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The Muslim Brotherhood: In the Shadow of the Koran - Part 1

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  • Harry Antonides

These two articles are about Islam and the Muslim Brotherhood, jihad, militant Islam, Sayyid Qutb and human freedom.

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Insights into Islamic Law by a former Muslim

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  • Harry Antonides

This article is about Islamic law and the terrifying global implications of Islamic law.

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The Muslim Brotherhood: In the Shadow of the Koran - Part 2

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  • Harry Antonides
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The Insider Movement: Tinkering with the Christian mission to the Muslim world

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  • Harry Antonides

This article is about the Insider movement, and mission approach to the Islam.

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Christianity and Islam: What Common Ground? (Part 2)

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  • Harry Antonides
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Christianity and Islam: What Common Ground? (Part 1)

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  • Harry Antonides

These articles are about the common ground between Islam and Christianity. It also discusses the Open Letter 2007 and Islam's view of freedom of religion.

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A Kairos Moment?: Why I Think This Is a Great Time to be a Reformed Christian

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  • Kim Riddlebarger

The times we live in present a great opportunity for being a reformed Christian. Why? There are two issues which presents the opportunity for the reformed church: lack of gospel clarity and family issues. How? The article explains…

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Luke 2:8-9 - The Shepherds who First Heard the Good News

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  • Geoff Thomas

In this article on Luke 2:8-9, the author discusses salvation and grace, especially grace for sinners and despised people.

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( new one added to CL) John Chrysostom

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  • Johan D. Tangelder

This article is about the preaching and work of John Chrysostom. The author also looks at his view on church and state and on childhood education.

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"A Cry for the Cry-room"

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  • Michael G. Brown

This article is about the baby room in the church and the way we look at children and the worship service.

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"If You Had Only Told Me..." What Pastors Wish Their Parishioners Would Say to Them

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  • Paul Ipema

This article is about the church member's communication and relationship with the minister.

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Luke 16:8-9 – How Do We Handle our Finances?

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  • Louis Praamsma

This article on Luke 16:8-9 is about faith and good works, and salvation and good works.

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How Ecumenical Should we Be?

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  • Bill DeJong

This article discusses ecumenism and church unity. The author also looks at the distinction visible and invisible church. and what we can learn from John 17:23.

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Eco-Apocalypse and the Real Climate Deniers

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  • P. C. Glover

This article is about global warming, climate change, and the stewardship of our environment.

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Is Seeker Sensitivity a Bad Thing?

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  • Bill DeJong

This article is about seeker sensitivity, guests and hospitality in the church, church growth, and the relation of church and world.

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Do Set Forms of Prayer Quench the Spirit?

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  • Bill DeJong

This article is about set forms of prayer, liturgical prayers and spontaneous prayers.

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Should We Require Two Services?

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  • Bill DeJong

This article is about the second worship service and preaching as teaching.

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Is Infant Baptism Divisive?

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  • Bill DeJong

This article looks at baptism and Christian unity. The author also discusses children in the Word of God (passages like Mark 10:14 and Matthew 18:3)

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How Important is Psalm Singing?

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  • Bill DeJong

This article is about Psalm singing and singing hymns in the worship service.

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Is Catechism Preaching Outdated?

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  • Bill DeJong

This article is about catechism preaching, and the deficiencies in the Heidelberg Catechism.

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Herman Bavinck's Life and Theology

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  • Cornelis P. Venema

This article is about the life and legacy of Herman Bavinck (1854-1921).

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Suddenly!

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  • Gary Fisher

This article is about unexpected occurrences and sudden changes in the life of a Christian.

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How Should the Lord's Table Be Fenced?

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  • Daniel R. Hyde

This article is about fencing the Lord's table.

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How Should the Lord's Table Be Fenced?

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  • Bill DeJong

This article is about protecting the holiness of the Lord's Supper and the fencing of the Lord's table.

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"I / We"

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  • Randal S. Lankheet, George P. van Popta

The songbook of the church should be careful for cheap sentimentality and individualistic songs. It should focus on the great deeds of God.

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"Intelligible and Edifying"

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  • Randal S. Lankheet, George P. van Popta

This article looks at two characteristics of songs in the worship service: they have to be understandable and edifying.

