The Basis and Benefits of Seminary Training
The church has the responsibility to guard the gospel. How can she do that? Theological training is one way. This article explains the basis for such training and the benefits it brings.
The church has the responsibility to guard the gospel. How can she do that? Theological training is one way. This article explains the basis for such training and the benefits it brings.
Understanding some major false religions is important for evangelism. This article introduces Hinduism. It shows its characters and how Christians can reach out those trapped in this religion.
Understanding some major false religions is important for evangelism. This article introduces animism as a religion that at its core is the worship of spirits. The author presents its characters, and how the Bible views animism.
Does God's sovereign work of election nullify the need for evangelism? Looking at the relationship between election and evangelism, this article shows that God’s sovereign work of election should be the fuel for evangelism.
Geared by his confidence in God's sovereignty, possessing the ability to work with others, this article shows how John Eliot made it as a missionary.
This article looks at the life and labour of Robert Moffat, missionary to South Africa.
This article looks at the life of William Cameron Townsend, or Uncle Cam as he was also called. Focus is given to the role he played in translating the Bible to native languages out of the conviction that this is the greatest way of doing mission work. He founded the Wycliffe organization, which focused on Bible translation into native languages.
Is your father someone you can glory in? God gave parents abilities and opportunities to provide for their children. He also gave them authority over their families, has endowed them with life experience, and has made them His representative. All of these things qualify their parenting call, and makes them deserving of respect.
Christians face temptations every day which challenge their faith and resolve. Is there any comfort in the midst of so many daily trials and temptations? Our comfort rests in God’s faithfulness and sovereign will. Christ, who also faced temptation, supports his church. The power to conquer temptation lies not in ourselves but in Christ.
Some things are worth repeating, that they might not be forgotten. The book of Proverbs uses repetition to teach us the importance of correction and hungering after wisdom, the danger of legalism, the value of Christian friendship, the need for sexual purity, and the reality of eternal life.
This article looks at the life of Robert Morrison and his work as missionary in China. The author focuses on his work of translating the Bible into the Chinese language. Morrison’s life demonstrates the impact of godly upbringing, while the suffering he endured demonstrates his love for God.
It is sometimes said that the doctrine of election eliminates the need for mission work. Is this true? John Calvin would rather say that the doctrine of election is the motivation for missions. The hope of mission work is found in the fact that God elects. This article demonstrates this truth from Calvin's life and mission work.
Samuel Zwemer is an encouraging example that God’s word has the power to change lives. Zwemer devoted his life to reaching out to Muslims and facing the challenges of Islam. The church today can learn from his work, and can reach out to muslims by sending missionaries and providing Christian literature.
How did David Brainerd end up being a missionary? The article looks at the childhood of this man and the challenges he faced. These prepared him for his mission work among the American Indians. The author draws some lessons we can learn from Brainerd's work.
God has entrusted His word to the church; therefore, the church has the responsibility to guard the gospel. One of the ways the church can do this is through theological training. This article discusses the basis and benefits of the seminary.