This article discusses Chapter 5 of the Canons of Dort, which includes topics like the perseverance of the saints, sins of weakness, the means of grace, and God's preserving of the saints.

This article discusses Chapter 3/4 of the Canons of Dort, which includes topics like the effect of the fall into sin, the corruption of man, the earnest call of the gospel, coming to faith, and regeneration.

This article discusses Chapter 2 of the Canons of Dort, which includes topics like atonement and the redemption of man.

This article is a discussion of Chapter 1 of the Canons of Dort, on election and reprobation.

This article discusses the background of the Canons of Dort by looking at the historical context of the Synod of Dort, the person of Jacobus Arminius and his articles, and the place of the national government in the Synod of Dort. 

This article looks at Ecclesiastes 11:6 and shows that from creation God intended man to work, but work was impacted by sin. In Christ the meaning of work is restored.

Looking at the qualifications for office-bearers as detailed in Titus 1:6-9, this article shows that God's standard for this office is high. The author compares these qualifications to the requirements for a priest (Leviticus 21), making the point that men called to office are required to be holy and blameless.

Church visitation serves the purpose of finding out how various congregations are doing in regard to their faith, and is a response to the desire to live in unity as God's people.

Believing in God is not just a matter of knowing about God. Faith in God involves a life of trust and dependence in God, flowing from a living relationship with Him.

Officebearers have the responsibility to ensure that parents, in accordance with their baptismal promise, seek as much as possible to pursue Christian education for their children. This duty is supported by Article 53 of the Church Order of the Free Reformed Churches of Australia.

This article discusses the link between the baptismal promise and Christian education, as is highlighted in Article 53 of the Church Order of the Free Reformed Churches of Australia.

This article outlines the historical development of Article 53 of the Church Order of the Free Reformed Churches of Australia. Working from this history, the author shows that Christian education is the responsibility of both parents and consistory, and is in line with the promises made at baptism.

So many of us find praying a difficult and frustrating exercise. To our feeling, our prayers are like a ball bouncing off the ceiling; God just doesn't seem to hear. We're sure: God is too busy directing this world and fighting evil to pay attention to me. And: with so many other millions praying at the same time, who am I that God should listen to sinful me?! We're sure, our prayers bounce off the ceiling like a ball.

When the church needs to find new officebearers, she must focus on the spiritual qualifications as stipulated in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9. She must also understand the nature of the work of the elder - that he is called to be an overseer, shepherd, steward, and leader.

This article on Ecclesiastes 7:13 is about the crookedness and brokenness of life and the hope for the future.

This article on Ecclesiastes 5:1 is about humility and worship.

What does it mean to be a steward? The author also looks at contentment and doing good and giving to others.

This article discusses the reasons why some churches have a collection at the Lord's Supper table. Is this a good practice to have?

This article looks at the horror of Auschwitz, and how we can see ourselves today in the mirror of Auschwitz. This article looks at abortion and the depravity of man.

This article on Luke 22:44 is about the great agony of Jesus Christ on the cross. 

This article looks at the fact that we are not always aware of the reality of angels and demons in our daily lives. The author discusses angels and their task, as well as demons and their influence.

This article on John 20:19 is about peace: the restoration of a warm and wholesome relationship with God.

This article looks at the need for discipline. Our children have sinful hearts and needs to be shown the seriousness of their errors.

This article on 1 John 4:7 is about the love of God as an example for loving our neighbour.

This article looks at the road leading from brokenness to blessedness for the Christian.

This article on Matthew 27:51 and Matthew 28:2 is about the two earthquakes on Easter.

This article on Romans 8:30b is about the glorification we have already in this life through faith.

How is it possible to pray to God? Through Jesus Christ we have received the opportunity for prayer. God wants us to pray to Him, and teaches us what we should pray for.

This article is about the first petition of the Lord's Prayer ("Hallowed be thy Name").

This article looks at the biblical references to sexual assault, the biblical ethics of sexuality in general, and the confessing and forgiveness of sins.

This article looks at what it means to address God as Father in our prayer.

This article is about the third party in marriage - God - and the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship with God in your marriage. This article also discusses conflict, repentance, and forgiveness in marriage.

Men and women are equal, and yet each have their own role to fulfill. This article looks at the role of the woman as man's helper in a Christian marriage. The author also discusses what it means that the woman must respect the man.

This article discusses the roles of the elder and the family in home visitation. The author also highlights key topics to be discussed at the home visit.

This article is about the focus of the Holy Spirit on the person and work of Jesus Christ. The author also discusses the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament and Pentecost.

This article gives some background on Reformed church polity, and also on the importance of Guido de Brès for the development of Reformed church polity.

This article is about the calling to office, and the nomination and the calling of the the office-bearers through the congregation.

This article looks at the sovereign election of God, certainty of election and the relation of election and covenant.

This article is about the relation of experience and faith, and of reason and emotion.

This article on Psalm 16 is about the path of life, fullness of joy, and our inheritance.

In the discussion about abortion, the issue is God himself.

This article on Proverbs 22:6 is about parenting and the obedience and faith of covenant children.

This article is about child-rearing and the promises and blessing of God. The author also discusses the upbringing of an unbelieving child and a failed upbringing.

This article is about the relationship between man and woman in marriage. From Ephesians 5:21-32 the author shows what is means that marriage is a relationship of love, and what the headship and submission of man and wife entails.

This article is about the conclusion of the Lord's Prayer (the "Amen" of prayer). It focuses on the relation of the promises of God to answered prayer (especially from Luke 11:9-10), and on confession of faith and prayer.

In this article about the sixth petition of the Lord's prayer, the author focuses on the temptation by Satan, and the power of God for weak Christians.

This article is about charity and showing the goodness of God in society. 2 Corinthians 8:9 is also discussed.

In this article about the fifth petition of the Lord's prayer, the author focuses on sin and the forgiveness of sin, and on use and misuse of the gifts God gives us.