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Douglas Moo

Douglas Moo

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Douglas J. Moo (1950–present). Born on March 15, 1950, in LaPorte, Indiana, Douglas J. Moo is a Reformed New Testament scholar, professor, and author, not a traditional preacher, though his teaching and writing have influenced evangelical preaching. Raised in a non-religious family, he converted to Christianity during his senior year at DePauw University, where he studied Political Science and History, abandoning law school plans. He earned an MDiv from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (1975) and a PhD from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland (1980). Moo taught at Trinity for over 20 years before serving as Blanchard Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College Graduate School (2000–2023), retiring as Professor Emeritus. His academic “preaching” comes through lectures and commentaries, emphasizing rigorous exegesis and practical application, notably on Romans, James, and Pauline theology. He authored or co-authored over 20 books, including The Epistle to the Romans (1996), An Introduction to the New Testament (1992, with D.A. Carson and Leon Morris), and The Letter of James (2000), widely used by pastors. As chair of the NIV Bible Translation Committee since 2005, he shapes modern Scripture access. Married to Jenny, he has five grown children and 13 grandchildren, actively serving as an elder and teacher in his local church. Moo said, “Apply yourself wholly to the text; apply the text wholly to yourself.”

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(Colossians) Part One - Col 1:3-14

8.0K52:38

ExpositionMAT 6:33MAT 13:1COL 1:12

In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the importance of giving thanks as a quality of a life worthy of the Lord. The speaker references the book of Colossians, where Paul mentions thankfulness as one of the qualities of a life pleasing to God. The speaker also highlights the repetition of the language of bearing fruit and growing in the text. Additionally, the speaker emphasizes the significance of knowledge in producing effective Christians. Overall, the sermon explores the components of a life that pleases God and emphasizes the role of thanksgiving in that life.

(Colossians) Part Four - Col 2:6-23

6.2K1:09:22

ExpositionMAT 6:33ROM 2:291CO 10:2EPH 2:5COL 2:14

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of fullness in the new experience of deliverance from the power of sin. He emphasizes that through our identification with Christ, we are given the ability to live a new life and become a new people. The preacher also highlights the fundamental work of Christ in delivering us from the penalty of sin. He encourages Christians to view the Bible as something to immerse themselves in, allowing its message and values to become a part of their souls. The sermon concludes with a discussion on how God forgives us and wipes out our debts through Christ.

(Colossians) Part Two - Col 1:15-20

5.9K45:29

ExpositionMAT 6:33COL 1:15COL 1:18COL 2:14

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that through Jesus Christ, God has rescued and transferred believers from the dominion of darkness into the new kingdom of God's Son. The preacher highlights the importance of theology in the life of the church, urging the Colossians not to seek spiritual completion in other religions or philosophies. He emphasizes that all knowledge about God can be found in Christ, who is the image of the invisible God. The preacher also suggests that as agents of change, believers should not only focus on saving souls but also strive to end estrangement between human beings and spiritual forces of darkness.

(Colossians) Part Three - Col 1:21-23; 2:6-15

1.4K58:22

ExpositionMAT 6:33ROM 3:28COL 1:21COL 2:6HEB 6:4HEB 10:26JAS 2:14

In this sermon, the speaker begins by acknowledging that they will not be able to cover the entire book of Colossians but will focus on selected passages. They emphasize that speech is not just about communicating truth but also about accomplishing something. The speaker then delves into the concept of being "in Christ," explaining that once we know Jesus and belong to him, our lives are bound up with him and he becomes the atmosphere in which we live. They also address the tension between the perseverance of the saints and warning passages in Scripture, expressing the need to effectively explain the meaning of these passages.