How can a Christian survive a culture that is hostile to God? it is through remembering the reality of sin, the last days, the Lord's Day, fellowship, and Christ that Christians can resist this worldly culture.

Amidst all the grief and sorrows of this life, what is the one question that matters most? The question that is asked in Acts 16: what must I do to be saved? Today Christians must provide this answer to the many people who seek to fill the emptiness of their life without Christ.

Being born again can only happen through the Spirit, and the Spirit uses the word to accomplish this.

Looking at Hebrews 11:7, this article shows how from the faith of Noah we can see the relationship between faith and works.

How should Christians advance the kingdom of God? This article answers this question by pointing to a wrong way of advancing the kingdom of God; namely, dominionism (advancing the kingdom of God by laws and force). Dominionism - as found in the spiritual warfare movement, the rise of apostolic claims, and other movements - fails to understand the nature of the kingdom of God.

Why is it important to believe that God created the earth? The doctrine of creation is important for our Christian worldview.

It is through forgiveness in Christ that people can be guilt-free. Fear to talk about sin and guilt today denies the Christian message.

Do you have a good or bad feeling about something? Can it be God speaking with you? This article shows that Christians are called not to put their faith in feelings, but in God's word as the source of His guidance.

Do demons really exist? This article gives seven guidelines for understanding biblical teaching about demons and Satan and how to combat them.

Jesus' disciples themselves recognized that Christ's gospel of grace is a difficult message to preach (John 6:60). This message is difficult because it humbles man. However, we must not compromise this gospel message by reducing or modifying its message. Denying this message's offense to man, the role of God, or His sovereign grace is equal to preaching another gospel.

Can the symbol of the cross be worn or used in church? This article gives seven reasons against the use of the symbol of the cross and the wearing of the cross.

What is the relationship between election and the preaching of the gospel? The doctrine of election should not hinder the preaching of the gospel, since it is a means God uses to bring in His elect. The one who is preaching cannot know whether the one to whom he is witnessing is elected or not.

What distinguishes true religion from a false one? This article discusses four indicators of true religion vs. false religion. Important to note in the religion is the place given to God and the place given to man.

Is Christ truly present in all of Scripture? This article considers Christ's instruction in Luke 24:44-49, explaining that all Scripture needs to be interpreted in a Christ-centred fashion.

Why is the cross of Christ so central? This article shows that the cross of Christ is central because it speaks about man's life or death, forgiveness or condemnation.

What is the best news you have ever heard in your life? This article says the resurrection of Christ is the best news we have ever heard, since through it justification is secured, and victory over sin and eternal life are certain.

A Christian worldview is maintained through the fear of God, love for Jesus Christ, prayer, and Bible reading.

Is the Holy Spirit working in this church? This article gives fourteen signs of the Holy Spirit from Acts 2 which should characterize the church of God.

Is it true that Christ was without sin? This article looks at the birth and life of Jesus Christ to show that He was sinless. This was necessary for salvation to be possible.

Who was Mary Magdalene? This article shows that she was a saved sinner who was devoted to Christ.

Psalm 118 reflects on the covenant love of God and how it was fulfilled in Christ. This covenant love is the source of our thanksgiving.

The way to conquer a spirit of criticism is to actively pursue the awareness of and gratitude for marks of grace in others.

This article contrasts worldly beauty with godly beauty, and shows how the Christian woman can pursue godly beauty.

In contrast to the theory of evolution, this article shows the creationist explanation of the formation of fossils by linking them with the biblical account of the Flood.

The reality of death means that life is uncertain and brief. Meaning for our lives can be found only in obedience and servitude toward our loving God.

Following the life of Mary Magdalene as revealed in the gospels, this article shows how much she grew in her love for the Lord and discusses the manner in which she expressed this love.

Did God fail to administer justice when he forgave Saul, even though he persecuted the church? This article shows that through Christ's work full payment was made for all sins, and in him God's justice was fulfilled.

How should we respond to persecution? Should we take revenge?

This article shows that all wars are the result of man's sinful nature; however, war is not outside God's power. God uses war to judge one nation against another. They also remind us of the horrors of sin, and the fact that peace is dependent upon God.

God's progressive work of sanctification in the believer creates a mind which is set on Jesus Christ, is shaped by the Bible, is holy, and is taken by God's creation.

During Bible reading, Christians should have the attitude of someone looking for precious stones. From the scriptures one more precious gems is revealed - Jesus Christ.

The Bible uses various pictures to describe heaven. This article discusses the new earth, highlighting the fact that the first earth was tainted by sin.

This article shows that faith find its rest in the completed work of Christ.

In Deuteronomy 18, God taught His people to live under the revelation of His word as mediated by Moses. Deuteronomy 18 finds its fulfillment in Christ as the Prophet who not only mediates God's revelation, but is Himself that revelation.

