How can parents plant godly conviction in their children? From Proverbs 23:19 this article explains six principles parents could follow for the sake of planting godly conviction in their children.
The impact of God’s special revelation will be felt in worship if the rule of worship, the foundation of worship, the songs of worship, and the spirit of worship are rooted in God’s Word.
To answer the question, Who am I,? this article explains what it means to be created in the image of God. It discusses what that image looked like before and after the fall, and what it looks like upon being restored through salvation in Christ.
What does it mean to live as an aged Christian? The article looks at the challenge of retirement, losing a spouse, health issues, and declining mental faculties in Christian senior citizens and what it means to live out their Christian identity facing such challenges.
How can elders make an effective home visits? For home visitation to be effective, there need to be a plans, and this article explains one such a plan.
The experience of apostasy is not a good one. This article offers advice on how churches can deal with such experience. The church should expect that apostasy will happen, know the causes of it, see its abomination, think of God’s judgment, and know the cure.
How can Christians spur each other on in the Christian life? This article draws five lessons from the gym that can be used by Christians for their spiritual life.
This article explains from Revelation 21 that in heaven there will be no sea, tears, temple, sun or moon, locked gates, no night, no sin, and no curse.
What kind of impact should the revelation of God have on us? This article offers a number of considerations in this regard. We need to read, along with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and we need to meditate, believe, and live.
Alzheimer’s is a brain disorder resulting in a progressive decline in intellectual and social skills. Does it mean people with Alzheimer's cannot have faith in Christ? This article explains how Christians should think about faith in relation to people with Alzheimer's.
Every Christian should be involved in spiritual warfare. How do we fight Satan? From Ephesians 6 this article shows that God has given his church two ways of fighting Satan.
What is piety? For John Calvin, piety is the right attitude of man towards God, an attitude that includes true knowledge, heartfelt worship, saving faith, filial fear, prayerful submission, and reverential love.
Natural revelation explains the reality that God revealed himself through his creation. This article explains the nature of this revelation, its scope, evidence, and purpose.
Caring for a disabled child is a challenge. How can Christians express a care to their disabled child? This article gives an account of experiencing God’s grace in dealing with disability in your family. The strength is not in your ability, but in God’s grace, which is sufficient for every day.
This article explains that when Christians understand who they are in Christ, through the work of the Holy Spirit in their intimate relationship with the Father, then they will also live out of that identity in Christ, enjoying life in the Spirit.
The church of God is the church militant. This article explains that it is through providing counsel to each other that God makes it possible for the church to be a place of safety. This article explains the role that elders and ministers together with the congregation play in the multitude of counsellors.
How can the church encourage a young generation of men to take leadership in the church as pastors, elders, and deacons? This article explains that it can done through older ones mentoring younger ones.
The disabled have a place in God’s kingdom. The account recorded 2 Samuel 9 between David and Mephibosheth gives a picture of how the church should see the place of the disabled in the kingdom of God. Disability should not be a hindrance to dine with the king.
In the Bible we read about women who played different roles. What can we learn from these women of the Bible? This article looks at the lives of Mary and Martha.
In the Bible we read about women who played different roles. What can we learn from these women of the Bible? This article looks at the lives of Dorcas and Lydia.
Can Christians keep the law and avoid legalism? This article looks at the place of the law in creation and the law during Moses’ time. It shows that understanding the stages of revelation in the Bible is important for understanding the role of the moral law, ceremonial law, and the civil law.
This article explains that God has revealed himself in Christ and through the Scriptures. Therefore, knowing God is dependent on his revelation. This article explains what attitudes this should create in the believer.
Through the fall, man became sinful by nature, and this resulted in his corruption. This article explains that man is corrupt in his understanding, will, emotions, conscience, memory, and body.
The office of deacon is one instituted by Christ. This article gives the biblical grounds to show that the office of deacons is a divine institution. It explains the qualifications and duties of deacons.
This article shows that Christ made it clear that his church will face trials and persecutions. It also makes clear that Christ showed his church how to prepare for trials.
This article discusses the divine and human nature of Jesus Christ, showing the necessity of each nature for the accomplishment of salvation by Christ.
