What is the foundation and the maintenance of the Christian faith? If you were to ask John Calvin, he would say two things: knowing the true way to worship God and true knowledge of the source of our salvation. These two should be guarded by church government and sacraments; these are key to the reformation. 

Structuring a sermon and its preaching is crucial for the preacher and listener. This article shows important things to consider for preaching: the theme, the focus of the text, the centrality of Christ, the place of illustrations, references, application and the conclusion.

This article shows how men’s fellowship can play a role in developing men for church leadership.

This article is an exposition of 1 Corinthians 5:9-13. It shows how the church is called to live as a holy community, and that this affects how sin is dealt with in the church. 

Christians are up against the devil. This article shows how Satan works through deception and opposition to Christ. It also shows that it is only in Christ that Christians can withstand Satan.

The conscience is a moral faculty, given by God. This article looks at the difference between a dull conscience and a good one. It shows how to keep a good conscience.

From Acts 2:4 this article shows that Pentecost confirms that God’s work is for the whole church, and that this work can only be done through the enabling of the Holy Spirit.

This article is an exposition of Matthew 27:53, showing how it attests to the victory of Christ through his resurrection.

This article shows that war or fighting is allowed if it for self-defence and defending others. Therefore, Christians, on the grounds of seeking God’s justice, can participate in the army and police service.

From Genesis 11 this article shows what happens when people neglect God and want to be God. The author applies this to the use of technology and modern issues like euthanasia.

This article shows that true friendship finds its foundation in Jesus Christ. It shows how the book of Proverbs describes such a friendship.

What does it mean that God is a consuming fire? Expositing Hebrews 12:29, this article shows how this phrase refers to God’s holiness, jealousy, and love.

There are crucial things to know if you seek God’s guidance. First, you need to understand that it is all about Christ; this is the big picture. Second, you need to be right with God.

From Proverbs 26:2 this article shows how God counsels his people from the fear of false curse. Knowing that in Christ God has dealt with the curse we all deserve is the solution to the fear of false curses and superstition.

From Exodus 12, this article shows that God expected the covenant children to ask questions that relate to God and his work. This article shows that the catechism exists to help in answering those questions, be they of believers or unbelievers.

Saul’s visit to the witch of Endor, recorded in 1 Samuel 28, has raised different interpretations. This article looks at the rationalist, spiritist, and literalist views of the text. It shows how God is sovereign to work out his purpose, and discusses the idea of witchcraft.

This article is an exposition of Psalm 137, showing how it points the believer to heaven.

The ascension shows that Jesus is King. He brings order and establishes his rule through the word. This is what this article shows from Ephesians 4:10-13.

Looking at Acts 2:42-47, this article shows the implication it has for the church today. The church is an expression of Christ’s rule, and a place of Christ’s blessings and the Lord’s word.

This article is a biography of Martin Bucer.

This article is an exposition of Luke 22:44.

This article looks at three important aspects of worship: it should be 'traditional', biblical and personal.