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Does the Gospel of Mark Present Jesus as God?

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  • Michael J. Kruger

This article shows that the Gospel of Mark does present Jesus as God, right from the beginning of his gospel, with Old Testament citations.

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Mark 1:14–45 - The Kingdom Comes

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  • William Boekestein

This article is a Bible study on Mark 1:14–45.

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Mark 1:1 - Introduction to Mark’s Gospel

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  • William Boekestein

This article is a Bible study on Mark 1:1.

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Mark – Introduction to the Gospel of Mark

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  • Robert H. Stein

This chapter forms an introduction to the Gospel of Mark. Introductory matters addressed are its authorship, the audience, the date, the emergence of Mark in gospel studies, theological emphases (Christology, the Messianic secret, the disciples and discipleship), and an outline of the Gospel.

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Mark 1:40-45 – I Will

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  • William H. Smith

This article contains a sermon on Mark 1:40-45, where the Lord Jesus cleanses a man with leprosy.

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Mark 1:21-28 – Amazement at Authority

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  • William H. Smith

This article contains a sermon on Mark 1:21–28, on Jesus preaching and exorcising with authority.

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Mark 1:29-39 – A Sabbath and Its Aftermath

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  • William H. Smith

This article provides a sermon on Mark 1:29-39, where Jesus healed many, cast out demons, and prayed early the next morning.

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The Sabbath in Capernaum

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article is a Bible study on Mark 1:21-34.

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Mark 1:1-13 - Preparation for Ministry

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  • William Boekestein

This is a Bible study on Mark 1:1-13.

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Mark 2:23-28 Commentary - Jesus’ Work Controls Also the Day of Rest

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  • Jakob van Bruggen

This article is an exposition of Mark 2:23-28.

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Mark 2:18-22 Commentary - Jesus Introduces a New Festival Calendar

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  • Jakob van Bruggen

This article is an exposition of Mark 2:18-22.

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Mark 2:1–3:6 - Jesus Clashes with Religious “Experts”

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  • William Boekestein

This article is a Bible study on Mark 2:1–3:6.

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Mark 2:23-3:6 – Sovereign over the Sabbath

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  • William H. Smith

This article is a sermon on Mark 2:23-Mark 3:6.

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Mark 2:18-22 – Inappropriate Fasting

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  • William H. Smith

This article is a sermon on Mark 2:18-22, where the Lord Jesus addresses a question about fasting.

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Mark 2:13-17 – The Scandal of the Company He Keeps

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  • William H. Smith

This article is a sermon on Mark 2:13-17.

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Preaching the Gospels: Methodology and Contextualization

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  • Grant R. Osborne

The author wants to demonstrate the value of critical exegetical tools, in particular redaction criticism, for the task of preaching. The paper makes use of Mark 9:14-29 as a test case to illustrate how preaching from the gospels should function.

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The Parable of the Sower

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article is a Bible study on Mark 4:1-20.

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The Parable of the Seed Growing Secretly

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article is a Bible study on Mark 4:26-29.

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True Spirituality: The Transforming Power of the Gospel

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  • Steven L. Childers

True spirituality cannot be found in intellectualism, emotionalism, and moralism. From Mark 1:14-15 this article shows that true spirituality can only be found in understanding the gospel message and its transforming power.

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Does Peter Draw a Line?

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  • W. F. Wisselink

Looking at cessationism through the eyes of Mark 16, Acts 5, and 1 Peter 2, this article shows that to claim the cessation of special gifts is not equal to claiming that God has ceased to do spectacular acts. God has the power and the liberty to call on spectacular ways.

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Mark 3:13-19 Commentary - God’s Son Chooses His Own Heralds

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  • Jakob van Bruggen

This article is an exposition of Mark 3:13-19.

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Mark 3:7-12 Commentary - God’s Son Continues to Deliver Israel from Demons

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  • Jakob van Bruggen

This article is an exposition of Mark 3:7-12.

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Mark 3:1-6 Commentary - The Saviour of Life Threatened on the Sabbath

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  • Jakob van Bruggen

This article is an exposition of Mark 3:1-6.

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What Is the Unforgiveable Sin?

