My new book is available in print and Kindle formats (and it will soon be available from Logos Bible Software): How to Write a Paper: Five Steps to Writing a Theological or Literary Research Paper amazon.com/dp/B0GM95LYRR/?ta… Who is this book for? This book is for students—especially at the level of college and graduate school. Advanced high school students could use it as well. How should you use this book? If you are a student, read this little book straight through before you write a paper, and consult it along the way as you plan, research, write, and revise. If you are a teacher, require your students to read this little book before they begin the paper-writing process. (This book is about how to write a research paper, but the principles apply to shorter essays as well as longer works such as an MA thesis, ThM thesis, DMin thesis, or PhD dissertation.) Endorsements “Naselli’s book helpfully supplies students a step-by-step, uncomplicated guide to writing a research paper, and by this he supplies teachers greater joys in grading and mobilizing a new generation of faithful communicators.” ––Jason S. DeRouchie, Research Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Theology and Rich and Judy Hastings Endowed Chair of Old Testament Studies, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Pastor, Sovereign Joy Baptist Church in Kansas City, Missouri “This is a remarkable resource that I wish I’d had on my desk years ago. As valuable for a professor as for a student, it is a practical guide to that dread academic exercise: the writing and the grading of research papers. It covers everything from conception to completion: researching and outlining, documenting and reasoning, editing and honing. I am buying copies for all my teachers.” —George Grant, pastor of Parish Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Franklin, Tennessee; founder of Franklin Classical School, the Chalmers Fund, and the King’s Meadow Study Center; author of more than 70 books “Andy Naselli is one of the most enjoyable authors to read because his prose is so clear and his style unencumbered by the typical academic jargon of our day. This book gives you direct insight on his writing process. Not only that, Naselli demonstrates what is the true foundation of clear writing—namely, clear thinking. Students and professors will gain practical, actionable insights for their academic writing and grading. Our day is in need of coherent and logical arguments made in a way that is faithful to God’s word and comprehensible to readers. That is where impact is made. I am grateful for the way this book paves the way for such writing to take place.” —Jeremy M. Kimble, Professor of Systematic and Applied Theology, Cedarville University “Professors often jest (with that kernel of truth that every good joke contains) that we teach for free and are paid to grade. Poorly researched, badly argued, sloppily written papers are to blame, of course, but the sad fact is that far too many papers match this description. And while only the gifts of God can make a great writer, anyone can become a good writer—or, at least, a better one. Naselli shows the way as a man who is no stranger to the author’s pen, having written two dissertations and a full shelf of books. Wise is the student who follows his advice, and blessed is the professor who makes this book required reading in his classes.” —Doug Ponder, Academic Dean and Professor of Biblical Studies, Grimké Seminary; Teaching Pastor, Remnant Church in Richmond, Virginia “Professors know the joys of teaching. Students know the joys of learning. And both professors and students know the pains of grading. In How to Write a Paper, Andy Naselli aims to increase joy and relieve pain for professors and students alike. Clearly and succinctly, he guides the reader through the research-and-writing process, modeling careful thinking, discipline, and pastoral wisdom. Practical and easy to read, this needed work will benefit every student looking to improve his research and writing. I heartily recommend it!” —Michael Riccardi, Assistant Professor of Theology, The Master’s Seminary; Pastor of Local Outreach Ministries, Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California “Like Dr. Naselli, I’m a professor who teaches for free and gets paid to grade. And I’m always on the lookout for resources to help students with the writing process. Dr. Naselli has written an accessible guide for both students and teachers. It will aid students in research and writing, and it will bless teachers with better papers. Read it, and then get to writing.” —Joe Rigney, Fellow of Theology and Director of Greyfriars Hall, New Saint Andrews College; Associate Pastor, Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho “In a world so often confusing and needlessly complicated, full of ambiguity and conflicting authorities shouting each other down, it is a profound relief to have someone sit you down and explain in a kind, clear voice exactly what is expected and why. This book speaks to you as if you were a slightly panicked student grasping at straws, and it offers you a life-raft of sound, plain-spoken advice, with helpful tables and examples. Read it.” —Carson Spratt, Rhetoric and Integrated Humanities Teacher, Logos Online School “This short book presents clear, practical, step-by-step help for students writing research papers. Naselli is a seasoned writer, editor, and teacher, and here he offers wise counsel applicable to anyone who wants to write well.” —Brian J. Tabb, President and Professor of Biblical Studies, Bethlehem College and Seminary; General Editor, Themelios “Writing research papers does not come naturally to any of us. We need expert guidance, and Andy Naselli’s short work may be the best concise one-stop shop for students to get started. If used well, it should result in clearer writing, better thinking, and happier teachers.” —Justin Taylor, Executive Vice President of Book Publishing and Book Publisher, Crossway; Managing Editor, The ESV Study Bible “Unfortunately, in our current educational system and the age of social media, the skill of how to write a solid research paper is becoming a lost art. This is why I am thrilled to recommend Andy Naselli’s How to Write a Paper. Naselli covers the crucial points with helpful illustrations regarding how to write an excellent paper, which will greatly aid students and receive the thanks of many teachers. Simply a wonderful resource for students of all ages and educational backgrounds.” —Stephen J. Wellum, Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Editor, The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology; Pastor, Providence Baptist Church in Sellersburg, Indiana “Andy Naselli has given students a gift: a guide that helps them steward their written words. Clear, practical, and accessible, this book trains students to write with patience and precision. Those who take its counsel seriously will not only write better papers—they will become better communicators.” —Jonathon Woodyard, Vice President of Student Life and Assistant Professor of Historical Theology, Southwest Baptist University

