As a pastor or an elder, how do you do a hospital visit? This article offers some practical ways to conduct such visits.

It is a desire of every pastor to get church members involved in evangelism. How can you develop a culture of evangelism in your church? This article suggests six ways you can do that.

What qualifies someone for pastoral ministry? The Bible is not silent on the qualifications of a pastor and elder. It emphasizes character more than gifts. This article points to that from 1 Timothy 3:2.

The evening service is important for the church, if it is to live as a family. This article encourages leaders to pursue the practice of holding an evening second service.

This article looks at the story of Erasmus and the Greek Bible, and its influence on the Reformation. The author seeks to remove myths behind the story in terms of the context, the translation of the Bible, and the role of the Greek language during the Reformation.

Defending the use of persuasion as a method of apologetics, this article shows that persuasion takes into account both the one communicating the gospel and the one to whom it is communicated. Persuasion can be inoffensive without compromising the truth of the gospel.

Spirituality of the church doctrine can be better understood when one studies the link between the two kingdoms in Calvin's theology - the spiritual kingdom and the political kingdom.Should the church address social and political issues?

The picture of the Christian life painted by the New Testament is rooted in union with Christ. This article shows how such union and conformity to Christ is reflected in individuals' vocation, serving as a paradigm to thinking about Christian ethics in the workplace.

Most discussions on infant and adult baptism focus on the role of faith. This article looks at this discussion from another angle, addressing the question: when is the grace that is symbolized in baptism given to the individual? The author shows that adult baptism sees it to be given in the past, whereas infant baptism is a promissory seal of grace to come.

Using homosexuality and abortion as examples, this article shows how sin works to the point that vices become embraced as the norm. The author of this article encourages Christians to use the unreasonableness of sin as a foundation for apologetics.

The picture of the Christian life painted by the New Testament is rooted in union with Christ. The believer is united to Christ by sharing in His death and resurrection. Christian ethics should be shaped by this understanding of the Christian life. 

The picture of the Christian life painted by the New Testament is rooted in union with Christ. This article shows that this understanding must serve as a paradigm for Christian ethics. The call to imitate Christ is the foundation of a biblical understanding of the Christian life.

This article discusses an objection raised against covenantal apologetics. The author states that reformed apologetics requires an affirmation of the absolute necessity of God's existence, and of the Bible as the self-attesting revelation of this God.

Reflecting on the modern trend where the self has become the law, this article shows how rebellion against the law can be used by Satan to bring worldliness in the church. The cure can be found in keeping the balance between justification and sanctification. This is the fourth and final article in a series looking at some examples of worldly thinking infiltrating the church. 

The distinction drawn between being spiritual instead of religious has resulted in negative thinking around formal religion. This has become a tool Satan has used to bring worldliness into the church. This is the third in a series of four articles looking at some examples of worldly thinking infiltrating the church. 

Reflecting on the influx on immigrants from other countries into the West, this article seeks to keep the balance in thinking about national security, welfare, Christian care and morality. The author expresses the need for a rethinking among Christians on border security and immigration, with a call to show care and love to strangers.

This article is about the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22), focusing on the fruit of patience.

Viewing language as rooted in the Triune God, this article makes an argument that all of man's acts, including language and writing, must be representational of the acts of God. Poor writing is a result of poor theology.

This article shows how the church can become worldly by desiring to appear to be normal before the world. In this article, the author shows how Satan uses the desire for normality to bring a worldly influence into the worship service. This is the second in a series of four articles looking at some examples of worldly thinking infiltrating the church. 

This article shows how the church can become worldly through distraction. In this article, the author shows how Satan can use distraction to negatively influence public worship in church. This is the first in a series of four articles looking at some examples of worldly thinking infiltrating the church. 

This article links Halloween with All Saints' Day, arguing that Halloween flows from Christian experience. Only Christians can celebrate victory over death with fear of death.

Looking at the early writings of Christians and non-Christians, this article shows how they can shed light on dealing with the issues of abortion and homosexuality.

This article tackles the objection raised against convenantal apologetics which rejects scripture's self-authenticity. The author examines the claim that scripture requires a form of reason to establish its authenticity, and finds that looking for this outside scripture is to make man the authority.

