October 31 is commemorated as the reformation day. What led to this day named like that? This article explains the history leading to the reformation day when Martin Luther fastened the 95 theses.
We are saved by faith in Christ. Why? Based on Article 22 of the Belgic Confession this article explains the necessity of faith for salvation and the source of saving faith.
What necessitated the coming of Jesus Christ? How? Based on Article 20 of the Belgic Confession this article explains that through Christ’s life and death we see the demonstration of God’s justice and God’s mercy.
What is election? Based on Article 16 of the Belgic Confession this article explains what the doctrine of predestination is and how this is the hope for the salvation of mankind. It also respond to objections to this doctrine.
Providence means that God did not only create, He also continues to care for His creation. Based on Article 13 of the Belgic Confession this article discusses the biblical teaching of providence. It explains that God’s providence rules out fate and chance.
Creation story or evolution story? Based on Article 12 of the Belgic Confession this article discusses the biblical account of creation, the creation of man, angels and the fall of Satan, showing how this is contrary to the claims of evolution.
Is the Holy Spirit God? Based on Article 11 of the Belgic Confession this article discusses the divinity of the Holy Spirit, giving biblical grounds that shows that The Holy Spirit is God and the Third Person of Trinity therefore shares the same attributes.
Should Christians play lottery? This article looks at the place and role of the lot in the bible; then it shows that lotto and gambling are against God’s will.
Arminianism is a teaching that has always been a thorn to the church. What is this teaching and where does it come from? This article traces the origin of this teaching from James Arminius. It looks at his life and teaching which was dealt with at the Synod of Dort which resulted to the writing of the Canons of Dort.
This article discusses Article 9 of the Belgic Confession with focus given to the explanation of the New Testament foundation on the Trinity. Does the New Testament speak about the Trinity?
This article discusses Article 8 of the Belgic Confession with focus given to the explanation of the Trinity. How can God be one and three persons as the same time?
This article discusses Article 8 and Article 9 of the Belgic Confession with focus given to the explanation of the Old Testament foundation on the Trinity. Does the Old Testament speak about the Trinity?
This article discusses Article 6 of the Belgic Confession with focus given to the explanation of the apocryphal books, their origin and their role and place in the Christian life.
The tabernacle was the gospel’s message in the Old Testament. How? This article explains the significance of the tabernacle. It signified God’s presence, His identity with His people, and a way for sinners, and pointed to Christ.
The tabernacle was the gospel’s message in the Old Testament. How? This article explains the significance of the furniture in the tabernacle, focusing on the table of showbread.
This article is a Bible study on the life of Abraham, focusing on Genesis 20, which tells us about Abraham's sin of lying when he was in the land of the Philistines.
The Reformation was used by God to restore the true gospel to His church. Who were the Reformers? This article gives a biography of John Knox and the role he played in the preaching of the gospel for the reformation of the church.
The tabernacle was the gospel’s message in the Old Testament. How? The article explains this by looking at the tabernacle, its ministry in the Old Testament, and its relation to the New Testament.
Family visitation is one of the means the Lord uses to care for His church. This article explains the biblical grounds for house visits, who is responsible for home visitation, its purpose, and how it must be conducted.
Is evolution a scientific claim? Do fossils prove that evolution is right? This article examines the rules of science and applies them to the claims of evolution. Do they nullify the creation story?
If preaching is exercising the keys of the kingdom, then true preaching must be separating preaching. It separates true believers from unbelievers. This article explains the ground of the necessity of such preaching. It is necessitated by Scripture and the confessions.
If preaching is exercising the keys of the kingdom, then true preaching must be separating preaching. It separates true believers from unbelievers. This article explains that such preaching separates according to the status and position of the believer or unbeliever.
What necessitated the writing of the Heidelberg Catechism? This article gives the history that led to the writing of the Catechism: its origin, the context which it was written, its authors, the opposition to the Catechism, and its acceptance.
You may have heard churches classify themselves as Protestant. Where does the name Protestant come from? This name reflects a struggle between error and truth. Let the article explain…
What is the danger facing the church today? It is the danger of superficial believism: calling people to faith without calling them to repentance. This article explains this by looking at the relationship between faith and repentance.
