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I am thankful for this work, and the impact it has had on me as a pastor. This book both encouraged and challenged me as I seek to shepherd God’s flock. I had not heard of everyone who contributed to this book, but I am thankful for their ministry and heart for Christ. Overall, this book seeks to encourage and teach pastors more about the ministry that God calls them to. Subjects like calling, living as examples, preaching and teaching, and overall ideas of ministry were written about. One of my favorite chapters is entitled, “On the importance of aiming at eminent piety,” written by Archibald Alexander. This chapter alone is worth the price of the book. This chapter taught me that while I need to be focused on the holiness of the flock, I cannot turn away from pursuing holiness myself. Alexander teaches that ministers must keep a watch on their own pursuit of holiness in Christ, in order to better serve the Church of Christ. 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The twin concepts of biblical exposition in the pulpit, and presuppositionalism in the marketplace, must start and end with (and maintain throughout) a consistent and abiding reliance on the sufficiency and superiority of Holy Scripture. Apologetic approaches other than the presuppositionalist approach often start with arguments other than Scripture for their defense of the faith, thus blunting the impact God’s Word can powerfully and effectively have in the apologetic encounter. This is no less true for the expository preaching method too, given powerfully to those who profess Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and collectively gather to hear God’s Word. 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With precision and pastoral heart, Lance Quinn takes us below the clichés and confusion to the cornerstone truth on which all preaching must be built: God is the preacher of His own Word. Every faithful expositor will find his heart re-energized as Quinn shows the essential link between expositional preaching and a robust presuppositional defense of the truth. And this book is not only a defense of exposition but an example of how it is done. Quinn has brilliantly woven sermon material into the book to anchor us to its thesis.  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Without for a moment denying the sovereign majesty of a saving God, Jeff Smith presses home the beauty, clarity, and urgency of the gospel on all who are called to preach it, and underlines the necessity of cultivating a convicting and converting intent in our preaching. We are to preach for conversions, so to speak, under God, as to be his means of bringing the dead to life, those in darkness to light. 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Christian teachers (whether parents, schoolteachers, elders or pastors), are called to be living reflections of Christ. We are the picture our children or students witness. The impact is often lifelong, and the result can be eternal. The author insightfully examines the heartbeat of our Christian teaching under the headings of Christ’s offices: prophet, priest, and king. We all need to grow as Christian teachers in becoming Christlike prophets in teaching; as priests in sacrificing, praying, and being a blessing for; and as kings in servant leadership of, guiding, and protecting our children and students. And when overwhelmed with our own insufficiencies, this book again points us to the sufficiency of Christ. Read this short book. It clearly displays the foundation and hope of Christian education and the heart and love of a Christian teacher, which is Christ the Teacher of all Christian teachers.’James W. 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In 40 Questions About Typology and Allegory, Mitchell Chase provides a thorough introduction to both devices, showing where they appear throughout Scripture and the historical roles they have played in biblical interpretation. In a convenient question-and-answer format, Chase answers key questions such as:\u003cbr\u003e\nWhy should interpreters care about typology and allegory?\u003cbr\u003e\nHow do we identify types?\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat are the theological assumptions of typology?\u003cbr\u003e\nDo all types lead to Christ?\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat is allegorical interpretation?\u003cbr\u003e\nHow was allegory practiced in the early church?\u003cbr\u003e\nHow should we practice allegorical interpretation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSituating typology and allegory within salvation history, Chase shows how these devices reveal the interconnectedness of Scripture and commonly overlooked aspects of Christ's person and work. Scholars, Bible teachers, and preachers will find this an essential resource for interpreting Scripture more comprehensively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher: Kregel\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780825446382\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e______________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMitchell L. Chase is the senior pastor of Kosmosdale Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, and an adjunct professor at Boyce College in Louisville.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e______________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Mitchell Chase has written a book that will profit God’s people―church members, theological students, pastors, and teachers. Of the many qualities of this book, the first is that it is well-written. Chase discusses issues that are often fuzzy in the minds of God’s people―typology and allegory―in a very accessible manner. A second quality of this book is that it is scripturally-based. This is the case not simply because Chase quotes Scripture but because he bases his arguments on the entailments of Scripture. He is not afraid to think contemplatively about what Scripture means by what it says and how its meaning ought to affect interpretation. A third quality of this book is that its argument is canonical. Chase argues his case based on the Old and New Testaments, and on how Scripture interprets Scripture. A fourth quality of the book is that it is historically-rooted. Chase’s book displays a wholesome and necessary respect for the thoughts of great minds who have gone before us. Since presuppositions are both inevitable and determinative, why not come to Scripture with time-proven assumptions? Chase’s book helps us at this very point. A fifth quality of this book is that it is practically relevant. It will help God’s people understand the written Word of God in order to love, worship, and serve God better. I thank Mitchell Chase for writing this book. It will, with careful study, provide great help to the church of God. It will inform all, challenge many to re-think issues related to typology and allegory, and confirm the hunches of others.” Richard C. Barcellos, pastor of Grace Reformed Baptist Church, Palmdale, CA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitchell L. Chase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43683922739392,"sku":"9780825446382","price":21.5,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/0371\/1424\/products\/9780825446382_7b0d7d50-0c07-4299-be52-e6cd69aa367a.jpg?v=1686092699"},{"product_id":"9780825446764","title":"Invitation to Biblical Interpretation, 2nd ed., Exploring the Hermeneutical Triad of History, Literature, and Theology","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this second edition of Invitation to Biblical Interpretation, Andreas Kostenberger leads the reader step-by-step through the process of interpreting and applying God's Word. 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This is a comprehensive, practical guide to pastoral ministry that prepares new pastors and equips those currently serving for long-term, healthy ministry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher: Zondervan\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780310111566\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e______________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJared C. Wilson?is assistant professor of pastoral ministry and author in residence at Midwestern Seminary, and director of the pastoral training center at Liberty Baptist Church, all in Kansas City, Missouri. He is the author of numerous books, including Gospel-Driven Church, Gospel-Driven Ministry, The Imperfect Disciple,?The Prodigal Church?(which won?World Magazine's Accessible Theology Book of the Year), and?The Gospel According to Satan. 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The authors provide a theological understanding of the pastorate that will equip aspiring pastors to discern and pursue their calling, challenge younger pastors to build on ministerial truth instead of ministerial trends, and inspire seasoned pastors to be reinvigorated in their passion for Christ and his church.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher: B \u0026amp; H\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781433685781\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e______________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDaniel L. Akin is the president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He holds a Ph.D. in Humanities from the University of Texas at Arlington and has authored or edited many books and Bible commentaries including Ten Who Changed the World and the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary volumes on Mark and 1, 2, 3 John.  R. 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