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The Deacon

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This is an overview of the role of the deacon in the church.

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Mission

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This is an overview of church mission work.

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Council / Consistory

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This is an overview of the role of the church council/consistory. The author discusses the meetings of the consistory, the place of the deacons in the church council, the agenda of the consistory etc.

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Counselling

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This is an overview of counselling within the church. Special attention is given to abuse counselling.

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Congregation and Overseers

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This article focuses on church government. It also discusses the relationship between the church and the officers.

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Finances in the church

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This is an overview of biblical management of church finances, collections and accountability of church finances.

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Study Societies

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This is a discussion of Bible study and study societies in the church.

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Elders

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This is an overview of the role of elders in the church. The article discusses the calling to the office, the duties of the elders, their assistance of the minister, elder training and their task at major assemblies.

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Marriage

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This is an overview of biblical marriage.

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Catechism Instruction

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This is an overview of what should be involved with instruction in the catechism. The author looks at the scriptural basis for catechism instruction, the task of parents with regards to catechism, supervision of the elders over the catechism class, etc.

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Visiting the sick

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This article is an overview of what is involved in visiting the sick.

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Federation

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This is an overview of what it means to be a church federation. This article also discusses the major assemblies.

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Evangelism

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This is an overview of evangelism. The author also discusses the task of every believer in evangelism.

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Service of Mercy

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This is an overview of the task of the deacons and the congregation toward those in need.

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Church Discipline

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This is an overview of church discipline. The article also looks at self-discipline, the process of discipline in the church, the home visit where discipline has to be discussed, and withdrawal of church membership.

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The Minister of the Word

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This is an overview of what it means to be a minister of the Word. The article also looks at the workload of the pastor, receiving a call to another church, and the duties of the minister.

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Instruction / Education / Equipping

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This is an overview of the instruction, education, and equipping of members of the church.

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Communion of Saints

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This is an overview of what it means to be a communion of saints. This article gives the scriptural basis for fellowship in the church, and also looks at what certain creeds say on this topic.

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Sermon and Prayer

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This is an overview of sermons and prayer in the church: the importance of the preaching and prayer in the church, the task of the minister in this regard, sermon discussion, etc.

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Lord's Supper

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This is an overview of the Lord's Supper.

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Holy Baptism

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This is an overview of baptism: the scriptural basis for baptism, baptism in the confessions, the administration of baptism and the time for baptism.

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Liturgy

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This article gives an overview of church liturgy: the scriptural basis of liturgy, the order of worship, and the components of liturgy.

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The Home Visit

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This article discusses the scriptural basis of the home visit, the history of family visits, the content of home visits, diaconal visits, and the character of home visits.

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The Upbuilding of the Congregation

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This is a summary of the task of office-bearers in the church and looks at the upbuilding of the church.

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Tradition?!

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This article is about the importance of tradition for Reformed education.

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Abuse

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This article is about all sorts of abuse, for instance wife abuse, child abuse, alcohol abuse etc. Abuse as a power and abuse as a sin is also discussed, as well as the importance of grace and faith in abusive situations.

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1 Corinthians 7:29 - The Time is Short

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This article on 1 Corinthians 7:29 is about keeping our focus on the Lord and understanding the time we live in.

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1 Corinthians 7:17 - Remain in Your Calling

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This article on 1 Corinthians 7:17 is about looking to God for help in the decisions we have to make.

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Isaiah 53:10b - An Acceptable Sacrifice

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This article on Isaiah 53:10 is about the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, and his victory by the resurrection from the dead.

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Isaiah 53:10a - The Power of Weakness

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In this article on Isaiah 53:10 the Bible changes our perception of what is weak and what is strong. We see the power of God for salvation in the suffering and death of Jesus Christ.

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Fostering Wholeness in Family Life: Biblical Principles for Wholeness

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This article looks at the position and calling of the family. It also discusses respect in the family and submissiveness in the family. Ephesians 5:21 is an important passage in this article.

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Exodus 13:1-2; 11-16 - Consecrate to Me every Firstborn Male

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In this article on Exodus 13:1-2, the author discusses redemption and consecration.

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Deuteronomy 6:20-25 - Be Careful to Obey all His Law

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In this article on Deuteronomy 6:20-25, the author focuses on careful obedience.

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