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Justin Martyr

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This article is about the martyrdom of Justin (ca. 100-165 A.D.), his work in apologetics, and his worship practices.

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The Slippery Slope Towards Polygamy

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This article examines biblical teaching on polygamy. Looking at the reasons why God allowed polygamy in the Old Testament, the author shows that this does not mean that this is the way God designed marriage from the beginning. Marriage is intended to be a monogamous relationship between one man and one woman.

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Evangelical or Reformed?

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This article defines the difference between Evangelicalism and Reformed theology by looking at the history and development of the Evangelical movement.

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What is Humour? A Christian perspective

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This article shows that humour is not foreign to scripture; in fact, God Himself expresses a sense of humour. This article discusses what good Christian humour is.

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Environmentalism: A New Religion?

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Environmentalism may lead to the idolization of the environment. This article discusses the way Christians ought to think about the environment as a result of seeing creation as an act of God.

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Personal Devotions

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Though saved by grace, Christians have a responsibility to actively take part in what God has done for them in Christ. This article shows that personal devotions done through Bible reading, meditation and prayer are crucial for Christian growth.

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The Virgin Mary - Part 2

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Irenaeus of Lyon

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This article on the life of Irenaeus of Lyon (ca. 130-200) also looks at his struggle against Gnosticism and his focus on the history of salvation.

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Restorative Justice

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This article is about crime and criminal justice. This article seeks to show how implementing restorative justice through restitution can help in bringing justice to society as a way of taking the victim along in the injustice suffered.

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The Dark Clouds of Depression

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This article looks at the topic of depression. Emphasis is given to the causes of depression, how not to help, and how to help those struggling with depression.

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Does the Welfare State have a Future?

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This article on the welfare state, discusses government and poverty, the responsibility of citizens, the view of man, and social evils and the church.

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The Rich Jesus A Reformed look at the Prosperity Gospel

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This article is about the dangers of the prosperity gospel or the health and wealth gospel.

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A Christian Perspective on Healthcare

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This article provides a brief history of healthcare and the beginning of hospitals. The author shows that Christians provided compassionate heathcare based on an understanding of man being created in the image of God and the command to love one's neighbour. Therefore, Christian caregivers today should still be motivated by this same conviction.

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Bible Translator - Jerome

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This article is about Jerome (AD 347-420), one of the early church's greatest scholars and Bible translators. He translated the Bible from its original languages into Latin (the Vulgate).

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The History of Christianity in China

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The article gives an overview of the history of Christianity in China, looking specifically at the political situation and the first missionaries to arrive in China.

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Origen

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This article is about Origen (c.185-254 AD). Origen's relation to Plotinus is also discussed.

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Martin Luther and John Calvin

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This article gives an overview of the life of Martin Luther and John Calvin, with focus given to the way in which they thought about each other and their differences in doctrine, especially on the Lord's Supper. Christians can be encouraged and learn from Luther and Calvin's appreciation for each other despite their differences.

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Muhammad: The Last Prophet?

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This article is about Muhammad, prophet of Islam, and how we should view the Koran as Christians.

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Islam in the light of Scripture – Part 3

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Meditation

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This article is about meditating: How to meditate and on what to meditate is discussed.

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Christians in a Decadent Empire

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This article looks at the early church and the impact of the gospel on the Roman pluralistic society. The persecution of the Christians in the Roman empire is also discussed.

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Human Rights Need God

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Without God it is impossible to speak about human rights. Speaking of human rights is governed by how one thinks about man and his responsibilities. Only through God's revelation and grace it is possible to speak about human rights.

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Bias in the News

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This article discusses the place of the news in the media in modern society. It also looks at a Christian response to postmodern journalism.

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Heresy - Part 1

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In these three articles about heresy, the author shows the importance of truth versus heresy from a Scriptural and historical perspective. Relativism (as part of post modernism) is also discussed.

