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An Introduction to the Book of Job

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This article is an introduction to the book of Job.

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Was Elihu Right?

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  • Martin A. Shields

What do we make of the explanation that Elihu offers for the suffering of Job, since nothing Elihu says seems to come close to describing what happened in the prologue. This article suggests that the account in the prologue is not intended to give a rationale for Job's extensive suffering. The author argues that Elihu's contribution presents a non-retributive reason for Job's suffering, which could mean that ultimately, Elihu's account might be correct.

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Job's First Triumph of Faith

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  • John Blankespoor

This article provides an exposition of Job 1:20-22, and Job's response to the first set of trials he received from the Lord.

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Start at the Good

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  • Gert Kwakkel

This article considers how in Job 1 and Job 2, Job responded to his suffering: his confession reveals he knew God to be a giver of good, and therefore he also accepted evil from him.

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Job – Adversity of a Righteous Man (Job 1)

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  • Daniel J. Estes

Chapter 1 provides an exegesis of Job 1. The main theme of the chapter is the adversity of the righteous man.

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Job – Introduction to Job

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  • Daniel J. Estes

This chapter provides an introduction to the book of Job. Introductory matters addressed include authorship, date, setting, unity and structure, literary type, purpose and theme, and teaching and preaching of the book.

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7 Reasons to Study the Book of Job

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  • Christopher Ash

Often the book of Job is read for a few of its highlights. This article offers seven reasons to read and study the whole book.

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Job – The Testing of Your Faith (Job 1:6-2:10)

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  • Christopher Ash

Chapter 2 is a commentary on Job 1:6-Job 2:5. The main theme that Ash formulates is the testing of the faith of believers.

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Job – Welcome to a Well-Run World (Job 1:1-5)

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  • Christopher Ash

Chapter 1 is a commentary on Job 1:1-5.

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Crying Out for Vindication – Reading Job

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  • David R. Jackson

Chapter 1 deals with matters of introduction to the book of Job. The book's nature, setting, and place in history are considered. At the end of the chapter are a number of questions for further reflection.

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Job – Introduction

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  • Tremper Longman III

In the section of the chapter we present here, Longman introduces the book of Job. Different aspects of the book are explored. First he deals with the title of the book, its place in the canon, authorship, and date. He then considers the text, language, translation, and genre of the book.

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Job 1:1-3 - God's Demonstration of Job's Genuine Piety

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  • John Blankespoor

This article on Job 1:1-3 is about Job's suffering and God's purpose with this suffering.

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Job – The Loneliness of Job (Job 2:11-13)

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  • Christopher Ash

Chapter 3 is a commentary on Job 2:11-13. The main theme that Ash formulates is the loneliness of Job.

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Job 2 - Shall we Accept Good from God, and not Trouble?

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  • John L. van Popta

In this article on Job 2:1-10, the author discusses the providence of God and suffering, as well as difficulties in our lives and what this has to do with the hand of God. The author also looks at the tempting of Satan and the rule of God.

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Job – Weep with Those Who Weep (Job 3)

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  • Christopher Ash

Chapter 4 is a commentary on Job 3. The main theme Ash formulates is the call to weep with those who weep.

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Lessons on Suffering from Job

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  • Mark J. Larson

The lessons we can learn from Job and his suffering is how God is full of compassion and mercy. This is in accordance with James 5:11.

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The Problem of Evil in the Book of Job

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  • Dave Jenkins

Why is there evil in life? Understanding the relationship between the existence of evil and the sovereignty of God and his goodness is essential for every Christian. From the book of Job this article show how suffering relates to God, with focus on the purpose and way of dealing with suffering.

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I Shall Come Forth as Gold

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  • William MacLeod

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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Job 3:1-3 - Job Goes into the Depths

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  • John Blankespoor

This article on Job 3:1-3 is about Job's reaction to his suffering.

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The Book of Job

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  • Archie N. McPhail

This article gives an overview of the message of the book of Job, pointing to its relevance for the church today.

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Mythology and the Book of Job

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  • Elmer B. Smick

There are mythological elements in the book of Job. The purpose of this paper is to analyze key passages where it can be found: Job 5, Job 26, Job 38, and Job 40.

