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Weekend Millionaires

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This article is about gambling, empty promises and desires, and the trustworthy promises of God.

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Walking by the Spirit

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What does it mean to walk by the Spirit? What if you believe but you do not feel changed by the Spirit?

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Grace and Judgment

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For us to understand grace, we need to understand the reality of the judgment. The trumpets of the end time are already sounding.

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God’s Knife in Your Life

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This article studies the circumcision in the Old Testament, the circumcision of Jesus, and what it means for the New Testament believer.

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1 Corinthians 6:11 - God Changes People

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This article discusses what it means that God has washed and sanctified and justified us in Jesus Christ.

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Fruit of the Spirit

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What are your roots absorbing? With what does God want to fill us up? He wants to fill us up with whom Jesus is for you. His love for you, his joy in you, his peace for you, his patience with you.

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Luke 9:57-58 - Foxes Have Holes

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This article is about following Jesus Christ.

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Focus

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God’s focal point is not only the return of Jesus Christ. It is especially a person: Jesus Christ. See the perspective of your life in him.

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Faith is a Means

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Should we talk about faith or Jesus Christ? This article looks at the place and importance of faith.

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Expecting

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Are we eagerly expecting the return of Jesus Christ? How does this change our lives today?

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Dress for Battle

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This article looks at the ways in which Satan attacks the children of God, and the weapons we have to battle against him.

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Church, I Love You

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Do you love the church? Why should we love the church of Christ? This article shows that it has everything to do with our love for Christ.

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Christian Freedom

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What is Christian freedom? People love to use Christian freedom in defense of their actions, but what does freedom in Christ mean?

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Bothersome Sin

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This article is about sexual purity in dating, and how to view sin in your relationship.

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Does God Love All People?

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God’s love existed before our faith. He loved us dearly before we believed. Therefore, it is impossible to opine that he only loves those who believe.

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Do you Love?

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How do you grow in love for your enemy?

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Believing as a Child

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Who saves you from your misery—you or God? If it is God, then begin with God, his Word, and his work.

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The Sin Behind Sin

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How deep does sin go? This article looks at the place that God should have in our lives. It also studies the relation between law and gospel, and Jesus Christ and the law.

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Playing with Spirits?

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Are wizards and witchcraft innocent entertainment? This article discusses the reality of dark powers and the work of Satan.

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A Living Member

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Is it significant if you view yourself as a member of the church? This article looks at what it means to be a member of Christ for our fellowship as church.

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Hebrews 13:12 - Together with Jesus, Outside of the Gate

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We confess that as Christians we should not choose to leave this sinful world. In a certain sense, this is true. But in order to meet Christ, you will have to go “outside the gate” (Hebrews 13:12). We are asked for the willingness to let go of everything but God.

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The Satan as Father of Lies

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Why is Satan called the father of lies? This article studies the character of Satan.

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Living with Risks

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Looking at Ecclesiastes 11, this article shows what it means to live with the uncertainty of life while being certain of God who governs this life. The author applies this to someone investing while not falling into the trap of consumerism.

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Chosen Church of God Why was Abraham chosen? And Joseph? And Moses? And Samuel? And Paul? And...

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Looking at the biblical account of election, this article shows that from the Old Testament to the present day, God chooses his people so that they can be a blessing to others.

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False Prophecy

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How does one become a false prophet? This article shows that you become a false prophet when you speak only what people want to hear and leave out things that are important to talk about. The article applies this to preaching and shows that true prophecy speaks what is of God, through God, and to God.

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Does the Church Have a Problem with Its Older Youth?

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This article paints a contrasts between the world of youth during the week and on a Sunday at church. It shows how young people struggle to fit in the church, and how the church can take steps to get the young people engaged.

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Blessedness as the Pledge of God's Salvation: Living in Freedom and Prosperity

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Looking specifically at the Psalms, this article discusses God's Old Testament pledges of salvation. The author explains how the Old Testament promises make sense within the New Testament context.

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Inquiring after the Faith

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This article looks at the way elders can keep Christ central in the home visit, as well as get all family members to participate in a way that a true inquiry about their faith can be made. The key lies in the tone and attitude of the elder.

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The Church and the Internet

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The internet can be a world of opportunities for the church that wants to work with God in spreading the gospel. This article looks at the possibilities of using the internet for the service of the kingdom.

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Spiritual Struggle

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Looking at the prevalence of deliverance ministries and their portrayal of Satan, this article shows how these have altered the biblical teaching on spiritual struggle. The spiritual warfare in which we are engaged is different from that which is preached by deliverance ministries. Deliverance can only be found in Christ.

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Communion Everybody is doing it ... But what exactly is it that we’re doing?

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Christians have communion with the Triune God, which flows over to the communion of saints. This communion is only found in Christ.

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You Should Not Always Forgive

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Should Christians always forgive? Even if there is no remorse? This article on reconciliation between people looks at the way God forgives, true repentance, liberation of guilt, being predisposed to forgive, and cheap grace.

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Not when people say: “What a beautiful sermon”, was it indeed a deep spiritual sermon, but when the congregation starts saying: “How rich was the Word of God!” Klaas Schilder
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