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Thomas C. Miersma

The Doctrine of the Trinity

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The three persons of the Trinity are distinguishable. This article looks at the relationship of the Holy Spirit to the Father and Son.

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Ecclesiastes 4:13-16 - The Kings of Men and Their Fading Acclaim

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This article is an exposition of Ecclesiastes 4:13-16. In this text, Solomon points to the vanity of putting trust in earthly rulers. Placing one's hope in them will result in vexation of spirit. Hope should only be placed in the true King - Jesus Christ. His kingship will give joy to the soul.

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Ecclesiastes 4:1-12 - Without Comfort and Alone

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Ecclesiastes 4:1-12 provides a description of man's trouble. As a result of the fall into sin, man has been isolated from God. Therefore, in this life both the oppressed and the oppressor have no comforter. Their misery is made worse by envy which dwells in the heart. However, God has intervened and has sent the Comforter to mankind.

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Ecclesiastes 3:16-22 - Judgment and the Estate of Men

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This article is an exposition of Ecclesiastes 3:16-22. Here the author discusses the realities which testify against mankind. Death for mankind is certain, and man will leave this world with nothing in his hand. In addition, God's justice will expose all wrong-doings and judge the actions of men. 

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Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 - The Seasons of God's Sovereign Providence

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This article is an exposition of Ecclesiastes 3:1-15. In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon points us to the sovereign providence of God.

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Ecclesiastes 2 - Discerning the Good in the Activity of Life (2)

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This is an article on Ecclesiastes 2. God created man in such a way that man can find joy and fulfillment in his labor as it relates to God. Since the Fall, man’s work has become empty, because man has made his labor an end in itself. Here the author discusses the true way of finding joy in one’s labor.

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Ecclesiastes 2 - Discerning the Good in the Activity of Life (1)

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This is an article on Ecclesiastes 2. God created man in such a way that man can find joy and fulfillment in his labor as it relates to God. Since the Fall, man’s work has become empty, because man has made his labor an end in itself. Here the author discusses the true way of finding joy in one’s labor.

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Ecclesiastes 1:12-16 - The Burden of Wisdom

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Exploring Ecclesiastes 1:12-18, this article shows why true knowledge brings sorrow. True biblical wisdom gives understanding about the nature of life in this world, revealing that this world is lying in the midst of death. However, this is a healthy sorrow, since it leads one to search for life in Christ to escape the death of this life.

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Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 - Of Vanity and Labor

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Has man really progressed throughout history? Looking at Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, this article shows that man has not made any progress. Man has not produced anything new. The heart of wisdom is realizing that without God all is vanity and labor without meaning or satisfaction.

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Ecclesiastes: Introduction (2)

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These two articles looks at the authorship and the message of the book of Ecclesiastes. The message of Ecclesiastes is that all the labors of man under the sun are meaninglessness and empty without Christ.

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Ecclesiastes: Introduction (1)

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These two articles looks at the authorship and the message of the book of Ecclesiastes. The message of Ecclesiastes is that all the labors of man under the sun are meaninglessness and empty without Christ.

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Laboring in the Consciousness of God’s Sovereignty in Missions (4): The Voice of Christ that Saves

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This is the last article in a five part series on evangelism and mission work. The commission to preach and teach the gospel is given to the church. The preaching of the gospel is dependent upon Christ's work of fulfillling the order of salvation - regeneration, calling, and faith. God uses preaching to call and cause faith in those who hear.

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Laboring in the Consciousness of God’s Sovereignty in Missions (4): Jesus’ Proclamation of His Hardening of the Reprobate

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This is the fourth article in a five part series on evangelism and mission work. The commission to preach and teach the gospel is given to the church. God’s election is the root of all mission endeavours. In this article the author shows how both election and reprobation can be of great comfort to those involved in mission work.

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Laboring in the Consciousness of God’s Sovereignty in Missions (3): Jesus’ Proclamation of His Gathering of the Elect

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This is the third article in a five part series on evangelism and mission work. The commission to preach and teach the gospel is given to the church. How can mission work be successful? Election is the guarantee that it will be successful. This is the guarantee which Jesus Christ gave to His disciples, and is still the anchor for mission work today.

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Laboring in the Consciousness of God’s Sovereignty in Missions (2): The Lord Directs the Work

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This is the second article in a five part series on evangelism and mission work. The commission to preach and teach the gospel is given to the church. In this task, the church is fully dependent upon the Lord. The Lord both directs the work and provides the fruit of this work.

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Laboring in the Consciousness of God’s Sovereignty in Missions (1): The Commission, Calling, and Sending

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This is the first article in a five part series on evangelism and mission work. The commission to preach and teach the gospel is given to the church. This commission means that the church has the duty to call and send out missionaries. The church does this under the conviction that God is the One who gives gifts and qualifies those who are called for mission work. All those called to this office embrace this commission knowing that God is the One doing the work.

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If God were obliged to be gracious, grace would no longer be grace and salvation would be based on human merit rather than being sola gratia. James Montgomery Boice
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