The Two Voices Every Preacher Needs
One voice gathers the sheep. Another voice scares away the wolves and thieves. Pastors must have both voices—and never mix them up.
Take Thinkings Captive: How Much Should Current Issues Concern the Pulpit and Pew?
The strongholds of idolatrous ideas, narratives, frameworks, and ideologies must be torn down that Christ might be seen. Pastors and church members need to do this before and among the flock.
“Not Quarrelsome But Kind”: A Brief Reflection on Our Speech During Times of Controversy
How do teachers of God’s Word live up the call to correct in gentleness? When are firm words that fight error appropriate?
When Public Figures Err with Words
Andy Stanley and Alistair Begg’s LGBTQ+ comments prove that we need more than just three tiers of theological triage to evaluate professing Christian teachers.
How Proverbs Helps Us to Speak Wisely
How would you speak—and not speak—if the Book of Proverbs was your guide? And what about the seeming contradiction of Proverbs 26:4–5?
The Prince of Preachers on the Art of Speaking: Spurgeon’s Use of Language
Charles Spurgeon’s preaching wasn’t great merely through Bible study, talent, and passion. He was also devoted to the art of language. Learn how Spurgeon counsels one to speak in normal conversation, in impromptu speeches, and behind a pulpit.
Clear as Christ: Why Direct Communication Is Vital for Christians
What happens when our speech is too eloquent and our tweets are too clever? Our followers are entertained, but the gospel is obscured. Learn how to recovering Christian clarity in communication.
Speech Act Theory, Scripture, and The Holy Spirit
What is speech act theory? In what ways is its framework helpful in interpreting scripture? And how then can Christians use it as they minister?
The Serrated Edge of Scripture: How God Uses Satire
Can satirical humor be holy? The biblical authors and our Lord Himself are no strangers to loving, cutting speech.
April Intermission: From the Cross in the Old Testament to Wise Words
Join us in May as we turn from April’s discussion on the Cross in the Old Testament to Speech.
1 Samuel 20 and the Tapestry of Christ’s Death and Resurrection
The Old Testament prefigures the death and resurrection of Christ in the most unlikely of places . . .
“In the Beloved:” Christ as the New Jeshurun in Ephesians 1:6?
In saying “in the Beloved” to the church, Paul signals that Christ is the New Israel. Digging into the original language unearths more—another beautiful layer of His identity.
