If you are a Christian you have been given a banner according to Psalm 60:4. Do you know what a banner is? By using the analogy of a banner this article discusses ways in which Christians can lift up God’s truth. Looking at the Bible, creeds, confessions, preaching, and parental instruction, the author makes the call to lift our banner high.
As the conclusion to the series, this article holds out the restoration that God in Christ can bring to relationships broken by judgmentalism. Sande gives practical insight on what personal sanctification in this matter of judging might look like. He also speaks of the "expectant charity" we can hold toward someone who has done wrong in the past, as we can expect to observe increasing evidence of God's grace in our own lives and theirs.
In this second article, Sande notes that there are limits to making charitable judgments. In such cases—where further investigation may be needed—the goal of treating the neighbour with love still remains (per the ninth commandment). To that end, the author helps us get at the root of critical judgments, alerting us to three ways we judge that are destructive and costly to relationships.
What tendencies do you have in the judgments you make about others? In this first of a three-part series, Ken Sande reflects on judging by way of passages such as Matthew 7:1–6 and 1 Corinthians 13:4–7, with a view to offering practical suggestions on how to make godly, charitable judgments about others.
What is true spirituality? True spirituality can only be found by listening to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit speaks through His word, the Bible. Therefore, true spirituality should not be sought through a repetition of Pentecost. Pentecost should be understood in line with Christ's work; it cannot be repeated.
This article share some guidelines for effective group Bible study; namely: keep the Bible first, use the creeds, plan, prepare, take notes, work as a group, and apply the word. Page 8.
This is a short summary of what the fear of the Lord means.
What does the fear of God mean, and what does this fear of the Lord lead us to do?
God commands us to be humble. What are the characteristics of a humble person? Here are ten characteristics.
Many people fear anything that threatens their health, job, or security, but they do not fear God. This article provides two reasons why the downgrading of the fear of God is misguided.
God told us that he opposes the proud and exalts the humble. How do you know if you are proud or humble? This article explains the seven characteristics of pride and humility.
How do you cultivate godliness as a pastor? This article explains ten disciplines of a godly pastor.
What is it that hinders you from living according to the will of God? There are three obstacles: impatience, discontentment, and inactivity.
Why is the cross of Christ important for the Christian faith? This article explains why the theology of the cross matters.
This article considers the topic of submission, explaining that everyone submits to somebody. It calls specifically men to model submission, as Christ himself modelled it.
Following Christ may not necessarily result in you seeing revival. Yet you are guaranteed one thing: Christ himself. This article raises five lies that are successful at keeping us from persevering in faithful obedience to the Lord.
This article explains that contentment on its own is not enough. It shows that also godliness is to be present.
What motivates Christian living? It is the fear of God, which is not a slavish fear but a filial affection. The article explains how this works in the Christian life.
What does it mean to glorify God? This article answers the question by looking at the fact that God does not change.
What role should the fear of God play in the believer's life of obedience to God? This article explains that there is a difference between slavish fear and filial fear, and shows that godly fear belongs to the realm of sonship.
How different would you be if you prayed for the Lord to expose the logs in your own eyes? This article discusses humility.
The article lets us investigate what the word "fear" means, especially when used with respect to God. In the process, the author also leads the reader to understand the consequences of not fearing God, as well as how godly fear should show in the lives of believers.
This article offers fifteen implications that come from the fact that man's chief end is to glorify God by enjoying him forever.
This article argues that it is the characteristic of every believer that they know God, and thus they are theologians. The discussion is centred on salvation and the knowledge of God for those who are saved.
This article considers the doctrine of progressive sanctification, or growth in holiness, also as it was pursued by William Perkins. It also considers what are the marks of credible godliness.
Doctrine and life cannot be separated. This article asserts that sound doctrine is important and necessary as a basis of and motivation for godly living.
Should Christians distinguish between the private sphere and public sphere of life, or to put it differently, between the sacred and secular? This article argues that such a way of thinking is intended to deny the truth of Christian faith for public life.
Do you find it hard to wait upon God and his promises? This article draws out some lessons from the life of Sarah as recorded in Genesis 16 to help us see the importance of waiting upon God.
There is only one way to live a better life, and that way is by glorifying God. This article explains four ways you can glorify God every day.
Christians are to grow in the fear of God. How can that be done? This article shares eight ways.
This article considers what it is to worship God as the angels do.
Do you desire to grow in godliness? This article explains that growing in godliness is enmity towards worldliness.
Do you desire to grow in godliness? This article explains that growing in godliness and holy thinking are related.
Do you desire to grow in godliness? This article explains that growing in godliness is related to thinking about the shortness of life.
Do you desire to grow in godliness? This article explains that growing in godliness happens through fellowship with godly people.
Do you desire to grow in godliness? This article explains that growing in godliness must be purposeful. Godliness must be approached with confidence, tenacity, and determination.
Do you desire to be godly? This article explains that godliness is attained through a relationship with God.
Why is being God-centred essential to the Christian life? It matters because of the gospel, prayer, Bible reading and church community.
What is God really doing? This article shows that the Bible tells us what is the plan of God for this world. It shows that God works all things for his purpose, which is his glory. This understanding of God's plan is important if you are to find meaning for your life.
God creates opportunities for us which we must be diligent in using. We must be stewards of the gifts and opportunities God has given us, and use them for the benefit of others. The knowledge of this should encourage every Christian young person to participate in youth Bible studies and meetings. In this way we will defeat the enemy.
How can Bible study groups be made effective and fruitful? Effectiveness begins with each individual attending the Bible study. The ability to study the Bible together is a gift of God. It takes preparation, a proper attitude, and participation.
Sincerity, humility, and purity are important for every Christian who desires to grow in the knowledge of God.
This article looks at Christian spirituality as described by Jonathan Edwards. The author looks at the following aspects of spirituality: conversion, being Christ's likeness, desiring to please God, longing for God, being zealous for good works, and producing good fruit.
This article makes a distinction between spirituality and holiness. The modern emphasis on spirituality has undermined holiness. As a result, worldliness has been accepted in God's church.
Looking at Isaiah 66:2, this article shows that the one who trembles at God's word is the believer who undertands and lives by God's word.
The author describes the word "revival" according to its scriptural use. The article goes further to study instances or moments in the biblical record where revival and reformation are discussed. Further, these concepts are studied within the context of church history. Then the discussion concludes by expressing the great need for revival in today's church.