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Remember our Roots! The Importance of the Church Fathers for the Christian Faith

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This article looks at the importance of studying the church fathers and common misconceptions about the church fathers in the early church.

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The Fatherless Jesus

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This article is about different views of Jesus Christ. The relation of Jesus Christ to God the Father is also discussed.

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Testing the Spirits of our Times

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This article looks at the history of dispensationalism and the concept of the rapture. The author evaluates these teachings by looking at what the Bible teaches about the end times and the second coming of Christ.

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Our shameless culture

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The author looks at how our society has become shameless. Things like shame, nakedness, sexuality and the shamelessness of the media is discussed.

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The Erosion of Civility

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This article looks at politeness, manners, and civility. Why is it important for society and what does it have to do with being a Christian?

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The Problem with Pacifism

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Why is pacifism not the answer? This article reveals that pacifism is build on the wrong foundation. Universal peace can only be attained with the coming of Christ, because only then sin will be eradicated. The steps to peace are only found in redemption in Christ.

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Ignatius of Antioch

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This article on the life of Ignatius of Antioch (c. 35-107) also looks at his martyrdom and his struggle against docetism.

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The Islamic Doctrine of "Abrogation"

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Is Islam a religion of peace or war? This article looks at the cause of this confusion within the Koran and the Muslim's interpretation, shedding some light as to how one should think about Islam.

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Cyril of Alexandria

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This article is about Cyril of Alexandria (ca. 375-444 A.D.), and also his relation to Nestorius.

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Gregory of Nazianzus

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This article is about Gregory of Nazianzus (ca. 329-390 A.D.).

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Athanasius

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This article is about Athanasius (ca. 296-373 A.D.), his life and his struggle with Arius. The council of Nicea is also discussed, as well as the importance of Constantine the Great.

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The Angry "New" Atheists

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By looking at the theories of prominent atheists  — Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Christopher Hitchens — this article evaluates the implications of atheism for society. The author discusses the differences between morality based on the Bible and morality based on atheism.

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Heresy

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This article discusses heresy as we see it in the New Testament, the Early Church and during the Reformation.

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The New Utopia - It has no room for the disabled or the suffering

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This article looks at the results of a worldview influenced by evolution and the impact it has on biotechnology, with a special focus on the study of eugenics. The author gives an evaluation of this development through a Christian perspective.

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Islam on Jesus

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In this article on Islam's view of Jesus Christ, their view of the Trinity is also discussed.

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Islam's clash with the God of the Trinity

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This article is about the question if Muslims and Christians worship the same God, and if the differences are really that important. It also focuses on religious equality.

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Quintus Septimus Florens Tertullian

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This article is about Tertullian (c. 160 to 240 A.D.). His relation to Marcion and Montanus (Montanism) is also mentioned. His importance for apologetics, and to show that Jesus Christ is God and man, is also discussed.

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The Wonder of Beauty

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This article shows that without belief in God, it is impossible to believe in objective beauty. It shows how the Christian worldview, which results from belief in God, makes the study of aesthetics possible. Man can be involved in art, since beauty finds meaning in the redemptive work of Christ.

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Islam's Animosity towards Israel

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This article is about the relation of Islam to the Jews/Israel.

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Titus Flavius Clement of Alexandria

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This article is about the life and writings of Clement of Alexandria (c. 150-215).

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Searching for a Perfect World

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This author of this article, while acknowledging the good use of technology, gives attention to the dangers of technology. There often is the temptation to allow technology to replace faith and hope in God, ushering in ideas of utopia and practical atheism. This is especially true in the case of medical technology.

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The Tale of Two Cities

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This article uses Augustine's The City of God to show the antithesis between church and world, and also reflects on an ungodly society.

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Cyprian

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This article is about Thascius Cyprian (200 to 258 A.D.), his relation to Decius, and his view on the church.

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The Virgin Mary Mariolatry: The Great Divide

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This article looks at the Roman Catholic doctrine of virgin Mary (Mariology).

