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Church Boundaries: Keeping Christ Whole!

Regardless of the size of the church, every church within the church federation forms the body of Christ. Therefore, no church should accept members from another church without the consent of the church where the members are coming from. In this way the boundaries of churches in the federation are respected. Looking at Belgic Confession Article 28, this article emphasizes the importance of being a member of your local church.

Humankind

Man is created as body and soul, male and female. This article explains why God created us in this way.

Church Boundaries: Keeping Christ Whole!

Ten Reasons Believers Should Take Care of Themselves Physically

Taking care of your health and body is a spiritual matter. This article offers ten reasons why caring for the body and keeping good health are so important.

Disability and a Theology of the Body (Part 1)

How in tune are you with your body in everyday life? This article offers a theology of the body, explaining also how the redemptive work of Christ applies also to our bodies. From there it offers some implications for how to minister to those struggling with disability of one form or another.

The Biblical Perspective on the Mind/Body Problem (Part Two)

Can Christian physicians practice their medicine in a way that is God-centred? It is possible, by understanding the biblical teaching on the relationship between body and spirit. This article explains what the Bible teaches about the body and spirit in the light of 1 Corinthians 2:4 and draws implications for Christian doctors.

The Biblical Perspective on the Mind/Body Problem (Part One)

Can Christian physicians practice their medicine in a way that is God-centred? It is possible by understanding the biblical teaching on the relationship between body and mind. This article explains what the Bible teaches about the body and mind and draws implications for Christian doctors.

Whom Does My Body Belong To?

To whom does my body belong? The biblical answer is: to God. What does this mean for issues of gender and sexuality? This article explains.

Weighty Matters

This article gives a Christian perspective on the struggle of weight, eating habits and health. This is not only a physical struggle, but also a spiritual one. Healthy weight loss or gain should be motivated by stewardship of the body.

The Intermediate State (1)

This is the first of six articles about the intermediate state, death, and what happens when Christians die. This article looks at the separation of body and soul, "body-sleep", burial and it discusses the comfort Christians can have.

The Responsibility of Growing Old

This article is about how the elderly or senior Christian can apply Romans 12:3 to their lives, where Paul instructs us to be humble and to think sensibly and reasonably. The author discusses how the senior Christian must listen to God, listen to their body, and listen to their family.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 - Living to God's Glory

This article on 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 shows that glorifying God is not limited to worship and prayer, but also involves having godly motives and treating your body as a temple of the Holy Spirit.

Keeping Body and Soul Together

In 2 Timothy 4:13 Paul, in prison, requests his cloak and books. This exemplifies a balance between body and soul - between physical and spiritual well-being. Since God created us as bipartite beings, caring for our bodies reflects our hope of our resurrected body.

Smothering Baby Jesus

This article discusses various self-harming spiritual practices of believers in the past. The author discusses the importance of the incarnation of Christ to the gospel, and how this affects how we view the body.

A Letter Written in 1931 by K. Schilder About Life After Death

This article discusses life after death and the connection between soul and body.

Qualified Counsellors?!

This article looks at the task of the officers and problems of mind and body (illness) in believers. The author also looks at James 5:14 and prayer and healing.

The Resurrection of the Body and the Life Everlasting

This article is about the resurrection of the body, when Christ returns. The author also discusses what the nature of the resurrection is and the relation to the renewal of all things. He concludes by discussing questions about the resurrection of the body in instances where the body was destroyed or impaired on earth, or where infants died prematurely. He also answers questions about how we should treat our bodies today, and if we will recognize our body in heaven.

To Bury or to Burn?

This article is about what should happen to the body of a Christian after death. Should the believer's body be buried or cremated? The author looks at the burning of the body in the Old Testament as punishment, and what this means for burial and cremation today.

The Last Enemy Destroyed

This article is about death as our enemy, death and sin, and the resurrection of the body. The resurrection of the unbeliever, and the resurrection of body and spirit is also discussed.

Christian Healing

This article on Christian healing also discusses body and spirit, and the pastoral care for sickness.

Outward Decay, Inward Renewal

This article is about body and spirit, and body and soul. The decay of the body is discussed, as well as old age. This article also focuses on the body and soul in the intermediate state, as well as spiritual life and death. 2 Corinthians 4:16 is also mentioned.

The Material Gospel

This article is about our body, and the importance of our body in our fellowship with God. Our resurrected body and the resurrection of Jesus Christ is also discussed.

It is Sown in Dishonor, It is Raised in Glory

"It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power" (1 Corinthians 15:43). As Christians we are very much aware of the humiliation, degradation, and dishonor of our body at death. The contrast with our resurrection is sharp.

Bodies, Breakfast and the Marriage Bed

What does it mean to worship God with our body?

When World Denial becomes Worldliness

This article on Gnosticism is about a wrong dualism of body and spirit, and creation and spirituality. The author also looks at the Christian and culture.