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Satan: God's Servant

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  • Sydney H. T. Page

The Bible portrays the hostility between God and Satan, but there is also abundant testimony that Satan was subject to God’s control and was used by God to accomplish his purposes. He is indeed represented as a servant of God. This presentation of Satan is explicit in the book of Job. This article looks at how Satan is portrayed in Job and then explores how later biblical texts use this presentation of Job.

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Job 19:25-27 - Everlasting Life

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  • Stephen 't Hart

This article on Job 19:25-27 is about despair and death in contrast with hope and everlasting life.

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Job 28 in Its Literary Context

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  • Daniel J. Estes

What is the role Job 28 plays in its larger literary context and what is its main message or theme? In its endeavour to answer these questions, the article offers a close reading of the chapter.

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Job 28 – Where Can Wisdom Be Found

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  • Derek W. H. Thomas

Where can wisdom be found? This article describes how Christians can gain wisdom, through a consideration of Job 28.

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Job 33:19 - Elihu's "Solution" to Job's Problem

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  • John Blankespoor

This article on Job 33:19 and Job 36:15-16 is about punishment and the Lord's chastisement.

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Job 40:15-24 - The Behemoth

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  • Bob Burridge

This exposition of Job 40:15-24 discusses what animals might fit the description of the behemoth.

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The Knowledge of God and of Ourselves

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  • James Clark

From Job 42:5-6 this article shows how a deeper knowledge of God leads to a deeper knowledge of ourselves, and how this leads to a life of repentance and humility.

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The Message of the Book of Job: Job 42:7b as Key to Interpretation?

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  • Stanley E. Porter

Through literary analysis this essay examines the meaning and message of Job 42:7b.

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Job 42:5 - Believing is Seeing

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  • Chris Bosch

Faith means seeing life in a different way, having a different perspective - Job 42:5.

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Job 1:1-2:10 - Be Prepared to Face Spiritual Challenges

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Job 1:1-2:10.

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Job’s Final Victory and Increased Blessings

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  • John Blankespoor

Looking at the story of Job, this article examines the topic of suffering. Why do Christians suffer, and what should our response to suffering be?

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Why I Chose to Preach on Job

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  • David Strain

This article shows how preaching from the book of Job can be beneficial for the church, since it deals with the topic of suffering and God's involvement in suffering. Job is a book that speaks about the gospel of Christ.

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What is Job Really All About? In the Face of Terrible Sufferings for Seemingly Inscrutable Reasons, Job Persevered

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  • James Visscher

In this article, the author looks at the main message of the book of Job. He discusses the ideas of suffering, the sovereignty of God and grace.

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Calvin's Exposition of the Book of Job

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  • Derek W. H. Thomas

John Calvin preached 159 sermons on the book of Job. This article gives us insight in Calvin's view and understanding of the book of Job. The author also discusses the cause of suffering, learning from suffering, and suffering and the sovereignty of God.

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Job 2:11-3:26 - How May a Christian Respond to Severe Suffering?

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Job 2:11-3:26.

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Job 4:1-7:21 - Compassion: The First Response to a Suffering Brother - Part 1

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Job 4:1-7:21.

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Job 4:1-7:21 - Compassion: The First Response to a Suffering Brother - Part 2

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Job 4:1-7:21.

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Job 8:1-10:22 - How to Deal with the “Inconsistencies” of God’s Justice

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Job 8:1-10:22.

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Job 11:1-13:12 - Do You Desire a Personal Interview with God? - Part 1

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Job 11:1-13:12.

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Job 13:1-14:22 - Do You Desire a Personal Interview with God? - Part 2

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Job 13:1-14:22.

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Job 15:1-17:16 - Where Can You Find Consolation?

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Job 15:1-17:16.

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Job 18:1-19:29 - Two Things to Remember When You Suffer Unjust Treatment

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Job 18:1-19:29.

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Job 19:28-21:34 - Be Assured that There Will Be a Day of Final Judgment

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Job 19:28-21:34.

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Job 22:1-24:25 - Some Biblical Answers to Some Perplexing Questions - Part 2

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Job 22:1-24:25.

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Job 22:1-24-25 - Some Biblical Answers to Some Perplexing Questions - Part 1

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Job 22:1-24-25.

