The Melodic Line of Luke-Acts
While Luke and Acts have a melodic line, they work as one narrative recorded in two books, and that line runs the complete length of both books.
Review: The Charles Simeon Trust
A review of the Charles Simeon Trust, an organization that seeks to “promote the growth of the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world by training up the next generation of Biblical expositors.”
How Many Luke?: An Interpretation of Luke 1:1-4
Were there many other gospels, or is Luke saying something different in Luke 1:1-4? This examination shows that Luke says much more about the Old Testament and his Gospel than the alternatives.
Sign or No Sign?
To the Pharisees, no sign will be given. Yet John is instructed to look at the signs. Which is it, and how can this contrast help us see the chief point?
The Book of Jonah
Jonah is not a simple narrative. Instead, it is two parallels used to teach big themes. Jesus pulled from these themes when he promised the sign of Jonah.
Bouncing Around the Bible
When is it best to reference additional Scriptures when preaching? When should the preacher camp out in a single Text?
Review: The Art of Prophesying
The Art of Prophesying by William Perkins is a preaching classic that should have already been read by any man who calls himself a preacher.
Donkey Pride
Martin Luther called out pride in the preacher with an illustration of large donkey ears, adorned with bells. It’s quite the picture!
Mark’s Three Endings
The Book of Mark has a problem. It either ends abruptly or has one of two alternative endings, but not both. Which is it? How should one go about preaching or teaching it?
Who Can Stand? (Revelation 6:17)
The primary point of Revelation 6 and 7 is wrapped up in a significant question: "Who can stand?" The key to preaching this Passage's main point is seeing the question and finding the answer.