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  • Sam Storms

The Lord Jesus in Mark 3 speaks about the unforgiveable sin. This article considers in detail just what this sin against the Holy Spirit is.

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Mark 3:22-30 – The Sin That Won't Go Away

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  • William H. Smith

This article is a sermon on Mark 3:22-30, on blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.

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Mark 3:7-21 – Foes, Friends, and Family

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  • William H. Smith

This article is a sermon on Mark 3:7-21.

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A Closer Look at the Widow's Offering: Mark 12:41–44

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  • Geoffrey C. Smith

Smith offers an exegetical consideration of Mark 12:41-44. He argues that the theme of the coming judgment upon the nation of Israel forms an important context for a good understanding of the significance of this text.

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The Hopeful Parent & Teacher

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  • James W. Beeke

Looking at Mark 8:23-24, this article applies the teaching to parents and teachers. It shows them how God works to lead people to his knowledge and how he brings growth in the young ones. Parents should put their hope in God for the spiritual growth of their children.

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Darkness over the Whole Land: A Biblical Theological Reflection on Mark 15:33

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  • Gregory K. Beale, Dane C. Ortlund

What is the significance of the three-hour darkness described in Mark 15:33? The authors explore the biblical-theological dimensions to this text. They argue that this is a culmination of a trajectory started in Genesis 1:2-3.

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Prayer and Faith

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  • William MacLeod

By looking at Mark 11:22-24, this article considers the relationship between prayer and faith.

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Mark 3:6 – Strange Bedfellows: Herodians and Pharisees

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  • Klaas Stam

This article explains from Mark 3:6 how odd or strange it was that Pharisees and Herodians held counsel together. The two parties are different from each other, archenemies even. The one party rivals the other, and nor­mally they would not be on speaking terms.

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Mark 4:26-29 - From Seed to Harvest

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  • Pieter Niemeijer

This article on Mark 4:26-29 tells us about the manner of Christ’s working, and about the continuation of the kingdom of God.

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Mark 4:1-25 Commentary - The Parables of the Sower

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  • Jakob van Bruggen

This article is an exposition of Mark 4:1-25.

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Mark 4:35–5:43 - Christ Conquers Foes

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  • William Boekestein

This article is a Bible study Mark 4:35–5:43.

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Mark 4:1–34 - He Taught in Parables

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  • William Boekestein

This article is a Bible study on Mark 4:1–34.

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Mark 4:1 – Preaching to the Coast

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  • J. Duncan M. Derrett

This article argues that Jesus' preaching to the crowds beside the Sea of Galilee in Mark 4:1 should be seen in the light of references in the Old Testament to the coastlands and to the mixed multitude in Exodus 12:38.

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The Resurrection of Our Lord (Part 1)

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  • Al Baker

This first of a two-part series focuses on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, testified to in Mark 16:6, as central to Christianity.

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The Baptism of Jesus according to the Gospel of Mark

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  • James R. Edwards

What is the significance of the baptism of Jesus according to the Gospels? Mark 1:9-11 relates the baptism of Jesus. Edwards considers the significance and function of this baptism in Mark. The baptism is related to the coming of the kingdom of heaven. Edwards further works out the significance of Jesus' baptism for our understanding of him as Son of God.

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Silencing the Storm at Sea

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This is a Bible study on Mark 4:35-41.

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Mark 4:12 – Unwillingness Exposed

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  • Klaas Schilder

This article looks at Mark 4:12, Isaiah 6:9-10, Matthew 13:13-15, and Luke 8:10. The author focuses on the purpose of parables, unwillingness to believe, and unwillingness in spiritual growth.

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Mark 4:26-29 - The Seed Growing in Secret

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  • Henry vanderKam

This article is a Bible study on Mark 4:26-29.

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Mark 4:36 – More than Jonah!

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  • Jack de Jong

This article on Mark 4:36 is about the human nature of Jesus Christ.

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Mark 5 – Why Jesus Allowed Jairus' Daughter to Die

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  • Jesse Johnson

This article offers a few reasons why the Lord Jesus allowed the daughter of Jairus to die (Mark 5).

