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Children of God and COVID–19 A Resource for Christians Navigating a Global Pandemic

How should the church function in the midst of a pandemic when a government creates temporary restrictions that significantly limit in-person worship services? In relation to the COVID–19 pandemic, this article engages the question by looking for guidance to the Scriptures, the Reformed confessions, and some key Reformed theologians.

The Fifth Commandment The Ten Commandments Series: Part 5

Is the fifth commandment just simply about obeying your father and your mother? What significance does this commandment have for believers today?

The Israelite Household and the Decalogue: The Social Background and Significance of Some Commandments

In Old Testament scholarship, there is a general recognition of the unique importance of the Decalogue in Israel's understanding of her relationship with God. The article states that the last six commandments are in themselves not at all unique. Is there significance in the explicit listing of these otherwise very general moral obligations at the foundation of the nation as the covenant people of Yahweh?

The Commandment We Forgot

In Deuteronomy 5:16 God commands you to honor your father and your mother. Is this the neglected commandment today? What does it mean to obey this command as adults? This article explains the reasons to obey the fifth commandment.

Sweet Promises of Blessing, Terrible Threats of Judgment

The fifth commandment is the first commandment with a promise. This article looks at the reason children must honour their parents, the meaning of the promise of the fifth commandment, the consequences of disobedience, and the duty of honour.

Momentary Obedience, Forever Honour

The fifth commandment requires children to honour parents. How do children show such honour? This article explains that the place to start is in understanding the difference between honour and obedience. Let the article explain.

One Man's Honor Is Another Man's Shame

The fifth commandment requires children to honour parents. How is honour expressed from different cultures and how is it related to the fifth commandment? It is this question that this article seeks to answer.

6 Practical Ways to Honor Your Parents

The fifth commandment requires children to honour their parents. How do children show such honour? This article gives six practical ways.

The Commandment We Forgot: Honoring the Dishonorable

The fifth commandment in Deuteronomy 5:16 requires children to honour parents. Does it also require children to honour parents who act in a dishonorable way? There are five distinctions that must be made to answer this question. This article explains them.

Be a Parent Worthy of Honor

The fifth commandment is not only directed to children. Parents are called to live lives that are worthy of honour. This article suggests three ways for parents to do so.

Do Children Have a Financial Obligation Toward their Parents?

Do children have obligations toward their parents? The fifth commandment, Mark 7:9-13, and 1 Timothy 5:3-4 help in answering the question of financial obligation towards parents.

Give me Authority or Give Me Death

Freedom can only be guarded by proper use of authority. This article shows that God gave the fifth commandment to guard our freedom.

Honor Your Mother: Live Long and Prosper

This article looks at the fifth commandment, showing what it means to honour your mother. Looking at Deuteronomy 5:16, the author discusses the meaning, basis, and expression of honour.

Young People Know Best

This article is about the wisdom of the youth and the youth's relationship with their parents. The author also focuses on the fifth commandment.

Authority in Education

In this article about the authority in education, the fifth commandment is also discussed. It looks at the authority Jesus Christ had in his teaching, and what that means for our Christian schools.

Martin Luther Addresses Youth

"Luther knew people because he knew himself." This article is about Luther's pastoral care, specifically to the youth. The author also discusses the fifth commandment and the education of the youth.