This article shows how Romans 11:33-36 should shape the life of the minister: he ought to be absorbed in the wonder of this gospel, intellectual pursuit, devotion, and be full of praise for God's grace.
This article shows that parents cannot rely on presumptive regeneration for the salvation of their children, but under the promises of God in the covenant they labour in prayer for the salvation of their children.
This article shows that Christian obedience finds its basis in the character of God, lives in full devotion to God, is shaped by God's revelation, and is an execution of his will.
Showing that God's covenant is God's relating with His people and his people being called to relate with him, this article looks at the covenants in the OT and NT.
Applying Jeremiah 6:16 to today's church, this article shows how the church has left the old path, and it makes a call to the church to return to this path.
Adoption is the act of the Triune God in making us his children. This article shows how adoption changes our relationship with the world, God, and each other.
This article gives an explanation of the offices of Christ as those of prophet, priest, and king, and applies them to the condition of man in his need for Christ.
This article gives advice to the sinner on how to lay hold of Christ, and shows how Christ lays hold of the sinner. It shows that salvation is only in Christ and that Christ is the sufficient Saviour.
This article looks at Ephesians 6:10-20, pointing out that the Christian life is a life of battle. Spiritual warfare can only be fought by depending on God through the armour he provides.
This article looks at the names of God as they are revealed in the Old Testament. God's names reveal something about his being, commemorate an encounter with him, and declare some individual experience or relationship.
From Exodus 12, this article draws lessons from the Passover and looks at what it says about the grace of God, atonement, and saving faith through the Passover Lamb that pointed to Christ.
This article looks at the state of the unconverted before God, pleading with them that they should not perish in that state and face God as their enemy.
Salvation is by faith in Christ. This article shows that such saving faith is rooted in Christ and rests on the truth of the gospel. The struggle of faith in the daily life of the Christian is also discussed.
This article shows that the elements of Christian knowledge rest in knowing Christ and his work, and that in its nature this is a knowledge that leads to obedience. Ways of seeking this knowledge are discussed.
This article showing that the rarity of evangelistic preaching can be traced to the preacher, congregation, world, and devil. It also gives reasons why such preaching is needed, with demonstration from different kinds of sermons of such preaching, and closes with the characteristic of preaching that aims for conversion.
Looking at Psalm 19, this article shows how the psalm describes both God's communication with the believer and the believer's communication with God. Focus is given to the nature of the Word of God, in terms of its authority, power, and personal application.
This article shows the need for the work of Christ as the Mediator. It also explains the nature of his work as Mediator and the way this applies to the Christian life.
Normalizing homosexuality and same-sex marriage is something that is against God's will and his institution of marriage. This article shows that Christians have a calling to pray to God to preserve the sanctity of marriage, to call the church to stand firm and not fall in this sin, and work for the conversion of homosexuals.
The Arminian view of universal redemption undermines God's character and being, it detracts from God's glory, and perverts evangelism, undermining the work of Christ.
Knowing that God is our Father and living in dependence on his sustaining grace are what make the Christian face sickness and death out of trust in God. Let this article explain.
Living for the glory of God is only possible when one is redeemed by Christ and living for God's glory through body and spirit. This is what the article brings forward.
Leisure time is a gift of God for being refreshed physically, mentally, and spiritually, a time to strengthen bonds with others, to enjoy God's gifts under the grace of God. Let this article explain.
Stewardship can only be exercised by a clear conviction that everything belongs to God. Thus, man as steward of God is to have a proper view of God and his gifts, and how they influence how we live.
Defending the faith can only be done through the power of the Holy Spirit. This article shows that apologetics is done by honouring Christ in our hearts, living with hope, and living with gentleness and respect.
Every Christian plays a role in God's agenda; hence, Christians have a role to play in missions. A Christian is part of the restorative work of God, which is a form of mission work. Let this article explain.
Christians are called to be witnesses for Christ. This article shows that witnessing for Christ is done in the presence of God, in loving conviction, humility, and confidence in Christ.
