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How to Be Successful in Ministry

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Every pastor wants to build a successful ministry. This article explains what success in ministry is, according to Scripture: depending on the powerful work of the Holy Spirit.

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Finding Evangelists for Staff Positions in the Local Church

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This article considers three aspects to finding evangelists that can function in the local church: develop a culture of evangelism, develop and teach a model for evangelism, and deploy people into evangelistic ministry.

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Why Churches Should Call an Evangelist to Their Next Staff Position

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The author suggests that churches should have an evangelist as part of their leadership.

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Praying with a Kingdom Focus

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This article offers concrete suggestions for praying through the second half of the Lord's Prayer.

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The Correct Way to Pray

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This article offers concrete suggestions for praying through the first three petitions of the Lord's Prayer.

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The Folly of Failing to Fill the Holes

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This article considers certain vices in the life of Absalom that David failed to address as father.

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Running Red Lights

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How could David have committed adultery and murder? This article considers nine factors.

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Jealous for God

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This article considers Numbers 25:13 and Phinehas's jealousy for God.

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Islam and Christ's Propitiation

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This article considers how Christianity alone can satisfy the longings of Muslims, by way of the gospel of Christ's atoning sacrifice that provides peace.

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Hinduism and Justification

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This article considers how Christ's atoning work gives a right standing with God, something Hinduism cannot provide.

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Luke 15 – Pharisee, Elder Brother?

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What is the parable of the prodigal son really about (Luke 15)? This article weighs in, and suggests it is all about the Father's great love for sinners.

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Colossians 1:22 – Grumbling, Complaining, and Worrying

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This article considers Colossians 1:22 in context, and provides a key truth that aids us in overcoming grumbling or worrying.

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Revelation 2:10 – Steadfastness

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This article considers the letter to the church at Smyrna (Revelation 2:10).

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The Role of the Holy Spirit in Evangelistic Preaching

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This article considers the work of the Holy Spirit upon the preacher, in both his preparation and delivery of the sermon.

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Romans 3:25 – The Wrath of God Satisfied for His People

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This article considers the teaching of Romans 3:25.

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Thy Kingdom Come

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This article considers the second petition of the Lord's Prayer, "Your kingdom come."

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Romans 3:25 – How to Motivate Yourself and Others in Evangelism

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This article considers Romans 3:25 in context as a motivation for intentional evangelism.

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Secret Sins

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This article explains what secret sins are, in line with the words of Psalm 19:12. It also considers why we should want to be forgiven of these sins.

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2 Corinthians 5:14 – Motivation for Ministry

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How did Paul stay so committed to the Great Commission? The love of Christ enabled him. This article considers this answer by way of 2 Corinthians 5:14.

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Psalm 51:7 – Purification

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This article is an exposition of Psalm 51:7, which reveals a repentant King David.

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Acts 14:3 – The Fear of the Sneer

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In considering Acts 14:3, this article encourages us to be bold in our testimony to others about Christ.

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Revelation 2 - Propagators or Caretakers?

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This article reflects on Christ's letter to the church at Ephesus in Revelation 2.

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The Spirit's Anointing, Practically Stated

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This article considers what is the anointing, or unction, of the Holy Spirit.

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Isaiah 57:14-15 – Clearing the Way

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This article discusses the sin of pride through the lens of Isaiah 57:14-15.

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Burnout

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This article considers one way in which burnout can be overcome: desiring nothing but the Lord of heaven and earth.

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Isaiah 5:8-9 – Greed and Avarice

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Through the lens of Isaiah 5:8-9, this article warns against greed.

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Changing People

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How do we change behaviour? By reaching the hearts of people. This article considers how the heart is reached.

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These Three Things

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Just why does God hate divorce? This article offers an answer.

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Propagation

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This article recalls the great work of the Lord in bringing the sinner to salvation, and from there it encourages vital living as a Christian in this dark world.

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Sanctification

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This article considers the need to please the Lord, as a fruit of salvation. Ephesians 5:10 is its starting point.

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Supplication

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How do you gain a burden to pray with passion, zeal, and persistence to the King of glory? Get a fresh glimpse of Christ’s power and authority.

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Meditation

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This article considers the virtue of meditation, with Joshua 1:8 as starting point.

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Scripture Saturation

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This article considers the phrase "Scripture saturation," with Psalm 119:11 as starting point.

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The Clear and Present Danger of a Truncated Gospel

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This article explains that the preaching of the gospel may not be limited to an emphasis on justification alone, but needs to include a word also on regeneration and sanctification.

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What Is the Least You Can Believe and Still Be a Christian?

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This article considers a frequently asked question regarding doctrine and faith, with Romans 10:9 as its starting point.

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John 17:15 – Danger, Opposition, and Sorrow

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This article offers some encouraging words based on the prayer of the Lord Jesus in John 17:15.