Looking forward to speaking at this conference in August . . . conference.christtheking.bui…

Congrats to Willy Rice (@WillyRice), the next SBC President. And thanks again to Clint Pressley (@pastorclint), who has served and is serving the SBC well.

This is the first Piper book I read (I was 18 years old), and it’s still my favorite one.

My family just watched Mercy Rule (2014) for the first time. Fun family film. Good leadership lessons. Exceeded what I expected. Cast includes @KirkCameron and his wife. Written by @ndwilsonmutters. amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B…

The city of Saint Paul has officially determined the January 18 invasion of our church and the desecration of our worship to be a “peaceful protest.” Here’s my question for Mayor Her:

A friend of mine returned from TGC this past week and said that some of the people he met there were saying that women can "shepherd" disciples in the church. (Many limited this to "shepherding" other women, while others did not. Some even used the word "pastor" as a title for women's ministry in the church.) I have no idea whether this is the official position of those with authority at TGC, but I do know that these sorts of language games are slippery slopes that often precede full-blown egalitarianism, whether those engaging in such language realize this or not. Besides all this, referring to the activity of women (or unordained men) in the church as "shepherding" lacks biblical precedent. The verb ποιμαίνω (to shepherd) is only used 11 times in the NT. It refers to: 1. The ruling activity of Jesus (Matt. 2:6; Rev. 2:27; 7:17; 12:5; 19:15) 2. The literal activity of shepherding literal animals (Luke 17:7; 1 Cor. 9:7) 3. The activity of apostles and elders as overseers of the flock of God (John 21:16; Acts 20:28; 1 Pet. 5:12) 4. The activity of false teachers who feed themselves instead of caring for God's people (Jude 1:12) That's it. Thus, the burden of proof is on those who want to make the case that women can "shepherd" in some sense other than how the Scriptures use the term. The same goes for the noun form of "shepherd" (ποιμήν), which is used 17 times to refer to: 1. Literal shepherds of literal sheep (Luke 2:8, 15, 18, 20) 2. The role of Jesus vis-à-vis the people of God (Matt. 9:36; 25:32; 26:31; Mark 6:34; 14:27; John 10:2, 11, 12, 14, 16; Heb. 13:20; 1 Pet. 2:25) 3. The role of "pastors [shepherds] and teachers" (Eph. 4:11), which shares a single definite article in the Greek [τοὺς δὲ ποιμένας καὶ διδασκάλους], linking the two terms as either being (a) synonymous or (b) related in some categorical fashion. Dan Wallace argues for the latter in his Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics, saying that Paul seems to envision a distinction between pastors who shepherd and pastors who both shepherd and teach with authority (cf. 1 Tim. 5:17). Many people stake their entire argument for "women shepherds" on Ephesians 4:11, but, once again, this goes against the hermeneutical principle of clearer texts interpreting less clear texts. And since the NT never uses the noun or verb forms of "shepherd" to refer to anyone except Jesus, literal shepherds of literal animals, elders/overseers, and false teachers, there is simply no warrant for using the unclear and unhelpful language of women "shepherding" in the church. Why not stick closer to the way the Bible speaks? Why not speak of "teaching what is good" [καλοδιδασκάλους] as Paul does in Titus 2:4, where they "encourage [σωφρονίζωσι] the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled" (Titus 2:5)? I suspect the reason so many are eager to use biblical words in extra-biblical ways is because they think it will be a pressure-release valve for the mounting pressure conservative churches feel as the Western world moves further and further away from a biblical vision of the sexes. This won't end well, and if you're part of a church that is flirting with this sort of terminology, I'd urge to you reconsider your course before you slide further from how the Scriptures speak about these matters.

