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Philip G. Ryken

Doubting Your Doubts

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  • Philip G. Ryken

This article provides a biblical perspective on doubt, and biblical direction for dealing with it.

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A Penitent Spirit Calvinism Reaches both to Head and Heart

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  • James M. Boice, Philip G. Ryken

How do you spot a Calvinist? This article explains that a Calvinist is someone who is marked by a penitent spirit.

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Consistent Calvinists Christians must Broaden the Submission of Prayer to All Life

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  • James M. Boice, Philip G. Ryken

How do you spot a Calvinist? A Calvinist is someone who has surrendered his will to God’s will, which is reflected by a life of consistent prayer.

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The True Calvinist The Gospel of Grace Stands or Falls with the Gospels of Grace

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  • James M. Boice, Philip G. Ryken

How do you spot a Calvinist? A Calvinist is someone who is not prideful, but has God and his glory at the centre of his life.

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Grace’s Humbling Necessity

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  • Philip G. Ryken

The Christian life is a life dependent on the grace of God. Based on Luke 18:10-14, this article shows why we need God's grace.

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Why It's Wrong to Take God's Name in Vain

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This article explains the meaning of the third commandment in its various parts. It spells out how God's name was far more than just a name, and so any sin against his name is very great.

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How Does the Trinity Practically Apply to Your Life Today?

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  • Michael Lefebvre, Philip G. Ryken

This article gives thought to the work of the Trinity in our everyday life.

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What about Deaconesses?

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  • Philip G. Ryken

Does 1 Timothy 3:11 support the office of deaconess? This article argues that 1 Timothy 3:11 refers to women serving in diaconal ministry but who are not deaconesses.

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Qualifications for Elders

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  • Philip G. Ryken

Who qualifies as an elder? The qualifications for eldership in church are stated fully in 1 Timothy 3:1-7. This article explains its meaning and the implication it has for the office of eldership.

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The Prayer of the Lord – Our Father in Heaven

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From the Lord Jesus, Christians learn to make the fatherhood of God essential to prayer. In chapter 2 Ryken provides insight into the significance of this manner of addressing God.

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The Prayer of the Lord – How to Pray

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Ryken discusses the Lord’s Prayer as a “family” prayer—a prayer to be prayed as members of the people of God.

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King Solomon – Long Live the King!

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  • Philip G. Ryken

Chapter 1 is a study of 1 Kings 1:33-34. It indicates God’s royal kingship over his people and the choices it leads his people to make. A study guide is added at the end of the chapter.

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Reformed Theology

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  • Philip G. Ryken

The distinguishing character of Reformed theology is the place it gives to God. By looking at TULIP—total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and perseverance of the saints—this article shows how this is so.

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Hearts Aflame: Reformed Piety

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The author attempts to show that Calvinism is not divorced from the piety that Scripture exhorts believers to have. The article does this by showing that the doctrines of Reformed theology do not hinder the pursuit of holiness.

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How to Listen to a Sermon

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How should we listen to sermons? This article highlights some ways to listen effectively to the sermon and the preaching of the gospel.

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The Crook in the Lot

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This article looks at the reasons God allows suffering. The author shows that suffering reveals our trust of Christ, convict us of sins, corrects us, and focuses our happiness on Christ.

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Ecclesiastes 7:15-18 - The Crook in the Lot (Part 2)

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How should Christians live? This article discusses being righteous before God. 

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Ecclesiastes 7:13-14 - The Crook in the Lot (Part 1)

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This article discusses the sermon of Thomas Boston on Ecclesiastes 7:13-14. Based on this, the author shows how to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty when experiencing suffering.

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Putting Youth Back into the Ministry

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This article is about youth and the congregation/church. The spiritual gifts and service of young people are discussed, as well as Acts 2:17.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 18:2

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This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 18:2 is about assurance of salvation.

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Matthew 2:1-12 - Star of Bethlehem

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  • Philip G. Ryken

This article on Matthew 2:1-12 is about the star and the wise men from the east.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 5:2 and 5:3

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This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 5:2 and 3 is about the providence of God.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 26:1 (Part two)

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This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 26:1 is about the communion of saints and the church.

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The Judas we Never Knew

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  • Philip G. Ryken

Is it possible that (according to the Gospel of Judas) Judas was in fact a hero, and that Jesus revealed to him alone the secrets of salvation? Does it make a difference to the gospel of Jesus Christ?

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 18:1

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This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 18:1 is about assurance of salvation.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 26:1 (Part one)

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This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 26:1 is about communion of saints.

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Overload

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Do you ever get overwhelmed by all the things you need to get done, and discouraged by all the things you probably won't? This article is about too many responsibilities, overload, busy lives and rushed lives.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 13:3

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This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 13:3 is about mortification and sanctification.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 13:1 (Part two)

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This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 13:1 is about sanctification.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 18:4 (Part two)

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This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 18:4 is about assurance of salvation.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 18:4 (part one)

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This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 18:4 is about assurance of salvation.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 13:1 (Part three)

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This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 13:1 is about sanctification.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 18:3

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This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 18:3 is about assurance of salvation.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 5:6 and 5:7

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This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 5:6 and 7 is about the providence of God.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 5:4

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This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 5:4 is about the providence of God.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 13:1 (Part one)

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This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 13:1 is about sanctification.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 26:3

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This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 26:3 is about the communion of saints.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 13:2

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This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 13:2 is about mortification and sanctification.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 5:1

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This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 5:1 is about the providence of God.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 26:2 (Part one)

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This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 26:2 is about the church.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 26:2 (Part two)

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This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 26:2 is about communion of saints and the church.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 5:5

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This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 5:5 is about the providence of God.

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Atheism

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This article is about atheism and Christianity.

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Risk Management

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This article on risk management, looks at danger and the providence of God, and our calling in risk situations.

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