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Job 25:1-28:28 - Three Great Truths We Must Always Affirm

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Job 25:1-28:28.

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Job 29:1-31:40 - Let Us Maintain a Christ-Like Integrity

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Job 29:1-31:40.

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Job 32:1-33:33 - God’s Gracious Provisions

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Job 32:1-33:33.

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Job 34:1-35:16 - The Biblical Response to the Question, “Is It Worth Serving God?”

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Job 34:1-35:16.

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Job 36:1-37:24 - Biblical Counsel to Those Who Would Challenge God

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Job 36:1-37:24.

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Job 38:1-40:5 - Place Your Confidence in the LORD

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Job 38:1-40:5.

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Job 40:6-42:6 - Submit to the LORD Your God

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Job 40:6-42:6.

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Job 42:7-17 - Two Good Reasons to Persevere in the Midst of Trial

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Job 42:7-17.

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    • Character of the Confessions
    • Apostolic Creed
    • Belgic Confession
      • General
      • Article 1
      • Article 2
      • Article 3
      • Article 4
      • Article 5
      • Article 6
      • Article 7
      • Article 8
      • Article 9
      • Article 10
      • Article 11
      • Article 12
      • Article 13
      • Article 14
      • Article 15
      • Article 16
      • Article 17
      • Article 18
      • Article 19
      • Article 20
      • Article 21
      • Article 22
      • Article 23
      • Article 24
      • Article 25
      • Article 26
      • Article 27
      • Article 28
      • Article 29
      • Article 30
      • Article 31
      • Article 32
      • Article 33
      • Article 34
      • Article 35
      • Article 36
      • Article 37
    • Westminster Confession
      • General
      • Chapter 1
      • Chapter 2
      • Chapter 3
      • Chapter 4
      • Chapter 5
      • Chapter 6
      • Chapter 7
      • Chapter 8
      • Chapter 9
      • Chapter 10
      • Chapter 11
      • Chapter 12
      • Chapter 13
      • Chapter 14
      • Chapter 15
      • Chapter 16
      • Chapter 17
      • Chapter 18
      • Chapter 19
      • Chapter 20
      • Chapter 21
      • Chapter 22
      • Chapter 23
      • Chapter 24
      • Chapter 25
      • Chapter 26
      • Chapter 27
      • Chapter 28
      • Chapter 29
      • Chapter 30
      • Chapter 31
      • Chapter 32
      • Chapter 33
    • Heidelberg Catechism
      • General
      • Lord's Day 1
      • Lord's Day 2
      • Lord's Day 3
      • Lord's Day 4
      • Lord's Day 5
      • Lord's Day 6
      • Lord's Day 7
      • Lord's Day 8
      • Lord's Day 9
      • Lord's Day 10
      • Lord's Day 11
      • Lord's Day 12
      • Lord's Day 13
      • Lord's Day 14
      • Lord's Day 15
      • Lord's Day 16
      • Lord's Day 17
      • Lord's Day 18
      • Lord's Day 19
      • Lord's Day 20
      • Lord's Day 21
      • Lord's Day 22
      • Lord's Day 23
      • Lord's Day 24
      • Lord's Day 25
      • Lord's Day 26
      • Lord's Day 27
      • Lord's Day 28
      • Lord's Day 29
      • Lord's Day 30
      • Lord's Day 31
      • Lord's Day 32
      • Lord's Day 33
      • Lord's Day 34
      • Lord's Day 35
      • Lord's Day 36
      • Lord's Day 37
      • Lord's Day 38
      • Lord's Day 39
      • Lord's Day 40
      • Lord's Day 41
      • Lord's Day 42
      • Lord's Day 43
      • Lord's Day 44
      • Lord's Day 45
      • Lord's Day 46
      • Lord's Day 47
      • Lord's Day 48
      • Lord's Day 49
      • Lord's Day 50
      • Lord's Day 51
      • Lord's Day 52
    • Canons of Dordt
      • General
      • Chapter 1
      • Chapter 2
      • Chapter 3/4
      • Chapter 5
    • Thirty Nine Articles of Religion
    • Different Confessions
    • Preaching of the Confessions
  • Doctrine of life - Ethical principles
    • Christ and the Christian life
