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I Believe in the Resurrection of the Body and the Life Everlasting

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  • Alfonso d’Amore

This article explains the believer's hope for the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. It shows that believers will be clothed with glory, immortality and honour.

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MSN-Junkies

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  • P. A. Zevenbergen

This article warns against the dangers of digital addiction. It shows that by setting limits, parents can help their children to use time and money properly.

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Share Your Daily Activities with Your Spouse

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  • Alfonso d’Amore

This article shows how daily communication between husband and wife about their activities is vital to keeping them together.

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Being a Christian in Today’s Work Environment

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  • Bert de Jong

What are essential to being a Christian in a secular work environment? This article explains that the following are key: relying on God’s word and prayer for direction, exercising good stewardship, honouring God, and being thankful.

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Whose Job Is It?

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  • Ray Pennings

To know if the job you are considering is suitable for you, there are five things to consider: your gifts, passion, personality, God’s providence, and the needs of the kingdom.

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Is Post-Secondary Education a Waste of Time?

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  • Brad Pennings

This article shows that for Christians further education can play a role in developing them as the salt and light of this world, and as stewards of God’s creation and talents.

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How Can I Know What Job God Has for Me to Do in This World?

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  • Lawrence W. Bilkes

The biblical understanding of work is crucial to answering the question of where does God call you to serve him. This article gives principles to consider when choosing a vocation.

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Colossians 3:23 – Working Heartily for the Lord

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  • John Koopman

From Colossians 3:23, this article shows how the desire to serve Christ must shape the mind of young people in their vocation.

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Courtship Vs. Dating: Decisions – Christ-Like Young Men

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  • J. Lewis

This article shows that in searching for the right person for courtship, the qualities of modesty and self-control are essential. Young men should be drawn toward inner beauty and modesty.

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Courtship Vs. Dating: Godly Beauty & Christ-Like Attraction

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  • Jerrold Lewis, Catherine Lewis

This article shows the relationship between modesty and courtship. Immoderate clothing sends the wrong signal. Inner beauty must be cultivated and be the attraction for courtship.

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Courtship Vs. Dating: The Father’s Role

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  • J. Lewis

This article shows that regarding courtship, the father as the covenant head of the family has the responsibility to guard the relationship of his daughter, as he has the responsibility to hand over the daughter for marriage.

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Courtship Vs. Dating: The Biblical Model

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  • J. Lewis

Looking at the difference between dating and courtship, this article argues for courtship as the biblical model.

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Relationships Must Be Worthy of the Divine Foundation!

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  • Alfonso d’Amore

This article shows that true relationships can be experienced through true love for God and the neighbour. This article gives the building blocks to such love.

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Friendlationships

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  • Marianne DeJong

This article discusses the dangers of friendlationships, which are relationships between males and females who spend time almost exclusively with each other but who are just friends.

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How Can Parents and Children Connect with One Another?

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  • Lawrence W. Bilkes

This article shows that the relationship between parents and children can only be possible through a new heart from the Holy Spirit, a life of repentance, preaching and worshipping together, and the manifestation of the fruits of grace.

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Learning from Older People

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  • Lawrence J. Bilkes

This article shows that young people can learn right doctrine and living from older people. It shows how this learning can take place.

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Lady Jane Grey Nine Days Queen & Teenage Martyr

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  • Leona den Hollander

This article is about Lady Jane Grey of England (b. 1537).

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Responding to Controversial Issues

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  • Lawrence W. Bilkes

This article shows how Christian liberty should guide believers in discussions with people holding opposing views on a matter for which there is no explicit biblical command.

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Rachel Weeping for Her Children The Massacre in Connecticut

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  • R. Albert Mohler Jr.

Reflecting on the evil of murdered children in Connecticut, this article shows how Christians should respond to evil. They acknowledge its reality, trust in Christ as the remedy to evil, and look forward to the certainty of justice.

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War & the End of War

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  • Alexander Moens

This article considers where war comes from, and what it has to do with God’s unfolding of history.

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Luke 13:1-5 – Christ’s Urgent Call to Repentance

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  • Bartel Elshout

From Luke 13:1-5 this article shows that all people are faced by an urgent call to repentance.

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Robert Murray M’Cheyne

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  • Leona den Hollander

This article is about the life of Robert Murray M’Cheyne.

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Temperance

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  • Gerald R. Procee

From Galatians 5:22-23 this article looks at self-control as the fruit of the Spirit.

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Meekness

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  • Wilhelmus à Brakel

From Galatians 5:22-23 this article looks at meekness as the fruit of the Spirit.

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Faithfulness

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  • Gerald R. Procee

From Galatians 5:22-23 this article looks at faithfulness as the fruit of the Spirit.

