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Jim Klazinga

Life Under the Banner: Loveliness

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When is something lovely? This article shows how loveliness is related to love. It shows how loveliness is portrayed in the covering of sin, and in forgiveness. Therefore Christians must meditate on things that are lovely, as commanded in Philippians 4:8.

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Just are Your Ways

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In Heaven the saints celebrate the justice of God. This is because God is just in His character, so He is the just judge, who will give justice to the wicked and the  righteous. 

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A Call for Dignity

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Christians are called to live dignified, honourable lives. Using different biblical texts, and addressing various age groups, this article discusses living a life of dignity. 

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Meditating on Purity

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How can Christians maintain their purity when faced with so much impurity? This article shows that purity is both an attitude and a moral issue, and exposes the impurity of this world to meditate on purity. Purity is fostered in living out a pure life daily, and filling yourself with pure things as commanded in Philippians 4:8.

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Asking & Receiving

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This exposition of Matthew 7:7-8 shows how prayer involves confidence and assurance; praying to the true God with humility in the right way; and submitting under God’s will. 

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Children of God

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What is one thing that brings you to wonder? This article shows that the greatest wonder is that you are called a child of God. Looking at Christ, who is the Son of God, clarifies the truth of adoption and shows the nature of adoption and its benefits. 

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Christ & The Church

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What is the relationship between Christ and the church? This article shows that Christ has chosen and is protecting and gathering His church. The church, on the other hand, exists for Christ; therefore, being a member means being known by Christ, belonging to Him and being one in Him. 

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God Guides the Humble

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How can you find God’s guidance? It can be done by knowing God’s will through His Word, praying, and fighting pride with a humble heart. In this way a child of God can have assurance of God’s guidance. 

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Implications of the Second Commandment

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In relation to the second commandment, this article discusses the use of pictures of Jesus, the value of artistic visual portrayals of God, the role of emotions in worship, and the essence of true worship.

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Keeping the Law

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Christians know that they cannot keep the law perfectly; however, they live in obedience to God’s law, because they have a desire to obey God.

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Loving in Truth

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To love in truth starts by loving the truth revealed in God’s Word; follows the example of love as expressed by God in Christ; and is manifested in acts of love. 

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Prophets, Priests, & Kings

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This article explains what it means that a Christian is anointed to be a prophet, priest and king; how the basis of this anointing is union with Christ; and what the implications are for the Christian life. 

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Teach Us to Pray

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Knowing who you pray to; who you pray with; and the state of your heart in prayer is essential for true prayer. 

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The Sixth Commandment: Do Not Murder

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Hatred and murder are forbidden in the sixth commandment because murder is a sin against God, but is there a place for righteous hatred and lawful killing? 

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The Eighth Commandment: The Problem with Stealing

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Theft and greed are forbidden in the eighth commandment. The fact that God owns everything makes theft an insult to God, while being content is the key to keeping this commandment. 

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The Fifth Commandment: Submitting to Authority

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The fifth commandment addresses the use of authority between parents and children, government and citizens, elders and church members, teachers and pupils, and employer and employee. This article shows the limit, as well as the origin, of this authority.

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The Fourth Commandment: Keeping the Sabbath Day

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Christ's resurrection and the celebration of salvation are the reasons for the changing of the Sabbath day to the Lord’s Day. This article shows that we honour the fourth commandment by going to church and celebrating salvation with God’s people. 

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The Ninth Commandment: The Problem with Lying

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Lying is of the devil. This article shows why, from the ninth commandment, and how Christians should use their words by loving the truth. 

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The Significance of the Tenth Commandment The Heidelberg Catechism on the Tenth Commandment

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The tenth commandment is inward in its nature. It deals with our desires. It shows that covetousness and idolatry are friends. It calls for a heart that desires to please God. 

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The Third Commandment: Honouring God’s Name

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Honouring God’s Name implies that one must recognize that God is not like other gods. It is a call for Christians to live as God commands. It is to acknowledge that God recognizes Himself with His people. This is what the third commandment reveals. 

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The Wonder of Christ’s Ascension

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Christ ascended to heaven, yet He is still present with us. He ascended to be our intercessor, and to prepare a place for us. His ascension should make His church heavenly-minded. 

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The Wonder of Christ’s Death

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Why did Christ have to die? This article shows that the death of Jesus Christ was real, so that those who believe in Him will not die.

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The Wonder of Christ’s Humanity

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Many times throughout church history, the humanity of Jesus Christ was denied, and is still being denied. This article shows that believing in Christ means believing that he is a human Saviour. He chose this for our salvation. As well, the article shows how the incarnation relates to the celebration of the Lord’s Supper.

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The Wonder of Christ’s Reign

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Christ reigns. This article shows the meaning of this statement by pointing out the difference between Christ's general control of the world and His specific control of the church. It shows that Christ exercises his sovereignty for the sake of the church, and for her comfort. 

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The Wonder of Christ’s Resurrection

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Was Christ raised from the dead? Oh YES! As a result of Christ’s resurrection, the believer has past, present and future benefits. Let this article show you how. 

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The Wonder of Christ’s Return

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Christ will surely return. This article shows that His return will be for judgment. However, for the believer, His return to judge should be a source of comfort not despair. 

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The Wonder of Christ’s Suffering

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Jesus Christ suffered throughout His life. This article shows that Christ's suffering was comprehensive, progressive, legal and cursed. However, His suffering was a life-giving suffering.

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The Wonder of Eternal Life

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What is eternal life? This article shows that the answer can only be given by God. It shows what happens when we die – the separation of spirit and body. What will happen when Christ returns – the spirit and body reunited and enjoying eternal life with God, for those who believe in Christ. This is a great comfort. 

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The Wonder of Knowing the Holy Spirit

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Without the Holy Spirit, the Christian life is not possible. By looking at the person of the Spirit and His work, with the focus on the help He gives, this article shows why this is the case. 

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A Most Practical Doctrine

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The doctrine of the Trinity is essential for every Christian, because this is who God is. Without it we cannot understand how God works in our lives. This article shows how the Triune God is involved in our salvation. 

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Do You Have the Right Friends?

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You can’t choose your family, but you can choose your friends. Friendship is a bond of fellowship. One thing is clear for a Christian: that he cannot be a friend to a man given to sin. Who is this man? Proverbs 22:24-25 explains.

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Forgiven and Forgiving

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What should you do if your Christian brother sins against you? Matthew 18:15-35 shows how knowing God’s forgiveness generates a forgiving heart, and how that forgiving heart has practical implications. Read on…

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No Images of God! - The Second Commandment

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Since God cannot be pictured, making an image of God is an insult to Him, so images portray a false god. God forbids making images of Him in the second commandment.

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No Other Name

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Relativism and syncretism cannot be the attitude Christian take towards other religions. Christians are required to show intolerance in their attitudes towards other religion. This is  because there is only one way to salvation. Let this article show you why, read on…

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The Wisdom of Shutting Up

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When should you just shut up, and when should you speak? From Proverbs 11:12 this article shows how words can be used in a biblical way, and how your speaking gives a picture of who you are. 

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Wisdom, Advice and the Fight Against Fighting

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Pride breeds strife. However, Proverbs 13:10 shows us that seeking advice from God’s people is the way to fight against fighting. Read on…

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You Gotta Have a True Faith

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What are the distinguishing marks of Christian faith? This article is from Hebrews 11:1 which shows the conviction of the Christian faith, its focus and its assurance as the distinguishing marks of a true faith. 

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