MEMBERS: Is Christ-Centered Preaching Dangerous? (Transcript)
The guys give advice to those who are stuck in a pietistic context.
Is Christ-Centered Preaching Dangerous? (Transcript)
Jon and Justin discuss an article entitled, “4 Ways Bad Biblical Theology Warps Sermons.” Is Christ-centered, redemptive-historical preaching dangerous? Is it unhelpful? Does it produce bad things in the church? The guys talk about this—and more.
MEMBERS: Is Christ-Centered Preaching Dangerous?
The guys give advice to those who are stuck in a pietistic context.
Is Christ-Centered Preaching Dangerous?
Jon and Justin discuss an article entitled, “4 Ways Bad Biblical Theology Warps Sermons.” Is Christ-centered, redemptive-historical preaching dangerous? Is it unhelpful? Does it produce bad things in the church? The guys talk about this—and more.
MEMBERS: Christ-Centered Preaching (Transcript)
The guys continue the conversation on assurance by considering good works, the ongoing struggle with sin, and the work of Christ.
MEMBERS: Christ-Centered Preaching
In this episode, we talk about angry preaching. We consider where it comes from, why it's common, and why it's bad.
Christ-Centered Preaching
“Christ-centered preaching” has been a popular topic for a number of years. But what is it? What does it mean to preach Christ from all of Scripture? If we preach this way, are we just saying the same thing every Sunday? The guys consider all of this–and more–in today’s episode.
What Are the Means of Grace?
What is the primary way God sanctifies Christians? Is it through spiritual disciplines? In this episode, we provide a simple answer to a fundamental question: What are the means of Grace, and how does God use them to sanctify us?
MEMBERS: Legal Preaching (Transcript)
Jon and Justin talk about their own journeys away from legal preaching and also consider the purpose of the pulpit.
Legal Preaching (Transcript)
In this episode, Jon and Justin discuss legal preaching. This kind of preaching tends to remove hope and establish fear. It tends to turn every passage of Scripture into law. It tends to focus on how people are not measuring up. We point out the prevalence of legal preaching and offer some correctives.
MEMBERS: Legal Preaching
Jon and Justin talk about their own journeys away from legal preaching and also consider the purpose of the pulpit.
Legal Preaching
In this episode, Jon and Justin discuss legal preaching. This kind of preaching tends to remove hope and establish fear. It tends to turn every passage of Scripture into law. It tends to focus on how people are not measuring up. We point out the prevalence of legal preaching and offer some correctives.
MEMBERS: Preaching [About] the Gospel (Transcript)
In the Members podcast, we cover preaching about sin and obedience in light of the gospel. We also discuss Christ-centered preaching–what it is and what it isn’t.
Preaching [About] the Gospel (Transcript)
In this episode, Jon and Justin discuss preaching [about] the gospel. It’s been our observation that guys will get fired up about preaching the gospel, they will give the facts of the gospel, and talk a lot about the gospel–without ever offering Jesus to sinners and heralding the grace of God in Christ.
MEMBERS: Preaching [About] the Gospel
We cover preaching about sin and obedience in light of the gospel. We also discuss Christ-centered preaching--what it is and what it isn't
Preaching [About] the Gospel
In this episode, Jon and Justin discuss preaching [about] the gospel. It’s been our observation that guys will get fired up about preaching the gospel, they will give the facts of the gospel, and talk a lot about the gospel–without ever offering Jesus to sinners and heralding the grace of God in Christ.
MEMBERS: Proverbs: Where Is Jesus? (Transcript)
Jon and Justin discuss how Proverbs is selectively applied and misapplied. We also get into The Song of Solomon.
MEMBERS: How Much Can a Christian Sin? (Transcript)
Jon and Justin talk about implications for preaching in light of our struggle against sin. We also consider church discipline as a tool given to us by God for the restoration of sinners.
How Much Can a Christian Sin? (Transcript)
In this episode, Jon and Justin tackle the question, “How much–and for how long–can a Christian sin?” Scripture and the Confessions indicate that Christians can sin really badly for a really long time.
MEMBERS: How Much Can a Christian Sin?
Jon and Justin talk about implications for preaching in light of our struggle against sin. We also consider church discipline as a tool given to us by God for the restoration of sinners.