The Gospel Coalition

Feb 14, 2021 • 42 min

Danté Upshaw led a workshop with the Bay Area Chapter of The Gospel Coalition called “Race in the New Community.” Speaking of the new community created by God through Christ—his church—and sharing from his own experiences and Scripture, he opened a conversation around the necessity of handling race in a gospel-centered manner. Speaking from Ephesians 3, Upshaw encouraged a grace-filled approach to dealing with our divided history and experiencing the mystery of the gospel together. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 7, 2021 • 48 min

“True revival is not preached up. It's prayed down." From the prayer recorded in Acts 4:23-31, H. B. Charles examined the manner through which the church experiences spiritual breakthrough and revival—when believers pray with confidence in the sovereignty of God. He detailed what moved the church to pray, what the church prayed, and what happened when the church prayed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 4, 2021 • 1h 7m

In this episode of  Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy talked about the book of Hebrews with Sam Storms, lead pastor for preaching and vision at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City, and founder of  Enjoying God Ministries . They discussed the many challenging aspects of teaching this book so steeped in the Old Testament, as well as the deep encouragement that comes from it. Topics include: the aim of the writer of Hebrews the wealth of the first four verses the humanity of Jesus the Sabbath theme in Hebrews warnings in Hebrews why we need a priest the reason we should not anticipate a rebuilt physical temple and reinstated sacrifices the challenge and intimidation of teaching Hebrews 6 teaching Hebrews 11 rightly Here are some additional audio resources you may find helpful in preparing to teach Hebrews: Sermons on Hebrews  by Sam Storms Messages on Hebrews  by John Piper For further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible: The Epistle to the Hebrews  by F. F. Bruce A Commentary of the Epistle to the Hebrews  by Philiip Edgcumbe Hughes The Letter to the Hebrews , Pillar New Testament Commentary  by Peter O'Brian Hebrews , NIV Application Commentary  by George Guthrie Commentary on Hebrews,  Biblical Theology Christian Proclamation Commentary  by Tom Schreiner Hebrews: An Anchor for the Soul  Volumes 1 & 2  by Kent Hughes Hebrews: A 12-Week Study by Matthew Z. Capps Books by Sam Storms include: Kept for Jesus: What the New Testament Really Teaches about Assurance of Salvation and Eternal Security Tough Topics: Biblical Answers to 25 Challenging Questions  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 28, 2021 • 54 min

"The new birth is the power that God is going to use to regenerate the world." – Tim Keller At The Gospel Coalition’s 2019 National Conference in Indianapolis, Tim Keller delivered a message titled “You Must Be Born Again.” From John 3, Keller answers five questions in regard to the new birth Jesus commended unto Nicodemus: Who is it for? Where is it from? What does it do? How does it come? How can you tell? Keller focuses on the main principles of being born again: we must give up ourself to find our true self, lose our life to truly find it, and submit to Christ with every fiber of our being in order to find eternal life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 22, 2021 • 56 min

"One of the things that is most striking about the gospel is that at its heart, it is a gospel of surprises." Don Carson delivered a message titled “Lazarus” at The Gospel Coalition’s 2019 National Conference in Indianapolis. Walking through Scripture, specifically the story of Lazarus, Carson addressed the surprise of the gospel, laying out four unexpected ways in which Jesus acted for our good and for the glory of God, culminating in the greatest surprise of all—his death and resurrection.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 21, 2021 • 54 min

In this episode of  Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy talked with one of her favorite Scottish preachers, Colin Smith, about how the book of Jonah reveals the steadfast love and mercy of God. Smith is senior pastor of  The Orchard Evangelical Free Church  in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and teacher on  Unlocking the Bible . Topics in this episode include: ways the book of Jonah is taught inadequately reasons Jonah would not have wanted to go to Nineveh the pagan sailors’ response to the offer of a sacrifice that saves Jonah in the fish—a picture of being in Christ the heart of the book: “Salvation belongs to the Lord” Jonah's fearless message of judgment and grace what to do with “God relented” how grace either makes a person worship or makes a person angry Here are some additional resources you may find helpful in preparing to teach Jonah: Sermons on Jonah  by Colin Smith Sermons on Jonah  by Alistair Begg Sermons on Jonah  by Tim Keller “ The Sign of Jonah ,” a sermon by Christopher Ash For further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible: Jonah: Navigating a God-Centered Life by Colin Smith Man on the Run! , a children’s book on the Jonah story Man Overboard   by Sinclair Ferguson The Gospel Transformation Bible (with notes on Jonah by Colin Smith) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 15, 2021 • 33 min

