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The Diaconal Care of Non-Poor Christians: Implementing the Practice Today

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  • Douglas J. Kuiper

Diaconal work is always associated with caring for the poor. This article argues that this should not be so. The author give suggestions and practical ways in which care by deacons can be extend to the non-poor. This ministry is crucial to them as a manifestation of Christ’s compassion and mercy for his church.

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Worship in His Fear: The Blessing

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  • Daniel Kleyn

This article discusses the meaning of the blessing at the beginning of the worship service. The author shows that it is intended to fill the service with the warmth of God’s grace, mercy, and peace.

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The Intermediate State

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  • David Engelsma

What happens between death and the resurrection? What happens when a Christian or an unbeliever dies? This article looks at the false teachings of naturalism, modernism, and soul sleep.

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Being Content with What You Have

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  • Garry Eriks

This article explains how Scripture often treats contentment along with its opposite, covetousness. Whether we covet or are content, we are revealing our answer to the question, whom do we serve?

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Baptism: The Sign and the Grace Not Inseparably Connected

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  • James A. Laning

Baptism is the visible word of God’s grace to his church. In it God speaks and points his church to his promises. However, there are different views on the meaning of baptism. In this article the views of the Roman Catholic and Lutheran churches are examined.

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Romans 12:17-19 – Avenge Not Yourselves

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  • Ronald Van Overloop

When you are hurt, the common reaction that comes to mind is to seek revenge. However, God commands us in Romans 12:17-19 not to avenge ourselves. Why does God forbid us from avenging ourselves? This article shows that judgment belongs to God.

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Evangelism in the Established Church: Practicing Personal Evangelism – How to Do It

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  • Jason L. Kortering

Every Christian has a desire to share the gospel with unbelievers. Often the challenge is how to do it. This article shares the method of evangelism. Some different methods are considered and evaluated, with the preference for the seed-planting method.

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Worship In His Fear: The Votum

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  • Daniel Kleyn

The order of worship is something whose meaning and significance can be lost on worshippers. By focusing on the meaning of the votum at the beginning of a worship service, the author shows that understanding the meaning of this can keep worshippers humble and grateful for God’s grace.

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The Diaconal Care of Non-Poor Christians: The Example of Calvin’s Geneva: An Evaluation

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  • Douglas J. Kuiper

Diaconal work is always associated with caring for the poor. This article argues that this should not be the case. After giving some examples of diaconal work in Calvin's Geneva in the form of hospitals and a funding organization, the author gives an evaluation of this work, with lessons for today’s deacons and the ministry of mercy.

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Royal Children: Redeeming the Time

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  • Jan Miersma

The art of redeeming the time seems to be vanishing in this busy and fast age. In this article the author shares some ways to redeem the time, and make the best of your work, family, and recreation time.

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Galatians 1:8-9 – Paul's Defence of His Apostolic Credentials

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  • Herman Hanko

Apostasy is always a struggle within the church. In this exposition of Galatians 1:8-9, the author looks at the cause of apostasy among the Galatians, with application to today’s church.

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Thoughts on the Call to the Ministry

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  • Randy Scott

When can someone say he is called to the ministry? This article addresses this question, explaining that calling is the work of God the Holy Spirit.

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Worship in His Fear: The Salutation

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  • Daniel Kleyn

The order of worship is something whose meaning and significance can be lost on worshippers. By focusing on the meaning of the salutation at the beginning of a worship service, the author shows that understanding the meaning of this can keep worshipers humble and grateful for God’s grace.

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Holy Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant

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  • James A. Laning

Baptism is the visible word of God’s grace to his church. In it God speaks and points his church to his promises. The article discusses the sacrament, also making clear that the sacrament must be cherished by God’s people.

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Malachi 2:4-9 – Covenant Faithfulness and Unfaithfulness (8)

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  • Ronald H. Hanko

This article focuses on Malachi 2:4-9, with relevant application for today’s church.

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Weeping and Rejoicing Together

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  • Ronald Van Overloop

Believers are called to take care of each other. Through expounding Romans 12:15-16, the author shows how best to do this. The ability to identify with the other is a gift of God through the Holy Spirit. We can identify with others by rejoicing and mourning with them.

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Evangelism in the Established Church: Practicing Personal Evangelism – Seeking the Salvation of the Lost

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  • Jason L. Kortering

Every Christian has a desire to share the gospel with unbelievers. Often the challenge is how one does it. In this article the goal of evangelism is shared: we want to see the sinner’s salvation in a way that glorifies God for his work.