Christian knowledge centers around the trustworthiness of scripture as it testifies about Christ as a historical event.

The book of Proverbs presents wisdom as a gift of God which is sustained by continual reliance on God's word.

The Bible uses various pictures to describe heaven. This article shows that the absence of sea in heaven points to the lack of division, hardships, and fear.

Nicodemus' search reflects a life that is changed by Christ's truth and places itself in the service of that truth.

There are some ministers who are actually false prophets and apostles of Satan. These preachers deny the enormity of sin, the wrath of God upon sinners, and Jesus as the only true way to God.

This article is a biography of Joan Waste (b. around 1532), with a focus on her martyrdom under the edict of Mary Tudor. The author shows how God worked to bring her to see Christ even though she was born blind, and how she witnessed for Christ through her death.

This article on Luke 16:19-31 shows that the reality of death and eternity in heaven or hell is not something that can be ignored.

The doctrine of predestination is a source of comfort to the believer.

The Bible uses various pictures to describe heaven. This article discusses the holy city, looking at the city of Jerusalem in both its Old Testament and New Testament context.

Arminians need to hear the gospel. They must be taught the doctrines of limited atonement and particular redemption.

This article on Jeremiah 28 shows how false prophecy (represented by Hananiah the false prophet) and true prophecy (represented by Jeremiah the true prophet) can be recognized. God's people can only be pastored by God's word - nothing more and nothing less.

Believing in the true God is believing in God as He has revealed Himself. Free will theology makes God out to be less than He really is.

The Bible uses various pictures to describe heaven. This article looks at the significance of the Old Testament tabernacle. In the New Testament the tabernacle points to heaven, since Christians are promised God's presence and glory in heaven.

This article shows that categorizing different doctrines and linking them to certain denominations and groups can be Satan's way of closing our ears to God's word.

The encouragement and motivation to preach the gospel should not rest in who our audience is. Preaching should rest in the sovereign God, who is able through His word to create something out of nothing.

Looking at Mark 8:35, this article shows that gaining life occurs through trusting in Christ for salvation and bearing the cross because of Him.

Christ accomplished a complete salvation; there is nothing which needs to be added to what He has already done.

This article shows that working hard is a good thing. God has modeled a pattern of work for us. Therefore, parents have the obligation to teach their children the joy of working hard and diligently while resisting the temptation of laziness and entitlement.

God has entrusted the preaching of the gospel to His church. Therefore, the church has the obligation to boldly preach this gospel and make it her own - the same gospel which was preached by the apostles.

This article is a call to husbands and wives to obey God in their marriage. This provides a good witness for Christ, whereas disobeying God through divorce gives a very negative witness of Christ.

This article looks at the question Peter asked Jesus about John's fate (John 21:21). God in His wisdom has given different gifts to each Christian, and has assigned each to their place. Our responsibility is to willingly and diligently serve God wherever He has placed us.

Working from James 1:18-22, this article gives six suggestions around listening to God's Word.

Christianity is unique from other religions in its claim that believers become new creatures.

This article shows how true faith allows the believer to see the good in all things because of God's providence.

This article gives a snapshot of a revival God caused through John Livingstone.

The one thing which distinguishes false prophets from true prophets, and true apostles from false apostles, is the message preached. All true prophets throughout the Bible and now preach the same message, which has originated in God.

Why is it that some children raised in Christian homes rebel against Christ? This article deals with the guilt many parents have over the rebellion of their children. The author maintains that parents should not be discouraged in their parenting, but continue to teach and be examples while praying for the conversion of their children.

Repentance is essential, since without it we will all perish. Repentance is the center of gospel preaching. This article shows what true repentance involves.

The church is called to follow in the footsteps of the apostles in carrying on the mandate to preach the gospel. This gospel is the gospel of God, proclaimed to all, which is dependent upon God's grace and rooted in Christ's accomplished work.

The characteristics of true faith are: grief over sin, living under the Lordship of Christ, dependance upon Christ, perseverance, and love for God's people.

The exclusivity of the gospel can lead to rejection of the gospel. Looking at Jews, Romans, and Gentiles, this article shows why these groups of people rejected the gospel in the past. The author also discusses why the gospel may be rejected today.

The only way to not follow in the footsteps of Judas is by remaining in Christ. John 15 shows that a relationship with Christ and bearing the fruit of the Spirit is essential to the Christian life.

Christians can honour the call of Titus 2:10 to adorn doctrine by living a life of holiness and servitude.

Currently in the church there are some claims of revival, and there are many calls for revival. This article shows that a distinction must be made between true and false revival. The revival under Josiah is an example of true revival, since it was rooted in the word of God and the desire for truth, was Christ-centrered, and displayed the evidence of repentance.

When things go wrong it is common for Christians to feel that God has disappointed them. This article shows us how to deal with such feelings by looking at Mary and Martha in John 11. For these two women, their relationship with Christ was essential, and they brought their problems to Christ.