During The Gospel Coalition’s 2018 Women’s Conference, Noël Piper, Latoya McCutcheon, Lauren Hansen, and Megan Hill participated in a panel discussion titled “Co-Laboring in the Gospel: A Conversation for Pastors’ and Elders’ Wives.” Through the conversation, they encouraged and challenged ministry wives, knowing that the role in which they walk is both difficult and a deep, lasting blessing. They discussed the struggles and joys, sacrifices and rewards, and the importance of finding security, strength, and direction in God’s Word. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 8, 2021 • 53 min

Trevin Wax gave a message at TGC's 2017 National Conference, encouraging us to pursue faithfulness and remember the gospel, even in the midst of a culturally anxious and troubled age. Though many things have changed since originally delivered, the heart of Wax's message remains the same.  “Yes, we are surrounded, but not by cultural challenges and the gospel’s enemies. We are surrounded by the large cloud of witnesses. We are not alone.” — Trevin Wax View this episode on TGC's website , originally released on January 4, 2019.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 7, 2021 • 1h 4m

To teach us how to teach the book of James, Nancy Guthrie talked with  Dan Doriani,  vice president of strategic academic initiatives and professor of theology at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis. Doriani is the author of  Getting the Message: A Plan for Interpreting and Applying the Bible , a book that is essential reading for every Bible teacher, as well as numerous commentaries. He also wrote the introduction and notes on the book of James in the  Gospel Transformation Bible . Topics in this discussion include: the way Jesus is presented differently in James compared to other epistles the tree tests of James the nature of “true religion” the gospel according to James bringing a social justice framework to teaching James whether there’s conflict between James and Paul regarding faith and works praying for healing according to James Here are some additional resources you may find helpful in preparing to teach James: Doriani’s class lectures on James  at Covenant Theological Seminary (registration required) Sermons on James  by Alistair Begg Sermons on James  by Dick Lucas Let’s Get Real!   sermon series by various teachers at All Souls, Langham Place For further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible: James  (Reformed Expository Commentary)  by Dan Doriani The Letter of James  (Pillar New Testament Commentary)  Douglas J. Moo James: Faith that Works  (Preaching the Word Commentary)  by R. Kent Hughes James: a 12-Week Study  by Greg Gilbert Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 24, 2020 • 1h 1m

In this episode of  Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy talks with David Helm, pastor of the Hyde Park Congregation of  Holy Trinity Church   and chairman of  The Charles Simeon Trust . The book of Daniel is often mined for the stories in its first half while the apocalyptic visions of the second half are avoided. David is the author of a new book  Daniel for You (The Good Book Company, 2015) and is also author of the acclaimed  Expositional Preaching: How We Speak God’s Word Today ,  One to One Bible Reading , as well as  The Big Picture Story Bible . Promising that we can teach the book of Daniel without charts, David provides great wisdom to teachers in this episode, including: Why teach the book of Daniel Understanding Babylon throughout the Bible and in this book The thematic poetic line in Daniel Getting to Christ in the fiery furnace scene Making the genre shift in the second part of Daniel The primary fulfillment of Daniel's prophecies in the death and resurrection of Christ Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful in preparing to teach Daniel: At Home in Babylon  (Daniel 1–6) and  G etting Home from Babylon  (Daniel 7–12), sermon series from Holy Trinity Church TGC sermon resources on the book of Daniel The  Proclamation Trust  has numerous resources on Daniel by Sinclair Ferguson, Simon Manchester, and others. Jesus in the Lions’ Den?: Preaching Christ from Daniel  (Matt Smethurst interviews Sidney Greidanus) For further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible: Daniel for You by David Helm Preaching Christ from Daniel   by Sidney Greidanus The Gospel According to Daniel: A Christ-Centered Approach   by Bryan Chapell Daniel: Reformed Expositional Commentary   by Iain M. Duguid Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 18, 2020 • 1h 4m

“As long as God is continuing to reconcile men to himself, he's going to be continuing to reconcile men and women to one another.” — Kristie Anyabwile During The Gospel Coalition’s 2018 Women’s Conference, Kristie Anyabwile, Courtney Doctor, Elicia Horton, Irene Sun, and Shar Walker participated in a panel discussion titled “The Gospel and Racial Reconciliation.” They addressed a number of sensitive, yet incredibly important, topics, from why conversations about racial reconciliation are still necessary to biblical passages that deal with division to how Christians should engage in these ongoing conversations and resources that are helpful for racially-tense discussions. This episode of The Gospel Coalition Podcast is brought to you by Operation Christmas Child. You can build a shoebox online and OCC will pack for you based on your selections. These shoeboxes are delivered into hard-to-reach areas in and effort to share the gospel. To start building, visit Samaritanspurse.org/occ . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 11, 2020 • 34 min

