It is certain that Jesus is coming back. But how will he return? This article considers the signs that will precede the second coming of Christ: the gospel reaching all nations, wars, and natural disasters.
The Christian life is marked by knowing and responding to God’s love. From 1 John 2:28-1 John 3:24 this article explains the nature of this love and how it fuels Christian conduct.
God gave the Sabbath or the Lord’s day not to burden his church. This article gives seven principles that will help you see the Sabbath in a positive way.
You are created in the image of God. This article looks at the state of man as an image-bearer in a state of perfection. To that end, it explains what are the "all things new" spoken about in Revelation 21:5.
You are created in the image of God. This article looks at the state of man as an image-bearer renewed by the transforming grace of God and made a Christian. The author uses 2 Corinthians 5:17 to explain what a Christian is: someone who is in union with Christ, has become a new creation, and has been transformed to be like Christ.
You are created in the image of God. This article looks at the state of man as an image-bearer after the fall into sin. It shows from Genesis 3 how sin impacted us in our relationship with God, as well as in our thinking, our behaviour, our judgment, and our relation to creation.
You are created in the image of God. This article looks at the state of man as an image-bearer before the fall. It considers what we can learn about the image of God from two sources: nature and Scripture.
This article discusses the coming day of judgment at the second coming of Christ. It shows that everyone will appear before the judgment seat of Christ, both believers and unbelievers. Believers can face this day with great comfort.
This article looks at the coming of the antichrist before the second coming of Christ. It looks especially at what will characterize the antichrist, as recorded in 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12.
This article looks at the ushering of the great apostasy before the second coming of Christ. As many will fall away from Christ and the church, this article points to how the church should respond in such a time before the parousia.
It is certain that Jesus is coming back. But how will he return? This article looks at the future of the Jews in the context of Romans 9-Romans 11, as things lead up to the second coming of Christ.
Internet pornography is an issue] in the church. This article shows how families and churches can fight against this threat: teach the heart, realize the danger of internet pornography in promoting illicit relationships, repent, and protect.
Jesus owns the church, and his presence is with his church. From Revelation 2:18-29 this article shows how Jesus looks at the church in Thyatira. It also shows how error was accepted in the church.
Jesus owns the church, and his presence is with his church. From Revelation 2:12-17 this article shows how Jesus looks at the church in Pergamum. It shows how worldliness has influenced the church.
Jesus owns the church, and his presence is with his church. From Revelation 2:8-11 this article shows how Jesus looks at his church. It describes the church in Smyrna as an exemplary church.
Jesus owns the church, and his presence is with his church. From Revelation 2:1-7 this article shows how Jesus looks at his church. It describes the problem and the remedy of the church at Ephesus.
True faith is rooted in accepting that the Bible is the complete revelation of God, is created by the Holy Spirit, and is the faith that rests in Christ who made us right with God.
How can you distinguish between the true and false gospel? This article shows that the true gospel is the gospel of God, it is about Christ, it leads to salvation, and it promises a new life.
Your words say something about you and your walk with God. Looking at the different biblical texts, this article show how our communication reveals our nature, our thoughts about others, and our walk with God. It also shows how we can use words effectively.
How does the local church help in your spiritual growth? This article explains that growth comes through cultivating certain disciplines, such as church attendance, giving, and participation.
From John 10:11, this article shows that when Jesus said, "I am the good shepherd," he was pointing to himself as one who died for the sheep, cares for them, knows them, and gathers them.
From John 10:7, this article shows that when Jesus said, "I am the door of the sheep," he was pointing to himself as the means to receiving eternal life, the source of knowledge of God, and the fount of spiritual nourishment.
From John 11:25-26, this article shows that when Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and life," he was pointing to himself as the One who destroys death bringing life everlasting.
When Jesus Christ stood and said "I am," he was pointing to his deity. From John 6:35 this article shows that when Jesus said "I am the bread of life," he was pointing to himself as fundamental to life, as the fulfiller of life, and as the formula to life.
Is exclusive psalmody what the church should hold to? This article shows that while singing Psalms should be valued, hymns should not be excluded. God’s people have a mandate to compose and sing hymns.
