Tim Patrick– The Whole Counsel of God: Why and How to Preach the Entire Bible

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On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Tim Patrick talk about the problem of biblical illiteracy and expository preaching, how expository sermons help congregants grow in their handling of the Word, along with his book, The Whole Counsel of God: Why and How to Preach the Entire Bible with Andrew Reid (Crossway, 2020)

What you’ll hear in this episode

Why it matters what our convictions about the Bible are so that we preach sermons that are ground in the Bible.
The problem of biblical illiteracy and expository preaching.
The importance of preaching sermons rooted in the gospel and what this looks like in preaching.
How expository sermons help congregants grow in their handling of the Word.
The benefits of expository preaching for the pastor.
Advice for pastors looking to help their congregation understand the value of studying Scripture throughout their lives.
Some benefits of a long-term approach to sermon planning for the congregation.

About the Guest

Tim Patrick (PhD, Macquarie University) is principal of the Bible College of South Australia, an affiliated college of the Australian College of Theology, where he lecturers in theology and practical ministry. Before moving into theological education and ministry formation, Tim served in local church ministry for ten years, where he worked with a number of congregations and led a number of revitalization projects.

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Dave Jenkins( Executive Director )

Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.

Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.

He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).

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When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.

Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.

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