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Malachi 2:1-7 – Covenant Faithfulness and Unfaithfulness (7)

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  • Ronald H. Hanko

This article focuses on Malachi 2:1-7, with relevant application for today’s church.

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The Diaconal Care of Non-Poor Christians: The Example of Calvin’s Geneva: The Funds

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  • Douglas J. Kuiper

Diaconal work is always associated with caring for the poor. This article argues that this should not be the case. Deacons are called to care for the non-poor also. If diaconal work is seen as Christ’s way of administering mercy, then the work should go beyond the poor. In this article the author looks at the example of John Calvin in Geneva, where there was the fund to care for other needs or people.

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Risen As Firstfruits

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  • James D. Slopsema

Is it really true that there will be a resurrection of the dead? In this devotion, the author shows how Christ’s resurrection is a guarantee of believers’ resurrection. This is what God said in 1 Corinthians 15:20.

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Malachi 1:11-14 – Covenant Faithfulness and Unfaithfulness (6)

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  • Ronald H. Hanko

This article exposits Malachi 1:11-14, with relevant application for today’s church.

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Galatians 1:6-7 – Paul's Defence of His Apostolic Credentials

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  • Herman Hanko

Apostasy is always a struggle within the church. In this exposition of Galatians 1:6-7, the author looks at the cause of apostasy amongthe Galatians, with application to today’s church.

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Evangelism in the Established Church: Practicing Personal Evangelism – Sharing the Good News

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  • Jason L. Kortering

Every Christian has a desire to share the gospel with unbelievers. Often the challenge is how one does it. In this article the content of evangelism is shared: where to start and what to say is when personally evangelizing someone.

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Galatians 1:4-5 – Paul's Defence of His Apostolic Credentials

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  • Herman Hanko

What does it mean to be saved? In this exposition of Galatians 1:4-5, the author answers this crucial question. He expounds on the work of Christ in saving us.

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Discipline of Covenant Children

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  • Wilbur G. Bruinsma

Christian parents are called to raise their children within the covenant calling God gave them. Part of this is that they are called to apply discipline to the children. How do parents do this? What is the purpose of this discipline? This article shows the biblical roots for discipline and the way it can be applied positively and negatively, then looks at the purpose of discipline.

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The Intermediate State

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  • David J. Engelsma

What happens between death and the resurrection? What happens when a Christian or an unbeliever dies? This article answers those questions by looking at Scripture's teaching on the intermediate state. Exploring the meaning of death for a Christian and the separation of body and soul, the author gives hope to those who rest in Christ. Judgment day is a day they can look towards with courage.

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Rejoicing at Thy Word

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  • Richard J. Smit

Though a true believer knows that God’s Word should stir up rejoicing from within him, he also knows that this is not always the case. This article shows that sin can take away the joy of reading the Bible. It also shows how our attitude is crucial to reading the Bible. By rediscovering this joy, devotion time, Bible study and preaching will always be a delight.

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The Position and Task of the Professor of Theology

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  • Arie DenHartog

The office of teaching elder can be used to describe a theological professor. However, what is the task of a professor? To whom is he accountable? This article deals with these questions. Starting from the church order, the author works out the position and task of the professor.

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A Church-Controlled Seminary

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  • Herman Hanko

Who should be responsible for theological training? Should the seminary be under the church or independent? This article lays the biblical grounds for a church-controlled seminary, while highlighting the dangers of an independent theological training.

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Practical Theology

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  • Robert D. Decker

What are students for the ministry being taught at seminary? This article looks at two subjects that students must study: Practical theology, with its division into preaching, liturgics, missions, world religions, and catechetics.

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Dogmatics And Old Testament

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  • Ronald Cammenga

What are students for the ministry being taught at seminary? This article looks at two subjects that students must study: Dogmatics, and Old Testament.

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Church History And New Testament Studies

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  • Russell J. Dykstra

What are students for the ministry being taught at seminary? This article looks at two subjects that students must study: the New Testament, and church history.

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The Basis and Benefits of Seminary Training

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  • Allen Brummel

The church has the responsibility to guard the gospel. How can she do that? Theological training is one way. This article explains the basis for such training and the benefits it brings.

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Seminary Applicants and the Role of the Elders

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  • Barry Gritters

When should the church decide to send someone for theological training? While the student, church, and elders each have a responsibility in the matter of judging seminary applicants, the elders have another responsibility: seeking out and encouring promising young men in their congregation.