Looking at Christian eschatology and how it shapes the hope we have, this article shows how this understand calls Christians to develop an ascetical practice in this life. This way of life is achieved through being heavenly minded. It is only in being heavenly minded that Christians can be or real use in this life. Read on...

This article shows how the resurrected body of Christ directs our thinking on how we should view the continuity and discontinuity of our body, as well as our social duties in the old and new creation. Marriage is used as a example of this continuity and discontinuity. This is the fourth in a series of articles on the topic of eschatology.

The presence of God is the center of Christian eschatology. This article shows that this is also the character of Christian hope. This is the third in a series of articles on the topic of eschatology.

Looking at the relationship between Genesis 1-2 and Revelation 21, this article shows how both these scripture passages highlight the presence of God as the center of everything. This perspective allows us to view God as the Creator of our hope. This is the second in a series of articles on the topic of eschatology. 

This article shows the relationship between the book of Jeremiah and Deuteronomy, describing how the book of Deuteronomy influenced Jeremiah's preaching of repentance.

This article is the second half of a discussion on the American history of slavery and racism between 1877 and 1945.

This article discusses the American history of slavery and racism between 1877 and 1945.

This article is about the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22), focusing on the fruit of peace.

Though commending the effort by Neo-Calvinists to raise the Lordship of Christ in all of life, this article shows that this has the tendency to root Christian hope in this world. This article calls for a balanced perspective in which the Lordship of Christ in all of life will not blind Christians to the reality of their spiritual hope. This is the first in a series of articles on the topic of eschatology. 

The emphasis on individualism in gospel preaching has turned the gospel into a message of self-fulfillment. This article shows that this emphasis has hindered the church from engaging in social issues. The author calls the church to realize how God relates personal peace to kingdom peace.

This is an article on the American history of slavery and racism between 1620 and 1860. The author argues that race is a social construct, and shows how the church failed to stand up against slavery.

This article is about the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22), focusing on the fruit of joy.

This article is on the topic of abortion and the sale of fetal tissue. Looking at Planned Parenthood's practice of selling tissue from deceased fetuses, this article shows how language can be used to obscure the truth.

This article looks at the reasons why in the past some leaders within the Presbyterian church supported segregation on the basis of race. The author explores lessons evangelicals can draw from the past. This is the third and final article in a series on this topic.

This article looks at the reasons why in the past some leaders within the Presbyterian church supported segregation on the basis of race. The author explores the problematic ways in which segregationist theologians used the Old Testament. This is the second article in a series on this topic.

Linking homosexuality and sexual orientation, this article shows how sexual orientation has redefined personhood. Man and woman are no longer defined in terms of being image-bearers. Instead, our being is defined by sexual orientation. This has robbed man of the opportunity to have his identity in the Triune God, and it has left him empty.

This article warns against the tendency to treat the Bible as a book that simply gives advice and principles for life. This way of reading scripture tends to promote a self-centered interpretation of scripture. The author also discusses the relationship between inspiration and illumination, the relationship between Word and Spirit.

This article looks at the reasons why in the past some leaders within the Presbyterian church supported segregation on the basis of race. This is the first article in a series on this topic.

This article discusses the objection raised against covenantal apologetics which states that covenantal apologetics does not describe reason as the foundation of knowledge. This is the third and final article discussing this objection.

This article is on the topic of preaching. Is the sermon relevant for modern hearers? Should preaching be more contextualized?

This article looks at what the book of Psalms teaches us about kingdom theology, authority, leadership, rule, and royalty.

This article is about the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22), focusing on the fruit of love.

This article looks at an objection raised against covenantal apologetics. This objection against covenantal apologetics is found in the distinction between epistemology and ontology. This is the second of three articles discussing this objection.

This article is about the fruit of the Spirit described in Galatians 5:22 in relation to Christian morality.

This article discusses an objection raised against covenantal apologetics. This objection against covenantal apologetics is found in the distinction between epistemology and ontology, and focuses on the issue of the basis of knowledge. This is the first of three articles discussing this objection.

This article discusses the challenge of loneliness, isolation and depression facing many pastors today. The author presents John Calvin's model of collegiality, accountability, and gospel faithfulness among pastors as a way to address this challenge.

