Dort – Set for the Defense of the Gospel
This article gives an overview of the teaching of the Canons of Dort.
This article gives an overview of the teaching of the Canons of Dort.
What does it mean that God created man is his own image? John Calvin defining the image of God in man in both the narrower and broader sense. He also showed how the fall impacted the image of God in man. This article explains these concept from Calvin’s point of view.
John Wycliffe was called the "Morning Star" of the Reformation. What is it that gave rise to him being called that? This article focuses on his life and the social context he grew up in, and the struggle he faced within the Catholic Church.
Can celibacy help ministers serve Christ better? This article discusses the reaction of the Reformers to the Roman Catholic Church's teaching on celibacy. It shows how the Reformers viewed this teaching.
This article looks at the doctrine of Scripture within the Belgic Confession and the Westminster Confession.
Should the church approve remarriage after divorce? Can the innocent party be allowed to remarry? This articlearticle looks at four factors that argue against remarriage after divorce.
Why is the church experiencing a high divorce rate? This article argues that one of the main factors contributing to divorce is that the church is ignoring the teaching of Christ on marriage. The article shows how his teaching can be summed in three points.
Divorce is a reality that has affected the church also. This article looks at three factors contributing to divorce.
John Calvin defended the break from the Roman Catholic Church, and yet he was not in favor of schisms. In this article the author shows how Calvin worked to call all reformed churches to unity in doctrine and lifestyle.
Does confessing the sufficiency of scripture nullify the need for creeds? Why should a believer be bound by creeds? Is the authority of scripture not enough? This article discusses the danger of independentism (seeking autonomy from creeds and confessions). Creeds have a derived authority, since they are based on the truth of scripture. Creeds are crucial to the expression of the true faith as taught in Scripture and for the unity of God’s true churches.
Does confessing the sufficiency of scripture nullify the need for creeds? Why should a believer be bound by creeds? Is the authority of scripture not enough? This article discusses the danger of independentism (seeking autonomy from creeds and confessions). Creeds have a derived authority, since they are based on the truth of scripture. Creeds are crucial to the expression of the true faith as taught in Scripture and for the unity of God’s true churches.
Gambling is on the rise. Part of the reason for this is that gambling is presented as a form of cheap entertainment. This article looks at the danger behind this mentality. The author maintains that gambling is wrong for all, but especially for God's children, and urges the reader to avoid it.
Does the way in which the Heidelberg Catechism deals with the fourth Commandment in Lord’s Day 38 leave you longing for more? The catechism does not say anything about what is forbidden on the Sabbath. Is this an issue? This article looks at Calvin's perspective on the fourth commandment and how this perspective influenced Ursinus.
Standing for Christ’s truth has its costs. This article documents the fiery persecution endured by those who promoted the teachings of Luther, Calvin, and Zwingli in the Netherlands.
This article discusses the philosophy behind our current age. According to this author, the best way to describe this age is through the word 'existentialism'. Evolution, atheism and existentialism are triplets which cannot be separated, joined by the thread of their umbilical cord.
Why is John Wycliffe called the morning star of the Reformation? This article discusses Wycliffe's life, the social context in which he grew up, and the struggle he faced within the Roman Catholic Church.
This article is about parenting, education and discipline. Christian values and the relationship of parents and children are also discussed.