What is a hindrance to shepherding God’s flock? This article points to worldliness among ministers as the cause of damage in their pastoral work. It shows how worldliness works to cause such damage.

This article offers two reflections on old age and [[aging]: thoughts about the past and what it means to live by faith.

If we are to help the mentally distressed, it is important as a starting to understand the cause of their distress. This article gives examples of different causes of mental distress to help one diagnose the cause.

To have a positive attitude towards the ministry is important for the proper functioning of the minister. This article shows the benefit of developing such an attitude.

This article is a biography on Henry Bullinger with a focus on his role in the Reformation.

This article gives twelve purposes of prayer meetings and eight ways of implementing prayer meetings.

This article discusses the value and role of prayer meetings through church history during persecutions, suffering, and revivals.

This article gives twelve considerations in dealing with criticism in the ministry.

This article defines what justification is and shows its relationship to faith and sanctification, as explained in the Westminster Confession of Faith.

Christians can be affected by depression. From 1 Kings 19 this article traces the development of events that ended in Elijah being depressed, and applies them to believers today.

This article gives biblical grounds for prayer meetings, and the implications for believers.

This article gives thirteen reasons why church attendance is important

The fact that only the few are chosen does not take away the responsibility of preaching the gospel to all. This article shows the relevance of the external call and its purpose in calling sinners to Christ.

This article is a biography on John Bunyan and his ministry.

Heaven is a reality. This article shows how thinking about the reality of heaven and the place of the believer in heaven can be of great benefit to the aged as they face their last days on earth.

Pride is an enemy to the ministry because it is an attack on God. This article shows the different faces of pride and how a minister can fight pride.

Keeping conversation holy is the responsibility of every Christian. This article shows how one can be engaged in Christian conversation by controlling the tongue.

This article shows how faith should take hold of the promises of God.

This article looks at how John Calvin viewed worship. To him, worship is structured but also Spirit-dependent. The author gives three things that should characterize Christian worship, and applies them to church singing.

For whom did Christ die? The biblical answer is that the death of Christ atoned for the sins of a definite number of people. This is the doctrine of definite atonement or limited atonement. This truth, however, is not accepted by all. This article tackles the objections against limited atonement.

For whom did Christ die? The biblical answer is that the death of Christ atoned for the sins of a definite number of people. This is the doctrine of definite atonement or limited atonement. This article explains the biblical ground of this teaching.

This article explains the Puritans' perspective on the day of one's death, that in some respects it is the believer's best day.

This article explains the Lord Jesus' high view of the church, from Matthew 16.

John Calvin influenced modern culture in many ways. This article looks at ten of those ways: in education, care of the poor, ethics, freedom of the church, government, politics, vocation, economics, music and the press. This is a study on Calvinism and culture.

Matthew 13 gives us the way of God of bringing his kingdom.

The parable of the prodigal son illustrates the gospel of God’s free grace and forgiveness. As Jesus told it in Luke 15, we see our state of lostness and how God finds us. When God's grace brings about repentance, it leads to a great celebration.

Whom did Jesus Christ die for? To say that the atonement was limited to the elected is not an answer that all accept. This article gives four answers throughout church history on the atonement.

Why are some people not saved? Jesus answered this question by telling the parable of the Great Supper in Luke 14:12-24.

Matthew paints different pictures of Jesus Christ to show he was the promised one. In Matthew 11 Jesus is revealed as the faithful minister. Read how this reveals him as the Saviour.

Maintaining marital intimacy is the cure to sexual temptations. This article explains how Christians can maintain sexual purity in marriage, as singles, and in courtship.

Calamities are part of this life. How should we think about them? In Luke 13:1-9 Jesus told a parable to answer this question.

This article shows how Jesus is portrayed as Saviour, Master, and Lord in Matthew 8.

Is the Bible reliable? This article looks at higher criticism as a part of the history behind this question. Then it explains the meaning of infallibility and inerrancy to answer the question.

Proverbs 22:6 expresses the obligation of biblical parenting: train children in the way they should go. Such training should be done in all tenderness, affection, and patience. It should be training in the knowledge of the Bible.

What is biblical parenting? This article argues that the core of biblical parenting is in training children in the way of piety, devotion towards God, and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

The parable Jesus told in Luke 12:13-21 points the believer to where he must find his wealth. It is being rich in God that counts.

Matthew 5:33-48 reveals God’s purpose for the believer: it points to the comprehensive holiness we are to show as Christians. This article shows what this looks like in swearing an oath, exacting retribution, and loving our neighbour.

Feelings of guilt or innocence are linked to our conscience. This article explains the role of the conscience in determining whether one is guilty or not.

Why do you believe in God? This article indicates several ways in which we can point to the existence of God.

Contextualization and culture are terms that come up when talking about the church and evangelism. This article highlights three important things the church can learn from these terms. It then argues that what the church needs most is biblical culture cultivated by God’s Spirit. This culture is characterized by five things that are essential for reaching out.

