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Psalm 78 - It's the Children

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When is it that the church starts to die? When she forgets one word – covenant. Covenant has more to tell us about the preservation of the Christian faith. In this article we are reminded that when we neglect the children, we kill the church of God. It is an appeal to teach children, and train them in the ways of the Lord. Be inspired to take a stand…

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The Church Militant

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"Onward, Christian soldier" - this used to be a song that reminded Christians of their position in this world. We are soldiers in the army of the Lord. This article reminds us that the Christian battle is on, led by God through the Holy Spirit, using the church, so come and march in this warfare!

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Why I didn’t see ... The Passion of the Christ

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The “Jesus film,” as it is called, has been used as an evangelism tool by some. In this article the author asks questions about this practice. Can anyone act the character of Jesus? Is this against the second commandment? Did you watch the Passion of the Christ? Read this and see if you will agree with the author….

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What if there were No Resurrection?

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Did Jesus rise from the dead? This fact is no longer accepted as a historical fact by some. Does it matter? Vernon takes us to the heart of the matter that Christ’s resurrection is our hope, comfort and anchor, for he is the firstfruits pointing to the coming harvest. Read about the beauty of this…

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The Breastplate of Righteousness

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Christians are called to put on the breastplate of righteousness as they are involved in spiritual warfare. What does it mean though, to put on the breastplate of righteousness? In this article the righteousness of Christ is shown to be our confidence in standing against the devil and before God.

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The Incarnate Word

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The concept of incarnation is mostly used to speak about the life of Jesus in this world. What does it mean really? This article answers these questions in a way that shows how the coming of Jesus fulfills the promise of God dwelling with his people (John 1:1-18).

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Faith and Preaching

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Is preaching still crucial for the life of the church today? If so, what is it about preaching that makes it necessary? In this article the author shows the importance of preaching in its relation to true faith in Christ –that, in essence, without preaching there will be no faith.

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Fencing the Table ADDENDUM 2

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The Lord’s Supper must be kept holy. This can be accomplished through fencing the table. This fencing is done through self-examination and through the work of the elders. The argument for having a fenced table is rooted in 1 Corinthians 11:27-32.

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Hebrews 9 - Mode of Baptism

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This article traces the origin of baptism to the rituals of the Old Testament. The author encourages the baptismal mode of sprinkling rather than immersion based on the text of Hebrews 9 and other scripture passages.

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Nudity

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Due to the fall into sin, nudity has remained something to be covered. In the time in which we live, this truth is not obeyed. Nudity and immorality are celebrated as art and entertainment, and are promoted through fashion. For God’s people, nudity has its place only in marriage.

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Esther 6:1 - "On That Night the King Couldn’t Sleep" Providence, Esther and You

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Looking at Esther 6, this article shows how God in His providence works to save His people. Providence should not be equated to chance, luck or fatalism. Providence teaches us the greatness of God and shows that we live in a planned world.

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Daniel 7 - The Church in Prophecy

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The prophecy of Daniel 7 was fulfilled through the rise of the Babylonians, Persians, Greeks and Romans. This article shows how kingdoms still rise up against God’s church, but Christ conquers all.

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The Seed of Abraham

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Infant baptism is rooted in understanding the nature of the covenant God made with Abraham. The covenant promise was spiritual in nature; hence this covenant continued through to the New Testament. Only the sign of the covenant changed from the Old Testament to the New Testament; namely, from circumcision to baptism.

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A Complete Savior

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This article shows that Christ, through his active obedience and passive obedience, is our complete Saviour. If anything is added to what Christ has accomplished, be it tradition or good works, Christ is denied.

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Earthquakes and Other Disasters

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What is the message of an earthquake? The author discusses the references to a few earthquakes in Scripture and looks at the signs of the end times.

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2 Corinthians 4:1-7 - An Effective Ministry

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For an effective ministry, we must focus on a Biblical view, method and model for the ministry. This article also discusses 2 Corinthians 4:1-7.

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