We hear a lot these days about plu­ralism and multiculturalism. Due to heavy and continual influxes of immigrants from all over the world, North America has become a veritable melting pot of most of the races and cultures the world has produced. Our nations can no longer be considered Protestant or even Christian nations. There was a time when a majority of citizens both in the U.S.A.

Every religion has certain characteristics that sets it apart from its rivals. There are different traditions, customs, rituals, ceremonies, modes of worship and styles of preaching. Limiting ourselves to Christianity and preaching, there is a marked difference, for instance, between Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican, Methodist, Pentecostal and Reformed or Calvinistic preaching.

This article considers the doctrine of predestination. It presents the biblical data, and interacts with objections to the doctrine.

Martin Luther is known for leading the reformation. But what was Luther’s theology? This article explains his teaching on the doctrine of sin.

Martin Luther is known for leading the reformation. But what was Luther’s theology? This article explains his teaching on the doctrine of God. 

Martin Luther is known for leading the reformation. But what was Luther’s theology? This article explains his teaching on the doctrine of salvation and its application.

Martin Luther is known for leading the reformation. But what was Luther’s theology? This article explains his teaching on the doctrine of Christ. 

What should the task of the church be in a pluralistic society? The church must first understand the danger posed by pluralism – privative religion. The impact of this danger on the church is the death of evangelism.

Why is church leadership entrusted to office-bearers? Is rule by the church council in the church biblical? This article explains the origin, essence and exercise of the offices in the church. 

Should Christians expect a rapture? How many times will Christ return, once or twice? This question is important to consider when talking about the end of the world, end times and the second coming of Christ. Based on 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 the article explains…

Postmodernism is characterized by rejection of absolute truth and authority, truth is made subjective. How has this affected us? This article explains the process which led to modernism and postmodernism. It shows how postmodernism has impacted popular culture and how this has impacted the church in communicating the gospel.

How do we cultivate a Christian mind? We have to understand the relationship between worldview and education. This article compares two worldviews: relativism and the biblical worldview. How do they impact education and shaping of the mind? 

How should the church minister to the aged church members? The church must be aware of the challenges faced by the elderly – physical, psychological, and social challenges. These must be addressed in the ministry to the aged. 

What is the relevance of Puritans for the church today? They are relevant because of their preaching. The Puritans were distinguished preachers. What made Puritan preaching so special? There are seven presuppositions that guided their preaching.

How do we know the bible is God’s word? This article explains the criteria used to determine the canon of scripture – inspiration, apostolicity and universality. It explains the witnessing work of the Holy Spirit in bringing conviction in the believer about the bible. 

Is hell for real? Why is there less preaching in the pulpit about hell? This article engages with this question explaining what happens when hell is not preached, and how preaching about hell must be like.

Is infant baptism a valid baptism? Is rebaptism biblical? This article engages with the claims of believers’ baptism and the call for rebaptism on those who were baptism as infants. The real question here is: what is what baptism and its meaning? 

Religion cannot be separated from morality. Why? Because morality is rooted in religion. This article explains this by showing the connection between ungodliness and immorality based on Romans 1:18-32. 

What should the church believe about justification or righteousness? This article examines interpretations that see justification as relational. How? What does the Bible teach? 

Has the church lost her influence in public life? What is the place of the church in a secularized society? This article shows that the impact of secularism is that it has privatized faith. Is there hope for the church? The article engages with this question…

Is heaven for real? Why is there less preaching in the pulpit about heaven? Because of the materialistic culture we live in. Why is preaching about heaven important? 

How do you prepare for old age and retirement? This article explains the role of the elderly in church and society with practical guidance on how to prepare for this phase of your life.

What is the relevance of Puritans for the church today? Their understanding of the Christian home will share great lessons for us. This article explains the Puritans understanding of marriage, sex, family and parenting.

What is the relevance of Puritans for the church today? We can learn from them from their understanding of man. The Puritans were physicians of the soul. How? This article explains this by showing how they understood the place of the conscience and sin in man. 

For whom did Christ die? This article looks at the nature and extent of Christ’s atonement. Is it biblical to talk about limited atonement? This article contrasts the view of Armenianism and the reformed view in the light of scripture. It shows how the atonement shapes our practice of evangelism.

Stewardship is a calling of every Christian. This article explains the exercise of stewardship in relation to material possessions, spending, enjoyment, affluence, tithing and giving. 

Christian life should be characterized by joy. Lack of joy offends God. What kind of joy is this? It is joy in the Lord. 

Christmas celebration is not commanded in scripture, should Christians celebrate it? This article examines reasons given against the celebration of Christmas. It explains that even if God does not command the celebration of Christmas, He does not forbid it also and there are good reasons to celebrate. 

Is catechism preaching a promotion of man’s word not God’s word? This article answers objections against catechism preaching. It also explains the function of creeds and the importance of catechism preaching and the manner it should be done. 

The church is the mother of believers. What does this mean? This article explains the doctrine of the church through the lenses of John Calvin. It explains visible and invisible church, marks of the church, the responsibility of every believer to join the church, and some lessons for us today. 