During The Gospel Coalition’s 2018 Women’s Conference, Elicia Horton, Quina Aragon, and Janette…Ikz delivered separate spoken word pieces in a workshop titled “True and Beautiful Words for Weak and Weary Pilgrims.” The three artists later discussed their stories, how they became involved in poetry, and how the gospel shapes their craft and fuels their mission. This episode of The Gospel Coalition Podcast is brought to you by Operation Christmas Child. You can build a shoebox online and OCC will pack for you based on your selections. These shoeboxes are delivered into hard-to-reach areas in and effort to share the gospel. To start building, visit Samaritanspurse.org/occ . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 10, 2020 • 1h 6m

In this episode of  Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy talks with Michael Lawrence, senior pastor of  Hinson Baptist Church  in Portland, Oregon, or “the ends of the earth” as Lawrence calls it in context of the book of Acts. In this episode you'll not only hear the sounds of a church office building under construction, you'll also hear about how God is going about building his church as recorded in the book of Acts. Topics include: epic moments in redemptive history in Acts Acts as part two of Luke's Gospel the main character of the book of Acts the structure of the book of Acts the cinematic sweep of Acts the Spirit falls on unexpected people questions about tongues sermons in the book of Acts implications and applications of the crucifixion and resurrection whether the early church is a model for the church today resources for teaching Acts. Here are some additional audio resources that you may find helpful in preparing to teach Acts: Michael Lawrence’s sermons on Acts TGC sermon resources on Acts For further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible: Perspectives on Pentecost   by Richard Gaffin The Spirit, the Church, and the World: The Message of Acts by John R.W. Stott The Acts of the Apostles , Pillar New Testament Commentary by David Peterson Acts, Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament   by Darrell Bock The Acts of the Risen Lord Jesus by Alan J. Thompson Acts: The Church Afire ,  Preaching the Word Commentary series by R. Kent Hughes Acts, The St. Andrews Expositional Commentary   by R. C. Sproul Acts: A 12-Week Study  by Justin Holcomb   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 4, 2020 • 1h 3m

Disclaimer: This breakout session was recorded before the 2019 global pandemic. Please follow your church body's guidelines when gathering in person for church services.  Jared Wilson delivered a message in a breakout at The Gospel Coalition’s 2019 National Conference titled “The Gospel Driven Church,” sharing principles that can be found in his book by the same name . In the session, Wilson addressed the gospel recovery movement of the last decade or so, expressing delight in the desire of churches and leaders to set aside the attractional model of church in favor of a more biblically sound one.  Wilson warned, however, that even those who have bought into a gospel driven focus must be careful that it not become simply nomenclature attached to the same old practices. He then delved into four practices of gospel driven churches and encouraged leaders to “continually slough off the baggage of doctrinal add-ons and distractions, cutting out the ever-rising innovations, theological and otherwise. Let us keep contending, keep trusting, keep returning to the ancient marker of the cross.” This episode of The Gospel Coalition Podcast is brought to you by Operation Christmas Child. You can build a shoebox online and OCC will pack for you based on your selections. These shoeboxes are delivered into hard-to-reach areas in and effort to share the gospel. To start building, visit Samaritanspurse.org/occ . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 27, 2020 • 39 min

Ligon Duncan delivered a message from Mark 7:24-30 at the Gospel Coalition’s 2019 National Conference titled “ A Pagan Woman Who Understands Grace .” In his message, Duncan addressed what the passage teaches about Jesus’s mission and what the Syrophoenician woman’s response teaches about his person. The response of the disciples and even Jesus’s own words in response to the woman pleading with him for mercy are shocking, to say the least. Yet, after further review, the interchange reveals a pagan woman who understood grace in a way that even Jesus’s own followers did not and offers us the opportunity to do the same.  This episode of The Gospel Coalition Podcast is brought to you by Operation Christmas Child. You can build a shoebox online and OCC will pack for you based on your selections. These shoeboxes are delivered into hard-to-reach areas in and effort to share the gospel. To start building, visit Samaritanspurse.org/occ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 26, 2020 • 1h 21m

