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Benefits of Ecclesiology: Following God’s Revelation instead of Human Ideas
Paul says, “Ye are God’s building. According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation. . . . For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ” (1 Cor. 3:9–11). We must build...
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The Names of the Spirit
At times the Bible gives to the Spirit names or titles related to works he does or graces he gives, such as the Spirit of wisdom, the Spirit of truth, the Spirit of holiness, the Spirit of life, the Spirit of adoption, the Spirit of faith, the Spirit of grace,...
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Why Study Anthropology?
Theology is both an academic discipline and a spiritual discipline. For this reason, it demands much of us. It is worthwhile, therefore, to start our study of anthropology by asking why this labor deserves our time and trouble. Why should we study the doctrine of man? Its Importance in the...
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Common Objections to Theology
The question of why we do theology presses hard against us in this age. A number of objections are raised against the discipline of systematic theology. Though we deal with them individually here, we realize that in many cases they appear in combinations. Each objection rejects theology as a valuable...
Christian Living
Remember the Value of Prayer
The disciples wanted to learn to pray because they saw the place that prayer had in the life of our Lord (Luke 11:1). We should always remember these five truths: prayer is essential for the well-being of your own soul; prayer is essential for you to fulfill your calling in...
Christian Living
The Blessing of Childlike Faith
There once was a gentleman in New York named Mr. Smith, who said he did not believe in God. He never went to church, of course, and never read the Bible. He did not believe that Jesus is God, or that He died and rose again to save sinners. Yet,...
Podcast
Worshiping Idols in our heart leads to harm
“He that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.”—Galatians 6:8 Today on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke warns us that worshipping idols always leads to harm in the second part of his...
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Assurance Must Be Actively Pursued as a Duty
Westminster Confession 18.3 says that “it is the duty of every one to give all diligence to make his calling and election sure” (cf. 2 Peter 1:10). As concerned souls, we should never rest until we can say that God is our God. In a sermon on particular election, Charles...
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Belonging to the Perfect Father
By gracious adoption; By supernatural rebirth; By expectant prayer. John 1:12-14; Matthew 6:9...
