Author Archives: PS

The Great Ejection

Posted on February 7, 2014 by PS

Today marks the 351st anniversary of the Great Ejection.  If you’re not familiar with this event of church history, it was one of the most important days in the English speaking church because over 2,500 pastors forsook their livelihood in … Continue reading →

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The Teaching Qualification for Elders – 1 Timothy 3:2

Posted on February 1, 2014 by PS

1 Timothy 3:2b –  an overseer must be…sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, When Timothy had received this letter from Paul, nearly three decades had passed since the death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus.  During this period, Paul was … Continue reading →

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SLED Pro-Life Explanation

Posted on January 25, 2014 by PS

As you prepare yourself to explain reasons for the pro-life position, Scott Klusendorf has developed a simple explanation of why a baby in the womb shouldn’t be considered to be any different than one just born.  He presented his outline … Continue reading →

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Discipleship Readings

Posted on January 1, 2014 by PS

In the appendix of Church Planting is for Wimps, Mike McKinley includes a discipleship training outline from Grace Community Church in Ashburn Virginia.  The outline includes a good list of focused readings and key memory verses and could serve as … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Precise Statements of Faith

Posted on October 23, 2013 by PS

Confessions, creeds or statements of faith vary in quality and precision.  Read through the three very statements listed below about God ordered from the most simple to the longest and most complex.  Consider the strengths and weaknesses of each.  Which … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Prayers for His Church Plants

Posted on October 17, 2013 by PS

Paul planted many churches as described through the Book of Acts and the correspondence with them in his letters.  Here are his prayers for the churches in Ephesus, Philippi, Colossi and Thessalonica. Church in Ephesus For this reason, because I … Continue reading →

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Justin Taylor’s Biography Lists

Posted on October 1, 2013 by PS

Justin Taylor has been interviewing professors and pastors to get their list of top biographies (about Christians and non-Christians) including Doug Sweeney, Carl Truman, George Marsden, Mark Noll, Kevin DeYoung and several others.  The leading recommendations across all of the … Continue reading →

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Puritan Sermon Application

Posted on September 25, 2013 by PS

According to JI Packer, Puritans pastors applied sermons in six different ways.  The list may be a little obvious, but is a helpful way to think through the options for how to bridge the text from the truth drawn from … Continue reading →

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Biographies of Christian Women

Posted on September 19, 2013 by PS

It can be challenging to find Christian role models for girls, so looking beyond present day can fill in some of the void we feel in our culture.  Hebrews 6:2 and 13:7 guide us to be imitators of church leaders … Continue reading →

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Craig Blomberg’s Exegesis Checklist

Posted on September 13, 2013 by PS

In the appendix of his Handbook of New Testament Exegesis, Craig Blomberg provides a brief outline of his book to serve as a reminder of the process of Biblical interpretation.  The appendix provides a more detailed checklist, but these bullets … Continue reading →

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