Showing results by narrator "Craig Bagley" in All Categories

If you preach God’s Word, you long to do so with the same scriptural philosophy and spiritual power that marked the preaching of the apostle Paul. In one brief New Testament passage, Paul explains the unique source of his power. In first-century Corinth, the Greeks highly prized and even idolized the ability to speak intelligently and eloquently. Unfortunately, many in the church in Corinth had embraced those secular standards, even causing serious division in the church.

Being a leader in Christ’s church is hazardous duty. Many pastors serve in churches where they are respected and honored to an unbiblical degree. Others serve in churches where, despite their genuine love for their people, they are not respected or approved. Church ministry comes with both mountaintop experiences and seasons of discouragement. How can church leaders respond to different perspectives on their leadership and the trials and triumphs of ministry?

In his greatest sermon, Jesus explained to his disciples his own exalted view of Scripture. Then, he demanded that every one of his true followers hold the same view. From Matthew 5:17–20, Tom Pennington shows why a true subject of Jesus' spiritual kingdom will handle Scripture with the same respect he himself did. What Jesus believed and taught about Scripture must shape the faith and practice of every true Christian.