The marks of the church are true preaching, administration of discipline, and sacraments. In this article the focus is on church discipline, laying the foundation of church discipline to be God's holiness and the call on His church to reflect this holiness.

The redemptive-historical approach to interpreting the bible emphasizes the grammar of the text and its historical context. As a result it guards against examplarism and moralism in the interpretation of Scripture. It also has the ability to show Christ in all of Scripture in His person, offices, work, within the covenant, and in His types and prophecies. This articles also shows how this approach must be applied in Scripture.

Can it be that believers leave their churches for the emergent church because their churches have become submergent? Defining a submerged churchas lethargic, apathetic and self-focused, the author shows that this is the threat facing the church. He suggests that rediscovering a God honouring and Christ-centered worship is crucial to avoiding such a threat.

What does it mean to forgive? To define forgiveness, we must see how God defines forgiveness in his Word. This article offers such a definition: forgiveness is a commitment by the offended to pardon graciously the repentant from moral liability and to be reconciled to that person, although not all consequences are necessarily eliminated. The author also considers the matter of what is required of the offended when the offender is not repentant.

Christians are not immune to mental illness. This article looks at psychosis or insanity, and discusses how to deal with someone in the family who has such an illness.

This article is a biography on Matthew Henry, with focus given to his pastoral ministry.

This article makes a case for attending both worship services on a Sunday. God speaks to his people in public worship, and so we should have a high enough view of preaching that we would never want to miss when God speaks to his people.

Apologetics is about defending the Christian faith over against non-Christian systems of thought. Is there a method for doing apologetics? This article introduces and defines two methods: presuppositionalism and evidentialism.

Is the New Testament reliable? This article answers in the affirmative, looking at the availability of manuscripts and the transmission process. The evidence points to the reliability of the New Testament text.

This article is a biography on Martin Luther with focus on his struggle with the question of justification and how the Lord enlightened him.

What is the difference between a reformer and a deformer? A reformer wants change for the sake of Christ, and a deformer wants change for the sake of change. This article shows this from the trial of Martin Luther, that he stood by the truth of Scripture.

What does it mean to rule over all creation? This article explains that to rule creation and the environment in a godly way, we must become servants.

This article is a biography on Henry Francis Lyte. Focus is given to his hymns and how they contributed to the spread of the gospel. His well-known hymn is "Abide with Me."

Every Christian must be an apologist, a defender of the faith. In this article the author shows from the early church how to engage in apologetics biblically.

Proverbs is a goldmine for wisdom. It is good for leading Christians in making decisions in life that are pleasing to God and consistent with the truth of God's Word. In this article the author shows that Proverbs puts the fear of God and obedience to his commands as the foundation for knowing the will of God.

From 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, this article shows that the true church of Christ is a charismatic church because it has spiritual gifts given by Christ.

Time management for service in the church is important. This article shows aspects to consider for managing time in terms of opportunities and the gifts one has.

Psalm 51 gives a description of spiritual brokenness. This article shows that this brokenness is a result of understanding the nature of sin. It also show true trust in Christ to clean all sin.

This article shows how the truth that God controls everything should shape the Christian life.

Can you imagine a conversation between a Christian father and son? What can they talk about? This article gives five things fathers need to talk about with their sons in helping them to come to maturity.

For young men to come to maturity, fathers must train them in the truths of godliness. This article suggests six core teachings that young men need to come to maturity. They must learn the grace of God, that life belongs to Christ, church is precious, faith is for sharing, they must suffer for Christ, and they must know there is another life coming.

How can you restore trust after porn? This article shows how couples can rebuild trust again after one was caught in the sin of pornography. Five things are shared.

Time management for a Christian woman, mother, and homemaker is crucial. This article shows how the aspects of prayerfulness, thankfulness, and diligence can help in the time management of a homemaker.

This article looks at the emotional and spiritual struggle that can be there while fighting cancer.

God intended the book of Revelation to be for every Christian. This article shows that this book was given to encourage Christians who were facing suffering and persecutions.

How to avoid coveting while developing a life of contentment? This is what the article answers. The author shows the difference between being covetous and content.

The Bible exhorts Christians to love strangers and show hospitality. In this article the author shows some practical ways of loving strangers and showing hospitality through prayer, serving food and drinks, and providing accommodations.

Do not allow depression to define you. This article shows that for a Christian his identity is always in Christ. Therefore, reading the Bible, learning to be thankful, and praying will help to fight the lies depression tells you.

This article aims at showing ways to build friendship as a Christian woman. It discusses the foundation to friendship, different types of friendships, and friendship with someone of the opposite sex.