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Committing the Gospel to Faithful Men

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  • James D. Slopsema

The training of faithful men who will carry the gospel to the next generation cannot be tampered with. It is crucial for the life of the church. In this exposition of 2 Timothy 2:2, the author shows why this training is crucial. It is on this ground that seminaries were established.

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Ye Grace Life…Saints!

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  • Mitchell C. Dick

Imagine introducing yourself this way: "I am saint." This article shows that God considers you a saint, but that sin and the devil are hindrances to seeing yourself as among the holy ones.

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Galatians 1:3 – Paul's Defence of His Apostolic Credentials

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  • Herman Hanko

Mercy, grace, and peace are words used often by Paul in the opening of his letters. In this article the meaning of these words is studied as they are announced in Galatians 1:3.

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Malachi 3:1-2 – Covenant Faithfulness and Unfaithfulness (12)

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  • Ronald H. Hanko

This article focuses on Malachi 3:1-2, which points to the promise of the Messenger. The article discusses further how this promise is fulfilled in the New Testament through the coming of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ.

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James 1:26-27 – Pure and Undefiled Religion

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  • James D. Slopsema

How do you know if you have a genuine fear of God? How can you tell that your religion is real? The way you use your tongue, treat the needy, and relate to the world says it all. This is what James 1:26-27 says, and the author unfolds this instruction.

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In Awe of Thy Word

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  • Richard J. Smit

Every Christian is involved in Bible reading, Bible study and listening to the Word preached. How should we approach God’s Word? What attitude should we have? This article shows that if one believes that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, it will create an attitude whereby God’s Word governs all of your life.

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Galatians 1:1-2 – Paul's Defence of His Apostolic Credentials

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  • Herman Hanko

What does Paul's defence of his calling has to do with the gospel? In this exposition of Galatians 1:1-2, the author answers this crucial question.

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The Fundamental Work of the Deacons: Keeping in Touch with the Directors of Institutions of Mercy

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  • Douglas J. Kuiper

Deacons are called to care for the poor and the needy in the church. How do they do this for the needy who are kept in institutions? How do they co-ordinate the work with the directors of those institutions? This article gives ways to handle the work, with a brief history of diaconal work in the Christian church and how can deacons be actively involved with institutions that care for the needy and poor.

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The Intermediate State

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  • David J. Engelsma

What happens between death and the resurrection? This article answers this by looking at the intermediate state. In exploring the meaning of death for a Christian and the separation of body and soul, the author points us to the hope that belongs to those who rest in Christ.

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Matthew 5:38-42 – Cheeks, Cloaks, and Miles

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  • Martin VanderWal

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 5:38-42.

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The Quickening of a Dead Will

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  • James A. Laning

What is the role of man’s will in salvation? The will of man is dead by nature; therefore, it cannot respond to the call of the gospel. Only the will that is brought to life by God is able to respond. This article shows how this is crucial to understanding salvation to be by grace alone.

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The Election and Installation of Deacons: The Congregation’s Role

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  • Douglas J. Kuiper

This article discusses the role of the congregation in the election of the deacons. It discusses the process of suggesting names, approving them, and the act of electing deacons.

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He Suffered

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  • Richard J. Smit

The suffering of Christ is essential to the comfort of the believer in his suffering. This article examines the nature of Christ's suffering, the reason for it, and how it relates to the believer’s suffering.

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Western Ideas: Secular Humanism

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  • Calvin Kalsbeek

For Christians to understand the times they live in, it is important to understand the history of ideas that shapes their culture. Here focus is given to humanism. The author explains the nature of its worldview, the intolerance it displays, and how Christians should respond to it.

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Godly Contentment

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  • Daniel Kleyn

Contentment is the cure to covetousness. From 1 Timothy 6:6-10 this article discusses Christian contentment in relation to earthly possessions and personal circumstances.

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The Election and Installation of Deacons: Biblical Principles

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  • Douglas J. Kuiper

This article discusses three biblical principles that must govern the election and installation of deacons.

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Matthew 5:33-37 – Righteous Oaths of the Kingdom

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  • Martin VanderWal

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 5:33-37.

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Saving Faith – An Assured Confidence

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  • Steven R. Key

There are two elements of saving faith: certain knowledge and assured confidence. This article discusses the assurance of faith. It points out why assured confidence is an essential part of true faith, and that this confidence can only be given by God.

