Joseph A. Pipa

This article gives practical considerations for observing the whole Sunday as a day of rest for the family.

The Bearer of Iniquity

What did Christ accomplish for us by his active obedience and passive obedience? This article notes four things in answer to this question: Christ accomplished expiation, propitiation, reconciliation, and redemption. In the process, the author attempts to explain these terms and their individual meanings within the context of Christ's atonement.

The Lost Work of Pastoral Visitation

Looking at the neglect of pastoral visitation in many churches, this article gives both biblical and historical reasons for family visitation.

Pastoral Visitation: The God-Given Responsibility to Shepherd

Pastoral visitation is an important aspect of congregational life. This article shows how families can best prepare for family visitation.

Fasting

Should Christians today fast? What is the purpose of fasting?

The Missing Ingredient

This article is about our communion and relationship with God.

Biblical Reformed Piety

This article discusses the purpose and the practice of spirituality (piety).

Good Listeners

This article considers the topic of listening to sermons. It considers the obligation we have to listen, how to prepare to listen, and how to listen with discernment and faith.

How to Glorify God

What does it really mean to glorify God? This article defines "glorifying God" as bringing glory to him in both word and deed, and offers five suggestions on how exactly we may do all things to the glory of God.

Merle D'Aubigne

This article is about the historiography of church history, and specifically J.H. Merle d'Aubigne's contribution in this regard. This article looks at the philosophy of history, the purpose of history, and history and the providence of God.