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Ronald H. Hanko

Malachi 2:4-9 – Covenant Faithfulness and Unfaithfulness (8)

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This article focuses on Malachi 2:4-9, with relevant application for today’s church.

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Malachi 2:1-7 – Covenant Faithfulness and Unfaithfulness (7)

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This article focuses on Malachi 2:1-7, with relevant application for today’s church.

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Malachi 1:11-14 – Covenant Faithfulness and Unfaithfulness (6)

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This article exposits Malachi 1:11-14, with relevant application for today’s church.

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Malachi 3:1-2 – Covenant Faithfulness and Unfaithfulness (12)

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This article focuses on Malachi 3:1-2, which points to the promise of the Messenger. The article discusses further how this promise is fulfilled in the New Testament through the coming of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ.

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Haggai 2:3-7 – Rebuilding the Church

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The book of Haggai is structured by the four prophecies he delivered. This article looks at the second prophecy, recorded in Haggai 2:3-7.

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Haggai 2:1-3 – Rebuilding the Church

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The book of Haggai is structured by the four prophecies he delivered. This article looks at the second prophecy, recorded in Haggai 2:1-3.

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Haggai 1:13-15 – Rebuilding the Church

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The book of Haggai is structured by the four prophecies he delivered. This article looks at the first prophecy, recorded in Haggai 1:13-15.

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Malachi 1:1 – Covenant Faithfulness and Unfaithfulness (2)

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This article focuses on Malachi 1:1. It expounds the long-suffering love of God, and draws the connection to the New Testament, with relevant application for today’s church.

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Haggai 1:3-6 – Rebuilding the Church

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This article on looks at the prophecy recorded in Haggai 1:3-6.

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Haggai: Rebuilding the Church

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This article is a Bible study on the book of Haggai. This article introduces the book by looking at its author, date, history and structure.

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Prayer and Fasting

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Should Christians fast? Fasting has a place in the Christian life and Christians are expected to fast. This article explains the spiritual purpose of fasting, and then it discusses the relationship between fasting and prayer.

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Haggai 2:14-19: Rebuilding the Church

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The book of Haggai is structured according to the four prophecies he delivered. This article looks at the second prophecy, recorded in Haggai 2:14-19.

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Haggai 2:6-7: Rebuilding the Church

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The book of Haggai is structured according to the four prophecies he delivered. This article looks at the second prophecy, recorded in Haggai 2:6-7.

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Calvin the Preacher

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Preaching characterized most of John Calvin’s work in Geneva. This article looks at his style and view of preaching.

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Infant Baptism and Sovereign Grace

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This article shows that infant baptism is rooted in God's sovereign grace.

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Singing the Imprecatory Psalms

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Should the church sing Psalms which pronounce curses on others? This article shows that singing imprecatory Psalms teaches God's people the true fear of God, reminds them of God's justice, and teaches them to rejoice in God's judgment.

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An Introduction to Proverbs (4)

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Wisdom is the main theme of the book of Proverbs. Not everyone agrees with the statement that the book of Proverbs presents wisdom as identifying with Christ. Therefore, this article looks at the objection to this based on the fact that wisdom is presented as a woman. The author maintains that understanding the nature of this feminine identification does not nullify the link between wisdom and Christ.

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An Introduction to Proverbs (3)

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Wisdom is the main theme of the book of Proverbs. This book presents wisdom as identifying with Christ. Wisdom teaches the doctrine of eternal generation and antithesis. Next to this teaching, Proverbs lays out a gospel call.

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An Introduction to Proverbs (2)

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Wisdom is the main theme of the book of Proverbs. The book of Proverbs presents wisdom as a person - someone, not something. Through this imagery, the author of this book links wisdom to Christ.

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An Introduction to Proverbs (1)

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This article introduces the book of Proverbs with a different style, focusing on the doctrinal nature of this book. The author discusses the poetry of this book, as well as its author, content, and theme.

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Malachi 4:5-6 – Covenant Faithfulness and Unfaithfulness (19)

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This article focuses on Malachi 4:5-6, looking at the promise of the messenger and the fulfillment of this prophecy in John the Baptist.