On the basis of 1 Peter 3:15, every Christian is called to defend of the faith. What does it mean? Apologetics is the science that helps Christians to do that. This article explains some different views of apologetics, the practice of apologetics, and the right way of doing apologetics. In deals with seven arguments raised against Christianity.

What distinguishes a Christian from a hypocrite? It is their interest in Christ. The principle marks that marks them is justifying faith and renewal of the whole man in holiness. 

What is the relevance of Puritans for the church today? The Puritan’s understanding of the bible can teach us a lot. Based on the John Owen, this article explains this by looking at the role of the Holy Spirit in the inspiration of scripture and effects of it.

What is the meaning of history and the purpose of history? History finds its meaning and purpose in Christ who rules. How? The article explains this based on Revelation 5.

Spiritual gifts are essential for the well-being of the church. Which spiritual gifts has God given to His church? This article looks at 1 Corinthians 12-14, Ephesians 4:1-12, and Romans 12:4-8 for answers. 

What is the relevance of Puritans for the church today? They are relevant because of their preaching. The Puritans were distinguished preachers. What made Puritan preaching so special? It is the nature of their preaching. 

Should baptism be repeated? What is the significance of infant baptism? This article explains the value of infant baptism and gives objections to those calling for rebaptism. 

Will the world come to an end? This article looks at the scientific, humanist, and religious view on the end of the world. It looks at the apocalyptic writings and prophecy about the end of times. Then it asks the question: why does prophecy sells so much in our time? 

Worldliness is a state of mind in which our thinking is governed by the mind and outlook of the world. How do Christians identify and combat worldliness in their recreation, entertainment and amusements? This report gives some principles to guide us. R

Christians are characterized by humility. What does it mean to be humble? This article gives the biblical explanation, pointing to the responsibility of Christians and the call they have to follow Christ in being humble, and giving practical guidelines for the practice of humility in everyday life. 

What constitutes good literature? This is the question Christians must ask for their reading. What constitutes good reading? This article provides a criterion for evaluating good books for reading. 

Have a good weekend! How should Christians think about leisure, work, and rest?

Martin Luther is known for leading the reformation. But what was Luther’s theology? This article explains his teaching on the church and sacraments – baptism and Lord’s Supper. 

What constitutes a family? Should we encourage single parenthood? This article explains that the single-parent family is not God’s design. It has great impact on children, mothers, and society. How? The article explains…

Revival is the work of the Holy Spirit. However, the Spirit uses the means of preaching to bring revival. This article explains that such preaching is that which is anointed by the Spirit. What is Spirit-anointed preaching? 

What is the difference between Arminianism and Calvinism? The core of the difference is man’s attitude toward God. How? The article explains, by giving a historical background and mapping out the differences between Calvinism and Arminianism. 

This article is a biography on Louis Berkhof, focusing on his role as the defender of the Reformed faith in America, but also on his engagement in the disputes that led to the separation of churches.

Both Martin Luther and Desiderius Erasmus agreed on the need for the reformation of the church. However, they could not agree as to what needed to be reformed. Why not? What were their differences?

What is the relevance of Puritans for the church today? There are five important things we can learn from the Puritans.

What is the relevance of Puritans for the church today? We can learn from them because the objective of the Puritans must also be ours, in terms of their relationship with God, their striving for perfection, and their submission to Scripture. Let us learn from the Puritans.

What is the relevance of Puritans for the church today? Understanding the historical events which led to the rise of the Puritans is important. This article looks at the era which led to the Puritan movement. 

What is sanctification? This article explains that sanctification is not the work of man, but of God. It looks at the relationship between justification and sanctification. When sanctification is separated from justification, then sanctification becomes works-righteousness. 

Antinomianism is the enemy of the gospel. Why? Because it separates gospel from law, justification from sanctification. How? The article explains by looking at the relationship between gospel and law.

The Dutch Reveil describes the revival that happened in the Netherlands. This article discusses the character and impact of this Dutch revival. 

The Dutch Reveil describes the revival that happened in the Netherlands. This article discusses the representatives of the Dutch revival: Willem Bilderdijk, Isaac Da Costa, Guillaume Groen van Prinsterer and Otto Gerhart Heldring. 

The Dutch Reveil describes the revival that happened in the Netherlands. This article gives the historical context that called the church to raise her objection against the spirit of the age, leading to the Dutch revival. 

What is the nature of biblical prophecy? Dispensationalism is the belief that the Bible is divided into many different dispensations or periods. This article examines how dispensationalists read and understand prophecy. 

Dispensationalism, the belief that the Bible is divided into many different dispensations or periods, also claims that Christ will return twice. This article examines the biblical grounds used to argue for the rapture.

Dispensationalism is the belief that the Bible is divided into many different dispensations or periods. Dispensational teaching claims that there is a distinction between Israel and the church. What does the Bible reveal is the place of Israel? This article interrogates dispensationalism's answer to that question. 

Dispensationalism is the belief that the Bible is divided into many different dispensations or periods. This article discusses three influential leaders of this movement: John Cocceius, John Nelson Darby, and Cyrus Ingerson Scofield. It also introduces the seven dispensations that characterize the movement. 

