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The Tale of Two Cities

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  • Johan D. Tangelder

This article uses Augustine's The City of God to show the antithesis between church and world, and also reflects on an ungodly society.

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Don’t Waste Your Life (Part 6): The Antithesis

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  • G. W. Van der Wal

What is a purposeful life? It is found in understanding that you are called to live the antithesis of the gospel. This means that you are called to live a totally different life from the world; your daily life is engaged in spiritual warfare.

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The Biblical Antithesis in Education

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  • Doug Wilson

One thing that cannot be denied about education is that there is no neutral ground in education. So, who is writing the curriculum of your child’s education? The fact that education is shaped by a worldview should make Christians think about Christian education because of it antithesis nature. 

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The Antithesis: How it Affects You

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  • Norman L. Jones

It is often stated that Christians are at war in this world. However, what does it mean to be at war and in war? The concept of antithesis captures this very well. It shows how all of life is warfare, in which Christ is calling us to stand for Him in His own strength.

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What Must We Renounce?

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  • Karel Deddens

By promising to serve the Lord in our public profession of faith, we also profess to renounce and forsake idols. This is the antithesis in the Christian life. From 1John 2:15-17, this article shows that we must renounce the lust of the flesh and of eyes, and the pride of life. 

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God’s Truth All Truth is God’s, However it Comes

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  • R. C. Sproul

This article shows how the antithesis and synthesis should work together to shape Christian education.

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The Proud, Troubled, Roaring Sea

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  • James A. Laning

Creation is a book that speaks to us. This article shows how the sea and land are used to reveal the antithesis.

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2 Corinthians 6:14-15 – The Radical Difference between Believers and Unbelievers

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  • Mike Riccardi

This article outlines the fundamental antithesis between the believer and the unbeliever, through the lens of 2 Corinthians 6:14-15.

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Antithesis

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  • Jay Adams

This article explains that Christians cannot deny the reality of the antithesis.

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How We Live Antithetically to this World

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  • Maarten Kuivenhoven

Seeing the world for what it is, knowing your identity, and having an plan of action are crucial to living a life antithetical to the world. This antithesis in Christian lifestyle is drawn from Revelation 17-Revelation 18. Let the article explain.

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Not Two Kinds

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  • Keith Sikkema

Applying the covenantal antithesis to education has implications for the education of children. This article shows that Christian parents have the obligation to train their children through Christian education.

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An Introduction to Proverbs (3)

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  • Ronald H. Hanko

Wisdom is the main theme of the book of Proverbs. This book presents wisdom as identifying with Christ. Wisdom teaches the doctrine of eternal generation and antithesis. Next to this teaching, Proverbs lays out a gospel call.

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The Three Pillars of Christian Education

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  • John Engbers

This article discusses the three pillars of Christian education: the infallibility of Scripture, the absolute ethical antithesis, and the covenant of grace.

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Crossing the Chasm

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  • K. Scott Oliphint

Holding to the absolute truth of the antithesis (that either one is in Adam or in Christ), this article shows that the antithesis should not hinder the practice of apologetics. The fact that all are created in the image of God creates room for the persuasion of apologetics.

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The Eternal, Inextricable Link

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  • K. Scott Oliphint

This article shows how the link to the covenantal heads constitutes the antithetical view to life. Individuals are connected either to the first Adam or the second Adam - Christ Jesus. This connection shapes the practice of apologetics for Christians. The author discusses the antithesis from Romans 5:12-21.

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Daniel 1 – Hell Hopes to Overpower the Church

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  • D. Grutter

This article on Daniel 1 is about the antithesis of church and world, and our youth and the attack of Satan.

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The Antichrist and the Man of Lawlessness

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  • Jack de Jong

This article about the antichrist and the man of lawlessness is about a totalitarian state in the end times, the antithesis between church and world, and the form of the antichrist.

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Christianity and Philosophy

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  • J. M. Batteau

Philosophy is inescapable, but what kind of philosophy should we have? This article looks at philosophy and the revelation of God, Christian philosophy, a Christian worldview, and antithesis in philosophy.

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The Cainite Civilisation

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  • D. Macleod

This article is about the secularization of society and the antithesis of church and world. It also shows the church's dependence on God. Genesis 4:16-26 is discussed.

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The Divine Hand in World History

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  • Jack de Jong

This article looks at the counsel of God and history, the hand of God in history, and the antithesis we find in this world.

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Antithesis or Synthesis?

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  • George P. van Popta

This article is about the antithesis between church and world. Genesis 3:15 is also discussed.

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Christ – Our Starting Point

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  • William D. Dennison

This article looks at the starting point of knowledge and truth, Jesus Christ. It also discusses evil and our environment, the autonomy of man, the Pelagian viewpoint of sin, and the antithesis in this world. Romans 1:25 is an important passage in this article.

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Christian Education Foundation for Life and Citizenship

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  • Calvin K. Cummings

This article is about the question of truth and Christian education. The antithesis in education is pointed out, and the character of Christian education is also discussed.

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Standing as the Pillar

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  • Daryl Kats

This article is about truth and the attack of relativism we see on the church today. The antithesis between church and world is shown, and there is also a discussion on 1 Timothy 3:15.

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"Not a Square Inch"

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  • Brian D. Vos

This article is about the war between Christ and Satan, the antithesis between church and world. It focuses on the lordship or dominion of Christ, especially with regard to education and the Christian school.

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Scripture on the Antithesis

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  • Rienk B. Kuiper

This article is about the antithesis we find in Scripture and in this world, a antithesis between Christ and Satan, and between the believer and the unbeliever (church and world). This article also discusses Genesis 3:15.

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The antithesis and the rule of Christ

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  • Herman C. Hanko

This article on the antithesis and the rule of Christ, is about the enmity between the church and world. The relation between the rule of grace and the rule of power is also discussed. The author looks at Genesis 3:15 in some detail.

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Revelation 2:12-17 - The Church in the Midst of the World: Where Satan Dwells

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  • Brian D. Vos

This article is about the antithesis of church and world. Revelation 2:12-17 is also discussed.

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Revelations 3:14-22 - Called back to Christ

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  • Brian D. Vos

This article on Revelation 3:14-22 is about a church losing its antithesis with the world, and becoming like the world.

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The Worldview of Abraham Kuyper

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  • Cornelis P. Venema

This article is about Abraham Kuyper's view of the church, sphere sovereignty, common grace, and the antithesis between church and world.

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How do Pilgrims have Fun?

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  • Nelson D. Kloosterman

This article is about the Christian as pilgrim in leisure and in our popular culture. The antithesis of church and world, Christian fun, and thanksgiving is also discussed. The author also looks at confrontation with this culture and parenting.

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Psalm 137 - Christ and Babylon

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  • Rowland S. Ward

In this article on Psalm 137, the author discusses spiritual warfare and the antithesis between church and world. He also talks about a Christocentric reading of the Psalms.

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