New deadlift PR this morning = 485 pounds. youtu.be/sKHdAQFUIfA Previous PR = 465 on March 6. Goal = 500. Thanks to @big_daddy_chap for giving me 1-on-1 expert coaching the past 3 months. (He set a world record a few years ago for raw powerlifting for age 35–39: 1,945 pounds for combined 1RM of bench press squat deadlift.)

For the past 15 years, it has been my joy to teach block courses as an adjunct professor at @fbslafayette (an hour north of Indianapolis) to men in the MDiv program. It's been my privilege to teach Greek, Systematic Theology 1, ST2, ST3, Biblical Theology, and Ethics. I got to teach another cohort this week of nearly 40 men. May God raise up faithful pastors: "What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also" (2 Timothy 2:2). facebook.com/FaithBibleSemin…

“Preachers need to be able to speak and think and write. And Bethlehem has helped me do that.” Alberto Gurrieri (M.Div. ’22) Bethlehem-trained pastors discuss in-person education and the cohort model in the Spring Edition of the Serious Joy Quarterly at bcsmn.edu/pastors-respond/.

My school recently hosted a theology conference on Christ in all of Scripture with @JohnPiper, @BJTabb, @DrJimHamilton, and Jonny Gibson. The speaker panel is edifying—moderated by @jaredmcompton (50 min.): youtube.com/watch?v=lAQR9dpc…

How to Train Boys to Be Manly Men (57-minute interview): youtube.com/watch?v=wkGW_sAu…

How exactly does abortion work? 4 short explainer videos: 1. 1st Trimester Medical Abortion: Abortion Pills youtube.com/watch?v=lRDnVSMr… 2. 1st Trimester Surgical Abortion: Aspiration (Suction) D & C youtube.com/watch?v=5THDmys8… 3. 2nd Trimester Surgical Abortion: Dilation and Evacuation (D & E) youtube.com/watch?v=jgw4X7Dw… 4. 3rd Trimester Induction Abortion: Injection and Stillbirth youtube.com/watch?v=r5Af8vIy…

SURPRISE! We've released a special NSBT Themelios issue to honor D. A. Carson for his contribution to biblical theology. 🤩 Does the cover look familiar? NSBT authors pay tribute to Carson by summarizing and reflecting on their own volumes. Please read and share! media.thegospelcoalition.org…

Many mature Christians in the Twin Cities can’t pause their jobs, families, or ministries to become full-time students at @BCS_MN. That’s why we offer the Evening Program (BA in Theological Studies, MA in Exegesis and Theology, and certificate options). I get to teach systematic theology in the program. Here are 5 reasons the Evening Program is so valuable: bcsmn.edu/five-benefits-of-b….

It was a joy to help train all four of these pastors at Bethlehem Theological Seminary. 3 short videos: 1. Why move to attend seminary in person? (7:02 min.) youtube.com/watch?v=I9wIugq4… 2. How does Bethlehem make you a preacher? (4:56 min.) youtube.com/watch?v=h87iShjB… 3. How does the rigor of Bethlehem compare to an undergraduate degree? (4:31 min.) youtube.com/watch?v=2whSPubj… bcsmn.edu/seminary/

In today’s APJ, John Piper says this about 1 Cor 6:18b: “I think those words, in the middle of verse 18, are a slogan used by the false teachers in Corinth to say that the body is insignificant when it comes to morality and sin.” desiringgod.org/interviews/s… I agree: andynaselli.com/is-every-sin…

In Christ the King Church's worship service yesterday, we invited Caleb Ziegler, James Alexander, and Aric Burch to join our pastors at the front. It was our church’s joy to commission these brothers and so consecrate them to the Lord’s service as pastors of Risen King Church. And it was a joy for the four pastors of our church to be part of the 4pm service in Mondovi, Wisconsin, yesterday when Risen King Church covenanted as a church. Please pray for this new church in Wisconsin's Chippewa Valley! rk.church/

The Church of England didn't arrive here overnight. This is what happens when Scripture becomes one voice among many rather than the voice above all.