Evangelism is a calling of the church, so how should the church do evangelism? This article explains the goal of evangelism, the message of evangelism and the dangers to avoid when doing evangelism.
Did Christ pray for church unity when He was praying in John 17:20-21? What kind of unity was He Praying for? This article answers these questions by looking at whom Christ prayed for, and what is the nature of the oneness He was praying for.
Should the altar call be used in evangelism as a means to bring people to Christ? The article. This article describes and evaluates the grounds appealed to for the altar call.
In the preaching of the gospel, there is both the external calling and internal calling. This article explains how the internal calling is made effectual by God.
What does God have to say regarding your personal finance? This article explains our responsibility in tithing, the reason for tithing, and God’s promise on tithing.
What does God have to say regarding your personal finance? To answer this question, the article discusses the biblical teaching on stealing and on tithing.
What does God have to say regarding your personal finance? To answer this question, this article discusses biblical teaching and warnings about money, the call to stewardship, and the place of tithing.
Should Christians donate their organs or accept an organ transplant? Because there is no direct biblical command regarding organ donation or transplant, this article answer this question by looking at the following: the biblical principles about life and death, and the motives, means, and purpose of organ transplant or donation.
What should shape the Christian view of the internet? The internet is a means of communication, so Christians must see it as a tool. This article explains the benefits of the internet, dangers of the internet and the place of the internet in the family under parental supervision.
Scripture is authoritative because it is inspired by God. This article explains the authority of Scripture and the inspiration of Scripture, and the implications of that inspiration and authority for the church living in a relativistic culture.
Personal devotion is a great tool for spiritual growth. How do you create quiet time for your devotion? This article explains the meaning of quiet time, the necessity of it, its benefits, and the different ways of conducting your devotion.
Is the teaching of total depravity biblical? This article examines the claims of Arminianism about man’s free will. It shows that though Arminius wanted to protect God’s justice through his teaching, he did not uphold the truth of Scripture.
The tabernacle was the gospel’s message in the Old Testament. How? This article explains the ministry of the tabernacle as the place of worship, its description, and its position.
The tabernacle was the gospel’s message in the Old Testament. How? This article explains the significance of the furniture in the tabernacle, focusing on the tabernacle’s candlestick and its significance.
The Reformation was used by God to restore the true gospel to His church. Who were the Reformers? This article gives a biography of John Wycliffe and the role he played in the preaching of the gospel for the reformation of the church.
The Reformation was used by God to restore the true gospel to His church. Who were the Reformers? This article gives a biography of John Huss and the role he played in the preaching of the gospel for the reformation of the church.
The tabernacle was the gospel’s message in the Old Testament. How? This article explains the significance of the furniture in the tabernacle, especially the significance of the golden altar of incense and the tabernacle veil.
The tabernacle was the gospel’s message in the Old Testament. How? This article explains the significance of the furniture in the tabernacle: in particular, the significance of the ark.
This article is a Bible study on the life of Abraham, focusing on Genesis 24:32-60, about the meeting between Abraham’s servant and Bethuel, when Eliezer met Rebekah’s family.
This article is a Bible study on the life of Abraham, focusing on Genesis 24:10-31: how God provided a wife for Abraham’s son Isaac through the prayer of Eliezer his servant.
This article is a Bible study on the life of Abraham, focusing on Genesis 24:61-67: when Abraham’s servant brings Rebekah, the wife of Isaac, as he was sent by Abraham.
Are you struggling with doubts? Is Christ real? Looking at John 1:43-51, this article shows how Jesus answered Nathanael’s questions, and how the encounter of Nathanael with Jesus can be a cure for your doubting.
How does the church fulfil her witnessing call to a world that denies God? This article explains that evangelism will require boldness and humility, but also engaging with the wisdom of this world to show its foolishness.
How should Christians approach the Lord’s Day? This article explains that linking the Lord’s Day to the resurrection of Christ should shape Christians' attitude towards the Sunday. The Lord's Day must be used positively and constructively.
How should parents fulfil their parenting responsibilities? In their parenting, parents are called to teach their children, lead an exemplary life, discipline their children and pray for them.