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Western Ideas

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  • Calvin Kalsbeek

For Christians to understand their times, it is important to understand the history of ideas that shapes their culture. This article looks at premodernism, modernism, postmodernism.

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Introduction: The Prominence of Eschatology in Scripture

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  • David J. Engelsma

Eschatology is the study of Scripture's teaching concerning the last days. This article shows the prominence of the teaching in Scripture.

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Saving Faith – A Certain Knowledge

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  • Steven R. Key

There are two elements of saving faith: certain knowledge and a sure confidence. This article discusses the knowledge of saving faith. It points out the nature of it, the need of it, and fruits of it.

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The Reward of Using the Office of Deacon Well

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  • Douglas J. Kuiper

Deacons who serve well are promised a reward, according to 1 Timothy 3:13. This article discusses the nature of this reward, the encouragement needed by deacons, and those deacons who will get the reward.

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Introduction: Contemporary Errors in Eschatology

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  • David Engelsma

Eschatology is the study of Scripture's teaching concerning the last days. This article examines erroneous teachings about the last days: universalism, the denial of hell, and certain millennial views.

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Dating and the Deep Blue Sea…and the Way of Christ

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  • Mitchell C. Dick

There is the Christian way to dating as well as the heathen way. From Proverbs 30:18-19, this article shows that in finding a marriage partner, the Christian starts from the conviction that God has given us guidance on this matter.

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The Types of Scripture

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  • George Ophoff

The study of typology in the OT reveals that the shadows functioned to point God’s people to better things to come, promised in Genesis 3:15. This article shows how the believers in the OT understood this promise of the seed.

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Christian Joy

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  • Daniel Kleyn

The Bible commands Christians to rejoice. This article discusses how the desire for joy is real, and how we can have true joy.

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Introduction to Eschatology

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  • David Engelsma

Eschatology is the study of the teaching of scripture concerning the last days. This article introduces this study and how it was considered in the early church, Middle Ages, and Reformation.

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The Inability of the Law to Save

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  • B. Woudenberg

This article shows that the role of the law God gave to Israel was not to perfect them, but to point them to the reality that only God can save them.

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Matthew 5:27-32 – Adultery, Guilt, and Righteousness

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  • Martin VanderWal

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 5:27-32.

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The Types of Scripture

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  • George Ophoff

The Old Testament sacrifices functioned as God’s revelation to his people, but they also functioned as shadows or types. This article discusses how shadows functioned to lead people to Christ.

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The Qualifications of Deacons: Their Proving

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  • Douglas J. Kuiper

1 Timothy 3:10 notes that deacons must be proved in other to serve in the church. This article explains what it means to prove, and what standard should be used to prove deacons.

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A Weapon of Mass Destruction

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  • Richard J. Smit

This article explains how the tongue can be used in only two possible ways: it can be a weapon of destruction or it can be used to build others up.

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John 8:36-59 – The Son of God and the Sons of the Devil

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  • Mitchell C. Dick

This article is an exposition of John 8:36-59.

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John 8:30-36 – The Truth Shall Make You Free

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  • Mitchell C. Dick

This article is an exposition of John 8:30-36.

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Ministering to Our Ministers

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  • Robert D. Decker

After giving a brief look at the work of the pastor, this article shows that the congregation is called to pray for its minister and to encourage him.

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John 8:12-30 – The Light of the World

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  • Mitchell C. Dick

This article is an exposition of John 8:12-30.

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John 8:1-11 – Jesus and the Woman Taken in Adultery

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  • Mitchell C. Dick

This article is an exposition of John 8:1-11.

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The Development of Sin

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  • Steven R. Key

This article shows from the biblical account how sin develops. It also shows how God works in his sovereignty in relation to this development.

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John 7:37-53 – Come unto Me and Drink

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  • Mitchell C. Dick

This article is an exposition of John 7:37-53.

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Totally Depraved

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  • Steven R. Key

Adam’s fall brought with it death and pollution of sin. Because we stand in a relationship with him as representative head of all humanity, we inherit the results of the fall, among which is total depravity.

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Revelation 13 – The Beast from the Sea

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  • David Engelsma

From Revelation 13, this article shows that the antichrist will be characterized by a desire for universal power and attempts for world-dominion.

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Alexander Henderson: Covenanter

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  • Herman Hanko

This article is a biography of Alexander Henderson, one of the early Scottish Presbyterians.