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The Markan Narrative's Use of the Old Greek Text of Jeremiah to Explain Israel's Obduracy

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  • Larry Perkins

This article suggests that a close reading of the Septuagint translation of Jeremiah reveals that his prophetic message influences the way Mark portrays Jesus’ words and deeds. In specific contexts in Mark’s narrative (e.g., Mark 8:17, Mark 11:17-18), where potential linkages with the Greek version of Jeremiah’s prophecy occur, the author demonstrates the potential contribution of the Greek version to the reader's understanding of Mark’s purpose.

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Mark 5 – Why Jesus Let Jairus' Daughter Die

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  • Jesse Johnson

This article considers three reasons why the Lord Jesus allowed the daughter of Jairus to die (Mark 5).

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Mark's Jesus on Divorce: Mark 10:1-12 Reconsidered

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  • Robert W. Herron Jr.

This paper analyzes Jesus' teaching on divorce in Mark 10:1-12.

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The Raising of the Daughter of Jairus

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article is a Bible study on Mark 5:22-24, 35-43.

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The Woman with the Issue of Blood

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article is a Bible study on Mark 5:25-34.

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The Healing of the Gadarene Demoniac

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This is a Bible study on Mark 5:1-20.

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Mark 5:36 – Only Believe!

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  • Jack de Jong

This article on Mark 5:36 is about the testing of faith, and receiving the whole salvation.

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Mark 6:30-44 Commentary - Rest by Israel’s Shepherd

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  • Jakob van Bruggen

This article is an exposition of Mark 6:30-44.

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Mark 6:30–56 - Ministry Around the Sea of Galilee

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  • William Boekestein

This article is a Bible study on Mark 6:30–56.

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Mark 6:1–29 - The Kingdom Honored and Dishonored

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  • William Boekestein

This article is a Bible study on Mark 6:1–29.

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Does Mark's Gospel Have an Outline?

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  • Joel F. Williams

No outline can ever be a substitute for the reading of the Gospel of Mark. At most, it is an attempt to offer guidance about the significant divisions, turning points, interconnections, and developments in the narrative/story. Williams argues in this article for an overall outline or map of Mark’s Gospel. He wants to takes seriously the narrative shape of Mark. He pays close attention to narrative features such as character, setting, and plot.

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Is Our Reading the Bible the Same as the Original Audience's Hearing It? A Case Study in the Gospel of Mark

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  • Robert H. Stein

This study wants to work out some of the implications of an author-oriented reading of the Bible. Its primary goal is to answer this question: “Is a modern reading of the Bible the same as the original readers who read and listened to the text? It answers the question by means of a case study in the Gospel of Mark.

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Hurry Up and Rest

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  • Jayne Clark

The author reflects on Mark 6 and shows that this fast-paced gospel account describes a day full of activity while revealing Christ, the one who is rest himself.

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A Review of Selected Narrative-Critical Conventions in Mark's Use of Miracle Material

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  • B. Dale Ellenburg

This essay wants to demonstrate how a literary-narrative study of Mark's use of miracle material might give insight into how Mark crafted the story he has given to us.

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A Reconsideration of the Ending of Mark

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  • John Christopher Thomas

The ending of the Gospel of Mark 16 poses text-critical and exegetical problems. Thomas addresses these problems and makes constructive proposals for textual reconstruction and interpretation.

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Jesus' Philosophy of Ministry: A Study of a Figure of Speech in Mark 1:38

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  • Dennis O. Writland

Interpreting figurative language is part of biblical exegesis. Mark 1:38 contains such figurative speech, called amphibologia.

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The Miracle of Jesus: The Feeding of the Five Thousand

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article is a Bible study on Mark 6:31-44.

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Mark 6 – God’s Son Guarantees Life

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  • Jan DeGelder

This article on Mark 6:37 is about trusting God while also being obedient.

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Resisting Traditionalism

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  • William Boekestein

From Mark 7:1-23 this article shows how traditionalism can be a hindrance to fellowship with God, leading to hypocrisy.

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“Ephphatha”

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article is a Bible study on Mark 7:31-37.

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Defining the Titles “Christ” and “Son of God” in Mark's Narrative Presentation of Jesus

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  • Herbert W. Bateman IV

This article wrestles with a question with a specific focus.

