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How Should We Then Vote?

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Looking at Romans 13, this article shows that government is instituted by God to reflect the reality of God's kingship. God wants government to function in its sphere of authority, and it must promote the rights God has given to people. Based on this, Christians have an obligation to vote for a government that is the closest to biblical principles.

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Infallible Compassions

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This article is a short biography of Thomas Chisholm (1866-1960), the author of the hymn Great Is Thy Faithfulness.

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Brief Note for the Impatient

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Based on Psalm 27:14, this article shows how we can learn to be patient. Patience is rooted in understanding God’s power, wisdom and goodness.

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Courtesy: A Neglected Virtue

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According to 1 Corinthians 13:5, Christians should exercise courtesy for others based on true love.

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Characteristics of the Christian (5): Optimistic Living

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Christians have reason to live optimistically. This article shows the difference between true and false optimism, and explains why Christians should be optimistic.

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Characteristics of the Christian (4): Learning Compassion

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Christians are characterized by compassion. This article shows the difference between false and true compassion. True compassion is defined by God alone, is learned from Him, and is only expressed by the redeemed.

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Characteristics of the Christian (3): Living Thankfully

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Christians are characterized by thankfulness toward God and the people He places in our lives.

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Characteristics of the Christian (2): Living Lovingly

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Bibically, Christians are characterized by love. This article explains why Christian love is different from worldly love, and how this love can be cultivated among Christians.

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Characteristics of the Christian (1): Wouldn’t Badges Be Easier?

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What marks a true Christian is not necessarily what we see on the outside. A Christian is marked by the work of the Holy Spirit, who produces the fruit of Galatians 5:22-23.

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Three Exercises For the Soul

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For the soul to be healthy, the Christian must practice rejoicing, praying, and thanksgiving (spiritual exercises).

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Encouragement in Our Music

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This article shows how biblical songs can be used by Christians to encourage one another in faith through music (Colossians 3:16).

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No More Dark Trails

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To experience the truth of Psalm 119:105, God's word must be prayerfully studied in devotions to receive understanding.

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The Rising Sun of Righteousness

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This article is a biography of Archibald Alexander.

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Resolved to Remember

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This article on Leviticus 23:23-25 looks at the Feast of Trumpets (New Year's Day), the Day of Atonement, and the Feast of Tabernacles. The author shows how these celebrations pointed the covenant people to God's works.

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Alternate Life as an Avatar

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Can a Christians engage in avatar computer games or games of virtual living? This article shows that besides painting a false reality, these games can result in the waste of money and time, and can promote an immoral lifestyle.

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The Tithing Question

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The historical principle behind tithing was the conviction that God owns everything. As a result, tithes were used to support the ordained minister, pay for material costs for worship, and support the care for the needy. Believers today are called to give for the same purpose.

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Managing Our Time

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How do you spend your time? Working from Ephesians 5:15-17, this article shows that Christians have an obligation to manage their time wisely. The author provides practical time management tips.

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The Meaning of Blessedness

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This article looks at the meaning of blessedness. The author looks at how God blesses His creation and people, and how people bless God and each other.

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John 3:16 - God’s Love

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This article is an exposition of John 3:16 about God's love.

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Iterative Reformation

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This article looks at the reformations during the time of Josiah, Luther and Calvin. Although reformation is God's work, believers have a role to play by praying for God's will to be done and honoring God's word.

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The Holy Spirit in the Ministry of the Word

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Without God's revelation of His truth, we would not know Him. In addition, man in his fallen nature cannot know God and he opposes God's truth. To know God as He is revealed in the word requires the work of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, the preaching of the word is dependant upon the work of the Holy Spirit.

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Did Jesus Have to Die?

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Why did Jesus die? This article shows that the cross of Jesus was the demonstration of God’s justice (Romans 3:25) and is indispensable to atonement and our salvation.

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God’s Sovereign Good Pleasure

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This article looks at the relationship between the sovereignty of God and man's free will. The author maintains that it is impossible to talk about man having a free will.

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Heads, Hats, and Hair

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This article looks at the covering of the head described in 1 Corinthians 11. This covering was meant to demonstrate the principle of submission. The author discusses principles for dress today.

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Raising Hands in Worship and Praise?

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Can you raise your hands during worship service? This article shows that the raising of hands in ancient times was to show attention to, submission to, and dependence upon some deity or authority figure. If it is used in this way during the worship service it is acceptable. Any other usage should be discouraged.

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Does God Repent of Things He Has Done?

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Does God change His mind? This article shows that due to the unchangeable nature of God (immutability of God, repentance of God), biblical texts where God is presented to be repenting or regretting should be understood in an anthropopathism way (human way of speaking about God).

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A Study of Speaking in Tongues

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This article looks at the meaning of speaking in tongues in the context of the whole Bible and discusses whether it still occurs today.

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Images of God?

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This article looks at the second Commandment from Exodus 20:4-6, showing how God forbids the making of images of himself. The article also discusses how this principle equally applies to making images of Christ.

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Worship Music Beyond Only the Psalms

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This article gives reasons why the Psalm singing should not be exclusive in church music, but how other songs can be included in the worship service.

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Is There an Unpardonable Sin?