Relying on the Holy Spirit, learning to forgive as you are forgiven, realizing the end result of unbelievers, and knowing how sin has brought affliction in this life are key to living a life of compassion.
Christians can live by the Ten Commandments when they see how much they reveal Christ. This article shows that the Ten Words reveal the extent of Christ's atonement, obedience, and the righteousness that is imputed to the believer.
Looking at Philippians 4:8, this article shows how Christians can live a positive life in a world that is negative—through pursuing whatever is truthful, pure, beautiful, and praiseworthy.
This article shows that humility can only be found through a proper knowledge of yourself and your place before God, and in fulfilment of your calling towards others.
Self denial is only possible through the power of the Spirit, in prayer, and focusing on Christ. This article shows that it consists of giving up self-wisdom, self-will, and self-righteousness.
Looking at Philippians 4:11, this article shows that living in contentment is found in embracing the God of providence, learning to look to Christ, and the application of God's Word through the Spirit in your life.
This article shows that fearing God is expressed in a life that is dedicated to God alone. It shows that fear of God is seen in revering God, worshipping God, fleeing from sin, living out of the gospel, fellowshipping with believers, and a desire to know God better.
This article, drawing from Deuteronomy 6:4-5, shows that loving God involves heart, mind, and emotions. This love is comprehended from the gospel, daily meditation on Scripture.
This article shows that renewing the mind, seeking to live according to the Ten Commandments, and loving the Triune God are crucial to fleeing worldliness.
This article shows that being conscious of our sin and its wages, trusting God's promise of forgiveness, and living a life of thankfulness are crucial to spiritual self-examination.
Drawing from the riches of Hebrews 11, this article shows how Christians managed to face all kinds of afflictions, and how we can do that by looking at Christ.
This article shows how the mindset of living under the cross, getting help from others and God, and acknowledging that all we have is given to us by God, is crucial for fighting pride.
Living in dependence on God's Word, trusting in Jesus Christ, and showing the fruit of the Spirit is a life that is lived in dependence on the Holy Spirit.
Attending public worship is crucial to the Christian life. This article shows that it is in public worship that the means of grace—God's word, sacraments and prayer—are fully experienced.
Prayer is the communication of a child to its Father. This article shows how this understanding shapes how we pray and how we can make use of the Psalms in prayer.
By showing that the sanctification of the believer rests in the work of the Triune God, this article makes plain the dangers of legalism and liberalism.
The pastor can play a big role in encouraging evangelism in the church. This article shows how the pastor can do that through his prayer, preaching, life, and giving.
This article shows that a Christian participates in the offices of Christ through the anointing by the Holy Spirit. This is to play out in how the father functions and leads as a king in his home.
This article shows that a Christian participates in the offices of Christ through the anointing by the Holy Spirit. This is to play out in how father functions and leads as a priest in his home.
This article shows that a Christian participates in the offices of Christ through the anointing by the Holy Spirit. This is to play out in how the father functions and leads as a prophet in his home.
Applying Matthew 25:23 to parenting, this article shows that the work parents go through in raising children God's way, will not go unnoticed. God will reward them.
Applying the wisdom of Ecclesiastes 11:1 to parenting, this article shows how parents should react in their labour of sowing the seed of God's Word in their children, when results are not forthcoming.
This article shows that for parents to fulfil their parental role they need to abide in Christ. It is in abiding in him that his will becomes their will.
Unbelieving parents and believing parents have hopes for their children. What this article shows is that their hope is based on different grounds. The unbelieving parents' hopes for their children is in their child, while the believing parents rest in God.
The covenant promise should be a source of encouraging for parenting. This article shows how parents can cling to God's covenant promises in rearing the children he entrusted to them.
Looking at Mark 8:23-24, this article applies the teaching to parents and teachers. It shows them how God works to lead people to his knowledge and how he brings growth in the young ones. Parents should put their hope in God for the spiritual growth of their children.
Looking at the life of Elijah, this article shows how God's grace and power are able to sustain parents when parenting and teachers when teaching seems impossible.
In parenting and teaching, consistency is the key. This article shows that inconsistencies between what parents and teachers do will cause a great harm to the children.
