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- When you say “Make America Great Again,” I want to know what you mean by “again.” There’s never been a time in history when this country was “great” for everybody. —@MarkDever #SBC18
- Pastors who don’t preach expositionally will never preach more than they already know. —@MarkDever
00:00 - Last year, @ShaiLinne stepped away from pastoral ministry. “It’s better to be a happy church member than a joyless pastor.”
- If I had never joined a church till I had found one that was perfect, I should never have joined one at all; and the moment I did join it, if I had found one, I should have spoiled it, for it would not have been a perfect church after I had become a member of it. —C. H. Spurgeon
- We're thrilled to announce an exciting leadership change at 9Marks! @JonathanLeeman is the new President of 9Marks. After more than 25 years, Mark Dever has transitioned to the role of President Emeritus. Please pray for us as we enter this new season! 9marks.org/update-9marks/
- I would not have invited him—nor do I think it is wise—to have Vice President Mike Pence speak at the Convention. But we should be careful not to assume the worst and darkest motives of those involved. #SBC18 —@albertmohler
- Preach the Bible, not Calvinism. Of course, if Calvinism is true, then as you preach the Bible you will preach Calvinism. But do not aim to preach your system with its terminology. Aim to preach the Bible itself.
00:00- In 1918, churches responded to a public health crisis & government orders to close churches. During one of the worst epidemics to ever hit the U.S., churches respected the government’s directives out of neighborly love & in order to protect public health.
- Why are there so many old and dying churches in our communities today? And at the same time—why are there so many church plants? Could part of the reason be that we have not been very faithful at finding good pastors for our existing churches? — @MarkDever
00:00 - If you get antsy when preachers apply the second great commandment to race in the church & in America, then theologians of the past have taught you well. In my shame, I admit they taught me well—and it’s taken decades for God to change that. —@LigonDuncan
- If you build a ministry where no one can give you feedback, you are teaching your congregation to be proud and self-defensive. — @MarkDever
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