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The Ten Commandments with regard to Marriage

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This article applies the Ten Commandments to marriage, showing how they shape the life of husband and wife.

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The Christian’s Service to God

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This article shows that Christians are servants of God. Their service is motivated by love for God, guided by the Scriptures, fueled by humility, inspired by the example of Christ, and has God’s glory as its goal in all areas of life. The author also shows how this applies in our service to our fellow men.

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Jonathan Edwards (1703-58)

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This article gives a biography of Jonathan Edwards and his works, with a look at the controversies he was engaged in and addressed.

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Wilt Thou Not Revive Us?

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What is revival? Why do we need it? Who is responsible to bring it? What role can the church play? These are four questions that this article will answer from Psalm 85.

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Role of Women in the Church

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If some women can be better pastors and preachers why can’t they be allowed to be? This article shows that it is not about abilities but rather the role God assigned to women in the church. Surveying the Bible on the role of women in the church, this article gives twelve roles women can play.

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Salvation Is All of Grace yet I Must...

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Legalism and antinomianism are the great threats to the biblical teaching of salvation. Legalism hinders the possibility of being saved while antinomianism hinders the life of salvation. This article shows this by looking at justification and sanctification.

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Sick – Why?

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While showing that sickness is not a sign that God does not love you, this article shows that it is not automatically a sign that God loves you either. Looking at the biblical account of the purpose of sickness, the author shows that the application is different to a Christian and a non-Christian.

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The Call to the Ministry

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The call to the ministry is both internal and external. This article shows that calling to the ministry can only come from God.

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Ephesians 6:10-20 – The Christian Warfare

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From conversion the Christian is engaged in spiritual warfare. Just like in war, the Christian must know the enemy and his strategies, build resistance and put on the armour. This article shows how this is explained from Ephesians 6:10-20.

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The Error of Not Baptising Children

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This article shows that a true understanding of the covenant will result in acknowledging children being as part of the covenant, and as a result they must also receive baptism. Infant baptism is in line with the teaching of Scripture, and to miss this is to err from the teaching of Scripture.

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The Fear of God

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What does it mean to fear God? This article shows how the fear of God is characterized by love and respect for God, and the pursuit of holiness and reverential worship for God. It also shows that fearing God should not result in slavish fear.

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The Happiest People

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God's people must be the happiest of all. From Deuteronomy 33 this article shows why this should be the case. They have God as their God, Saviour, protector, defender, and provider. So they must be happy.

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The Marks of the Early New Testament Church

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This article, looking at the early church, gives thirteen marks that characterized the church at that time.

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True Revival Is a Work of the Spirit

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Only the Holy Spirit can bring true revival. Only he can stir hearts to prayer, empower preaching, bring conviction of sin, and gather the church. These are essential for revival, as the article explains.

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Union

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The Lord Jesus prayed for unity of those who believe in him. This article shows that this unity is founded on union with Christ. It comes through regeneration and finds expression in the local church.

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No More Death

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This article shows that in this life dying is a reality. It points to the origin of death, and explains the reasons for the Christian’s death. It calls Christians to anticipate the joy of life in heaven in the presence of God.

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Our Continuing Obligation to Keep the Sabbath

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Should we still keep the Sabbath today? Surveying the biblical texts, this article shows that Christians still have an obligation to do so. It clarifies the meaning of texts that are used to oppose the observing of the Sabbath.

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Ten Reasons to Rejoice

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The Bible commands us to rejoice. However, it is not always easy. This article gives you ten reasons to find your joy in Christ.

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The Bible in the Postmodern Age

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Looking at postmodernism and its denial of absolute truth and treatment of all religions as equal, this article shows that Christianity opposes postmodernism by holding to the biblical truth.

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The Call of Jeremiah

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This article shows that the message of Jeremiah was not favoured in his time. This is also the case today, for preaching God's anger and judgment is not accepted. This makes Jeremiah a relevant book for our time.

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Tithing Is Worship

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This article shows that tithing is an act of worship. That the New Testament does not speak about tithing is because Christians are expected to give more than a tenth, from the overflow of the grace they have in Christ.

