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Heaven and Hell

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Can we still believe in heaven and hell? Is hell just a temporary phase? Do we as Christians have enough compassion for unbelievers?

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Sin Does Not Go Unpunished

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How can God be a loving God and still punish sin? This article discusses the punishment, wrath, and eternal judgment of God.

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What Exactly Is Sin?

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What is the classic Reformed perspective on the doctrine of sin? This article shows from the vantage point of the cross how absurd sin is, as deliberate transgression against God. Sin is both an act and a condition. The article nuances this, explaining that we need to distinguish between cases of evil intent, deliberate hardening, or error and ignorance.

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How Do I Know Sin?

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How does God make us aware of our sin? This article explains that we come to know our sin through the law, which Christ holds up as a mirror before us. It also explains the relationship between law and gospel.

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Spiritually Reformed

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This article looks at the five solas – sola gratia, sola Scriptura, sola fide, solo Christo, and soli Deo gloria – through the eyes of Martin Bucer, and uses them to show how they form true spirituality that is grounded in God's work in the life of the believer.

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