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"A Songbook of the Universal Church"

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  • Randal S. Lankheet, George P. van Popta

This article looks at the fact that the songbook of the church should have hymns of the church all through the ages and all over the world.

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Wrights, Rites and Rights

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  • Gary Fisher

This article is about salvation and works, and salvation through grace.

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Spanking Children and the Limits of the Civil Law

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  • P. C. Glover

This article is about disciplining children, specifically the spanking of children. The author also discusses civil law in this regard, as well as the injury to children in discipline.

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Communion: How Frequent?

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  • Daniel R. Hyde

This article looks at the frequency of the Lord's Supper. The author also discusses the breaking of bread and fellowship meals as part of the Lord's Supper.

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How Frequently Should Communion Be Celebrated?

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  • Bill DeJong

This article looks at the frequency of the Lord's Supper and fellowship meals.

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Sorrow, Regret and Repentance

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  • Gary Fisher

This article is about sin and sincere sorrow and regret. Real repentance is also discussed.

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How Should We View Roman Catholicism?

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  • Daniel R. Hyde

This article is about the Roman Catholic church.

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What Should "Reformed" Evangelism Look Like?

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  • Bill DeJong

This article looks at narrative and evangelism, the church and evangelism and holistic evangelism.

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How Should We View Roman Catholicism?

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  • Bill DeJong

This article is about the faith of the Roman Catholic church.

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What Should Reformed Evangelism Look Like?

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  • Daniel R. Hyde

This article is about witness and lifestyle in evangelism.

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Are Pictures of Jesus Legitimate?

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  • Bill DeJong

This article discusses the question if we are allowed to make pictures of Jesus Christ, and looks at the second commandment, and images of Jesus Christ in art.

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Do We Need Creeds and Confessions if We have the Bible?

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  • Daniel R. Hyde

This article looks at summaries of doctrine in Scripture, the importance of truth in the church, and the necessity of creeds.

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Do We Need Creeds and Confessions if We have the Bible?

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  • Bill DeJong

This article looks at the inevitability of creeds (all Christians have creeds), and the place of creeds in the church.

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Do We Need Church Membership in an Individualistic Society?

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  • Daniel R. Hyde

This article is about church membership and the relation of church and salvation.

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Do We Need Church Membership in an Individualistic Society?

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  • Bill DeJong

This article is about church membership and the relationship of church and salvation.

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How Relevant is the 16th-Century Reformation?

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  • Daniel R. Hyde

This article is about the Reformation of the 16th century and the reformation of the church today.

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The Reason

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This article is about the witness, persecution and martyrdom of the Early church. The author also looks at 1 Peter 3:15.

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A Serpent's Tooth “How Sharper than a Serpent's Tooth it is to have a Thankless Child!”

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  • Unknown

This article is about gratitude.

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The Use of Canned Evangelistic Approaches

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  • Tony Zekveld

This article is about evangelism methods.

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Evangelicals and the Real World (In the World, but Not of It)

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  • P. Glover

This article is about church and world, and the Christian in society. Reformation and revival is also discussed, as well as the fact that Christianity covers all aspects of life.

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"Faithful Songs"

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  • Randal S. Lankheet

This article is about the text of the song or hymn and its faithfulness to Scripture.

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Thank You, Lord, for Melancholy Saints

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  • Paul Ipema

This article is about ministry and depression.

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The Foundational Role of the Psalms

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  • Randal S. Lankheet, George P. van Popta

This article is about the place of the Psalms in the hymnal of the church.

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Endings

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  • D. Allan Stares

This article is about the eagerness and zeal to teach.

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"The Songs of the Church Must Be Biblical"

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  • Randal S. Lankheet, George P. van Popta

This article is about what it means that the church must have a biblical hymnal.

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Very Good

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  • Gary Fisher

This article is about beauty in art and on how we define beauty.

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The Pulpit and the Silver Screen

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  • Janie Cheaney

This article is about the Christian message in art and film.

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The Worker

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  • Christine Farenhorst

This article is about the life of Rembrandt van Rijn.

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"Three Basic Principles for Good Church Music"

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  • Randal S. Lankheet, George P. van Popta

The songs of the church are to be scriptural, a sacrifice of praise and aesthetically pleasing.