What was the heart of the Reformation? Scripture alone, grace alone and faith alone. This article looks at the meaning of justification by faith as taught by the Reformers, and how it was later twisted by some scholars, which gives us a warning for today. 

This article on Revelation 9:1-11 focuses on the fifth trumpet and the judgment of the locusts. In Revelation 9:1, we read, “And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit.” Who or what is this star? Stars in the Bible often refer to angels both good and evil. In Job 38:7, we are told that when the Lord God of heaven finished His creation, “the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy.”

This article discusses the music and the words of Handel’s Messiah.

Is it impossible for the world to live in peace? As this article considers the seventh beatitude in Matthew 5:9, it explains that the root problem is spiritual. The author offers the biblical characteristics of peacemakers, and calls us to consider whether we are peacemakers.

Is the Bible not enough? Often this is the question asked by people who object to having confessions in the church. Looking at the origin of creeds and confessions, the author gives reasons why the church needs them. The focus is given to the Ecumenical Creeds and the Reformation Creeds.

This article looks at the life of Daniel and his friends as an example to young people on facing a world that is hostile to life. It shows how to live the Christian life in a post-Christian culture.

This article shows that the calling God issues to sinners is effectual, and its content is the command to repent and believe.

While in justification God declares us to be righteous, in adoption he declares us his children. This article shows the benefits that flow from both.

This article shows that there are times when Christians face spiritual desertion. However, it also shows how to deal with this experience and how God in his grace can cure someone of this feeling of spiritual desertion.

This article shows that Christ's resurrection assures us of justification, the forgiveness of sins, and the resurrection of our bodies.

Living with Christ in heaven and eternity will be a life of glorifying him, as his glory will fill eternity and be the joy of Christians.

The characteristics of a person who is spiritually mature are stability, proper self-esteem, being objective and impartial, the ability to deal with failure, and taking responsibility for one's actions. Spiritual maturity is crucial for the healthy life of the church. Let this article explain.

While arguing that Christian stewardship encourages care for the environment, this article shows that it is different from the call made by the environmentalists. These are two different belief systems with different practical results.

This article on Revelation 8:7-13 focuses on the judgments of the trumpets as they are concerned with natural disasters.

Do Christians still struggle with sin after being saved? Can they still feel wretched? Romans 7 has been a point of discussion on this matter. How should we understand it? This article highlights different interpretations, with the author giving his own.

Everyone who is sick longs for healing. What happens if healing does not come? How can a Christian live with sickness? This article gives comfort by pointing us to the hope we have in Christ.

Have you had times when it seemed as though your prayer was just bouncing off the ceiling? This article will encourage you to pray again. Learn how the Mediator does his work as you pray to the Father. This article focuses on Revelation 8:1-6.

This article looks at what the benediction is at the end of the worship service and how we must view it.

This article looks at collections and the act of giving in the worship service. It also discusses seven principles Paul gives us as guidelines for giving.

This article looks at singing in Old and New Testament worship, and also discusses the singing of the imprecatory psalms.

This article looks at the reading of Scripture and the preaching of God’s Word in the worship service. This article looks at preaching as the ministry of reconciliation.

This article looks at the place of the congregational prayer in the worship prayer. The author also gives attention to the essential elements in prayer (adoration, confession, supplication, intercession, thanksgiving).

This article looks at the place of the reading of the Ten Commandments and the Apostles' Creed in the worship service.

Should the worship service be free or have a certain order? This article focuses on the Reformed order of worship. It first explains the meaning of worship and then looks at the reason for order in worship. The author also discusses the votum and the salutation at the beginning of the worship service.

Should Christians obey the government? Is the government given by God always? This article argues that the government is instituted by God, and that God does this for our benefit.

The temptation to compromise on the truth of God is rampant in our time. Through the life of the prophet Micaiah we are challenged in this article to see what it means to stand for God’s truth. We are faced by humanism and other influences tempting Christians to compromise. Yet we are also encouraged to see God is vindicating sound doctrine.

What does it mean to be mature? Can I know if I am maturing? This article shows how God recreates us, and it shares some characteristics of a mature Christian. This is good article for self-examination.

Our Lord drew some lessons from natural disasters. Often when they happen they make people question the goodness of God. Does God do bad things? Read this reflection from the Haiti earthquake and learn from it.

Have you heard about the Green Bible? Can printing a Bible with green letters make Christians more conscious about the issues confronting the environment? This article gives a good discussion on this topic.

This article focuses on the contribution Herman Bavinck made to the discussion of regeneration. What is immediate regeneration and mediate regeneration? Can churches be in union if they hold different beliefs on these doctrines?

A treasure is something that is worth keeping. However, should Christians keep treasures on earth? What did Jesus mean when he spoke about treasure on earth and treasure in heaven? Should Christians work to be rich or not? These questions are given some consideration in this article.

What is a saint? Can a saint be a backslider? Will all true believers persevere? 

Who did Christ die for? This article is about salvation and atonement.

This article is about salvation and the doctrine of irresistible grace. 

This article is about the will of man, the sinfulness and total depravity of man, and the salvation of God.

This article is about the promises of God, and our faith in these promises of God.