Looking at Micah 6, this article shows how the discipline of doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God serves as the sign of true religion. It encompasses the whole person in his relationship with God and others.
Looking at Genesis 3, this article shows the pattern Satan uses to tempt you to rebel against God's will: doubt God's Word, distort God's Word, deny God's Word and defy God's Word. Satan brings temptation in this way.
The sin of ingratitude is fuelled by pride. In this article some help is offered as to what to do when you feel ungrateful to God. As a Christian you are called to praise and be thankful to God always.
This article shows that there are times when Christians face spiritual desertion. However, it also shows how to deal with this experience and how God in his grace can cure someone of this feeling of spiritual desertion.
Looking at Luke 15:11-32 about the prodigal son, this article warns against sinning against God's love, and shows the way for those who have sinned against his love.
This article shows how contextualization affects the way the church does evangelism and missions, and it calls for an alternative way to communicate Christ to the culture.
By teaching children the virtues of truth, goodness, and beauty, showing them Christ, and instilling the fear of God in them, parents can raise children who are gatekeepers. Let this article show you how from biblical examples.
Showing the amount of time Puritans dedicated to prayer as a means given by God to exercise communion with him, this article draws lessons for Christians today.
Knowing and understanding your Christian faith is foundational to reaching out to Muslims. This article offers things to bear in mind when you do evangelism among Muslims.
The goal of evangelism is God's glory. How Christians achieve that goal through evangelizing by words and lifestyle is what forms the core of this article.
Looking at the garments of the high priest as described in Exodus 28, this article shows how the ephod, breastplate, and the crown the high priest wore point us to Christ and his work as our High Priest.
Christians know that they ought to pray, but prayer is not always easy. This article shows that prayer is difficult due to the obstacles facing Christians, but it also shows how to conquer these obstacles and be in prayer.
This article gives nine reasons for reading the theology of the Puritans, among which are: they are Trinity-centred, and they wrestle with questions about God's providence and trials.
Looking at 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, this article argues for the use of head coverings for women during worship services. It suggests that in doing so the church expresses her desire to reinforce God's authority structure and created order.
Looking at Ephesians 6:11-12 this article shows that a Christian in warfare against Satan can only rely on Christ, the defense armour God has provided, and the sword of the Spirit.
The resurrection of Christ serves as a great comfort to believers. This article gives fourteen reasons why the resurrection is a source of comfort to believers.
This article shows the significance of Jesus' appearance after his resurrection to the seven disciples at the sea of Galilee who were fishing, as recorded in John 21:1-6.
With John 20:19-25 in view, this article looks at the significance of Christ's appearance to the disciples who locked themselves in a room after his resurrection.
Looking at 1 Corinthians 15:5, this article shows the significance of Christ's appearance to Peter after the resurrection, and shows that it was an appearance of hope restored.
This article shows the significance of Christ's appearance after the resurrection to the two Marys on their way to Galilee, as recorded in Matthew 28:9-10.
This article shows the significance of Christ's appearance to Mary Magdalene after his resurrection, as recorded in Mark 16:9. It points to the heart of a Christian as longing to be with the Lord.
This article shows that though Christians may not have had the experience of living with Christ on earth, through his resurrection and ascension we have no less communion with him than when he was on earth.
The resurrection of Christ is of great benefit to believers because it guarantees their sharing in his righteousness, their new life, and future glory. Let this article explain.
This article gives the differences of Christ's body before and after the resurrection. The resurrected body of Christ points to the certainty of what body Christians can expect.
Looking at Romans 8:28, this article shows how the act of God in giving us Christ to die for us serves as a guarantee of what he promises his children.
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.
Predestination offers true comfort to the child of God who is suffering. This article shows that acquainting yourself with predestination will result in great comfort.
Wisdom is the practical knowledge of God and ourselves that guides us in living for Christ. This article shows that God is the source of wisdom as revealed in the Scriptures, and that wisdom can only be pursued in him.
Upon showing that worldliness is rooted in pleasing man, this article explains that through godliness, self-denial, and faith, war can be waged against worldliness.