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The Importance of Hans Rookmaaker

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  • Dave B. Hegeman

This article is about the life and work of Hans Rookmaaker and the understanding of art from a Christian perspective.

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Some Thoughts on Membership Vow Number One ... and Taught in this Christian Church

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  • Daniel R. Hyde

This article is about the content of our faith at profession of faith. It also looks at the nature of the church.

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The Terrifying Power of the Tongue

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  • Paul Ipema

This article is about the intrinsic, destructive, uncontrollable and revealing power of the tongue (speech).

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Devil's Workshop

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  • D. Allan Stares

This article is about the dangers of democracy.

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Dare We Preach Anymore?

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  • Paul Ipema

This article is about the necessity and power of preaching.

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Providence

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  • D. Allan Stares

The author wrestles with the question: How do we know that we trust in the providence of God?

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Facing Persecution

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  • Timothy Monsma

This article is about sporadic persecution and deadly persecution and what Christians can do in these circumstances.

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Viewing Narnia A Movie Review of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

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  • Glenda Mathes

This is a review of the film The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

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Missions is More than Money: Criteria for Supporting Missions in the Local Church

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  • Bill Green

This article is about the criteria for supporting missions in the local church. The author also discusses money in missions, support from the churches, short term missions and tear jerker missions.

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Love and Punishment

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  • D. Allan Stares

This article is about discipline in parenting and education.

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Missions in Reverse

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  • Paul T. Murphy

This article is about how the mission field changes because of our multi-cultural cities.

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What Motivates the Human Heart? Pastoral Advice from David Powlison's "X-Ray Questions"

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  • Paul Ipema

This article is about pastoral questions to search out the motivation behind actions.

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Dissolving the Minister-Congregation Relationship

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  • Nelson D. Kloosterman

This article looks at the release of a minister from his congregation (not because of a new calling). Under what circumstances can the minister-congregation relationship be dissolved?

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Glitz, Glamour and Gambling Does Hold'em Have its Hold on You?

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  • Keith Verburg

This article is about the dangers and effects of gambling.

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Preparation

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  • Gary Fisher

This article is about education as a preparation for our life and career in the service of the Lord.

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Emergent Church Movement What it is, Where it is Going and Why

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  • Ron Gleason

This article is about the theology of the emergent church movement.

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Walking: Not so Much about the Destination

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  • Johan D. Tangelder

This article is about walking with God.

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On Being a Church Planter

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  • Daniel R. Hyde

This article is about church planting, and specifically about the person of the church planter.

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Christian Women and Education: Wise Helpmeets, Able Mothers

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  • Anonymous

This article is about the importance of study and education for the (future) wife and mother.

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Always Reforming, they Say - So what Needs Reforming Today?

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  • Carl R. Trueman

This article is about different aspects of the reformed faith and life that needs reforming.

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Intimacy in the Organized Church

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  • Nelson D. Kloosterman

This article is about the question if there is real fellowship and intimacy in the organized church, or if home churches are a better option.

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Genesis and Old Age Earth

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  • G. I. Williamson

This article is about creation and old age earth, and a literal reading of Genesis 1.

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Resolved Have you Kept them? Broken None?

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  • Gary Fisher

This article is about new year's resolutions.

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Hating Sin I Don't like Sin. I Especially Don't Like your Sin.

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  • A. Stares

This article is about hating sin and love for my neighbour.

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Rightly Dividing the Truth

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  • Gary Fisher

This article is about the relation of faith and science, Occam's razor, and the truth.

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Dissecting the Great Commission

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  • Paul T. Murphy

This article is about discipling, about the church's task to make disciples. Mission and education or teaching is discussed, as well as Matthew 28:16-20.

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The Recipe for Church Planting from the Book of Acts

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  • Daniel R. Hyde

This article looks at church planting as the work of the Holy Spirit, as well as the place, means, and method of church planting, with its cue taken from the book of Acts.

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A Humble effort to Promote Local Evangelism - What Changes are Needed?

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  • Paul T. Murphy

This article is about the local church and missions. This article looks at the missionary, but also at the witness of the normal Christian.

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