Predestination According to John Knox
Did John Knox believe in double predestination? This article examines the Scottish Confession of Faith and Knox’s works to answer this question.
Studies in the Life of Christ: Christ Circumcised and Presented to the Lord
Jesus Christ was circumcised and presented to the Lord as we read in Luke 2:21. This article considers whether this circumcision was necessary.
The Poisonous Petals of the Arminian LILAC
The Synod of Dort stood to defend the five points of Calvinism, known by the acronym TULIP, this article evaluates the opposing views of this teaching, known as Arminianism, for which the writer uses the acronym LILAC. It explains why Arminianism was and should be viewed as heresy.
Calvin’s View of Creation: Spectacle of God’s Glory
To John Calvin, creation is the theatre of the glory of God. Creation is the stage for the revelation of God’s program of salvation for his church.
The God of All Grace
When we talk about the grace of God we refer to the beauty of God. Grace also points to the underserved favour and the power of God.
The Reformation Gospel: Justified by a Living, Working Faith
Justification does not contradict sanctification. In fact justification fuels sanctification leading to good works. This article argues that this is how the Reformers understood the relationship between justification and sanctification.
Counseling the Grieving
Ministry to the grieving is essential in the life of the church. This article gives the nature of problems faced by those who are grieving, and the importance and manner of counselling them.
The Sovereign God of Predestination
This article looks at the doctrine of predestination, showing that it flows from God’s mind and fulfils his purpose and pleasures.
Start/Keep Reading
God wants and expects you to read. Have you ever thought about that? This article shows that reading, especially reading good books, is part of the Christian life. Why? God desires it, your growth and holiness require it, and it is a way of setting an example to your children. God gave us the Bible, and therefore Bible reading is the starting point.
The Majesty of God
In this article about the majesty of God, the author looks at the majesty of God in nature, in Jesus Christ and in worship.
The Holy Spirit - His Work in the Economy of Salvation
This article is about the Holy Spirit who gives life and new life (regeneration), who works in creation and new creation. This is also the Spirit who enlightens us and leads us in all truth. He is called the Preserver and Realizer of God's work.