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Worship Is Not a Reflection of How You Feel

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  • J. D. Greear

Many people tend to mistakenly think that worship is an expression we activate whenever we want to express our feelings. But, as this article explains, biblical worship is not about how we feel. Rather it is about what we know to be true about God and what he has promised in his Word.

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Piety – Where Your Anchor Is Secure

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  • Johannes Veenstra

This article considers how feelings can become such an important characteristic of faith and piety. The author goes on to explain, however, that one’s faith cannot be measured by how he is feeling. Faith has to rest on the revealed will of God.

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What Do Feelings Have to Do with Faith?

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  • Leah Baugh

What is the place of emotions in the Christian faith? This article looks at the place of feelings and their expression in the Christian faith based on creation, Jesus Christ, and the relationship between faith and emotions.

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The Affirmation That God Is "Without…Passions"

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  • William Tate

In this article, the expression in the Westminster Confession that God is "without...passions" is explained. The explanation has to do with the role of emotions or feelings within the divine being.

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I Feel I Think I Believe

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  • Tim Challies

"I feel like..." Is this how you express yourself? This article shows that for a Christians the flow should be from what they believe into what they think and feel. Feelings are not enough.

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Faith and Our Feelings: The Extent of Our Response

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  • Cornelis Trimp

This article looks at the relationship between faith and emotions/feelings. What is the nature of faith and the role of the Spirit in giving life to the believer?

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Do Not Trust Your Feelings

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  • John M. Dickamer

Do you have a good or bad feeling about something? Can it be God speaking with you? This article shows that Christians are called not to put their faith in feelings, but in God's word as the source of His guidance.

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Love – A Feeling and/or Attitude?

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  • Arthur van Delden

This article looks at the place of love and feelings in marriage, as well as choosing a marriage partner. 

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Hurting People's Feelings Or "The Pathos Game"

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  • John M. Frame

Looking at the relationship between intellect, will and emotions, this article shows that the Reformed view has formed a hierarchy of the three with the intellect at the top. Looking at the biblical evidence, the author shows that there is no ground for this hierarchy. The author maintains that Scripture addresses emotions, and based on this he urges Christians to care about the feelings of others.

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The Romance of Christian Faith

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  • Maurice Roberts

Emotion is an important part of the the Christian life. The author looks at the proper and improper function of emotions and feelings. He also looks at the emotions of holy men in Scripture as examples to us today.

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