John Calvin understood prayer to be the communion of men with God by which, having entered the heavenly sanctuary, they appeal to him in person concerning his promises, in order to experience that what they believed was not in vain. This article discusses the purposes and method of prayer, rules of prayer, Trinitarian focus of prayer, and perseverance in prayer.

Matthew 4 records the temptation of Jesus and his victory over the devil. This article shows that in his victory Christ fulfilled what Adam failed to do, and in this way he gave us true hope for victory over the devil.

When are you guilty? This article argues that one must know the difference between objective guilt and subjective guilt. Understanding the two is crucial to answering the question of what is guilt.

John Calvin said that the doctrine of justification is the hinge on which religion turns. This conviction can be best understood when one knows the teaching of the church of Rome on this doctrine, since the Reformers wrote in response to it. This article describes Rome’s teaching and Calvin pointing to Rome' error.

From Luke 10:25-37 this article shows that the parable of the good Samaritan points us to the brokenness of life, but also to the way Christians are channels of the mercy they first received from God.

The genealogy of Jesus as recorded in Matthew 1 reveals the faithfulness of God in fulfilling his promises. It shows how Jesus joined himself to sinners while being without sin, and how he came to break the cycle of sin.

This article traces the self-image as it was distorted by sin and it can only be restored in Christ who points to the restored image of what we should be.

What was John Calvin's view on missions? For John Calvin, mission work is rooted in understanding the victorious advance of Christ’s kingdom, means of the extension of Christ kingdom, and motivations for extending Christ’s kingdom. Learning this from Calvin addresses the accusation that he did not have a vision for missions.

Is God related to politics? God is not only involved in politics, he transcends government in five ways: he determines the purpose, personnel, policies, and providence of goveernment, and he is displeased by the pride of government.

Is there an element of truth to the statement, "You just have to love yourself more"? This article argues that self-image is only possible by loving self, which is is only possible by loving God. This is different from worldly self-love.

What characterizes the Christian family? The Puritans saw the family as a place for godliness and its development. This conviction was based on their understanding of the place of children in the family, the exercise of authority, principles of raising children, and the importance of parental involvement.

What should preparation for the Lord’s Supper look like? Learning from others how they prepare for communion can be of help. This article describes how the Scottish Reformed prepare, from Thursday to Tuesday of the preparation days, emphasising the need for humiliation, examination, preparation, commemoration, thanksgiving, and revival.

Are you born again? In the letter of 1 John this question is answered by pointing to six characteristics that describe one who has experienced regeneration: no habitual sinning, faith in Christ, practicing righteousness, loving other Christians, overcoming the world, and keeping oneself pure.

How should you prepare for the Lord’s Supper? This article point to the necessity of preparing for communion, how self-examination should be carried out, the purpose of communion, and practical ways to prepare yourself.

This article is a biography on John Flavel, with focus given to his preaching ministry.

This article is a Bible study on Ezra 5:1-17.

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.

This article is a Bible study on John 11.

This article is a Bible study of John 14.

This article looks at the life of the Samaritan Woman.

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.

This article looks at the life of Lot’s wife.

This article looks at the life of Hagar.

The journey of faith starts with conversion, and is maintained by the Spirit as he causes the believer to grow in grace.

This article looks at the life of Hannah.

This article looks at the life of Esther

This article considers what spiritual leadership should look like in a church planting setting. It explains the importance of elders and deacons in such a setting.

This article looks at the life of Mary Magdalene.

This article looks at the life of Anna the prophetess.

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.

How should Christians think about disability? This article explains biblical principles for understanding disability.

Is the Bible still relevant? This article underlines from 2 Timothy 3:16-17 the usefulness of Scripture.

This article breaks down what the culture says about human identity, and how it runs counter to God and his Word.

What should be the Christian attitude towards materialism and wealth? This article considers 1 Timothy 6:7 in order to answer the question.

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.

Do you want to see true change and growth in your life? This article discusses twelve possible reasons that you don't change in your 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.

This article considers the Syrophoenician woman as recounted in Matthew 15.

This article takes a look at the life of Eve, the mother of all living.

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.

This article is a Bible study on John 10.

This article is a Bible study on John 13.

This article is a Bible study on John 12.

Can we trust the Word of God? This article shows that we can, based on the inspiration of Scripture, its infallibility and authority.

What is our personal responsibility with a view to the gospel? This article reflects on what kind of response God requires of us to his covenant promises.

What can we learn from women of the Bible? This article looks at the life of Sarah.

This article considers the role of the wife of an office-bearer.

This article looks at the life of Rahab

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.

This article looks at the life of Ruth the Moabitess.

How should parents relate to their married children? This article looks at Genesis 2:24 and draws principles for marriage, then offering advice on the parents’ relationship to their married children.

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.