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Challenging the Authority of Jesus: Mark 11:27–33 and Mediterranean Notions of Honour and Shame

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  • Joseph H. Hellerman

How important is a good understanding of the cultural world of the early Christians? This article wants to examine carefully Jesus' encounter with some of his adversaries narrated in Mark 11:27-33. The author highlights the way that the values of honour and shame functioned in Mediterranean culture, and illumines the text at crucial points.

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Mark 8:1–38 - Pharisaism and Discipleship

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  • William Boekestein

This article is a Bible study on Mark 8:1–38.

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The Coming of the Son of Man in Mark's Gospel

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  • Edward Adams

This article argues that the Gospel of Mark’s sayings on the coming of the Son of Man (Mark 8:38, Mark 13:24-27, and Mark 14:62) refer to the return of Jesus. This is argued against the view of R. T. France and N. T. Wright according to whom these sayings call attention to the vision of Daniel 7:9-14.

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Mark 8:27-9:1 – The Divine Necessity

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  • William H. Smith

For the Lord Jesus, there was one necessity that controlled his life. This article, an exposition of Mark 8:27–Mark 9:1, shows what it meant for Christ to do the will of God, and what Christian discipleship today is all about.

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The Miracle of Christ: Healing in Stages

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article is a Bible study on Mark 8:22-26.

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Mark 8:35 - Saving and Losing

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Looking at Mark 8:35, this article shows that gaining life occurs through trusting in Christ for salvation and bearing the cross because of Him.

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Mark 8:34 - Bearing the Cross

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  • Joel Dykstra

This article on Mark 8:34 is about bearing your cross.

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Mark 9:33-50 Commentary - Searching for Personal Glory in the Time of Passion

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  • Jakob van Bruggen

This article is an exposition of Mark 9:33-50.

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Mark 9:30–50 - Self-Love and Discipleship

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  • William Boekestein

This article is a Bible study on Mark 9:30–50.

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Mark 9:1–29 - The Transfiguration, Faith, and Unbelief

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  • William Boekestein

This article is a Bible study on Mark 9:1–29.

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The Miracle at the Foot of the Mountain

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article is a Bible study on Mark 9:14-29.

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Mark 9:29 - Failure in the Face of Evil

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  • Doug Vandeburgt

This article on Mark 9:29 is about the power of prayer and the power of Jesus Christ over demons and evil powers.

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Mark 10:1–52 - Marriage, Materialism, and Ministry

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  • William Boekestein

This article is a Bible study on Mark 10:1–52.

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The Healing of Bartimaeus

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article is a Bible study on Mark 10:46-52.

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Mark 10:13-16 - Our Children - God's Children

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  • Clarence Bouwman

In this article on Mark 10:13-16 (and Matthew 19:13-15 and Luke 18:15-17), the author focuses on children in the kingdom of God, and the children of believers as part of the covenant with God. Genesis 17:7 is also discussed.

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Mark 11:1–12:12 - The Coming of the King

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  • William Boekestein

This article is a Bible study on Mark 11:1–12:12.

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"Whatever You Ask" for the Missionary Purposes of the Eschatological Temple: Quotation and Typology in Mark 11–12

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  • Nicholas G. Piotrowski

This article shows how Mark 11–Mark 12, and the Old Testament quotations therein, expound typological correspondences with Israel’s historic temple. That temple is judged and a new temple is erected, the temple of the community of Christ's followers. In the process, Mark 11:24 becomes clear: “whatever you ask in prayer” is meant in reference to the ministrations of the temple now fulfilled in such followers. In short, the events of Mark 11–12 comprise an extended temple antitype.

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The Withered Fig Tree

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This is a Bible study on Mark 11:11-26.

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Mark 11:11 – One Last Look

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  • Jack de Jong

This article on Mark 11:11 is about Jesus Christ and the temple.

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Mark 13:1–37 - Temple Teaching (2): The End Times

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  • William Boekestein

This article is a Bible study on Mark 13:1–37.

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Mark 14:1–52 - Preparation for Death

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  • William Boekestein

This article is a Bible study on Mark 14:1–52.

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The Naked Runaway and the Enrobed Reporter of Mark 14 and 16: What Is the Author Doing with What He Is Saying?