    • Purpose of Christian life
    • Discovering the will of God - General
    • Use of Scripture in ethics
    • Seeking the kingdom of heaven
    • Christian freedom
    • Discipleship
    • Following and Imitation of Christ
    • Old Testament Ethics
    • Ten Commandments
      • Ten Commandments (General)
      • First commandment
      • Second commandment
      • Third commandment
      • Fourth commandment
      • Fifth commandment
      • Sixth commandment
      • Seventh commandment
      • Eight commandment
      • Ninth commandment
      • Tenth commandment
    • Law
      • Law (General)
      • Fulfillment of the Law
      • Law and Gospel
      • Legalism
      • Theonomy
    • Case Laws
    • Natural Law
    • Creation order
    • Sermon on the Mount and Ethics
    • Guidance of the Spirit
    • Identity of God's people
    • Love and hate
    • Common good
    • Authority
    • Position of the Christian in this world
    • Christian mind
    • Conviction and tolerance
    • Discernment
    • Christian lifestyle
    • Responsibility & Collective Responsibility
    • Compromise
    • Conflicting obligation
    • Conscience
    • Impartiality
    • Justice
    • Tradition and accomodation
    • Wisdom and prudence
    • Ethics of Christian Community
    • Submission
    • Indifferent things (Adiaphora)
    • Self-denial and Hedonism
    • Virtue
    • Temperance and Abstinence
    • Worldview
    • Vocation
    • Truth and lying
  • Doctrine of life - Ethical themes
    • Gender - Role of manhood and womanhood
    • Sexual Ethics
      • Sexual Ethics - General
      • Premarital Sex
      • Homosexuality
      • Sex Education
      • Lustfulness and Chastity
      • Pornography
    • Dating and Singleness
    • Marriage and Family
      • Marriage (General)
      • Family (General)
      • Adoption
      • Procreation and Family Planning
      • Adultery
      • Celibacy
      • Childhood
      • Adolescence
      • Young Adulthood (Twenties and Thirties)
      • Middle-Age (Forties and Fifties)
    • Divorce and remarriage
    • Education (General)
      • Christian education
      • Purpose of Education
      • Discipline
      • The child
      • Theories of Education
      • Child development
      • History of Christian Education
    • Parenting
    • Schooling
      • Teaching and Learning (General)
      • The Christian school
      • Home schooling
      • Teaching methods
      • The Curriculum and Evaluation
      • The Teacher
      • The School Board
      • Parents and the School
      • Church and the School
      • Place of Government in Education
    • Friendship
    • Hospitality
    • Economics
      • Economics (General)
      • Code of ethics for economists
      • Economic Theories
      • Development
      • Sustainability
      • Scarcity
      • Inequality
      • Income Distribution
    • Work & Employment
    • Business Ethics
      • Business Ethics (General)
      • Corporate Social Responsibility
      • Labour Standards
      • Minimum Wages
      • Prices
      • Trade Unions and Strikes
      • Wages and Salaries
    • Wealth & Poverty
      • Money and Possessions
      • Tithing
      • Generosity
      • Borrowing and Lending
      • Poverty
      • Consumerism
      • Gambling
      • Taxes
      • Prosperity gospel
    • Environmental Ethics
      • Environmental Ethics (General)
      • Energy and Energy Consumption
      • Global Warming
    • Public Ethics
      • Public Ethics (General)
      • Human Rights
      • Equality and Discrimination
      • Race and Racism
      • Nationalism and Patriotism
      • Judicial System
      • Capital Punishment
      • Crime and Punishment
      • Social welfare
      • Social gospel
    • Political Ethics
      • Government - Role and Responsibility
      • Democracy
      • Civil Disobedience and Revolution
      • State and Church Relationship
      • War and Peace
      • Terrorism
      • Pacifism
      • Genocide
      • Nuclear Weapons
      • Interrogation and Torture
      • Refugees and Genocide
      • Political involvement
    • Christ and Culture
    • Bioethics
      • Bioethics (General)
      • Genetic Engineering
      • Cloning
      • Reproductive Technologies
      • Prenatal Diagnosis
      • Contraception
      • Surrogate Father/Mother
    • Medical ethics
      • Medical Ethics (General)
      • Health
      • Illness
      • Disabilities
      • Health Care