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The Office of Deacon: Its Function

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  • Gordon Schipper

The office of deacon is rooted in the priesthood of Christ, and is an expression of Christ mercy. From the OT this article looks at the function of priests, and shows how the deacons are to fulfill this in relieving the burden among God’s people.

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A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism

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  • David Engelsma

A proper reading of Revelation 20 does not support the view of postmillennialism. This article exegetes the passage and shows how it gives grounds for amillennialism.

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John 4:27-42 – The Harvest in Samaria

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  • Carl J. Haak

This article is an exposition of John 4:27-42.

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Yin-Yang

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  • Wilbur G. Bruinsma

Ours is a yin-yang society. This article shows that just like the yin-yang our society has embraced relativism. The article shows what this means for religion, morality and sexuality and gender.

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John 4:1-26 – Jesus and the Samaritan Woman

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  • Carl J. Haak

This article is an exposition of John 4:1-26.

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1 Timothy 3:1-7 – The Office of Elder: His Qualifications

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  • Edwin Gritters

From 1 Timothy 3:1-7, this article groups the qualifications of being an elder into three categories: character, call to rule, and call to teach.

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Thoughts on Prayer

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  • George Ophoff

From Philippians 4:6-7 this article offers some thoughts on prayer.

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Sanctifying Our Children

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  • Ronald Van Overloop

Concern for holiness is what must motivate parents in their parenting. This article shows how this was so in the life of Job as he was concerned about the holiness of his children.

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John 3:22-36 – Jesus is Magnified by His Forerunner

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  • Carl J. Haak

This article is an exposition of John 3:22-36.

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The Coming of the Antichrist

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  • David Engelsma

The coming of the antichrist is a sign of the end of the world. This article shows that in Scripture the antichrist is referred to by different names, and that his main character is that of deception. However, the believer can identify the antichrist by knowing God’s truth.

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John 3:1-21 – Jesus and Nicodemus

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  • Carl J. Haak

This article is an exposition of John 3:1-21.

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Weak and Strong Faith

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  • Arie DenHartog

Strong faith is characterized by humility and meekness, repentance, obedience out of love for God, and love for God’s people. This faith acts like this because it is a gift from God.

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John 2:12-25 – The Cleansing of the Temple

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  • Carl J. Haak

This article is an exposition of John 2:12-25.

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Jewish Dreams

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  • David Engelsma

The hope of the Christian is on the second coming of Christ. This article looks at postmillennialism and the second coming of Christ. It argues that postmillennialism has no base in the Reformed confessions and Scripture.

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John 2:1-11 – The Beginning of Miracles

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  • Carl J. Haak

This article is an exposition of John 2:1-11.

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A Hope of the Saints

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  • David Engelsma

Heaven is not the final destiny of the believer. It is the intermediate state in which the soul of the believer will be with Christ in heaven before the bodily resurrection. How can the believer have this hope? This article shows how this hope is grounded in the work of Christ and the Holy Spirit.

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Ephesians 4:30 – “Grieve Not”

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  • Ronald Van Overloop

Sin grieves the Holy Spirit, for it works contrary to the work of the Spirit. This article shows you how this is so by looking at the sins that grieve the Holy Spirit, from Ephesians 4:30.

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John 1:35-51 – Christ’s First Disciples

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  • Carl J. Haak

This article is an exposition of John 1:35-51.

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The Office of Mercy – Its Basis

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  • Gord Schipper

The office of deacon should not be viewed as a stepping stone to the office of elder. Understanding the diaconal office is conditioned upon understanding the offices of Christ. The deacons function as a reflection of the priesthood of Christ. This article explains how.

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Active Congregational Involvement

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  • Ronald Van Overloop

Members of the congregation can be involved in mission work and evangelism in two ways: directly and indirectly. This article looks at both ways.

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Acts 16:9-10 – The Macedonian Call

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  • Carl J. Haak

The Macedonian call as recorded in Acts 16:9-10 has three lessons for the church in relation to doing mission work.

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Acts 13:1-4 – Missionaries Sent Out from Antioch

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  • Russell J. Dykstra

From Acts 13:1-4 this article considers the history of the church of Antioch and the model it gives to the church in doing missions.

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1 Timothy 4:12-13 – The Behaviour Required of Timothy as an Evangelist

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  • George C. Lubbers

This article is an exposition of 1 Timothy 4:12-13.

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Ephesians 4:26 – Be Ye Angry and Sin Not

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  • Arie DenHartog

From Ephesians 4:26 this article shows the nature of holy anger over against sinful anger.

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