Sometimes individuals question the relevance of the sermon in modern worship services. This article highligths the importance and role of preaching in the church service.

Christians too will experience suffering in their lives. This article shows that the Bible calls Christians to endure and even rejoice in suffering. Rejoicing in suffering is crucial for ourselves, for our witness to others, and for the glory of God.

Looking at Acts 28:17-31, this article looks at the speculation around why Luke ended the book of Acts in the way that he did. Here the author suggests that Luke wanted to show that with the completion of Paul's ministry, a once-for-all foundation had been laid for the Word of God to continue without hinderance.

Looking at Acts 28:17-31, this article looks at the speculation around why Luke ended the book of Acts in the way he did. Here the author suggests that the reason is because Luke wanted to show that Paul's two years in Rome represent the completion of the Pauline mission.

Looking at Calvin's commentary on Ezekiel 18:17, this article discusses the topics of faith, good works, and justification.

This article discusses the objection to covenantal apologetics which states that covenantal apologetics employs circle reasoning.

This is the fourth article in a series about prayer and the psalms of lament. The author of this article discusses the relationships between suffering, the kingdom of God, and prayer. Christians fight against suffering and sin because they recognize that things are not as they are supposed to be.

This is the third article in a series about prayer and the psalms of lament. This article describes a good way to view suffering in relationship to God's providence and grace.

This is the second article in a series about prayer and the psalms of lament. This article talks about two pitfalls that Christians must avoid in relation to this - monocausal fatalism and open theism. Neither of these reflect biblical teaching on how to view God or suffering.

Looking at the psalms of lament, this article shows how they can teach us to lament before God in prayer in a way that shows faith in the sovereignty, faithfulness and goodness of God. This is the first article in a four-part series.

The practice of mindfulness, a type of meditation, has become popular in modern culture as a way to improve personal well being. However, mindfulness misdiagnoses man's problem. Man is sinful, and the only cure is in Christ through repentance and reconciliation with God.

Arguing for the recovery of the doctrine of the blessedness of God, this article gives some guidelines on how to teach the doctrine of divine blessedness.

This article shows how we can speak about both the blessedness of God and the suffering of God. In relation to this, the author discusses the impassibility and the passibility of God.

The doctrine of divine blessedness has been objected to on the grounds that to call God blessed is pagan. This article shows that using the term does not mean that Christians have taken on its pagan meaning. Instead, Christians use it in a way that shows how God is distinguished from other gods, since He is Triune and engaged in history.

Looking at 1 Timothy 1:11, this article show what it means to speak about divine blessedness. Lamenting the loss of the blessedness of God in modern theology, the article calls for the rediscovery of this truth. The concept of a blessed God sums up the divine attributes of God, provides a bridge to the Trinity, and helps to interpret the anthropomorphisms of scripture.

This article shows how systematic theology can be used in preaching to ensure that the preacher is preaching the whole counsel of God, providing a balanced diet for God's people.

This article looks at the seven deadly sins in the context of our digital age. The author focuses here on the sin of envy.

Loving our own security often turns to justifying the means we use to protect it. This article gives an ethical reflection on torture used by the government in the name of protecting security.

This article looks at the seven deadly sins in the context of our digital age. The use of social media frequently provides an outlet for the sin of wrath and anger.

This article looks at the tenth tenet identified in Covenental Apologetics, written by Scott Oliphint. Reformed apologetics is rooted in the knowledge that everything is a result of the sovereign plan and purpose of God.

This article looks at the seven deadly sins in the context of our digital age. The author shows how pride flows from self-love and admiration. Individuals can fight against this vice by cultivating a life that is dependent on God.

This article shows that accepting evolution as a fact means a denial of Genesis 1 and a denial of Jesus Christ. The author argues against theories which deny the historicity of Genesis 1 in order to accommodate the theory of evolution.

This article shows how systematic theology can be used in preaching in a way that focus is given to the teaching of scripture.

This article is the introduction to a series of articles on the seven deadly sins in the context of our digital age. The author looks at various challenges that arise from the use of technology.

