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Death Penalty

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Is the death penalty justifiable? There are solid grounds for arguing for the death penalty under strict provisions.

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The Truth Is Compelling

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What is the special nature of biblical truth? This article reflects on the question, explaining that the truth of God demands a response from its hearers.

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The Office and Leadership

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This article considers the kind of leadership that needs to come from the office-bearers in the congregation. A congregation is in need of a vision, yet above all it needs faithfulness in order to grow in spiritual maturity.

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Kingdom and Priests Belong Together

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When sharing in each other's sufferings, we are to show compassion. This article discusses how this is our responsibility as kingdom citizens, and as priests.

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Influencing and Being Influenced by Culture

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How is a Christian to engage with the culture? This article explores the concept of culture, and the kinds of spiritual influences working in culture. The occult and the work of Satan are discussed in this regard. The article stresses that the Christian needs to understand his place in the culture, and lean upon the Lord to remain faithful.

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Bringing Praise to God in the Worship Service

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This article discusses a number of ways in which the element of praise in the worship service can be given meaning and content. It needs a place in the singing, the sermon, and in the prayers.

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The Heart Knows Its Own Bitterness

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This article shows that although there is a limit to how well other people can understand what we go through, God has created us in such a way that we can nevertheless still share our joys and sorrows and suffering with one another. It is important that we share our lives with one another in fellowship.

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Preaching Is Applying the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven

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This article explains how preaching is the application of the keys of the kingdom. It considers the place of judgment in the preaching as well.

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Reincarnation or Resurrection?

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This article discusses and evaluates the belief in reincarnation. It shows from Scripture that this is unfounded and offers no hope. Instead, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ offer the only hope.

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Is a Certain Infantilization of the Church Threatening Us?

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This article considers a trend towards simplistic preaching, which will leave a congregation immature and infantile. The author pleads for the full preaching of the gospel that will bring maturity to all who have ears to hear.

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Sexuality in Pastoral Relations

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This article discusses sexual sin in pastoral relationships. It shows that definite boundaries are to be set in place when the minister is giving pastoral care to women. It also considers the question how consistories should deal with a complaint regarding a breach of those boundaries, and concludes by considering whether formal complaint procedures need to be put in place.

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Daily Taking Up Your Cross

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This article examines the command of the Lord Jesus to take up our cross and follow him. What does this really entail? What kind of suffering is he calling us to?

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The Praying and Crying Spirit

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According to Romans 8:15 and Galatians 4:6 the work of the Holy Spirit is to help the believer raise their cries to God in prayer. The article explains that the Spirit points the believer to the Father and the future, and it shows how the Spirit does this in our weaknesses.

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Eucharist and Lord’s Supper

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What is the difference between the Roman Catholic way of celebrating the Lord’s Supper and the Reformed way? Looking at Lord’s Day 30, this article shows that the concept of the Eucharist from the Roman Catholic perspective is based on the continual sacrifice of Christ. Therefore, the Reformed believer cannot participate in the Roman Catholic celebration of the Eucharist.

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Don’t Harm Yourself

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This article considers the practice of self-harm, whether spiritually or physically, and the hope we have through the gospel and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Christian Lifestyle

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This article considers some of the characteristics of the Christian life. It speaks mainly of sanctification and a Christian lifestyle.

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The Holy Spirit and the World

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John 16:8-11 reveals the work of the Holy Spirit as the Prosecutor. In this work the Spirit uses the church. This article explains how.

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The Friendly Congregation

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Based on Philippians 4:5 this article argues that friendliness should mark every congregation. It shows how friendliness relates to mission and self-denial.

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Racism Is in All of Us

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Racism has a root somewhere, and it manifests itself in a certain way. It can also be cured. This article explains how.

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Stagnation is Degeneration

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There is a process in backsliding. This article explains that this process starts with devaluing the treasures of the Word of God. It thus encourages a struggle against spiritual sluggishness by hearing and interacting with the Word of Christ.

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