incredible examples come to mind when I think of what it means to press on: The Apostle Paul and Prophet Elijah. Picture Paul, undaunted by persecution, planting churches, raising up leaders, and boldly sharing the Gospel with the Gentiles.
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After much reflection and contemplation, I have spent the last several months engaging in what one might call "equine dialogues" with my donkeys, who have patiently borne the brunt of my musings. It may not astonish you that these creatures, sharing the moniker with me, have become my greatest confidants. Their silent counsel has been invaluable, guiding me to the clarity necessary for this urgent appeal to you, my colleagues: we need to mentor men in our church and make it one of our highest priorities, or else.
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a quote from Jeff’s recent book.
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Jeff shares a preview of the Christmas narratives from his new book Devotions From Luke’s Gospel.
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After more than three years of editorial work, Nathaniel Bickford (General Editor), Lou Going (Contributing Editor), and Erik Reynolds (Contributing Editor) are excited to introduce to you a new confession of faith in the tradition of the historic confessions of faith of the Protestant Reformation. The Whitefield Declaration of Faith (WDF), named after the town where two of the editors have pastored, is a reformed, credo-baptist, conditionalist confession in the tradition of the Westminster Confession of Faith, Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (our starting document), and the London Baptist Confession of Faith.
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Jefferson Vann shares a section from his new book: Devotions from Mark’s Gospel.
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In “A devotional on Leviticus” Jefferson Vann shares a section of his new book.
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Despite having believed the gospel for decades, over time I had begun to love a works-based self-righteousness that I had accumulated over years of faithful labor as a Christian, a church member, and a pastor. There are many tear stains on my copy of “Dangerous Calling,”, and some of the first of those tears came at the end of the very first chapter, where I wrote in the margin, “I compete for righteousness through theological and Biblical literacy and accuracy.”
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Jefferson Vann shares an excerpt from his recent book Devotions from Exodus
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