The book of Psalms is all about Christ. This article shows how the Psalms point to Christ as the King, Mediator, Son of God, High Priest, and how Christ fulfills the experience and longings of the psalmists.
Why is there something and not nothing? This article looks at the answers given by the theory of evolution and the biblical account of creation. It shows that at stake are not facts that are clashing, but worldviews that are clashing.
Apologetics can be used offensively or defensively. This article applies apologetics to the defence of the Christian worldview against the postmodern worldview in the area of the existence of truth.
Can attending church be dangerous? From Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 this article shows that church is not a place for careless minds, unrepentant hearts, or rash promises. This is not to discourage you from going to church, but to encourage you.
Believers can confess the reality of the resurrection of Christ because of the empty tomb, the appearances of Christ after His resurrection, and the witness of the disciples. Also, experiencing spiritual resurrection confirms the reality of the physical resurrection.
Not every employment is suitable for a Christian. Therefore, knowing your gifts, considering the need available, and seeking to glorify God are crucial issues to consider when choosing a career.
God is sovereign in preventing suffering, ordaining it, sharing in it, deploying it, and in terminating it. These are biblical truths that the believer should recall when facing suffering.
Christians will experience hurt and offence. How should they respond? First of all, Christians are allowed to grieve. Also, they have a Father to run to, they should pray for their enemies, and they should forgive.
It is expected of every believer who participates in the Lord’s Supper to benefit from it. This benefit is communal, and it comes through understanding the meaning of the Lord’s Supper.
A creed is important as an expression of the Christian faith, a tool to teach the faith, a summary of the faith. Its purpose is to guard the gospel truth and to express the personal faith.
Worship should be regulated by Scripture, be relevant, real, reverent, and respectable. These are the essentials to bring in to the worship wars to try to settle the war. Let this article explain them.
Revealing the message of Ecclesiastes 2, this article shows that meaning in life cannot be found by pursuing pleasure in wine, women, or work. It is only through pursuing godly wisdom that meaning is found.
Christians are required to study if they are to be transformed in their thinking. This article points to what Christians should study, how they should study, and what are the dangers of studying.
Loss of joy in God and unbelief are the signs of winter in the Christian experience. It is through remembering God and his works that the Christian life can survive this winter time.
The impact of liberalism and modernism on the church has been substantial. They have undermined the church’s confidence in God’s Word. This article shows that confidence can be restored only by God when the church upholds the authority of Scripture.
While grace points us to God's work of recovering the sinner, "means of grace" refers to the channel God uses to effect that grace. This channel is the church, through preaching and sacraments.
This article shows that joyful worship can only happen through singing that is full of praises to God, communion with God through prayer, and preaching that points God’s people to him.
What leads to church expansion? From the lessons learned from the Ballymena revival this article shows that it is godly ministries that are immersed in prayer and God’s Word, and led by the Spirit.
Lack of attendance at the evening service points to a lack of thankfulness and a lost sense of the privilege of worship. This article shows that the second service should be kept, in obedience to the fourth commandment.
The theory of evolution offers a meaningless, purposeless, and hopeless life. It is only in the story of creation that man can find meaning and purpose.
Christians can pursue godliness by being passionate about Christ, by being ambassadors of Christ where Christ has placed them, and by pursuing God’s righteousness. Let the article explain.
The Lord’s call from Matthew 6:33 implies that Christians must have the right priorities, seek God’s glory, seek his guidance, and live under his lordship.
This article shows how the reality of death should shape the Christian life. It shows that one should build on Christ, have godly fear of the Lord, and prove faithful.
The authority of the Bible has been denied and its claims disbelieved. This article argues for the reliability of the biblical text and canon. It shows that Scripture is God’s special revelation.
Wrong views about marriage and wrong behaviour within marriage are the main contributions to divorce. This article shows that understanding the purpose of marriage, its origin, the union required in it, and the practice of love are essential to curbing divorce.
Secession is not an ideal choice for the church of Christ, but at times it must happen. This article shows the biblical grounds for secession, as well as the dangers of the secession.
