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Applause in the Worship Service

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This article answers the question of whether applause in the worship service is appropriate.

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Why Christian Education? Or: The Myth of Neutrality

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Education is not neutral; it is either a choice for Christ or against Christ. Christ calls us to search for knowledge with the fear of the Lord. This calling leads us to pursue Christian education for our children.

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Rethinking Singleness & Marriage Within the Church

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What should be our perspective on singleness and marriage? What does the Bible say about being single?

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Thinking About Marriage as Christians

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Proper preparation is needed for marriage, since it is created and governed by God and is a covenantal relationship. This article lists some questions that should be asked of the couple prior to their marriage.

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Pursuing Peace When It’s Not Easy

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Sometimes pursuing peace is not easy, since it may mean that one is called to rebuke or repent or forgive. However, striving for unity in Christ should make pursuing peace possible.

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Pursuing Peace in a Sin-Filled World

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Christians can pursue peace in this sinful world by adopting a loving attitude, avoiding offense and covering offense with love.

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The High Calling to Shepherd Small Souls

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Elders have a responsibility to shepherd children by ensuring that they receive the sign and seal of the covenant through baptism, and that their parents understand their responsibility to nurture those children.

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Who is Jesus? And What Does Jesus Have to do With Jehovah?

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Who is Jesus? This article answers this question by looking at the divine and the human nature of Jesus Christ. The author shows how Christ's nature was relevant for what He accomplished.

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Carefully Preparing for the Privilege of Worship

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This article shows that Christians can prepare for worship by focusing on God. The author discusses the activity of worship and the importance of dedicating the whole day to God.

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Gifts Given from the Heart: The Christian’s Calling to Bring Tithes & Gifts

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This article looks at the principle behind tithing in the Old Testament. The principle that God owns everything should motivate Christians to tithe for the support of the preaching of the gospel and the ministry of the diaconate.

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Sing Praise to the Lord – But Why Sing Psalms?

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Why should the church sing Psalms? This article on church worship gives reasons for singing the Psalms.

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What Is Worship... And Why Do We Worship the Way We Do?

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This article looks at Reformed worship. The author defines the nature and characteristics of worship and examines the elements of the liturgy.

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Matthew 13:44-46 - The Kingdom demands complete devotion

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In this article on Matthew 13:44-46, the author shows what it means that the Kingdom of God is a treasure.

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Unconditional Love?

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This article is about the question: Does God love unconditionally? What do we mean by conditional love or unconditional love?

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Sovereignty characterizes the whole being of God. He is sovereign in all his attributes. Arthur W. Pink
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