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Peter G. Feenstra

The Historical Background of the Canons of Dort

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This article discusses the historical background to the Canons of Dort, particularly the disagreement between the Arminians and the Reformed, which led to the Synod of Dort.

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Canons of Dort Chapter 5: The Perseverance of the Saints

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This article discusses chapter 5 of the Canons of Dort, on the perseverance of the saints.

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Canons of Dort Chapter 3 and 4: The Corruption of Man, and His Conversion to God

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This article discusses chapters 3 and 4 of the Canons of Dort, on total depravity and invincible grace.

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Canons of Dort Chapter 2: Christ's Death and Man's Redemption Through It

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This article discusses chapter 2 of the Canons of Dort, on limited atonement or particular atonement, over against universal atonement.

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Canons of Dort Chapter 1: Unconditional Election

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This article discusses chapter 1 of the Canons of Dort, on unconditional election.

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Home Visits – Visits by the Deacons

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This article discusses the importance of deacons making regular visits in the congregation. It suggests possible themes, and encourages the use of a visiting schedule.

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Home Visits – Questions for Children

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This article provides a whole set of questions that elders could ask children on home visits.

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Home Visits – Possible Themes

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This article offers various suggested themes for home visit seasons.

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Home Visits – Reporting

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How should office bearers report on their home visits? This article explains what kind of detail could be provided at a consistory meeting.

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Home Visits – Young Adults and Single Members

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This article explains the importance of separate home visits for young adults, and of caring for singles in the congregation.

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Home Visits – Including the Children

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This article discusses how elders are to involve the children in home visits.

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Home Visits – The Visit

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What should a home visit look like? This article discusses how elders should conduct the visit, and stresses the need to focus on the family’s spiritual life.

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Home Visits – Preparing for the Visit

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This article stresses the importance of office bearers being prepared for home visits, and just how they should be prepared.

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Home Visits – Who Visits?

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This article explains the value in involving the minister in home visits, as time and opportunity permit.

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Home Visits – Knowing Doctrine

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This article stresses the importance of elders knowing their doctrine well, since in home visits they are to equip others with the Scriptures.

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The Benefits of Home Visits

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This article considers some of the benefits of home visits for both office bearers and the congregation.

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Purpose of Home Visits

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The key concern of a home visit is to see whether the citizens of the kingdom of God are living according to the laws of the kingdom. Thus, the author supports the use of the Ten Commandments as a guideline for elders in such visits.

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Character of Home Visits

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How do elders enter the homes of the sheep? As friends? This article stresses that home visits are conducted by ambassadors of Christ.

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Home Visits – From the Pages of History

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Home visits seemingly did not begin until the time of the Reformation. This article explains how the Reformers moved away from the Roman Catholic practice of confession. It also highlights the connection made in history between home visits and the Lord’s Supper.

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Home Visits – Scriptural Underpinnings

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What is the biblical basis for home visits? This article discusses this question, and shows how pastoral care is to be personal care, in the homes.

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Home Visits – Introduction

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This article, in summary form, explains the reason for home visits. They are an extension of the preaching, and prompt us to glorify the Lord.

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Proverbs 31:10 – The Scriptural Wisdom on What Makes a Woman a Good Wife and Mother

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This article is a sermon on Proverbs 31:10, about what makes a woman a good wife and mother.

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Proverbs 25:24 – The Promise of God's Presence in Marriage

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This article is a sermon on Proverbs 25:24, about the presence of God in marriage.

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Proverbs 22:6 – The Proper Training of Covenant Children in the Contest of Faith

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This article is a sermon on Proverbs 22:6, about the training of children.

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Matthew 5:31-32 – Why Divorce Makes One Sin against the Seventh Commandment

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This article is a sermon on Matthew 5:31-32, the teaching of the Lord Jesus on divorce.

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Genesis 6:1-8 – The Explosive Character of Mixed Marriages

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This article is a sermon on Genesis 6:1-8, about mixed marriages.

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Ephesians 6:4 – The Duty of Christian Fathers

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This article is a sermon on Ephesians 6:4, about the duty of Christian fathers.

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Ephesians 5:25-30 – An Appeal to Married Christian Men to Submit to Their Wives by Loving Them

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This article is a sermon on Ephesians 5:25-30, about the task of men in marriage.

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Ephesians 5:22-24 – An Appeal to Married Christian Women to Know Their God-Given Position

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This article is a sermon on Ephesians 5:22-24, about the position of women in marriage.

