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Thinking Correctly about Self

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What is self-esteem? Based on Romans 12:3 this article argues that for Christians, self-esteem is learning to think about yourself correctly, that is, according to God's truth. This thinking about self can have three categories - ontological, ethical and functional.

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Cover Up! Dressing Modestly

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What does it mean to dress modestly? Because clothing communicates something, Christians should know how to dress in public worship and in general. From 1 Timothy 2:9-10 this article looks at the meaning of dressing modestly, then draws some principles for Christians.

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What about the 4th Commandment?

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Is Sunday the Sabbath? From Exodus 20:8-11 this article gives an account of the Sabbath in the OT context, in the teaching and practice of Christ while on earth, and in light of Christ's resurrection. It shows how the day moved from Saturday to Sunday.

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The Practice of Hospitality

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Why are Christians required to practice hospitality? Based on Hebrews 13:1-2 this article argues that hospitality is an expression of Christ's love to strangers, and a mark of genuine faith.

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“Before You Get That Tattoo…”

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Can a Christian have a tattoo? From Leviticus 19:26-31 this article addresses the matter by also considering a related question: why would a Christian want to have a tattoo?

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Men and Women in the Church

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Can women be in office? This article argues that women cannot be ordained as elders or pastors. Applying hermeneutical principles to 1 Timothy 2:12, it shows that the case for women in office has no biblical grounds.

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A Rationale for Evening Worship on the Lord’s Day

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Is there a biblical foundation for the evening service? With a view to Exodus 29:38-46 this article looks at the practice of morning and evening worship throughout the Bible, as well as the practice of it in the early church and Reformation. It outlines the benefits of these services, and calls believers to uphold this practice.

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Faith is a living, daring confidence in God’s grace. It is so sure and certain that a man could stake his life on it a thousand times Martin Luther
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