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Goodness

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  • Wim Wullschleger

From Galatians 5:22-23 this article looks at goodness as the fruit of the Spirit.

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Gentleness

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  • Derek Baars

From Galatians 5:22-23 this article looks at gentleness as the fruit of the Spirit.

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Longsuffering

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  • Lawrence W. Bilkes

From Galatians 5:22-23 this article looks at longsuffering as the fruit of the Spirit.

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Peace Peace is Precious, External, Available, Challenged, and Evident

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  • Derek Baars

From Galatians 5:22-23 this article looks at peace as the fruit of the Spirit.

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Joy

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  • Ken Pennings

From Galatians 5:22-23 this article looks at joy as the fruit of the Spirit.

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Love

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  • Ian Macleod

From Galatians 5:22-23 this article looks at love as the fruit of the Spirit.

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Female Ministers

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  • Jacinda Vandenberg

This article shows how women can serve in the church. It shows how alms giving, serving others, and being available for others can be a female ministry.

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Being a Christian Student in a Christian School

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  • Dwight Moore

Being in a Christian school does not make one immune to peer pressure. This article shows how to be Christ-like in a Christian school and be of positive influence.

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What Happens When You Get Out of Your Comfort Zone?

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  • Cornelis Pronk

This article looks at the life of Daniel and his friends as an example to young people on facing a world that is hostile to life. It shows how to live the Christian life in a post-Christian culture.

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Since the Human Heart Is Deceitful, How Can We Be Sure We Are Saved?

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  • Lawrence W. Bilkes

This article shows that assurance of salvation rests in the work of the Holy Spirit and the testimony of the conscience.

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Looking to Jesus for Our Sanctification

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  • John Koopman

This article explains that sanctification is only possible by looking at Christ.

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Justification!

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  • Joel Overduin

Justification is an act of God in declaring a sinner to be righteous. This article shows what it means to be justified.

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Made Alive to God

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  • Timothy Bergsma

Regeneration is being made alive to the things of God. This article shows how one is born again.

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Running a Different Race

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  • Tom Aiken

From Numbers 5, this article shows that repentance is characterized by confession, restitution, and atonement.

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The Lord Is Calling You!

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  • Cornelis Pronk

This article shows that the calling God issues to sinners is effectual, and its content is the command to repent and believe.

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A Tale of Two Hollands

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  • Susan Schoeman

This article looks at the role of Albertus Christiaan Van Raalte in the reformation of the church in Holland. It also shows the role he played in finding the New Holland.

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Covenantal Optimism

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  • Jack Schoeman

This article looks at the relationship between covenant and regeneration. It shows that the reality of God’s promises in the covenant does not lead to presumptive regeneration.

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Covenant Pessimism

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  • Eric Moerdyk

This article looks at the relationship between election and covenant. It shows that election does not undermine the reality of God’s promises in the covenant.

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Covenant or Evangelism

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  • Lawrence W. Bilkes

This article shows that a true understanding of the covenant should lead to evangelism.

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The New Covenant

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article shows how the new covenant is fulfilled in Christ. It draws the implication of this fulfillment for the believer.

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Covenants in the Old Testament

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article looks at the covenant of grace as it was administered in the Old Testament through the Noahic covenant, Abrahamic covenant, Mosaic covenant, and Davidic covenant.

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Psalmody Throughout the Ages

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  • Michael Zwiep

This article looks to church history and argues that the church has always favoured exclusive Psalm singing for worship.

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Similarities in Synagogue Worship and Reformed Worship

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  • David Zadok

This article shows the similarities between the synagogue order of worship and the Reformed way of worship.

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The Collection

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  • Jack Schoeman

This article shows that the collection believers give each Sunday during the worship service should be motivated by stewardship, thankfulness to God, and trust in God.

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What Is the Regulative Principle of Worship?

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  • Lawrence W. Bilkes

This article defines the regulative principal of worship. It shows that God has expressed through his word how he wants to be worshipped.

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Materialism and How It Affects Our View of Social Justice

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  • Mark Kelderman

This article shows that where materialism, thrives social justice is lacking. Christians are called to be stewards and in this way they can overcome materialism.

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What Is the Reformed View of Social Justice?

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  • Lawrence W. Bilkes

This article shows that the Reformed view of social justice is rooted in the Ten Commandments. They stipulate what rights each individual has.

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Sheep & Goats in Court

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  • Jack Schoeman

From Matthew 24:31-46, the article shows how social justice is rooted in true union with Christ, especially in how believers treat each other.

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What Is Social Justice?

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  • Marianne DeJong

This article gives biblical grounds for social justice, and draws implications for every believer.

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