      • Forgoing and Withdrawing Treatment
      • Organ Donation and Transplantation
      • Definition of Death
      • Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide and Letting Die
      • Abortion
      • Sterilization
      • Late Miscarriage & Stillbirth
      • Epidemics
    • Beauty and Arts (General)
    • Appearance
    • Visual Arts
    • Music
    • Drama and Cinema
    • Food and Food Consumption
    • Media and Censorship
    • Recreation and entertainment
    • Sabbath and Sunday
    • Speech and Communication
    • Sport
    • Time Consumption and Priorities
    • Other topics
  • Spirituality & Godliness
    • Fear of the Lord & Godliness
    • Spiritual exercises
    • Means of grace
    • Prayer
      • Prayer - General
      • Intercession
      • God answering prayers
      • Practice of prayer
      • Bodily posture in prayer
      • Private prayer
    • The Lord's Prayer
      • Lord's prayer - General
      • Beginning and Conclusion of Lord's prayer
      • First petition - Hallowed your Name
      • Second petition - Your Kingdom come
      • Third petition - Your will be done
      • Fourth petition - Give us today our daily bread
      • Fifth petition - Forgive us our debts
      • Sixth petition - And lead us not into temptation
    • Fasting
    • Meditation
    • Singing
    • Listening to sermons
    • Personal Devotions (General)
    • Reading of Spiritual Literature
    • Family worship
    • Preparation for home visitation
    • Christ and the new life
    • Personal relationship with God
    • Walking with God
    • Spiritual warfare & struggle against sin
      • Spiritual warfare (General)
      • Struggle against Temptation
      • Living with Hope
      • Desertion by God
      • Place of sin in the believer's life
      • Spiritual growth and backsliding
    • Sanctification of the whole life
    • Spirituality and experience
    • Gratitude
    • Different Fruit of the Holy Spirit
    • Blessedness
    • Different Fruit of the flesh
    • Heavenly mindedness
    • Joy in the Lord
    • History of Spirituality
  • Worship & Liturgy
    • Principles of Worship
      • Principles of Worship (General)
      • Worship as Communion with the Triune God
      • Worship as Communion with the People of God (General)
      • Worship as Gathering and Communion of the Local Church
      • Worship as Communion with Young and Old
      • Worship as Communion with the Church of all Ages and Places
    • Elements of the worship service
      • Liturgy - General
      • Call to worship and Salutation
      • Confessing of sin and assurance of pardon
      • Praise in music and song (General)
      • Public Prayer
      • Scripture reading
      • Preaching (place in worship service)
      • Gifts and offerings
      • Corporate confession of faith
      • The Amen
      • Sacraments in the worship service
      • Benediction
    • Different Liturgies
    • Church music
      • Character and principles of church music
      • Musical instruments
      • Musicians
      • Psalms as songs
      • Hymns
      • Church choir
      • History of church music
    • Liturgical year
      • Liturgical year (General)
      • Christmas
      • Good Friday
      • Easter Sunday
      • Ascension Day
      • Pentecost
    • Church architecture
  • Church Leadership and Offices
    • Church leadership (General)
    • Offices - General
    • Pastor/Preacher - General
    • Pastor/Preacher - Qualifications
    • Pastor/Preacher - Task
    • Pastor and his wife and family
    • Theological Training
    • Elder - General
    • Elder - Qualifications
    • Elder - Task
    • Deacon - General
    • Deacon - Qualifications
    • Deacon - Task
  • Preaching
    • Principles of Preaching
    • Preaching (General)
      • Preaching, election and the free offer of the gospel
    • Purpose and Function of Preaching
    • Types of Preaching
    • Preaching Method and Sermon Preparation Process
    • Sermon Evaluation
    • History of Preaching
    • Preaching style and delivery
    • Steps for making a sermon
  • Pastoral care
    • Principles of Pastorate
    • House Visitation
    • Confidentiality
    • Psychology
    • Care in Abuse and Neglect
      • Spiritual Abuse
      • Abuse - General
      • Sexual Abuse - General
      • Child Sexual Abuse
      • Clergy Sexual Abuse
      • Spousal Abuse
      • Elder Abuse
      • Emotional and Verbal Abuse