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Hebrews 2:3 – Neglecting Your Soul

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This article is an exposition of Hebrews 2:3, and includes a call to full trust in Christ for salvation.

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Isn't It Arrogant for Christianity to Teach That Jesus Is the Only Way?

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This article discusses the exclusive claim of Christianity, in light of Acts 4:12.

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James 5:19 – Restoring Those Who Have Left the Faith

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This article considers James 5:19 and what restoring those who have abandoned the faith looks like.

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Does God Send People to Hell?

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This article considers why God sends people to hell, and why Christ is the only way to God.

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James 4:9-10 – No Regrets

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This article is an exposition of James 4:9-10.

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James 4:8 – The Only Remedy for Discouragement

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This article is an exposition of James 4:8.

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Are the New Testament Documents Reliable?

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This article considers the reliability of the New Testament, in light of recent attacks on the infallibility of the Bible.

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2 Chronicles 10 – Why Are We Losing Our Children?

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This article is an exposition of 2 Chronicles 10.

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James 4:4 – Are You an Enemy of God?

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This article considers James 4:4 and its call to abandon friendship with the world.

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The Resurrection of Our Lord (Part 2)

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This second of a two-part series focuses on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, mentioned in 1 Corinthians 15:19, as a fact of vital importance to the Christian today.

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The Resurrection of Our Lord (Part 1)

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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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James 4:2-3 – Desperation and Hope

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What do your prayers look like? This article considers the meaning of James 4:2-3 as it pertains to prayer.

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1 John 2:15 – A New Kind of Fasting

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This article reflects on 1 John 2:15, and proposes a new kind of fasting.

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Proverbs 4:23 – Pursuing a Personal Inquisition of the Heart

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This article considers Solomon's instruction in Proverbs 4:23 to guard your heart.

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James 1:22 – Doers of the Word

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This article is an exposition of James 1:22.

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James 1:17 – The Immutability of God

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This article considers the teaching in James 1:17 that God is immutable.

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James 1:13 – Are You Really Responsible?

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This article considers James 1:13 and our personal responsibility for our sin.

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James 1:9 – The Joy of Poverty

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This article considers what James 1:9 means when it speaks of boasting in humble, poor circumstances.

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Perfect Faith

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What is perfect faith, how do we arrive there, and what is its result? This article offers biblical reflection on this question.

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James 1:1 – Slaves of Christ

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This article considers James 1:1, including what it means to be a slave of Christ.

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Are You Known in Hell?

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This article asks the provocative question with a view to wondering whether or not we are considered a threat to Satan. It takes its cue from the story of Paul's ministry in Ephesus (Acts 19).

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James 1:4 – Perfection

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This article considers what it means for the believer to pursue perfection, along the lines of James 1:4.

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Super Supralapsarianism

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This article considers the difference between supralapsarianism and infralapsarianism, and makes a case for the former.

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Did God Foreordain Evil and Evil Doers?

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This article considers the question whether God foreordained evil and suffering.

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Election and Evangelism

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How does the doctrine of election apply to the preaching of the gospel? This article explains.

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In Adam's Fall We Sinned All

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This article considers the pitfall of placing in preaching an emphasis on justification while neglecting the call to put sin to death and pursue personal holiness.

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What to Do When You Have Blown It

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This article offers some direction on what your next step is after realizing you are the cause of broken relationships in your home.

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The Image of God and Its Implications

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This article considers what it means to be created in the image of God, even though that image has been marred by the fall.

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A Case for a Young Earth

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This article gives some scientific considerations that support the thesis of a young earth.

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Ephesians 6:18 – Spiritual Electricity

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This article considers what it means to pray in the Spirit (Ephesians 6:18).

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Covering the Shame of Your Parents

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This article discusses how to honour your parents even when you have suffered under their parenting. It considers Genesis 9 where among the sons of Noah there were two different responses to his drunkenness.

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Rekindling the Dying Fire

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This article considers the responsibility husbands are given to have unconditional love for their wives, as stated in Ephesians 5:25.

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A Spirit of Joy

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This article presents the biblical definition of joy, and considers how we may get there—by contemplating the glory of Christ.

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The Preacher's High Calling

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This article explains why preachers must preach Christ crucified.

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Cremation

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This article discusses what the Bible says about cremation.

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Ephesians 4:31 – Destroying Every Form of Bitterness in Us

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This article discusses Ephesians 4:31, which pictures a downward spiral in relationship, one that begins with bitterness and ends with malice.

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Work and Money

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This article considers how we ought to use our money, and it takes its direction from Ephesians 4:28.

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1 Timothy 2 – The Ordination of Women

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This article discusses what 1 Timothy 2 says on the role of women in the church.

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Pastors Who Fall into Sin

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Should a pastor who has fallen into sexual sin ever be restored to office? This article weighs in on the matter.

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Prudence

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This article considers the topic of bearing false witness against your neighbour.

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