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Faithfulness

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  • Jay Adams

Stewardship is essential to the Christian life. According to Matthew 25:21-29 there is one thing required of a steward: faithfulness.

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Three Things Pastors (Should) Fear

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  • Andrew Roycroft

Pastoral ministry is measured by the faithfulness of the pastor. How do you foster faithfulness in ministry? This article mentions three healthy fears that a pastor should develop.

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Biblical Counseling and the Spiritual Danger of “If Only…” Christianity

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  • Casey McCall

One of the hindrances to living the Christian life is basing faithfulness and contentment on ideal circumstances. This approach to the Christian life is utopian spirituality: it denies Christ and accepts the lies of Satan. This article shows four ways in which this happens.

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The Lesser Known Joseph

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  • Paul David Tripp

Faithfulness and courage in the Christian life should not be based on knowing what God will do in future. This article explains this point from the life of Joseph of Arimathea.

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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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Hesed as Obligation: A Re-Examination

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  • Robin L. Routledge

Opinion is divided over the meaning of the Hebrew term "hesed." This article examines the use of ִ"hesed" in the Old Testament, particularly in the setting of human relationships and the relationship between God and his people. It also considers the Hebrew terms with which ִ"hesed" is most closely associated. It concludes that at the heart of ִ"hesed" is loving commitment within the context of a relationship.

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The Near Word of Christ and the Distant Vision of N. T. Wright

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  • Mark A. Seifrid

Seifrid wants to regard Romans 10 as providing an interpretive key to the gospel Paul proclaimed. He further wants to make use of this chapter in Romans to assess the vision of N. T. Wright on justification. He offers exegetical remarks on Romans 10:1-21, which he then uses to make critical remarks about what he understands Wright is teaching about justification.

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Semper Fidelis – Always Faithful Our Most Neglected Motto

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  • Fletcher Matandika

Faithfulness is a call that is needed to be heard by the church today. This article argues that the times we live in and the nature of the Christian life call for faithfulness. It also looks at the difficulties of being faithful and how to deal with them.

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The Truth about Truth

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  • Vernon C. Grounds

The author's concern in this article is having a good understanding of truth and the nature of truth. He reminds his readers that a biblical concept of truth is a complex of faithfulness, firmness, reliability, honesty, integrity and consistency. In the process, he gives a defence of a biblical understanding of truth against the attacks of Friedrich Nietzsche.

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Never Doubt God’s Power and Willingness to Provide

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  • Wes L. Bredenhof

This article on Psalm 78:19-20 is about the faithfulness of God to provide for his people.

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God's Preservation in Time of Persecution A Look at Third-Century Rome

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  • Josh Rogers

In times of persecution, what is the hope of the church? In this article the author shows through history that God has always preserved his church. Though many died, the church remained alive and God preserved the faith of his children. Persecution is a lesson on God's faithfulness.

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High Fidelity

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  • R. C. Sproul

This article contrasts Christ's faithfulness as bridegroom of the Church in His promise to preserve and protect the Church till He returns, with the faithfulness of most men today, who easily opt to dissolve their marriage despite their vows.

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The Steward

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  • R. F. Horton

Based on 1 Corinthians 4:2, this article looks at the pastor as a steward. The author discusses the importance of faithfulness in preaching the Word of God.

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Redemption Planned

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  • Don Kistler

We are a people who place our trust in God’s covenant faithfulness. This covenant faithfulness of God firstly applies to the covenant of redemption before the creation of this world. This article looks at God's plan of salvation and the promises the three persons of the Trinity made to each other.

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Proverbs 3:1-10 – Priorities, Loyalty, and Faithfulness

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  • H. J. J. Feenstra

This is a Bible study on Proverbs 3:1-10. Loyalty, faithfulness, health, money and stewardship are discussed.

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The Permanence of Marriage

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  • Clarence Bouwman

In this article about the permanence of marriage, the focus is on the life-long bond of marriage and on faithfulness. Marriage as a covenant is discussed: The special bond between Christ and his church is given as an example, as well as the covenant with Israel. The author also talks about grounds for divorce. 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 is discussed.

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The Congregation's Regard for Her Preacher

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  • David J. Engelsma

This article is about the congregation's care, protection and regard for her minister. The article also looks at the concern that the consistory is to have for the minister's faithfulness. 1 Timothy 5:17-19 is also discussed.

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Our Needs and Outlook

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  • H. W. Ramsay

This article is about the needs of the church, the ministries of the church and the faithfulness of the church.

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Acceptable Service

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  • Maurice Roberts

This article is about a service acceptable to God. The author discusses privacy in our service to God, self-esteem, faithfulness and our gifts in his service.

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Psalm 136:26 - Thankfulness

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  • Jason P. Van Vliet

This article on Psalm 136 is about our gratitude towards God for his love and loyalty and faithfulness. There is enough reason that this thankfulness should be overflowing.

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I have laboured in vain

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  • D. MacDonald

This article is about discouragement in the ministry and Isaiah 49:4. The author discusses failure in work, the ministry of Jesus Christ, the relation of faithfulness and success, and fruitfulness in the ministry.

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