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  • Abraham Kuruvilla

Mark 14:51-52 is a major crux of Mark’s Gospel where we find the account of a young man fleeing naked from the scene as Jesus was arrested. This essay reviews the opinions of the young man’s identity. It proposes not an identification of this man, but the theological agenda of Mark. The paper wants to enable preachers to use this text in Mark 14 as the basis for a sermon that provides a valid application for transforming lives for God’s glory.

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Mark 14:50-51 - They All Deserted Him

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  • John Blankespoor

This article on Mark 14:50-51 is about the suffering of our Lord Jesus before his crucifixion: everyone deserted him.

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Mark 15:24 – Christ Stripped Naked on the Cross

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  • Klaas Stam

This article is an exposition of Mark 15:24.

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Mark 15:22 – Christ on Golgotha

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  • Klaas Stam

This article is an exposition of Mark 15:22, which describes Christ on Golgotha.

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Mark 15:21 – Simon of Cyrene Compelled to Bear Christ's Cross

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  • Klaas Stam

This article is an exposition of Mark 15:21, which explains why Simon of Cyrene was made to bear the cross of Christ.

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Mark 15:40-41 – The Women at the Cross

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  • Geoff Thomas

This article considers Mark 15:40-41, which speaks of the women at the cross of Christ.

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The Lord Jesus Christ amidst the Soldiers

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  • Geoff Thomas

This article considers the treatment the soldiers gave to Christ, as recorded in Mark 15:16-20.

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Mark 15:23 - Jesus Denies Himself Relief

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  • Carl van Dam

This article on Mark 15:23 is about Jesus drinking every drop of the wrath of God in our place.

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Mark 15:37-39 – Christ Crucified: Heaven Opened ... Open Eyes

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  • W. M. Wielenga

This article on Mark 15:37-39 is about the cross of Jesus and God the Father, and heaven as the temple sanctuary.

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Mark 16:15-16 – The Mandate to Preach the Gospel of Christ's Great Victory

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  • Klaas Stam

This article is an exposition of Mark 16:15-16.

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Mark 16:1-8: The Empty Tomb of a Hero?

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  • Peter G. Bolt

Greek hero cults consisted of sacrifices offered at the grave of deceased human beings. There was a belief that the hero was still active and able to exercise a powerful influence. In this article, this evidence is compared to Mark’s portrayal of Jesus’ empty tomb to show that it is not the empty tomb of a hero, but of one who has been raised from the dead.

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Mark's Amazing Ending

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  • Jesse Johnson

This article explains why the shorter ending in Mark 16 is the preferred ending. The very things that make it seem abrupt are the reasons why the shorter ending is to be understood as original.

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Mark 16 – Literary Approaches to the End of Mark's Gospel

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  • Joel F. Williams

Do the words of Mark 16:7-8 make good sense as the conclusion to Mark’s Gospel? This essay wants to present and evaluate different attempts to explain the meaning and significance of Mark’s abrupt ending.

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Mark 16:6 - Jesus Christ Has Risen from the Dead!

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  • Carl van Dam

This article on Mark 16:6 is about the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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Mark 16:19 – The Grand Farewell