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Unpardonable sin is rooted in the rejection of Jesus Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit. This is not a sin that can be committed by the believer, but only the unbeliever. This article on Matthew 12:31-32 discusses the sin against the Holy Spirit.

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The Indwelling Holy Spirit

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The Holy Spirit indwells the believer. What does this indwelling of the Spirit mean? This article shows that the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer is essential for the maintenance of the spiritual life, spiritual understanding, obedience to God, assurance of salvation and love for God. The Holy Spirit was working this in believers even in the Old Testament.

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Demons in God’s Creation

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What are demons? This article shows that demons are fallen spiritual beings. The author discusses the topic of demon possession in the light of Christ's work.

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Distinctives of Presbyterianism

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This article traces the history of Presbyterianism from its heritage in the Reformation. The author also discusses the characteristic principles of Presbyterianism.

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What is Reformed Theology?

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This article explains what is meant by the term 'reformed theology'.

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Our Reformed Heritage (4): A Renewed Promise and Hope

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This article is a biography on Geerhardus Vos. Special attention is given to his writings on biblical theology and the new covenant.

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Our Reformed Heritage (3): Practical Holiness

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This article discusses Christian holiness through the lens of J.C. Ryle's Holiness.

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Our Reformed Heritage (2): Triumphantly Intolerant

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This article is a biography of J. Gresham Machen and the role he played in standing against liberalism. The article also discusses biblical tolerance and intolerance.

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Our Reformed Heritage (1): The Obvious God

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This article gives a short biography on Cornelius Van Til. It discusses his work on presuppositional apologetics and the role he played in defending the truth.

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The Big Universe

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This article looks at the size of the earth and related planets in order to show the wonder of God's omnipresence.

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Job 40:15-24 - The Behemoth

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This exposition of Job 40:15-24 discusses what animals might fit the description of the behemoth.

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Still Things Moving

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Looking at the motion of the earth, this article shows how God in His providence sustains everything. This work of God calls us to respond with faith in Him.

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Life in the Universe

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Is there extraterrestrial life? In order to answer this question, this article compares the biblical and the scientific definition of life. The author says that since God created the other planets, if there is life on them, glory must be given to God for the wonder of His creation.

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God’s Tiny Particles

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This article shows how God in His providence works through particles as small as atoms. The wonder of God's creation should lead us to God.

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John 2:1-12 - Water to Wine

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This article discusses the essence of Jesus' miracle of changing water to wine (John 2:1-12).

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The Dawn of Otherness

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This article discusses the concept of time in relation to the eternity of God and creation.

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Survey Studies in Reformed Theology (7): The Interpretation of Scripture

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This article looks at three basic biblical principles of hermeneutics, and discusses how we can safely interpret Scripture.

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Survey Studies in Reformed Theology (6): The Translation of Scripture

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This article looks at two forms of Bible translation: literal translation and dynamic equivalence. The author gives some guidance on choosing a Bible translation, and explains the basic requirements for a Bible translation.

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Survey Studies in Reformed Theology (5):The Preservation of Scripture

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Looking at the doctrine of the preservation of Scripture, this article shows how God preserved the Bible even though we do not have original copies. The author discusses different available manuscripts and the process that went into producing the Bible. In all of this, we can be confident that the text of Scripture is accurate.

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Survey Studies in Reformed Theology (4): The Inspiration of Scripture

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This article looks at three different perspectives on the inspiration of Scripture: literary inspiration, dictation, and organic. The author shows how we should view Scripture's inspiration, and encourages us that the inspiration of Scripture proves its reliability.

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Survey Studies in Reformed Theology (3): The Canon of Scripture

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The canon of Scripture consists of the 39 books of the Old Testament and the 27 books of the New Testament. This article discusses the authority of the Bible and the place of the apocryphal books. Scripture is the only means of God's special revelation.

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Survey Studies in Reformed Theology (2): Revelation - Divine Self-Disclosure

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This article looks at the way God has revealed Himself through general revelation and special revelation.

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Survey Studies in Reformed Theology (1): Knowing the Truth

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This article is part of a series that seeks to establish a basis for establishing what is right and true. Can we know truth? Truth begins with God, and only God can overcome the fallen condition of man to reveal the truth to him. The Bible reveals this truth.

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Words of Love

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Working from John 21:15-17, this article compares two Greek words for love—agapao and phileo. These words are used interchangeably, and do not necessarily refer to a higher love and a lower love.

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Love in the Bible

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What is the meaning of love? This article shows that love is a disposition implanted into needful human hearts by the prevailing grace of God. By it we are enabled to joyfully obey the revealed desires of our Creator, both toward the Lord himself and toward others. Without this work of God, man would remain doomed.

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Saying “Amen”

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What does 'amen' mean?

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The Meaning of “Selah”

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This article looks at the meaning of the word 'selah' as used in the Psalms.

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The Meaning of Imputation

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Imputation is the act of assigning a condition, standing, or value. When it relates to persons, the new condition is credited to them and accounted as being fully theirs. This article shows how Christ's righteousness is imputed to the believer.

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The Meaning of Propitiation

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Propitiation is the appeasing of one offended by covering the cause of his anger. Propitiation speaks primarily to the effect of satisfaction upon God as the offended party. This article shows how Christ is the Propitiator.

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