This article shows that parents exercise authority on behalf of God, and children are called to submit. The author shows ways in which children can honour the authority of their parents, and how parents can exercise their authority.
God joined together happiness and holiness, so the two should not be separated. In this article sanctification is shown to be gained through a growing knowledge of Christ. It is through the cross, atoning work of Christ, and his intercession as the Mediator that sanctification is found in him.
Looking at personal debt, spiritual debt, and national debt, this article gives the biblical view on debt. Applying God's wisdom about debt will result in healthy living and giving.
Death will either bring you to the loving hands of God, or it will bring you to face his fury in hell. Looking at Isaiah 51:6 this article shows how one should think about death, and that the comfort needed to face death is found in God's salvation.
Dying brings spiritual blessings for the believer. It brings us into communion with Christ's sufferings, gives us a unique experience of Christ's grace, it transforms us into Christ's image, it is our last opportunity to witness for Christ, and it brings us to Christ. Let this article explain all of this.
Behind the battle for homosexuality is the battle of worldview. This article defines what a worldview is and shows how the Christian worldview functions in opposition to other worldviews.
The Bible's view of life and man as created in the image of God takes centre stage when coming to the topic of abortion. In this article biblical grounds are given, showing that abortion is wrong and is the killing of a human being.
With Christ as the centre of heaven, and the believer being conformed to Christ, the glory of Christ, the heavenly bridegroom, will be the centre of everything, and this is seen in how the believer prepares himself for that big day. Let the article explain.
The second coming of Christ to judge the world will be full of splendour, revealing his glory, and giving comfort to believers but sorrow to unbelievers. Let the article explain.
Christ is our holy high priest—he offered himself, his offering was complete, he is the Mediator, and in him we can approach the Father. In his priesthood, Christ reveals his glory.
The office of Christ as a prophet reveals his glory because through it Christ speaks with authority, and opens hearts to believe in him. Let this article explain.
The ascension of Christ reveals his glory, it reveals where Christ is today and what he does, and it speaks about the hope of believers. Read the article for more.
The resurrection of Christ speaks about his power of conquering death, and to the believer it speaks about his glory and the hope we have in him. Let the article do the talking.
The burial of Christ shows that sin was paid for and satisfied fully, that he defeated death, and through this his glory is revealed. The article shows this.
Christ suffered on our behalf, willingly and obediently, and his suffering was complete. This is what it means that he descended into hell. This article will show how the sufferings of Christ reveal his glory.
Looking at the role of the high priest from the Old Testament, this article shows how Christ was pictured in this role, and encourages Christians to draw near to God under the High Priest, Christ Jesus.
Looking at John 17:5, this article shows how the glory that Christ had with the Father from eternity was to be manifested through the cross and resurrection of Christ, resulting in the redemption of God's church.
Looking at Romans 7, this article enters the long struggle of showing whether it teaches free grace or free will, whether it describes the experience of a regenerated person or not.
Partaking of the Lord's Supper shows that we trust Christ for salvation. It declares that salvation is by grace, we come to God only in Christ, we rejoice in Christ and His work, and we want to be His servants. Let this article do the explaining.
This article shows that children are part of the church. Parents and the church must involve them in the worship service. Let this article give those practical guidelines.
While agreeing that Charles Spurgeon was a talented and gifted person, this article shows that the success of Spurgeon is found in his dependence on God, and his belief that without the Holy Spirit nothing happens. This dependence is reflected in a prayerful life.
This article gives practical guidelines for preparing for the Sabbath and spending the Lord's Day in a way that one can receive the maximum benefits from a day dedicated to God.
Children in the church must be seen through the eye of the covenant. Within the covenant God works to meet their needs of knowing him, and calls them to respond to him in faith. This article shows how this view shapes the place children have in church.
This article aims at encouraging children and parents to develop good habits for praying, reading the Bible, keeping godly company, and singing. These habits, when used well, will be of great benefits to God's children as means of grace.
This article gives a biographical account of the life of Lewis Bayly, with a focus on his work on the practice of piety. It draws some lessons for Christians today on living a holy life.
While showing the educative history behind the Belgic Confession, the rich theology it shares, and the piety it brings forth, this article shows that the Belgic Confession deserves being celebrated for what God has given his church in it.