      • Ministry to Abusers
    • Care in Addictions
    • Care in Conflict and Bad Relations
    • Care in Depression
    • Care in Self-Esteem and Inferiority
    • Care in Anger
    • Care in Anxiety
    • Care in Crisis
    • Care in Psychological illnesses
    • Care in Autism
    • Care in Loneliness
    • Care in Aging
    • Care in the Dying Process
    • Care in Grief
    • Care in Burial Practices
    • Care in Honouring and Grieving the Dead
    • Care with Last Will and Testament
    • Care in Suicide
    • Other themes of Pastorate
  • Youth ministry and catechism
    • Principles of Youth ministry
    • Material for Youth ministry and catechism
      • In Thy Hands Children Material
        • In Thy Hands Part 2
        • In Thy Hands Part 1
    • Public profession of faith
  • Church Government
    • General Principles of Church government
    • Church Order
      • Purpose and observance of the Church order
      • Offices
      • Church Assemblies - General
      • Church Assemblies - Consistory
      • Oversight of doctrine and worship
      • Church Discipline
      • No Lording
    • Different systems of Church government
    • Church government and civil government
  • History & Church History
    • Church history - General
      • Historical writing
    • Church history - Early Church
      • Cyprian
      • Constantine the Great
      • Council of Nicea
      • Basil the Great
      • Cyril of Alexandria
      • Didache
      • Gregory of Nazianzus
      • Ignatius of Antioch
      • Irenaeus of Lyons
      • Clement of Alexandria
      • John Chrysostom
      • Athanasius
      • Augustine
      • Jerome
      • Early Church (general)
      • John of Damascus
      • Justin Martyr
      • Marcion
      • Melito of Sardis
      • Origen
      • Patrick of Ireland
      • Polycarp
      • Tertullian
    • Church history - Middle Ages
    • Church history - Reformation
      • Theodore Beza
      • Renaissance
      • Reformation in The Netherlands
      • Ulrich Zwingli
      • Zacharius Ursinus
      • William Tyndale
      • Reformation in Germany
      • Reformation in France
      • Hugh Latimer
      • John a Lasco
      • Reformation (General)
      • John Calvin
      • Philipp Melanchthon
      • John Knox
      • Martin Luther
      • Reformation in Eastern Europe
      • Heinrich Bullinger
      • Peter Vermigli
      • Reformation in England
      • Guido de Bres
    • Modern Church History
      • Church history - North America
      • Church history - Oceania
      • Church history - South America
      • Church history - Asia
      • Church history - Africa
      • Church history - Europe
    • Different theologies
      • Roman Catholic
      • Evangelical
      • Charismatic theology
      • Reformed
      • Five points of Calvinism
  • Defending the faith (Apologetics)
  • Mission & Evangelism
    • Biblical Basis of Missions
    • Missions and Evangelism
    • God as Missionary God
    • Missions as Work of God
    • Missions and the Glory of God
    • The Great Commission
    • Missions and local church
    • Missions and every believer
    • Church growth
    • The Missionary
    • The Mission Board
    • The Sending Church
    • Missions and Money
    • Short-term Missions
    • Mission Training
    • Missions to Children and Youth
    • Different Mission Approaches
    • Trends in Missions
    • History of Missions
    • Missionary and Culture
    • Missionary and Politics
    • Missions - Word and Deed
    • Missions and the Social Gospel
    • Mission, election and the free offer of the gospel
    • The Message in Missions
    • Mission and the Point of Contact
    • Prayer and Missions
    • The Mission Encounter
    • Boldness in Missions
    • Material to use in Missions
    • Missions and the New Convert
    • Worship in the Mission Field
  • Other religions
    • Relationship between Christianity and other religions
    • Jehovah's Witnesses
    • Islam
    • Judaism
    • Cults
    • New Age
    • Atheism
    • African Traditional Religions
    • Other religions (General)
    • Sects (General)
  • Faith & Science
    • Faith & Science (General)
    • Evolution
  • Philosophy & Culture
The covenant is an expression of God’s will, not man’s, and man must listen to its terms, trust God that they are holy and just and good, and order his life accordingly. J. Gresham Machen
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