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A Brief History of the Afscheiding (3)

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This article looks at the character of the Secession of 1834 and the lessons we can learn from this piece of history.

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A Brief History of the Afscheiding (2)

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This article looks at Hendrik de Cock's leadership in the Secession of 1834 and the persecution of the seceders. The author also looks at the history of the years following the Secession.

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A Brief History of the Afscheiding (1)

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This article discusses various factors which led up to the Secession of 1834 in the Netherlands. The Dutch Reformed Church became a state church and rejected the Church Order of Dordt and the binding authority of the creeds. The author also looks at the leading individuals involved in the Secession and their persecution.

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Malachi 4:1-4 – Covenant Faithfulness and Unfaithfulness (18)

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This article focuses on Malachi 4:1-4, showing that God’s judgment is a comfort to his children.

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Malachi 3:16-18 – Covenant Faithfulness and Unfaithfulness (17)

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This article focuses on Malachi 3:16-18, discussing the believers' fear of God and God's faithfulness toward them.

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Malachi 3:13-15 – Covenant Faithfulness and Unfaithfulness (16)

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This article focuses on Malachi 3:13-15, discussing the distinction between God's people in Israel and the unrepentant wicked.

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Malachi 3:10-12 – Covenant Faithfulness and Unfaithfulness (15)

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This article focuses on Malachi 3:10-12, discussing prosperity, God's providence, and God's blessings.

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Malachi 3:7-9 – Covenant Faithfulness and Unfaithfulness (14)

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This article focuses on Malachi 3:7-9, examining the sin of robbing God through the neglect of tithes and offerings.

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Malachi 3:3-6 – Covenant Faithfulness and Unfaithfulness (13)

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This article focuses on Malachi 3:3-6, discussing God's work of purifying his people so that their worship is pleasing to him.

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Malachi 2:16-17 – Covenant Faithfulness and Unfaithfulness (11)

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This article focuses on Malachi 2:16-17, examining the sin of intermarriage and divorce and why it is wrong.

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Creeds and Reformation in Sixteenth-Century Netherlands

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The origins of the reformation in the Netherlands cannot be traced back to one man, as can be done with the other reformations in Germany or Switzerland. Rather, the Dutch Reformation originated largely as a result of the Belgic Confession and the Heidelberg Catechism.

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Malachi 2:12-15 – Covenant Faithfulness and Unfaithfulness (10)

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This article focuses on Malachi 2:12-15, discussing marriage and divorce in the light of God's covenant with Israel.

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Malachi 2:10-11 – Covenant Faithfulness and Unfaithfulness (9)

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This article focuses on Malachi 2:10-11, discussing God's covenant with Israel. The author also examines the sins of intermarriage and divorce, showing how these are contrary to God's covenant and commandment.

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Malachi 1:6-11 – Covenant Faithfulness and Unfaithfulness (5)

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This article focuses on Malachi 1:6-11, discussing the sin of the priests in the worship.

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Malachi 1:5-9 – Covenant Faithfulness and Unfaithfulness (4)

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This article focuses on Malachi 1:5-9, discussing God's reprobation and God's rebuke of the priests.

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Malachi 1:2-5 – Covenant Faithfulness and Unfaithfulness (3)

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This article focuses on Malachi 1:2-5, discussing God's eternal love and his righteous reprobation.

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The Prophecy of Malachi: Covenant Faithfulness and Unfaithfulness (1)

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This is the first article in a series on the book of Malachi. What does the book of Malachi mean for the church today? This article introduces the book, giving attention to its authorship, context, time, and themes.

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A Plea for Creeds

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This article links the need for creeds to the biblical call to confess Christ individually and corporately, the work of the Spirit in guiding the church in the truth, and the call to the church to uphold biblical doctrine. Confessions are important for the unity of the church, defense of the faith, resolving disputes, catechetical use, and pastoral care. The author calls the church to intentionally use the creeds.

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A Plea for Creeds

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This article looks at what it means to confess our faith, the work of the Spirit in the church to guide us in all truth, and the usefulness of creeds.

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