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Michael A. Flinn

God's Will as Expressed in Proverbs

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  • Michael A. Flinn

Proverbs is a goldmine for wisdom. It is good for leading Christians in making decisions in life that are pleasing to God and consistent with the truth of God's Word. In this article the author shows that Proverbs puts the fear of God and obedience to his commands as the foundation for knowing the will of God.

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Are Our Churches Charismatic? An Exposition of 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

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  • Michael A. Flinn

From 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, this article shows that the true church of Christ is a charismatic church because it has spiritual gifts given by Christ.

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Demystifying the Book of Revelation What It Means for You and Me

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  • Michael A. Flinn

God intended the book of Revelation to be for every Christian. This article shows that this book was given to encourage Christians who were facing suffering and persecutions.

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The New Perspective: An Assessment

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  • Michael A. Flinn

Surveying the teaching of the New Perspective on Paul, this article gives an assessment on three areas: its understanding of Judaism, covenant, and justification.

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The New Perspective: A Recent Development in Evangelical Theology?

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  • Michael A. Flinn

Surveying the teaching of the New Perspective on Paul, this article shows the impact it has on the biblical teaching on justification and the way we read Paul’s epistles.

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Another Look at the True Church

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  • Michael A. Flinn

This article looks at Article 29 of the Belgic Confession. It discusses the nature of the church and the marks of the true church. It draws implications for the church today.

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“Let’s Have a Chat” The Dilemma of Internet Communication

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  • Michael A. Flinn

Internet communication is a faceless communication, characterized by lack of accountability in an artificial world where anyone can say anything. Let this article explain.

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Philippians 2:12-13: A Partnership That Cannot Fail

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  • Michael A. Flinn

Looking at Philippians 2:12-13, this article shows that God's work in believers results in their responsibility to produce fruits. These are two sides of the coin and cannot be separated.

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Matthew 7:1-6: "Do Not Judge"

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  • Michael A. Flinn

Looking at Matthew 7:1-6 the author shows that Christians are allowed to judge. However, they must not exercise harsh and unmerciful judgment nor judge hypocritically. They must judge with discernment and righteousness.

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Hebrews 11:13: Aliens and Strangers

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  • Michael A. Flinn

Christians are described as aliens and strangers in this world. Looking at Hebrews 11:13, the author shows how Abraham witnesses to that truth. He journeyed this call by living by faith in God's promises, and he is a witness to believers that they can also make this journey through trust in God.

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Biographical Sketches of a Psalm 15 Man

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  • Michael A. Flinn, Sally Davey, Bruce Hoyt, Lois Hoyt

This article looks at the lives of three men - Daniel, William Wilberforce, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer - who displayed the truth of Psalm 15 in their Christian walk.

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By Every Word of God

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  • Michael A. Flinn

Having a big picture of what the Bible is all about is crucial to understanding Scripture. In this article, the author shares three crucial aspects of understanding the Bible: understanding the narrative of Scripture (the story of redemption in Christ Jesus), understanding the covenant of grace, and reading Scripture in context.

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How to Lead a Bible Study Discussion Group

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  • Michael A. Flinn

Effective Bible study leadership involves understanding the purpose of the group Bible study, preparing well, encouraging participation, and prayer.

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"Christianity is Illogical"

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  • Michael A. Flinn

Is Christianity illogical? This article looks at the way Paul defended his faith, showing that Christianity is not illogical. The problem is that sinful man suppresses the truth that confronts him daily. We need the Holy Spirit to open our eyes in order to believe the truth of Scripture.

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So Which Hymns Should We Sing?

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  • Michael A. Flinn, Bernie Vaatstra

What makes a good hymn? Hymns must express biblical truth, be suitable for congregational singing, and be simple rather than complex.

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The Pathos of God – A Covenantal Perspective

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  • Michael A. Flinn

This article is about what it means for God to be in a covenant relationship with man. How does God function within this covenant relationship? What emotions does God experience? What does the Bible mean when it describes God's loving-kindness, wrath or jealousy?

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The Covenant Concept in Scripture

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  • Michael A. Flinn

What does it mean that man lives with God in a covenant? This article looks at the concept of a covenant between two people, and then looks at the covenant between God and His people. The author focuses on the covenant with Noah and the covenant with Abram.

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The Marketing of Religion

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  • Michael A. Flinn

This article is about the modern 'marketing' of Christianity and warping worship in order to entertain men, rather than serve God.

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