This article shows how family devotions link very well with the meal the family enjoyed. Closing the table refers to the practice of reading, prayer, and singing as a family after a meal. Read why it is important.

This article shows how to do devotions in such a way that time can be devoted to Christ.

Church history should not be boring because Christ is the one who directs history to accomplish his goal. In history we learn about the victory of the gospel, see our mistakes, and from the church in how they dealt with similar situations of false teaching, and we see the sovereignty of God. Let this article unpack it for you.

Christians are up against the devil. This article shows how Satan works through deception and opposition to Christ. It also shows that it is only in Christ that Christians can withstand Satan.

The conscience is a moral faculty, given by God. This article looks at the difference between a dull conscience and a good one. It shows how to keep a good conscience.

This article looks at the significance of Bethlehem in the Bible.

This article is a biography of William Cowper. Focus is given to his hymns and how they benefited the spread of the gospel. His well-known hymn is "God Moves in a Mysterious Way."

This article is a biography of John Keble. Focus is given to his hymns and how they benefited the spread of the gospel.

This article is a biography of John Fawcett. Focus is given to his hymns and ministry and how they benefited the spread of the gospel.

With consideration given to the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall as recorded in Nehemiah 3, this article focuses on the significance of the inspection gate.

With consideration given to the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall as recorded in Nehemiah 3, this article focuses on the significance of the east gate.

With consideration given to the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall as recorded in Nehemiah 3, this article focuses on the significance of the horse gate.

With consideration given to the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall as recorded in Nehemiah 3, this article focuses on the significance of the water gate.

With consideration given to the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall as recorded in Nehemiah 3, this article focuses on the significance of the fountain gate.

With consideration given to the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall as recorded in Nehemiah 3, this article focuses on the significance of the dung gate.

With consideration given to the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall as recorded in Nehemiah 3, this article focuses on the significance of the valley gate.

With consideration given to the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall as recorded in Nehemiah 3, this article focuses on the significance of the old gate or gate of Yeshanah.

With consideration given to the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall as recorded in Nehemiah 3, this article focuses on the significance of the fish gate.

With consideration toward the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall as recorded in Nehemiah 3, this article focuses on the significance of the sheep gate.

Should Christian young women pursue higher education? If they are going to spend their life as homemakers, why waste money and time on something they will not use? This article answers these objections and shows that Christian young women should pursue higher education.

Why do you send your kids to school? This article looks at the world's view of education and compares it with the biblical view.

This article is a biography of John Calvin, with special focus on his calling and work in Geneva.

The impact of postmodernism on the study of history is that it has made history a matter of personal interpretation. The result of neglecting history is that we have lost a sense of our identity and discernment. Christians should take history serious because of the nature of Scripture and the involvement of the church.

From Acts 2:4 this article shows that Pentecost confirms that God’s work is for the whole church, and that this work can only be done through the enabling of the Holy Spirit.

This article shows that the danger facing the church today is not the size of the church, but the spiritual health of the church. For it is this that determines the success of the church against Satan.

How long should a minister stay in one congregation? After considering the reasons for staying in and leaving a congregation as a minister, this article shows that longer ministries are better for both the minister and his congregation.

The biblical principles governing the Sabbath are creation, the fourth commandment, and spiritual rest. The practical side of it is that Christians are called to sanctify the Sabbath. However, because of Christ's resurrection the Sabbath is now on the Lord’s Day. Let this article do the unpacking.

With so many disagreements among Christians, pursuing unhealthy unity can be a temptation. This article show that at the heart of unity is sound biblical doctrine, and that no unity should be pursued based on personal preferences.

Is preaching really important? The fact that preaching demonstrates the power of the Spirit, is commanded by Christ and the apostles, and that faith comes through hearing make preaching important.

Does God care about your texting? This article answers that by looking at the character of texting, the dangers of texting, and some observations to help maintain Christian integrity in texting.

This article is an exposition of Matthew 27:53, showing how it attests to the victory of Christ through his resurrection.

How our heavenly Father disciplines us as his children should serve as a model for discipline in the home. This understanding should inform how to discipline, what is disciplined, and what is the goal of discipline.

This article looks at the way that the form and language of hymns are designed to capture the religious experience of the singer.

This article on the work of the Holy Spirit shows that the primary work of the Holy Spirit is to put our focus on Christ.

Loss of identity and meaning is the major cause of anxiety in our time. This article draws lessons from John Calvin on anxiety. Learning to live by faith in God and accepting the limits set for us are crucial for dealing with anxiety.

This article gives the historical overview of the role Augustine played in the history of the church.

