The Genesis of Sin
Where do temptation and testing come from? How do we keep away from temptation and sin? This article weighs in.
Where do temptation and testing come from? How do we keep away from temptation and sin? This article weighs in.
This article considers the doctrine of progressive sanctification, or growth in holiness, also as it was pursued by William Perkins. It also considers what are the marks of credible godliness.
This article is an exposition of 2 Timothy 4:9-15, 19-22.
This article is an exposition of 2 Timothy 4:6-8.
This article is an exposition of 2 Timothy 1:9-10.
This article is an exposition of 2 Timothy 1:6, with due consideration of spiritual gifts.
This article, through the lens of Romans 5:12, offers a thorough consideration of whether Adam was a historical figure, and it concludes with some thoughts on what the historical Adam gives us as believers.
This article considers the prayer of Daniel in Daniel 9.
This article considers the perfection of the patience of God.
This article is an exposition of Romans 3:24, on justification.
This article considers what it means to know God, in light of the message of John 17:3.
This article is an exposition of Romans 2:14, 15.
This article is an exposition of Romans 1:18, which speaks about the wrath of God.
This article is an exposition of Paul's doxology in Romans 11:33.
This article is an exposition of Romans 10:1-4.
This article is an exposition of Luke 23:39-43.
This article is a sermon on Romans 9:11-13.
This article considers the ways in which the incarnation of Christ was supernatural.
This article is an exposition of Deuteronomy 29:29, on the will of God.
This article is the foreword to Martyn Lloyd-Jones' Spiritual <em>Depression</em>. It discusses why Lloyd-Jones was well-suited to write on the subject.
This article is an exposition of Genesis 15:7-21, where God established his covenant with Abram.
This article considers the discipline of self-examination.
This article discusses Paul's instruction in 1 Corinthians 11:5 that women have head coverings in worship.
This article is an exposition of Luke 11:24-26, which addresses the matter of a so-called temporary conversion.
This article offers an thorough answer to the question, "Whom does the pastor shepherd?"
With Psalm 23 as its framework, this article reflects on the work of the pastor.
This article is an exposition of Genesis 18, where Abraham intercedes for Sodom.
This article considers the exhortation in Romans 12:11 to be constant in your zeal for the Lord, with spiritual fervour.
This article exposits Luke 6:43-45, and discusses at length the inability of man.
This article offers a scriptural discussion on limited atonement, with due reflection on Paul's words in Ephesians 5:25-27.
This article contains a discussion on preaching Christ from the Old Testament.
This article is an exposition of Genesis 3:22-24, which tells of man's banishment from the garden of Eden.
This article is an exposition of Genesis 3:8-19, which includes the mother promise, or protevangelium.
This article is an exposition of Genesis 3:1-7.
This article explains the biblical perspective on singleness, including how to love a Christian single. Along the way, the article engages with Genesis 2:18.
This article interprets Genesis 2:8-17, the record of pre-fall life in the Garden of Eden.
This article considers man's creation in the image of God.
This article starts by considering the Sabbath rest instituted in Genesis 2:1-3, moves to considering its use in the Old Testament, and discusses the change of the day of rest from the seventh to the first, concluding with reasons to keep the Sabbath day today.
This article reflects on Genesis 1:1.
Read this article for a sobering yet encouraging view on the role of the minister's wife.
This article considers Mark 15:40-41, which speaks of the women at the cross of Christ.
This article is an exposition of Ephesians 5:25, which speaks of the love of Christ for the church.
This article is an exposition of Paul's word to wives in Ephesians 5:22-24.
This article offers some of the significant features of the life of Augustine.
Through an analysis of Mark 3:29–30, as well as some commentary on the warning passages in Hebrews, this article discusses what the unforgivable sin is and is not.
This article considers demon possession, also as it appeared often in Christ's ministry, and the power of Christ over demons.
This article provides a survey of William Tyndale's life, including one of his important books, The Obedience of a Christian Man.
This article discusses faith as a gift of God.
What makes heaven heaven? This article answers in no uncertain terms that heaven means being with Jesus Christ.
What is it that led the apostle Paul to believe there was life after death? This article discusses how for Paul, in Philippians 1:23, death is to be with Christ.
This article provides a discussion on the New Testament word "saint," against the Roman Catholic concept of sainthood.
This article is the last of a four-part series on the life of Klaas Schilder. It offers some critical remarks on the theologian.
This article is the third of a four-part series on the life of Klaas Schilder. It recounts his involvement in the Liberation and its aftermath, as well as his ongoing work as professor and editor, and then it begins an assessment of Schilder's contributions, also to the field of biblical theology.
This article is the second of a four-part series on the life and legacy of the Dutch theologian, Klaas Schilder. It offers a critique of Abraham Kuyper, and then continues with Schilder's life, particularly as a professor, writer, and editor for De Reformatie, and active opponent of Nazism.
This article is the first of a four-part series on the life and legacy of the Dutch theologian, Klaas Schilder, particularly his historical context (including Abraham Kuyper), his early life, and preaching ministry.
Why is it important to believe that God created the earth? The doctrine of creation is important for our Christian worldview.
A Christian worldview is maintained through the fear of God, love for Jesus Christ, prayer, and Bible reading.
How should we respond to persecution? Should we take revenge?
God's progressive work of sanctification in the believer creates a mind which is set on Jesus Christ, is shaped by the Bible, is holy, and is taken by God's creation.
This article is a the third in a trilogy which looks at the golden chain of salvation - predestination, calling, justification and glorification. Here the author focusses on the topics of justification and glorification, showing that these flow from God's mercy and are a source of peace and security.
This article is a the second in a trilogy which looks at the golden chain of salvation - predestination, calling, justification and glorification. Here the author focusses on the topics of predestination and calling, looking at the concepts of God's general call and His effectual call.
This article is a the first in a trilogy which looks at the golden chain of salvation - predestination, calling, justification and glorification. Here the author focusses on the topics of foreknowledge and predestination.
In this article on Luke 2:8-9, the author discusses salvation and grace, especially grace for sinners and despised people.
This article is about abortion, life, disabled people, and Christian help in difficult circumstances.
This article is about the virgin birth of the Son of God, and the relation of the incarnation of Jesus Christ and original sin.
This article is about the life and legacy of B.B. Warfield.