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Augustine

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This article is about Augustine (354-430 A.D.), his life and his relation to Pelagius. Augustine's view on original sin and his book "City of God" is also discussed.

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Freedom's Christian Roots

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This article looks at how the secular world thinks about freedom. The author looks at the definition of freedom from the perspective of liberalism, communism, and Nazism, as well as Hinduism and Islam. The author concludes the article by discussing how Christianity views freedom. 

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Aaaaagh! I'm getting OLD!!!

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While the world fights against aging, this article shows how to live together as God's people of all different ages. It shows that aging should not be an enemy, but embraced as a gift of God for the good of the church and the youth. In God's kingdom this generational conflict should not exist.

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Will Animals Go to Heaven?

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Though there will be animals in the new earth and the heavens, the Bible does not teach that when animals die they go to heaven, or hell for that matter. This article discusses the nature of animals in contrast to humans, and how this relates to eternal life.

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Wow...I'm Getting Old! Christian aging in hope

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Exploring both the Old and New Testament on aging, this article shows how grandparents and senior members in the church can still be of service to Christ and His church. It also shows how Christ can still be their anchor. This article is about Christians aging in hope.

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There is plenty of good news in the Bible, but there is never any flattery or back scratching. Johan D. Tangelder
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Christians must be involved in political action based on their faith conviction. In the name of the Lord the hungry must be fed and justice must be sought. Johan D. Tangelder
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Can We Welcome Muslims as Fellow Believers in the One True God?

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This article is about the Islamic faith and the way it views Jesus Christ. The author concludes by looking at the radical differences between Christianity and Islam. 

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Politics and Music

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Exploring how music played a role in promoting the politics of Nazism under Adolf Hitler, this article shows how music can be a powerful tool to influence people. Music can have a strong positive influence as well, as evidenced by the Psalms and the Reformation hymns.

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Christian Art?

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This article shows how the Christian worldview has motivated Christian art in the past. Art is one way of bringing the beauty and wonder of creation and God to the human eye.

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Spiritual Depression

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This article looks at depression and the way it relates to Christians. The author answers the question: do Christians get depressed? The emphasis of the article is on spiritual depression.

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( New one added to CL) Are Promises Like Pie-crusts?

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This article calls Christians to remain faithful to the promises they make.

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The Roman Catholic Bible

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This article looks at the place of tradition and the apocryphal books within the Roman Catholic Church belief. Comparing this to the Bible used by Protestants, this article gives the history to this divide and shows that the Roman Catholic church has not changed on this, even today.

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Our Culture of Choice

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This article looks at the impact of freedom of choice on the promotion of abortion, as well as the role feminism plays in promoting abortion. A call is made to the church and Christians in how they should react when facing such hostility. How must we evaluate this huge focus on choice in our society today?

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John of Damascus

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This article on the life of John Damascus (c. 675-749) also looks at his theology and his confrontation with Islam.

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Heresy - Part 2

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Islam in the Light of Scripture – Part 2

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( new one added to CL) John Chrysostom

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This article is about the preaching and work of John Chrysostom. The author also looks at his view on church and state and on childhood education.

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(New one added on CL) Johan Herman Bavinck

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This article is about Johan Herman Bavinck, the man who wrote and studied extensively on missions.

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The Cross Versus the Crescent

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This article is about militant Islam and jihads, and democracy and human rights in Islam.

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What We Believe (A Commentary on the Belgic Confession)

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Why should we study a creed? This article looks at the importance of doctrine, what is a creed, and the historical background of the Belgic Confession.

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Can We Legislate Morality?

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This article is about the task of the government and morality in society. The author discusses private morality, imposing morality, and law and social change.

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Walking: Not so Much about the Destination

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This article is about walking with God.

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Basil the Great

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This article is about the life of Basil the Great (ca. 330-379 A.D.).

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