True assurance of salvation is rooted in the work of Christ, the experience of salvation, and the testimony of the Holy Spirit.

This article shows from Hebrews 1:1-4 how Christ is both the Messenger and the message of the new covenant.

Taking notes during Bible reading can be a beneficial personal Bible study practice. This article shows how this can be done by working through Psalm 114.

John 10 outlines for us Christ's qulifications as our Good Shepherd. Christ is approved by God, gave His life for the sheep, knows His sheep, will bring His sheep to the fold, and will not lose even one of His sheep.

This article is about Tertius, the secretary to Paul, who wrote the epistle to the Romans according to Paul's dictation (Romans 16:22). The author uses this as an example of how God is able to use our humble service.

This article shows that living an exemplary life as parents is a powerful tool in parenting your children.

In 1 Corinthians 1:30 Christ is called our "redemption". This tells us something about our bondage to sin, about those who are redeemed by Christ, and the payment made to secure such a redemption.

This article gives a biography of Gerhard Tersteegen with a focus on the legacy of hymns he left behind.

This article on Galatians 1:15 looks at the conversion of Paul, showing how it came as a result of God's predetermined plan and out of His good pleasure.

This article looks at the meaning of firstfruit in the Old Testament. The concept of firstfruit was fulfilled in Christ's resurrection. The author discusses what it means for Christ's church that Jesus presented the harvest to the Father.

The way of holiness starts with conversion, when the Holy Spirit applies the promises of God to the believer.

This article on Ephesians 3:10 shows that the meeting of God's people in church serves to teach also the angels. Through the church the manifold wisdom of God's grace and mercy is revealed to the angels.

Through the Holy Spirit we are able to embrace Christ as our wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:30).

Working from James 1:19-21, this article provides an example of making notes on a scripture passage for the benefit of personal Bible study.

This article looks at the text of 2 Corinthians 10:1. In dealing with weak and sinful Christians, Paul desired to be an imitator of Christ. In this scriptural passage he points to how Christ deals with His church in gentleness and meekness.

When seeking God's guidance, one big pitfall to avoid is dividing life into big things (for which we want God's attention) and small things (for which we don't ask God's guidance). Believers should try seek out what is pleasing to God instead of focusing on trying to derive His specific will and plan for their life. This article calls for a life of obedience.

Both the Old and New Testament proclaim the message of justification in Christ through faith, which result in good works.

Just as in the days of Paul, people today still seek preaching that is based on the wisdom of this world. Ministers today are still tempted to compromise the message of the cross in their preaching.

Living the Christian life should be based on the revealed will of God, not His secret or eternal will. God's revealed will can be known through His word. This article is a warning against trying to live one's life based on God's secret will.

The Lord's Supper not only points believers to Christ, it also points to the claim Christ has on the believer. Working from 1 Corinthians 11:24, this article shows how Holy Communion is both evangelical and evangelistic.

Emphasizing progressive sanctification has the potential to undermine positional sanctification. This article describes the relationship as viewing believers' sanctification, which is rooted in Christ, as ground to live a practically sanctified life.

In seeking guidance from God, looking to God's revealed will should be the norm. Depending upon circumstances or impressions for guidance can be misleading.

Working from 1 Corinthians 11:26, this article shows that the Lord's Supper is a means of God's grace. By participating in Holy Communion, believers confess their faith in Christ, commune with Christ, and receive grace from Christ.

The death and resurrection of Christ should be viewed as two sides of the same coin - one should not be preached without the other. In this article focus is given to the resurrection of Christ as a declaration of satisfaction and justification.

The prayer, breaking of bread, pouring of wine, and eating and drinking of the Lord's Supper all point the believer to Christ. Holy Communion works as a seal, pointing the believer to the truth of Christ's work of salvation.

As sinners, we all deserve condemnation and death. And yet, believers can be assured of their salvation, obtained for them through Christ's death!

Christ is present in the Lord's Supper through the Spirit. This spiritual presence of Christ means that partaking of the Lord's Supper is a blessing to believers. His presence should compel believers to come in order to be fed by Christ.

Only Christians can obey Matthew 22:36-40, because Christians are the only people who are given a heart of flesh which is capable of loving God. This love for God serves as motive for obedience toward God.

John 6:37 is a text for all seasons, since from it Christians can find comfort when they are troubled by sin, temptation, or trials.

This article shows that God commands us not to worry because worrying is sinful, futile and harmful. The way to overcome worrying is by viewing it as sin, meditating on the character of God, submitting to His sovereign will, praying, and being thankful to God.

By comparing the gospel to a jewel, the Bible points us to the many facets of the gospel. Therefore, in preaching and evangelism the gospel should not be limited, but all of its many facets can be used to point people to Christ.