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Andreas Köstenberger is cofounder of Biblical Foundations and theologian in residence at Fellowship Raleigh Church. He is also the author of The Final Days of Jesus, The First Days of Jesus, and The Jesus of the Gospels.
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Faith & Evangelism

The Doctrine of Sin and a Pastor’s Ministry

In the following article, I will lead us to reflect more deeply on the importance of the doctrine of sin in a pastor’s ministry and caution us against neglecting to
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Marriage

A Biblical Theology of Marriage: Why Pastors Can’t Stay Silent

Let us build a strong biblical foundation in the minds and hearts of the people in our congregations, and especially in the next generation. Let us model healthy male-female relationships
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Faith & Evangelism

The Doctrine of Salvation and a Pastor’s Ministry

The following seven truths to teach about salvation are fairly basic. At the same time, however, they are absolutely essential and foundational.
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Faith & Evangelism

The Doctrine of the Bible and a Pastor’s Ministry

The Bible is unlike any other book. And it is not just an ancient artifact; it is alive! Through the Bible, God still speaks today. Yet the Bible is not
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Faith & Evangelism

Pastoral Ministry and the Beatitudes: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4).
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Faith & Evangelism

Pastoral Ministry and the Beatitudes: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:3).
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Faith & Evangelism

The Fruit of the Spirit is Self-Control: A Call to a Disciplined Life

Pastors, are you leading a disciplined life? Do you have a healthy sense of your priorities? Be disciplined and develop healthy spiritual habits. Be in the Word, be in prayer.
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Faith & Evangelism

The Fruit of the Spirit is Goodness: The “Good” Pastor

Because God is good and has given you his Spirit, you can be good and do good—at least most of the time. Let's go a bit deeper and explore the
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Faith & Evangelism

The Fruit of the Spirit is Joy: The Joyful Pastor

Pastors, the joy of the Lord is your strength! Rejoice in preaching God’s word and the restoration He has promised. Rejoice that you understand the words of Scripture and have
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The Fruit of the Spirit is Kindness: Forbearance with the Weaknesses of Others

On an eternal scale, God is prepared to show kindness toward those who are still in their sin and apart from Christ. Sharing the gospel with unbelievers is indeed a
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Faith & Evangelism

The Fruit of the Spirit is Peace: The Radical Nature of the Gospel

Our world is full of strife yet desperate for peace. Is there any way out? “But the fruit of the Spirit is … peace” (Gal. 5:22).
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Faith & Evangelism

The Fruit of the Spirit is Love: Pastors, Love Like Jesus

Love doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It’s a skill to be learned. And as God’s children, we should look to the one who loved us so lavishly that he sent
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