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Resisting the Wiles of Satan — Reformed Systematic Theology

Paul says, “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil” (Eph. 6:11). The word translated as “wiles” (methodeia) refers to the schemes or strategies by which the Devil tries to deceive us and overcome us. Paul similarly warns...
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Living in Light of the Sovereignty of God — Reformed Systematic Theology

The doctrine of God’s power fills the Bible from beginning to end....
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The Word of God and the Glory of God — Reformed Systematic Theology

The Word of God reveals the glory of God for the worship of God. ...
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Learning in Community

In the first place, we need to understand that growing in heavenly-mindedness and the pursuit of Christ happens by learning in community. In verse 17 Paul writes, “Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an example.” The growth in heavenly-mindedness...
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The Meaning of Renewal

If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit” (Gal. 5:25). Buchanan uses this verse to argue for the inevitability of new conduct in those who are brought to life by the Spirit, [Buchanan, The Office and Work of the Holy Spirit, 240–241.] without denying the...
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God’s Attribute of Holiness

God’s attribute of holiness may be considered the glory of all His attributes. He is “the Holy One”—and thus incomparable (Isa. 40:25), but He is also “the Holy One of Israel”—the faithful Lord of His covenant people (Isa. 1:2–4). Holiness thus summarizes both the majesty and moral excellence—the greatness and...
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God speaks through His Word

I fear that there are many evangelicals today who believe that God spoke but doubt whether He speaks. They know and talk about the fact that God spoke in the Old Testament but think now that He no longer does so and that they must therefore invent new ways to...
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Prepare Faithfully For Worship

The Puritans held that all preparation is ultimately ineffectual apart from the Holy Spirit’s work. Stephen Charnock writes, “To render our worship spiritual, we should, before every engagement in it, implore the actual presence of the Spirit, without which we are not able to send forth one spiritual breath or...
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Conforming Us

The resurrected body of Jesus teaches us much about our resurrection bodies. The risen Jesus appeared in the same body that had been crucified. His wounds were apparent; his new body was very much like what he had prior to death. He was recognizable. Although on some occasions, such as...
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Beeke’s Book of the Month April 2023— Heirs with Christ: The Puritans on Adoption

This month, Heirs with Christ: The Puritans on Adoption by Dr. Joel Beeke is on sale for only $5 at Reformation Heritage Books. Enjoy this brief excerpt that introduces you to the fascinating subject of this book. (Note: All of the references in this article are properly footnoted in the...
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