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We Need Revival!

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Looking at Ezekiel 37, this article reminds the church that God is able to give life to dead bones, so from him we can expect revival.

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God’s Judgment

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Lack of church growth can be the result of God's judgment upon his church. While agreeing that church growth is God's work, this article makes a call to Christians to pray and wait upon the Lord when there is lack of growth.

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Comfort in Death

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Reflecting on Revelation 22, this article draws comfort for Christians facing death or suffering pain from the loss of a loved one. It points to the reality of heaven and the life there as a comfort to Christians.

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Lessons from the Reformation

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Looking at the Scottish Reformation, this article draws lessons for the church today, showing that following Christ comes at a cost, which was seen during the Reformation by way of fighting for the authority of Scripture, justification by faith, biblical morality, and the struggle for confessing the truth.

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Love One Another

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Looking at the biblical command to love one another, this article shows that the standard in expressing this love is Christ, and it suggests some practical ways of showing this love to others. 

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Bonhoeffer – A Reliable Guide?

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Is the theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer orthodox? This article offers some cautionary remarks.

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Effectual Calling

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This article considers the meaning of effectual calling to salvation.

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Gambling

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This article considers the practice of gambling and how it goes against several of God's commandments.

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Two Wills of God

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This article discusses what it means when we say that God has two wills.

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Bonhoeffer – A Reliable Guide?

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This article gives a short biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Focus is given to the question: can Christians trust Bonhoeffer to lead them in the truth of orthodox faith?

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In the Beginning, God…

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Why is it that the Bible does not give a definition of God? This article shows that through creation man was created with a sense of God, and God has revealed what he is like. Hence atheism and evolution leave man guilty before God.

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Arrogance and Strife

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The greatest threat to unity among believers is pride and arrogance, asserts the article. Looking at some biblical figures it shows how this is true.

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Godliness

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Train yourself to be godly. This is biblical command. This article gives fourteen characteristics of godliness.

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I Shall Come Forth as Gold

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Christians go through trials and suffering. From Job 23:10, this article shows that God in his knowledge and sovereignty uses these to refine believers just as gold is refined.

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Gluttony

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Gluttony is a sin that is condemned in the Bible. By looking at biblical examples, this article shows that gluttony can only be conquered by godliness and contentment in Christ.

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Old Testament Worship

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How can Old Testament worship shape our worship? This article discusses what characterized OT worship and is relevant for us today.

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Progressive Sanctification

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Progressive sanctification starts from conversion to the day the believer dies. Therefore, there is no room for perfectionism in this life. It is, however, the work of God’s grace undertaken through the Word, enabled by the power of the Holy Spirit. Let the article explain.

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Definitive Sanctification

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Definitive sanctification is the once-for-all act of God in which he regards believers sanctified in Christ. It is here that a sinner is changed into a saint. This article shows that this is the truth taught in Romans 6.

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Esau Have I Hated

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What does it mean that God hates? From Romans 9:13, this article shows that God’s hatred should be understood in the context of his hatred for sin, and that no one deserves mercy. It shows that the message of election is for the believers and for their comfort.

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A Broad Church or a Narrow Church?

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When is the church exercising a healthy narrowness and broadness? This article shows three crucial areas that are a telling factor for a healthy church narrowness and broadness: doctrine and salvation, church discipline, and grey area issues.

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A Faithful Church Member

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What is a faithful church member? This article gives ten characteristics of a faithful church member.

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Propitiation

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Propitiation is the turning away of the wrath of God by the atoning sacrifice of Christ. This article shows that our sin caused the need for propitiation, and that God accomplished such propitiation in Christ.

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Headship in Marriage

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What is the meaning of headship? Biblical headship is characterized by godliness, love, sacrifice, protection, providing, and leadership. Let this article show you how this functions in a marriage.

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Prayer and Faith

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By looking at Mark 11:22-24, this article considers the relationship between prayer and faith.

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Effectual Calling

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This article looks at the difference between the general call of the gospel and effectual calling.

