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The Christian’s Place in Society

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  • David VanDrunen

Christians are described as pilgrims and sojourners. This article explains the implications of this and the impact it has on Christian identity and the place of Christians in society.

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Christ-Like Pilgrims

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  • Daniel Kleyn

The Bible reminds Christians that they are sojourners, or pilgrims, in this world. Being a pilgrim is a result of being a follower of Christ. Like Christ, Christians must learn to face suffering (Peter 2:21). This article shows how Christians can follow in Christ's footsteps by submitting to suffering without being vengeful.

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The Pilgrims’ Awareness of the End

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  • Daniel Kleyn

The Bible reminds Christians that they are sojourners, or pilgrims, in this world. What makes them pilgrims? They are pilgrims because they are aware of the end. They know that this world will come to an end in order to fulfill God’s purpose for His church. The awareness of this end shapes the way Christians live their lives in this world as they journey toward the eternal city.

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Food for Pilgrims

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  • Daniel Kleyn

The Bible reminds Christians that they are sojourners, or pilgrims, in this world. How can Christians travel on this journey? Pilgrims depend on the preached word of God as their food, as is stated in 1 Peter 2:2. Looking at the analogy of milk, the author discusses the characteristics of this preaching.

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Persecuted Pilgrims

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  • Daniel Kleyn

The Bible reminds Christians that they are strangers and pilgrims in this world. As pilgrims, Christians will face persecution. This article shows that this persecution comes first of all because it is God’s will. Persecution can also be a comfort to God's child, since Christians are persecuted for Christ's sake. Christians can be assured of God's protection throughout persecution.

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Holy Pilgrims

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  • Daniel Kleyn

The Bible reminds Christians that they are strangers and pilgrims in this world. Why is this so? This article discusses God’s holiness and the call to reflect this holiness. Being holy requires Christians to separate themselves from sin, and as a result they become strangers to worldly life.

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Hopeful Pilgrims

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  • Daniel Kleyn

The Bible reminds Christians that they are strangers and pilgrims in this world. Why is this so? This article names God’s election as the cause of this. By electing individuals, God has prepared heaven for them. Therefore, the daily life of a Christian is filled with hope and an eager desire to be home.

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Hebrews 11:8-10 - Abraham and the Comfort of Faith

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  • Edgar Andrews

Looking at Hebrews 11:8-10, this article shows how Abraham's faith rested in God's promises, patience and sovereignty. It is a call to believers to emulate such faith in a world where Christians are pilgrims.

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A Lasting Faith For The Last Days (Part 2)

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  • Charles R. Biggs

Living in the last days is about knowing how to live as God's people. Looking at the tension Christians are called to live in, the tensions as a result of being citizens of heaven and this earth, living with the risen Christ and being in Him while facing sin and death, this article shows that Christian are called to live in this tension as people of the wilderness an pilgrims. Read on

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The Church in America: 17th century

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  • Jack L. Arnold

This article looks at the beginnings of the Protestant churches in America. A discussion on the introduction of the Episcopal Church, the Pilgrims, and the Puritans forms the core of this article. Focus is given to the impact of Puritanism on the view on state and church, as well as on education.

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1 Peter 1:1-2 - Elect Pilgrims

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  • Eric D. Bristley

This article on 1 Peter 1:1-2 is about our place as pilgrims in this world.

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Men do not reject the Bible because it contradicts itself but because it contradicts them. Anonymous
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