This article gives you twelve reasons for retaining the King James Version, arguments based on language and translation, liturgical use, and usability.
The Bible speaks about hell; hence, Christians should talk about it. Hell displays the glory of God, increases the wonder of the gospel, and encourages evangelism. Let this article explain.
While showing the cause of prayerlesspraying — praying with your lips only — this article aims at encouraging prayerful praying — praying with an intense desire of the soul. Ways in which one can take hold of himself and God in prayer are shared.
This article shows that the call to exclusive psalmody in public worship is not meant to deny Christian hymns, but is about the use of Scripture in public worship, and that Psalms are given by God for public worship. A historical overview of this conviction is also shared.
Giving a short biography on the life of Matthew Henry, this article shows what he taught about daily prayer. Showing that daily prayer is a result of your understanding of your relationship with God in Christ, the article urges starting, spending, and closing the day with God, and praying the Scriptures in your daily prayer.
One of the mistakes a pastor can make is to forget that he is preaching to real people. This article brings this reminder home through a personal story.
Looking at the life of Paul and his conversion, this article shows characteristics of a disciple of Christ, that following Christ is a personal matter, immediate, unconditional, and voluntary.
Showing that the invitation to come to Christ is universal, this article defines what it means to come to Christ. It is coming in faith, responding to the Christ as presented in the gospel, by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Experiencing God's work of recreation, redemption and regeneration are keys to dealing with failure. This article explains how failing can be overcome in Christ.
The characteristics of a person who is spiritually mature are stability, proper self-esteem, being objective and impartial, the ability to deal with failure, and taking responsibility for one's actions. Spiritual maturity is crucial for the healthy life of the church. Let this article explain.
Showing through biblical examples Christians who served in secular governments and the influence they had, this article calls young and old Christians to consider where God may be calling them to serve in their society and communities, so they can serve as gatekeepers.
While arguing that Christian stewardship encourages care for the environment, this article shows that it is different from the call made by the environmentalists. These are two different belief systems with different practical results.
The meeting of Christians and Christ on Judgment Day will be a time of joy, rejoicing in Christ and in each other. Let this article explain why it will be so.
To pray in the name of Christ is to come to God according to the command of Christ and in dependence on Christ for the acceptance of the prayer. Let this article explain how.
This article shows that the Christian has the obligation to defend the truth and expose error. For this, discernment is needed. The article also establishes that exercising discernment is not equal to judging others.
Giving a short biography of Esther Edwards Burr, this article shares some insights in how she valued her friendship with Sarah Prince. Through this the article shows how Christians should think about and treat friendships.
The view of Jodocus Van Ladonstein on the Reformation in the Netherlands as a movement that did not stop at sound doctrine but continued to shape the life of the believer is what fuelled him to be part of those who called for further reformation, emphasising self-denial and sanctification. This is what the article explains.
While defining the nature of the promises of God, this article shows that God's promises are the hope of Christians, the object of their faith, and the rule for their prayer life.
The resurrection of Christ is the anchor of Christian hope. The article shows the nature of Christian hope since it is certain that Christ rose from the dead, and it shows how this hope shapes daily life.
Afflictions humble us, they show us the evil of sin, and they create room for the work of the Holy Spirit in forming us to be like Christ. Let this article explain how afflictions work for good.
This article shows that the desire of the Puritans to be of service to God in all things can serve as advice on how to deal with idleness and unemployment.
This article is a mother's advice to a daughter before she starts dating. It lists characteristics that must adorn a Christian woman, and talks about the goal of dating and the way to pursue it.
This article is a father's advice to a son before he starts dating. It lists ten things that are crucial to consider when starting to date and dealing with temptation.
Looking at Matthew 26:1-25, this article shows how Matthew records the details of Christ's betrayal in order to make plain that God is able to use sinful actions to accomplish his will without diminishing the guilt of the sinner.
From Colossians 3:12-17, this article draws some guidelines that should rule the life of Christians in marriage. Being Christlike, living by Christ's word, and seeking God's glory are how a Christian marriage is built.