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  • Wybren H. Oord

This article on Mark 16:19 is about the ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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    • Holy Spirit
      • Person of the Holy Spirit
      • Work of the Holy Spirit
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      • Baptism with the Holy Spirit
      • Filled with the Holy Spirit
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      • Gifts of the Holy Spirit (General)
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      • Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Speaking in tongues
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      • Functions of the church - General
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      • Expectation and return of Christ
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  • Creeds & Confessions
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      • Article 8
      • Article 9
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      • Article 37
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      • General
      • Chapter 1
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      • Chapter 3
      • Chapter 4
      • Chapter 5
      • Chapter 6
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      • Chapter 8
      • Chapter 9
      • Chapter 10
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      • Chapter 27
      • Chapter 28
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      • Chapter 30
      • Chapter 31
      • Chapter 32
      • Chapter 33
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      • Chapter 1
      • Chapter 2
      • Chapter 3/4
      • Chapter 5
    • Heidelberg Catechism
      • General
      • Lord's Day 1
      • Lord's Day 2
      • Lord's Day 3
      • Lord's Day 4
      • Lord's Day 5
      • Lord's Day 6
      • Lord's Day 7
      • Lord's Day 8
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    • Thirty Nine Articles of Religion
    • Different Confessions
    • Preaching of the Confessions
  • Doctrine of life - Ethical principles
    • Christ and the Christian life
    • Purpose of Christian life
    • Discovering the will of God - General
    • Use of Scripture in ethics
    • Seeking the kingdom of heaven
    • Christian freedom
    • Discipleship
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    • Old Testament Ethics
    • Ten Commandments
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      • First commandment
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      • Tenth commandment
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      • Tithing
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      • Prosperity gospel
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      • Public Ethics (General)
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      • Terrorism
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      • Interrogation and Torture
      • Refugees and Genocide
      • Political involvement
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      • Bioethics (General)
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      • Cloning
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      • Prenatal Diagnosis
      • Contraception
      • Surrogate Father/Mother
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      • Medical Ethics (General)
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      • Forgoing and Withdrawing Treatment
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      • Definition of Death
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  • Spirituality & Godliness
    • Fear of the Lord & Godliness
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      • Prayer - General
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      • God answering prayers
      • Practice of prayer
      • Bodily posture in prayer
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      • Beginning and Conclusion of Lord's prayer
      • First petition - Hallowed your Name
      • Second petition - Your Kingdom come
      • Third petition - Your will be done
      • Fourth petition - Give us today our daily bread
      • Fifth petition - Forgive us our debts
      • Sixth petition - And lead us not into temptation
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    • Reading of Spiritual Literature
    • Family worship
    • Preparation for home visitation
    • Christ and the new life
    • Personal relationship with God
    • Walking with God
    • Spiritual warfare & struggle against sin
      • Spiritual warfare (General)
      • Struggle against Temptation
      • Living with Hope
      • Desertion by God
      • Place of sin in the believer's life
      • Spiritual growth and backsliding
    • Sanctification of the whole life
    • Spirituality and experience
    • Gratitude
    • Blessedness
    • Different Fruit of the Holy Spirit
    • Different Fruit of the flesh
    • Heavenly mindedness
    • Joy in the Lord
    • History of Spirituality
  • Worship & Liturgy
    • Principles of Worship
      • Principles of Worship (General)
      • Worship as Communion with the Triune God
      • Worship as Communion with the People of God (General)
      • Worship as Gathering and Communion of the Local Church
      • Worship as Communion with Young and Old
      • Worship as Communion with the Church of all Ages and Places
    • Elements of the worship service
      • Liturgy - General
      • Call to worship and Salutation
      • Confessing of sin and assurance of pardon
      • Praise in music and song (General)
      • Public Prayer
      • Scripture reading
      • Preaching (place in worship service)
      • Gifts and offerings
      • Corporate confession of faith
      • The Amen
      • Sacraments in the worship service
