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A Succint Puritan View of the Christian’s Mission in Society
The Puritans sought to bring every area of life consciously under Christ’s lordship and the direction of God’s Word. They believed that all of life is under God’s fatherly providence and that his infinite goodness is the source of every good thing we enjoy. They also believed that we constantly...
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Are We Hindering Our Children?
When the Lord saw His disciples rebuke those who were bringing young children to Him, He was “much displeased” and issued a strong double command: “Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not” (Mark 10:14). Parents have a duty to bring their children to Christ, and...
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How to End in Christ with All Our Sufferings
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13 Before affliction comes it is difficult to get ready for it. After we go through affliction it can be difficult to have it sanctified the way it should be. But it is in the furnace of affliction – in the heartbeat of suffering – that we struggle...
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Instill Truth
Proverbs 23:22–23 says, “Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old. Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.” Solomon borrows imagery from the marketplace: parents are selling wares to their children. He urges the parents to...
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God is our refuge and strength
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. — PSALM 46:1 In bible times God commanded that there be cities of refuge. There were six of these cities. A city of refuge was a place of safety where someone could run if they had killed another...
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The Global Aim of God’s Salvation
The Old Testament paints a picture of the progression of revelation. Before Babel, God’s revelation was indiscriminate to all peoples. With the call of Abraham, revelation was channeled through the Jewish line, but after Pentecost the revelation of the gospel is decisively intended for a global audience. And yet throughout...
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The Bride’s Post-Communion Experience: Part 2
The second part of the sermon on the Song of Solomon 5:2-16 Sermon by Dr. Joel Beeke The first part of this sermon is found HERE....
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The Bride’s Post-Communion Experience: Part 1
What should Christians do when after a mountain top experience of communion with God find themselves in a valley? Three thoughts on the Bride’s Post-Communion Experience: Her honest confession Her moved affections Her varied meetings Biblical Text: Song of Solomon 5:2-16 Sermon by Dr. Joel Beeke ...
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Feasting on Christ in Communion
What does the Communion really mean? What bread and wine are; What bread and wine mean; What bread and wine do....