In this episode of  Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy sits down with Dale Ralph Davis at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina, where, in his “retirement” he serves as minister in residence or, as senior pastor Derek Thomas calls him, “the preacher of the night.” Davis is a long-time pastor and former professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. Davis's book,  No Falling Words , has long been a must-have commentary on Joshua. We sat down with him as he was reworking his messages on Joshua for an upcoming conference to talk about “the strange God” of Joshua as well as: old promises fulfilled in Joshua; the meaning of the land; God’s command to destroy the Canaanites; the unlikely recipient of mercy; the grace demonstrated and response to grace commanded in Joshua. Here are some additional audio resources that you may find helpful in preparing to teach Joshua: Overview of Joshua  by Dale Ralph Davis David Jackman  messages on Joshua John Woodhouse  messages of Joshua Entering into the Promises  series at All Souls Langham Place TGC sermon resources on Joshua For further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible: No Falling Words  by Dale Ralph Davis Joshua: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Scripture  (New American Commentary)  by David Howard Joshua: People of God's Purpose  by David Jackman Joshua and the Flow of Biblical History  by Francis A. Schaeffer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 20, 2020 • 50 min

Al Mohler delivered a message in a breakout session at TGC’s 2019 National Conference titled “Why Younger Generations Should Invest in Institutions.” Culture in general, he argued, is moving toward an anti-institutional future as generations who do not value institutions grow older. They prefer movements to shape their identity rather than institutions. But institutions are the control centers of societies, culture is produced by institutions, and there is no civilization without institutions. Movements that do not eventually institutionalize fade away, as they lack the lasting stewardship necessary to survive. Christianity is no different. A walk through the scriptures reveals that Israel and the church are defined in institutional terms, and we must embrace those institutional realities in order to preserve and build our great faith. This episode of TGC Podcast is brought to you by Operation Christmas Child. National Collection Week is November 16th through 23rd. Visit SamaritansPurse.org/occ to learn how gift-filled shoeboxes will result in evangelism and discipleship for millions of children this year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 13, 2020 • 58 min

John Onwuchekwa delivered a message in a breakout session at TGC’s 2019 National Conference titled “How Praying Together Shapes the Church.”  Prayer both teaches and displays dependance on God in the most practical manner possible in the life of a believer. Utilizing the story of Christ’s interaction with his disciples and with the Father through prayer in Gethsemane, Onwuchekwa delineated Jesus’s prayerfulness as a regular practice and his desire to invite the disciples into his weakness—his full dependance on God.  Facing the greatest adversity he would ever encounter, Jesus showed his followers the necessary way of preparation. Onwuchekwa encouraged the church to prioritize the practice of prayer so that we might also be strengthened for the adversity ahead. This episode of The Gospel Coalition podcast is sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of The Christmas We Didn't Expect by David Mathis. 25 daily reflections for Advent will help you to adore Jesus—the one who came to save us and make our futures certain. Learn more at thegoodbook.com . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 12, 2020 • 59 min

On this episode of  Help Me Teach the Bible , I spoke with Bryan Chapell, senior pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois, and the former president of Covenant Theological Seminary about how to teach through the book of Ephesians. Chapell’s books include  Holiness by Grace: Delighting in the Joy That Is Our Strength  and  Christ-Centered Preaching .  In Ephesians, Paul presents us with so much essential teaching for understanding what Christ has done and how we are to live as those who belong to him. Topics in the discussion include: the cosmic scope of Ephesians; God’s plan that includes the persecution of the church; the meaning of “the heavenly realm”; answering questions about predestination; key words and concepts such as  reconciliation  and  mystery ; the indicative and imperative of Ephesians; and teaching submission in the context of the broader message of Ephesians. Recommended audio resources on Ephesians: Sermons on Ephesians  by Bryan Chapell Sermons on Ephesians  by Dick Lucas Sermons on Ephesians  by D. A. Carson Sermons on Ephesians  by Kent Hughes Recommended print resources on Ephesians: Kevin DeYoung’s introduction and notes on Ephesians in the ESV  Gospel Transformation Bible Ephesians  (Reformed Expository Commentaries)  by Bryan Chapell Ephesians: The Mystery of the Body of Christ  by R. Kent Hughes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 6, 2020 • 53 min

"What captivates your heart moves you to act." Glen Scrivener delivered a message in a workshop at the Gospel Coalition’s 2019 National Conference titled “How to Captivate the Imagination in Evangelism.” He discussed the role of the heart—and its imaginations—in shaping the decisive outcome of a person’s life, including the decision to respond to an evangelistic invitation. Scrivener discussed the biblical underpinnings of the idea and offered examples of creative evangelism, such as storytelling, with this idea at its core. This episode of The Gospel Coalition podcast is sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of The Christmas We Didn't Expect by David Mathis. 25 daily reflections for Advent will help you to adore Jesus—the one who came to save us and make our futures certain. Learn more at thegoodbook.com .    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.