This article looks at the seven deadly sins in the context of our digital age. The author shows how easy it is to fall into the sin of lust. Using pornography as an example, the author discusses the link between curiosity and lust.

This article is on the topic of domestic violence and domestic abuse. The author's focus is on how to help victims of abuse.

This article looks at the seven deadly sins in the context of our digital age. The author of this article describes digital gluttony that occurs with the overuse of social media.

This article looks at the ninth tenet identified in Covenental Apologetics, written by Scott Oliphint. The author of this article talks about how we should seek to persuade others when we practice apologetics.

This article looks at the seven deadly sins in the context of our digital age. The author of this article shows how easy it is to fall into the sin of greed. Greed is a refusal to live in dependence upon God, motivated by a desire to be in control.

Our perspective on life is important to the development of an attitude of thanksgiving. Thinking about life in the light of death is one way of developing thankfulness.

This article looks at the seven deadly sins in the context of our digital age. The author of this article shows how easy it is to fall into the sin of being slothful and lazy. Failure to delight in God results in a lack of motivation to be engaged with creation and encourages laziness.

Contrasting biblical theology and systematic theology, this article shows that one difference between the two lies in their premises. Systematic theology assumes the diversity of scripture, while biblical theology assumes unity.

In this article on domestic violence, the author article looks at reasons why victims remain in the cycle of abuse. Focus is given to the methods used by the abuser, and the impact abuse has on individuals. The article concludes with the assurance of healing for victims by grace, through faith.

This article looks at the differences between biblical theology and systematic theology. The author also looks at the usefulness of systematizing theology to better understand doctrine.

This article is on the topic of domestic violence and domestic abuse. The author focuses on who the abuser is, why abuse occurs, and what methods the abuser uses.

Looking at domestic violence and domestic abuse, this article shows how abused individuals can find healing in God through Christ. Based on Psalm 55, the author shows a way of dealing with betrayal by those close to you.

Our celebrity culture, with its self-promotion attitude, has eroded the practice of true confession of sins. This article shows Martin Luther's perspective on confession of sins as part of the worship service and in private communication with others.

This article looks at the Reformation attempts of Peter Martyr Vermigli, who sought to reform the Roman Catholic Church. Vermigli's efforts can be seen as a great lesson to those seeking to reform the Catholic Church and those hoping to work with her.

This article shows that theology is all about God as He has revealed Himself in scripture. Therefore, theology is dependant on the text of scripture.

This article compares and contrasts biblical theology and systematic theology.

This article looks at the eighth tenet identified in Covenental Apologetics, written by Scott Oliphint. Due to the Fall into sin, individuals suppress the truth about God. The author of this article discusses this fact in relationship with the topic of apologetics.

Due to the Fall, all individuals experience shame. This article discusses a right and wrong approach to dealing with feelings of shame.

Domestic violence can take different forms, and includes physical, sexual, verbal, economic, and psychological abuse. This article discusses the characteristics and trends of domestic violence.

This article shows that justification and sanctification are graces that result from a Christian's union with Christ. Christ is the fountain of every blessing of salvation.

This article looks at the seventh tenet identified in Covenental Apologetics, written by Scott Oliphint. The author maintains that Christian theism is absolute truth, and anything opposing it is false. It is important to understand this when practicing apologetics.

The author of this article shows from the Bible and from history that Christians also experience depression. The church plays an important role in supporting and comforting those struggling with depression.

This article shows how the gospel can be preached in such a way that a balance is kept between justification and sanctification, keeping both grounded in the gospel.

This article looks at the sixth tenet identified in Covenental Apologetics, written by Scott Oliphint. The author discusses how there are two kinds of people: those who are in Christ, and those who are in Adam. This understanding of man's position is unique to Reformed apologetics, and has implications for the practice of apologetics.

This article looks at how the doctrine of sin and total depravity can be applied to both believers and unbelievers.

This article discusses the fifth tenet identified in Covenental Apologetics, written by Scott Oliphint. Looking at the text of Romans 1:18-21, the author shows that all people know God, and this knowledge entails covenental obligations. The author discusses what this means in relation to apologetics.

This article shows that legalism is a problem that confronts both justification and sanctification, and needs to be addressed in a balanced way.