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Our shameless culture

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  • Johan D. Tangelder

The author looks at how our society has become shameless. Things like shame, nakedness, sexuality and the shamelessness of the media is discussed.

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The Erosion of Civility

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  • Johan D. Tangelder

This article looks at politeness, manners, and civility. Why is it important for society and what does it have to do with being a Christian?

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The Tale of Two Cities

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  • Johan D. Tangelder

This article uses Augustine's The City of God to show the antithesis between church and world, and also reflects on an ungodly society.

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A Public Faith What Christians have given democracy? Most of it

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  • Charles Colson

This article discusses how religion is good for society: it encourages morality, good health, productivity, and compassion, and protects political freedom.

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What Does Hollywood Have to Do with Wheaton? The Place of (Pop) Culture in Theological Reflection

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  • Stanley J. Grenz

Is the claim true that states that more theology is communicated in one hour of popular television than sermons in churches on a weekend? Grenz claims that pop culture in general and the entertainment industry in particular are potent shapers of society's fundamental convictions.

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The Doctrine of the “Two Ways” in Proverbs

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  • Daniel P. Bricker

People and actions are often presented in Proverbs in polar extremes—the wise and the foolish, the righteous and the wicked, and actions that lead to honour or shame.

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The Feminine Virtue of Submissiveness

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  • Sally Davey

Submissiveness is a cultural problem since the culture does not promote and share this virtue anymore. The clarion call of this article is that to submit is a matter of attitude and of the heart that loves Jesus Christ. The article looks at the call to submit in society, church, and family.

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A Clash of Individual Liberty

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  • Brian van Engen

What should the response of the Christian be to the promotion of individual rights by the state? This article shows that no individual has total liberty; each individual's rights are limited by another man’s rights. This clash has great bearing on individual Christians who seek to fulfill their calling in society. It also poses a danger to the Christian and the church in general.

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Influencing For Good

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  • Ray Pennings

This article looks at the role Christians can play in politics and socially to positively influence society.

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Throwing Toys Out of the Pram

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  • Carl R. Trueman

This article is about coddling and over-protecting our children, and the effects of this on our children and society. 

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Confusion – A Judgement On Society

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  • Maurice Roberts

The author proposes that the confusion that we find in society today is part of God's judgments on our world. The author also looks at the failings of the church and the pulpit in this regard. 

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Thy Kingdom Come

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  • Kim Riddlebarger

This article is about the kingdom of God as a spiritual kingdom. The author also discusses the kingdom of God in culture and society, the optimistic and pessimistic view of the kingdom of God in this world, and amillennialism.

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Christian Exiles

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  • John Piper

This article is about the Christian's place and position in society and culture. The author also looks at the influence of the Christian, Christian exile, and the relation of church and world.

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The power of His glory

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  • R. C. Sproul Jr.

"You want to know what your problem is? You don’t love Jesus enough. I know this not because I know you, but because I know me. I’ve got the same problem. My wife has the same problem, as do my kids. The sheep in my flock suffer from the same problem". This article looks at the relation of love for God and sanctification.

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Psalm 11:3 – Lasting Foundations

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  • Jack de Jong

This article on Psalm 11:3 is about the wickedness in society and the lasting foundations.

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Christian Ethics in a Pluralistic Society

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  • Lawrence W. Bilkes

Can we expect a democratic society to conform to Scripture? This article looks at the idea of a democratic society and a society under the lordship of Christ (theocratic society).

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Crime

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  • Piet Jongeling

This article gives a Christian perspective on crime and the reasons for crime. The author also discusses society and the justice of God.

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Is There Room For Unbelief?

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  • Richard E. Knodel

This article is about pluralism and tolerance in our society. It looks at the relation of church and world.

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Christians, Censorship and Society

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  • M. Vandervelde

Is censorship a good thing? This article looks at censorship, and the control and freedom of morality in society.

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Restitutional Justice Balancing the Rights of Victims and the Rehabilitation of the Offender

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  • E. Vanwoudenberg

This article on justice and restitution, looks at the restitution for victims, and what justice entails for the victim and society (or the state).

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The Cainite Civilisation

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  • D. Macleod

This article is about the secularization of society and the antithesis of church and world. It also shows the church's dependence on God. Genesis 4:16-26 is discussed.

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Bursting the Bubble! Is Civil Disobedience for Christians?

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  • W. Pleiter

This article on civil disobedience, discusses violent civil actions and demonstrations, the task of the government, the example of Christians in society, and our prayer for this world.

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Homosexuality: A Right? ... A Wrong?

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  • Presbytery of Southern California – OPC

This article about homosexuality first looks at the question: what does the Bible say about homosexuality? It then discusses how the church should deal with the place of homosexuals within its fellowship. Lastly it looks at homosexuality in society.

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Evangelicals and the Real World (In the World, but Not of It)

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  • P. Glover

This article is about church and world, and the Christian in society. Reformation and revival is also discussed, as well as the fact that Christianity covers all aspects of life.

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Can Man be Good without God?

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  • Aad Kamsteeg

This article is about goodness in society, the law of God in society, secularism, and the root of all evil.

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Casual Before God?

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  • Clarence Bouwman

This article is about the holiness of God, the seriousness of our sin, secularism and our society's view of God and sin.

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Mopping the Floor While Leaving the Tap Open

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  • Jakob Geertsema

This article is about the cause and consequence of sin. The author also looks at wisdom and worldly foolishness, the media, corruption in society, and the relation of church and world.

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Can We Legislate Morality?

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  • Johan D. Tangelder

This article is about the task of the government and morality in society. The author discusses private morality, imposing morality, and law and social change.

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Holiness in a Decadent Age: The Church’s Privilege and Duty

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  • Kenneth Ferguson

This article is about the holiness of God, personal holiness, and the holiness of the church. The author also discusses the desired influence of the holy church on society.

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National Repentance Needed: Ezra's Example

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  • Joel R. Beeke

This article is about Ezra 9 and the need for repentance in our society today.

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The Church's Mission in a Pluralistic Society

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  • Donald M. Macdonald

This article is about pluralism and how we should bring the gospel and do missions in a pluralistic society.

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The Scroll and the Lamb

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  • Richard Aasman

This article is an encouragement to become involved as Christians in society and the world, because Jesus Christ has the power and control of this world.

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Defending Christian freedom: Our Civic Responsibility

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  • Cornelis van Dam

How must we as Christians be involved in society? This article looks at the fact the we have a very specific task in society we cannot just ignore. The article is about our task towards the government (obey, pray and interact), and how we should participate in the public square.

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Good Manners do Make a Difference

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  • Richard Aasman

This article is about good manners. Where did it go wrong in the society of today? It also focuses on the importance of teaching our children respect, politeness and consideration.

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The Facts Don't Matter!

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  • Wes L. Bredenhof

This article is about abortion, and the way we see the ideas of postmodernism in our society today.

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Speaking Truth to Power

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  • C. Thomas

This article is about abortion and the effect it has on our society.

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Losing Sight of Sin

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  • Ian Hamilton

This article is about sin spoiling life, sin and the holiness of God, and sin in society.

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Christianity and Civil Society

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  • Michael Banner

This is the first chapter of Christian Political Ethics. This book discusses such things as the Christian's relationship to government and civil society, the relationship between state and society, and the Christian's civic responsibility. In this chapter the author looks at the Christian perspective on civil society.

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Gender Passages in the New Testament: Hermeneutical Fallacies Critiqued

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  • Andreas J. Köstenberger

The bliss man and woman enjoyed in the Garden before the fall, has given way to much confusion regarding the role of man and woman in God’s world, in Christ’s church, and in relation to one another.

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