Ten Benefits of Church Small Groups
Small groups play a role in the life of some churches. Here are ten benefits of such groups.
The Place of the Church among the Poor
Should the church care for the poor? To answer this question one must define what poverty is. If this is done, one can see whether the church is called to be involved with the poor, because there are three things the church cannot ignore in relation to poverty.
Scoping Out Apollos: Nine Marks of a Healthy Christian
The Duty of Discipleship: Edifying the Church Inter-Generationally
This article shows how to do discipleship through modelling, teaching, and training. Disciple-making is a call for every generation to pass the faith to the coming generation.
Sexual Integrity: Honoring God inside and outside of Marriage
This article shows from the seventh commandment and the whole of Scripture how God encourages healthy sexual expressions in marriage. It also shows that God detests sexual immorality, and discusses ways of fighting sexual temptations.
A Well-Ordered Church - The Church's Relation to Christ
This book discusses the identity, authority, mission and ecumenicity of the church. This chapter focuses on the identity of the church. The author maintains that one cannot think about the church without thinking about Christ, and one cannot confess faith in Christ without being a member of the church.
Hebrews 12:3-11 - Trading Temporary Pain for Eternal Gain
God disciplines His children for their good. His discipline works to bring us to maturity. Though at times discipline can be painful, God works through discipline to form His children to be like Christ. Hence, we must respond with trust, love and prayer to God. The author looks at Hebrews 12:3-11.
How to Grow Spiritually: Using God's Ordinary Means of Grace
Means of grace are the things instituted by Christ to keep us in communion with Him. It includes prayer, preaching, and the sacraments, which are beneficial for our spiritual growth.
Rebuilding the Family Altar: Restoring Vibrant Worship in the Home
What is family worship? Family worship is rooted in the covenant. The author discusses the need for family worship, and how to develop vibrant family worship in your home.
The Five Points of Calvinism (6): Perseverance of the Saints
This article looks at perseverance of the saints. The author shows the need for such perseverance, God's provision for this perseverance, and the assurance of this perseverance.