To those who are weary and tired, Paul exhorts them to “not lose heart.”  How is this possible?  While the afflictions are momentary, eternal glory awaits for those who are in Christ. 

 God makes faithful ministers through prayer, study, and suffering. Over the years he purposes to diminish our self-confidence and bring us into greater dependence on grace. The ever increasing discovery of our weakness makes us increasingly effective shepherds of God's flock.

God's incomprehensible love means we should stand in awe of who he is.

The Apostle Paul's defense of his ministry against the accusations of the self-described “super apostles” and other critics is instructive for ministers young and old. In contrast to theirs, his ministry began with God's mercy to sinners in Christ, was conducted in the open for all to see, and unlike his critics, his preaching and life were consistent.

Office Hours talks to Dr. S.M. Baugh about the role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' ministry.

In 2 Cor 4:3–6, Paul asserts the deadly work of Satan on unbelievers blinding them to the glory and life-giving light of Christ in his gospel which believers know and which shapes his ministry.

 As Paul encourages Timothy to press on in his ministry, he describes the Gospel and its spread. It is all the work of God, and yet the Lord's servants play a crucial role. 

Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness replicated key moments of human faithlessness. Where others—like Adam, Israel, and you and me—failed, he remained faithful. 

 Office Hours talks to Prof. Joel Kim about the Holy Spirit in Paul's Letters. 

Rev. CJ den Dulk delivers a lecture entitled “It is a Privilege to Care for God's Church” at the 2016 Den Dulk lecture series.

Rev. CJ den Dulk delivers a lecture entitled “Feed the Sheep and Lambs” at the 2016 Den Dulk lecture series.

Rev. CJ den Dulk delivers a lecture entitled “The Grace of the Doctrines” at the 2016 Den Dulk lecture series. 

Office Hours talks to Dr. Stephen Nichols about the state of Christian education. 

Post-Reformation Trinitarian Perspectives in the Westminster Confession.

Jesus makes clear to three would-be disciples that following Him means self-denial, suffering, and sacrifice.

The word of God has the power to destroy strongholds of the world through the gospel. It will accomplish the ends for which God has set it forth.

Dr. Kyle Strobel delivers a lecture on Jonathan Edwards and Reformed tradition. 

Our faith is inflamed with the beauty, the truth, and the goodness of the gospel. 

Office Hours talks to Dr. S.M. Baugh about his commentary on Ephesians in the Evangelical Exegetical Commentary series. 

Dr. Michael Horton exposits 2 Cor. 3, in particular to those seeking to go into pastoral ministry. He shows from this text that pastors are a “letter of recommendation” from Jesus as ministers of the New Covenant.