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Alexander Whyte: Lessons To Learn

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This article looks at the life of Alexander Whyte with focus on his liberal influence. It draws some warnings and lessons for the Christians today.

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Resentment

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This article looks at the causes of resentment, and gives biblical guidelines for dealing with it.

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Holiness Is Essential

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This article shows that holiness should be rooted in the fear of God, a life of obedience, love for God, hatred of sin, fellowship with God, serving others, witnessing, and a mind focused on heaven.

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Bringing Up Children

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This article paints the realities of bringing up children. It shows parents that children need to be saved, and parents have the promises of God to fulfill their parental calling. Teaching them God’s word and continually offering prayers for them is crucial.

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The Holy Spirit in the Church

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This article looks at the work of the Holy Spirit in the church. It shows that the Holy Spirit equips the church, teaches her, governs her, brings unity, enables worship, creates love for the lost through evangelism, and brings life to the church.

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The Majesty of God

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Mourning the impact of liberalism and easy-believism on the majesty of God, this article shows how many have lost the sense of the glory of God and the impact it ought to have in their lives. Looking at Scripture, the article shows what impact God’s glory should have on us.

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Drunkenness

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Looking at the life of Noah, this article shows that though Scripture does not forbid taking wine, it considers drunkenness a sin.

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Be Reconciled

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Looking at the reality that Christians do wrong each other at times, this article shows how God calls his children to pursue reconciliation with the neighbour.

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Backsliding

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Showing that backsliding is turning away from God and toward sin, this article shows the causes of such backsliding, examples from the Bible of those who turned from the Lord, and the hope we have in God’s mercy for those who repent and return to the Lord.

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12 Lessons from the Life of Edwards

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After looking at the life of Jonathan Edwards, this article gives twelve lessons we may learn from his life.

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12 Faults For Preachers To Avoid

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This article details twelve faults preachers must avoid in order to maintain and develop their preaching as both biblical and theological.

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Salvation!

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This article discusses the need for salvation, the way God works to save the lost, and the life of the saved person.

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Practical Advice with Regard to Scripture

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This article shows that the Christian can spiritually grow through keeping a devotional time, meditation, private prayer, family devotions, and corporate worship.

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The Role of the Bible in the Life of the Christian

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This article highlights the role of the Bible in knowing God, living the Christian life, guidance, training for service, worship, and prayer.

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The Christian Home

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This article shows that the Christian home is a place where Christ rules. It shows how the law of God can be applied at home in family worship, how the home can be a place of work and reconciliation, and how in the home we are stewards of what God gives us.

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The Institution of Marriage

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Upon showing that marriage originates with God, this article says that God created marriage for communion, procreation, and to avoid immorality. As a result polygamy and divorce should have no place in God’s design.

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A New Heaven and a New Earth

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The Bible uses various pictures to describe heaven. This article discusses the new earth, highlighting the fact that the first earth was tainted by sin.

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No More Sea

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The Bible uses various pictures to describe heaven. This article shows that the absence of sea in heaven points to the lack of division, hardships, and fear.

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The Holy City

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The Bible uses various pictures to describe heaven. This article discusses the holy city, looking at the city of Jerusalem in both its Old Testament and New Testament context.

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The Tabernacle of God is with men

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The Bible uses various pictures to describe heaven. This article looks at the significance of the Old Testament tabernacle. In the New Testament the tabernacle points to heaven, since Christians are promised God's presence and glory in heaven.

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I Will Be with Thee

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This article is about the comfort of God and the presence of God in suffering and trials. The author also discusses Isaiah 43:2.

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A Successful Church

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This article is about church growth and success for the church. What do we really need for our churches?

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Thomas Chalmers and His Vision of the Church of Scotland

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This article looks at the vision Thomas Chalmers had for the church of Scotland in the 1800's.

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God is Not Their Father

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This article on the universal Fatherhood of God (God as Father of all people), looks at faith in Jesus Christ and the Fatherhood of God, and being children of God.

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There are two freedoms: the false freedom where a man is free to do what he likes; and the true freedom where a man is free to do what he ought. C. Kingsley
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