This article shows the physical and spiritual causes of stress. It gives remedies one can use to avoid and fight stress, mainly by making the Lord the King of your life.

Though pain is not something we like, this article shows that pain is God’s gift.

In his design for marriage God intended children to be raised by both father and mother. The disappearance of fathers in families is a concern. This article is a call to fathers to exercise their fatherhood. It shows the time and nature of involvement they must give.

This article is a call to Christians to keep sex sanctified. It must be kept within marriage.

This article discusses whether the state can require taxes from the church? It also discusses the relationship between state and church.

Looking at the involvement of Christians with the arts either as producers or users, this article paints challenges that Christians may face. The aim is to build discernment in their involvement.

It is not a question of whether Christians should be involved in the arts; they are already. This article looks at man created in the image of God and the gift of creativity. It shows how this must play a role in the production of the arts, as art is a means of communicating the truth.

It is not a question of whether Christians should be involved in the arts; they are already. The question is, how? After showing that Christians must think Christianly about the arts, the article discusses the place of art in the world and in the church.

The increasing reliance on entertainment, mysticism, and psychology in the church is a clear sign that the sufficiency of Scripture is under attack. Let the article explain how.

Surveying the teaching of the New Perspective on Paul, this article gives an assessment on three areas: its understanding of Judaism, covenant, and justification.

Surveying the teaching of the New Perspective on Paul, this article shows the impact it has on the biblical teaching on justification and the way we read Paul’s epistles.

This article looks at Article 29 of the Belgic Confession. It discusses the nature of the church and the marks of the true church. It draws implications for the church today.

Public profession of faith means one is ready and willing to take on the full responsibility of church membership. This article defines what the church is in terms of the communion of saints, and discusses the practical aspects of church membership.

Should children be part of the worship service? In this article the author shows that by understanding the covenantal nature of worship, one can see that when God calls his covenant people he calls families. In the worship service, children can learn that life is not about them, but about worshipping God.

This article shows that for the covenant children, public profession of faith means an acceptance of the covenant, a confession of personal commitment to Christ and of the Reformed understanding of the apostles’ doctrine, and a formal acceptance of the authority of Christ in his church.

This article looks at the practice of writing down your spiritual struggles and joys in a spiritual diary.

This article gives a biblical perspective on depression by showing how the biblical account of man created in the image of God should influence the way we deal with depression.

This article shows how microfinance can be a vehicle of tackling poverty and reaching the poor with the gospel.

The priesthood of all believers means that believers are to be living sacrifices to God, dedicating their personalities, talents, and property for service to God. This article shows how this concept was implemented during the Reformation for the evangelism task of the church.

This articles seeks to answer the why and what of church singing and church music. It does that by showing that music conveys meaning but at the same time is full of beauty.

This article shows how older women and younger women can build a relationship that will help to build each other to Christian maturity.

The emphasis on having a relationship with Jesus Christ at the expense of church membership has produced a false dichotomy in piety. This article shows that true holiness is personal but also finds its expression among God’s covenant people.

This article explains the origin and history of Buddhism. It shows the fundamental beliefs of Buddhism and how Buddhists can be reached through the gospel.

Can Christians use fantasy? This article shows that good fantasy forces us to stop and think about the greatness of creation, about right and wrong, about faithfulness and love, about strength and beauty. Fantasy is rooted in reality; hence, God uses it also.

Internet communication is a faceless communication, characterized by lack of accountability in an artificial world where anyone can say anything. Let this article explain.

Singleness can be embraced as God’s gift. This is what this article wants to show you. Before doing that, it describes the challenges single people face—loneliness, low self-esteem, bitterness, sexual desire, and rejection. It shows how understanding the role of marriage in the OT and NT can help to embrace singleness.

Not all will marry. This article gives a biblical account of singleness before and after the fall. It gives guidance for dealing with singleness and how couples can involve single members in the church.

This article is a biography of Charles Simeon. It shows how singleness can be turned to God’s service.

This article is about the life and legacy of John L. Girardeau (b. 1825).

This article is about the life and ministry of Betty Stam.

This article is a biography of Catherine Winkworth and the role she played in translating the hymns for the English speaking Christians, especially the hymn by Joachim Neander.

This article is about the life of Fanny Crosby (born in 1820 in the United States).

This article is a biography on Charlotte Elliott. Focus is given to her hymns and how they aided the cause of the gospel and the church.

This article is a biography on Frances Ridley Havergal. Focus is given to her hymns and how they benefited the spread of the gospel.

This article is about the life and ministry of Elisabeth Elliott. She lived in the United States in the 20th century.