      • Benediction
    • Different Liturgies
    • Church music
      • Musical instruments
      • Character and principles of church music
      • Musicians
      • Psalms as songs
      • Hymns
      • Church choir
      • History of church music
    • Liturgical year
      • Liturgical year (General)
      • Christmas
      • Good Friday
      • Easter Sunday
      • Ascension Day
      • Pentecost
    • Church architecture
  • Church Leadership and Offices
    • Church leadership (General)
    • Offices - General
    • Pastor/Preacher - General
    • Pastor/Preacher - Qualifications
    • Pastor/Preacher - Task
    • Pastor and his wife and family
    • Theological Training
    • Elder - General
    • Elder - Qualifications
    • Elder - Task
    • Deacon - General
    • Deacon - Qualifications
    • Deacon - Task
  • Preaching
    • Preaching (General)
      • Preaching, election and the free offer of the gospel
    • Principles of Preaching
    • Purpose and Function of Preaching
    • Types of Preaching
    • Preaching Method and Sermon Preparation Process
    • Sermon Evaluation
    • History of Preaching
    • Preaching style and delivery
    • Steps for making a sermon
  • Pastoral care
    • Principles of Pastorate
    • House Visitation
    • Confidentiality
    • Psychology
    • Care in Abuse and Neglect
      • Abuse - General
      • Spiritual Abuse
      • Sexual Abuse - General
      • Child Sexual Abuse
      • Clergy Sexual Abuse
      • Spousal Abuse
      • Elder Abuse
      • Emotional and Verbal Abuse
      • Ministry to Abusers
    • Care in Addictions
    • Care in Conflict and Bad Relations
    • Care in Depression
    • Care in Self-Esteem and Inferiority
    • Care in Anger
    • Care in Anxiety
    • Care in Crisis
    • Care in Psychological illnesses
    • Care in Autism
    • Care in Loneliness
    • Care in Aging
    • Care in the Dying Process
    • Care in Grief
    • Care in Burial Practices
    • Care with Last Will and Testament
    • Care in Honouring and Grieving the Dead
    • Care in Suicide
    • Other themes of Pastorate
  • Youth ministry and catechism
    • Principles of Youth ministry
    • Material for Youth ministry and catechism
      • In Thy Hands Children Material
        • In Thy Hands Part 1
        • In Thy Hands Part 2
    • Public profession of faith
  • Church Government
    • General Principles of Church government
    • Church Order
      • Purpose and observance of the Church order
      • Offices
      • Church Assemblies - General
      • Church Assemblies - Consistory
      • Oversight of doctrine and worship
      • Church Discipline
      • No Lording
    • Different systems of Church government
    • Church government and civil government
  • History & Church History
    • Church history - General
      • Historical writing
    • Church history - Early Church
      • Ignatius of Antioch
      • Constantine the Great
      • Council of Nicea
      • Cyprian
      • Cyril of Alexandria
      • Didache
      • Early Church (general)
      • Gregory of Nazianzus
      • Irenaeus of Lyons
      • Basil the Great
      • Jerome
      • John Chrysostom
      • John of Damascus
      • Justin Martyr
      • Marcion
      • Melito of Sardis
      • Clement of Alexandria
      • Augustine
      • Polycarp
      • Athanasius
      • Patrick of Ireland
      • Origen
      • Tertullian
    • Church history - Middle Ages
    • Church history - Reformation
      • Theodore Beza
      • Ulrich Zwingli
      • William Tyndale
      • Reformation in The Netherlands
      • Renaissance
      • Zacharius Ursinus
      • Reformation in Germany
      • Reformation in France
      • Reformation in England
      • Reformation in Eastern Europe
      • Reformation (General)
      • Philipp Melanchthon
      • Peter Vermigli
      • Martin Luther
      • John Knox
      • John Calvin
      • John a Lasco
      • Hugh Latimer
      • Heinrich Bullinger
      • Guido de Bres
    • Modern Church History
      • Church history - Asia
      • Church history - Europe
      • Church history - Africa
      • Church history - South America
      • Church history - North America
      • Church history - Oceania
    • Different theologies
      • Charismatic theology
      • Evangelical
      • Roman Catholic
      • Reformed
      • Five points of Calvinism
  • Defending the faith (Apologetics)
  • Mission & Evangelism
    • Biblical Basis of Missions
    • Missions and Evangelism
    • God as Missionary God
    • Missions as Work of God
    • Missions and the Glory of God
    • The Great Commission
    • Missions and local church
    • Missions and every believer
    • Church growth
    • The Missionary
    • The Mission Board
    • The Sending Church
    • Missions and Money
    • Short-term Missions
    • Mission Training
    • Missions to Children and Youth
    • Different Mission Approaches
    • Trends in Missions
    • History of Missions
    • Missionary and Culture
    • Missionary and Politics
    • Missions - Word and Deed
    • Missions and the Social Gospel
    • Mission, election and the free offer of the gospel
    • The Message in Missions
    • Mission and the Point of Contact
    • Prayer and Missions
    • The Mission Encounter
    • Boldness in Missions
    • Material to use in Missions
    • Missions and the New Convert
    • Worship in the Mission Field
  • Other religions
    • Relationship between Christianity and other religions
    • Islam
    • Cults
    • Judaism
    • Jehovah's Witnesses
    • New Age
    • African Traditional Religions
    • Atheism
    • Other religions (General)
    • Sects (General)
  • Faith & Science
    • Faith & Science (General)
    • Evolution
  • Philosophy & Culture
Effective prayer is the fruit of a relationship with God, not a technique for acquiring blessings. D. A. Carson
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