9marks Interviews

It’s tempting for church leaders to put their trust in their own ideas and ingenuity. But God’s Word alone gives life, and the power of ministry depends on exposing people to God’s Word, whether inside or outside the church.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

Church discipline is a tough topic, but it’s critical for protecting the gospel, the good of the saints, and the reputation of Christ in the world. Here’s a guide to the basic of what church discipline is, and how to practice it.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

How should we submit ourselves to the local church? We should submit publicly, physically, socially, affectionately, vocationally, ethically, and spiritually.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

From the conference "The People of God: What Every Christian Needs to Know About Love, Authority, and Church Membership" at River City Grace Community Church of Sacramento.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

Church membership is not about joining a club; it’s about being recognized as a citizen of Christ’s kingdom.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

From the conference "The People of God: What Every Christian Needs to Know About Love, Authority, and Church Membership" at River City Grace Community Church of Sacramento.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

God means to display all the attributes of his character, including his holy love, in the life of the church. This means that church membership is a commitment to such love and a witness of it.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

Jonathan Leeman discusses our culture’s idolatry of love, and what this looks like in the local church. Then he contrasts this with the Bible’s own view of love.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

How often do you get to hear the children of great ministers reminisce about their father’s ministry? Listen in as Lady Elizabeth Catherwood, daughter of Martyn Lloyd-Jones, and her husband Sir Fred recount stories of the famed British preacher.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

Four veterans go a few rounds on the subject of cooperation among evangelicals & their churches. Listen to Mark Dever, Al Mohler, Ligon Duncan and CJ Mahaney talk about where they can and cannot cooperate as church leaders. Mark writes, “This is one of my favorite conversations we’ve been able to record. We had already been together for several hours and the conversation just flowed.”For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

Was the reformation a mistake? What are some differences between American and British evangelicals? How is our reason affected by the fall, and how should that impact our evangelism? From the value of incorporating the Psalms in our corporate worship to the dangers of privately administering baptism and the Lord’s Supper, this conversation is sweeping! There’s much to learn across the board.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

Aaron Messner discusses the unique challenges and opportunities churches face in reaching college students.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

Aaron Menikoff asks Mark Dever and the 9Marks team to provide “Church 101″ for church members. Send it to your members today!For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

Zambian pastor Conrad Mbewe provides a firsthand look at the growth of biblical Christianity in his part of the world.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

Mark Dever and Kevin DeYoung discuss the emerging church, orthodoxy, finding the will of God, and more.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

Jonathan Leeman presents the content of his book The Church and the Surprising Offense of God's Love in four talks at Lighthouse Bible Church in San Diego.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

Jonathan Leeman presents the content of his book The Church and the Surprising Offense of God's Love in four talks at Lighthouse Bible Church in San Diego.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

Jonathan Leeman presents the content of his book The Church and the Surprising Offense of God's Love in four talks at Lighthouse Bible Church in San Diego.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

Jonathan Leeman presents the content of his book The Church and the Surprising Offense of God's Love in four talks at Lighthouse Bible Church in San Diego.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

At a conference in Dubai, Mark Dever and Mike McKinley gave five messages based on the contents of Dever's book The Gospel and Personal Evangelism.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org.