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Genesis 8:22 - Sending Flowers to Sinners

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From Genesis 8:22, this article shows that creation displays the faithfulness of God in keeping His word of promise and judgement.

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How Do You Read Your Bible?

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The Lord speaks to us through his Word, so it is important that we know how to read the Bible.

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The Homosexuality Debate in View of Holy Scripture

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This article shows what different Scripture passages (e.g., Genesis 1:26-27; Genesis 19; Leviticus 18:22; Romans 1:24-27) say about homosexuality.

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The Means of Grace: The Sacraments

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Why did the Lord give us sacraments? This article is about the sacraments as a means of grace. The article discusses the sacraments as accent marks, as illustrations of the Spirit, given to strengthen our faith, and to used by the congregation.

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Faith that Justifies Never Stands Alone

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What is the relation between faith and works? If we are justified by faith alone, why are the works important?

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The Forgiveness of Sins

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This article on the forgiveness of sin, is also about the problem of sin, the confession of sin and the forgiveness of other people.

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Song of Songs 2:7 - The Restraint on the Way of a Man with a Woman

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This article on Song of Songs 2:7 is about sexual intimacy and how this is preserved for marriage.

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The Gospel for the Womb

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This article is about Christ coming in the flesh. This is a miracle necessary for our salvation.

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The Gospel of God's Providence - Lord Willing

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This article is about making plans and staying dependent on God. How do we see the providence of God while planning for the future?

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The Gospel of God's Providence

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When facing adversity and difficult times, we find comfort in the providence of God. This article also look at patience and joy in the suffering of Job and Habakkuk and teaches to look ahead with hope.

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Generosity Motivated by the Grace of God

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This article is about the generosity of the Macedonian Christians as example for our giving today. The author looks at 2 Corinthians 8 and 2 Corinthians 9 and shows the motivation for using our financial gifts, and Jesus Christ as the model for how we should look at our money.

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Worshipping the Lord Through Our Financial Gifts

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This article discusses tithing in the Old Testament and New Testament, freewill offerings, and our budgeting and giving today. The author also looks at Malachi 3:8-10.

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Comfort for Christ's Sheep

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This article is about comfort in Scripture and in our lives. It also shows the importance of repentance for comfort.

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Angels from the Realms of Glory

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This article is about angels as an example to believers, and the holiness and greatness of God. The author also discusses Isaiah 6:1-8.

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The Lordship of Christ

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This article looks at the worldwide Lordship of Christ and what this means for our lives.

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Christ's Royal Incarnation

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This article on the incarnation of Jesus Christ, specifically focuses on Jesus Christ as descended of king David.

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The Character of a True and Living Faith

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This article is about the definition of true faith.

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Psalm 37:1-11 - Meekness is Not Weakness

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This article on Psalm 37:1-11 looks at what meekness is.

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Meditating on the Lord's Ways

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This article is about the place of meditation in the Christian life and the importance of meditating on the great deeds of God.

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Being in the Lead: The Task of Officebearers as Leaders

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In this article on the officers and church leadership, the author discusses the characteristics of leadership, officers being shepherds, servants and leaders, and the leaders as an example to the church.

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1 Corinthians 15 – The Last Enemy

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This article on 1 Corinthians 15:26 is about death as our last enemy.

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Graduation and character education

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This article on character education shows how character education is integrated into every aspect of school life but also something that needs special attention. It is connected to life in the covenant with God.

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Behold what manner of love!

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This article looks at what implications the love of God has for education. What does it mean that we are children of God in the context of the Christian school? It is the love of God that binds teachers and learners and parents together.

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Christ’s presence at the Lord’s Supper

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The Lord's Supper was given for our spiritual nourishment, but how must we see Christ's presence at the Lord's Supper? It also looks at Christ's constant faithfulness and teaches us to look to the future.

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The Lord’s Supper: Feast of Christ’s love

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About the Lord' Supper as feast. The relation of the Passover and the Lord's Supper is discussed, as well as the holy Communion as feast of remembrance, proclamation of the death of Christ, and thanksgiving. After this, attention is given to the communion with one another as believers.

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Baptism is for children of believers

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This article wants to show that baptism is all about God's sovereign grace. It looks at baptism as a sign of the covenant, and the relation between circumcision and baptism. Only the children of believers may be baptized.

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The significance of baptism

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Baptism as a sign and seal, and how it symbolizes the washing away of sins through the union with Christ

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