Author Archives: Dana Dill

About Dana Dill

I'm a Christian, husband, daddy, pastor, professor, and hope to be a friend to pilgrims on their way home.

The Complete Savior & The Triple Cure

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Dana Dill

It is a common thing for Christians to speak about the work of Christ under the organizational headings of Prophet, Priest, and King. As a Prophet, Jesus brings us the truth of who God is, what God has done, and what … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged christ, cross, gospel, herman bavinck, jesus, king, offices of christ, prayer, priest, prophet, salvation, theology, work of christ | 2 Comments

The Two Hardest Things in Ministry

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Dana Dill

Thomas Watson: There are two things, which I have always looked upon as difficult. The one is, to make the wicked sad; the other is, to make the godly joyful. Sorrow in the godly comes from a double spring: either … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged affliction, comfort, god, hope, ministry, pain, peace, providence, sovereignty, suffering, thomas watson | Leave a comment

The Hidden Treasures of the Interweb

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Dana Dill

Over the past few years, I have stumbled upon a vast amount of free online resources/tools for growing in one’s knowledge and faith in Christ. Upon my initial discovery of resources like these, I share them with others, but I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 9marks, biola, erik thoennes, growth, john macarthur, john piper, knowledge, learning, louis berkhof, matthew henry, resources, Sanctification | Leave a comment

We Need Deep Thinkers

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Dana Dill

John Piper: Beholding glory begs for lingering. The modern, fast-paced world will tempt you to rush and skim. This kind of life will make you shallow. The world does not need more widely read, shallow people. It needs deep people. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged christian living, growth, holiness, john piper, knowledge, Sanctification, thinking, thought | Leave a comment

The Saturday Post(s)

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Dana Dill

Jesus Was a Friend of Sinners…But… A very helpful look at what kind of friend Jesus was to sinners. Hint: not the kind that enjoyed or was ok with their sins. You’re Going to Die (And So Might Your Dreams). … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged abortion, apologetics, christian living, church, conscience, correction, criticism, debate, evangelism, family, family worship, friend, friendship, funny, gods will, gospel, humility, jesus, Sanctification | Leave a comment

You’re Not Allowed to Like Jesus & Not Worship Him

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Dana Dill

“I believe Jesus was a great moral teacher, but I don’t worship Him as God.” Have you ever heard that? I have. A lot. A lot of people like to take this stance on Jesus because it allows them to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged apologetics, atheism, christology, christopher hitchens, cs lewis, deity of jesus, humanity of jesus, jesus | 3 Comments

The Most Human Man Who Ever Lived

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Dana Dill

Christmas is the celebration of when the Son of God became a human being. The Eternal God took on flesh and became a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes. The True God became a True Man. In order to keep this … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged christian life, creation, growth, humanity, humans, jesus, Sanctification | 1 Comment

Which Gospel Do You Believe In?

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Dana Dill

Jonathan Leeman: Which “gospel” do you believe in? Your answer to that question will have a direct bearing on what you think about church discipline. Therefore, it’s worth making sure we are talking about the same gospel before we talk … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged church, church discipline, church membership, gospel, love, pastoral ministry, pastors, Sanctification | Leave a comment

The Four Questions For Your Dating Conduct

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Dana Dill

Crazy things happen when Christians start talking about dating. As soon as you start talking about dating and actually get specific about how you think it should look, the claws come out and defenses quickly go up. Given that, in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged dating, gender, holiness, love, purity, relationships, sexual immorality | 1 Comment

What Exactly Is Sexual Immorality?

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Dana Dill

In 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, Paul writes, “Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged dating, gender, kevin deyoung, love, relationships, sex, sexual immorality, sin | 2 Comments