The doctrine of divine sovereignty—God’s absolute rule over all things—strikes at the very heart of who God is. A faithful understanding of this truth deepens our awe, cultivates humble faith, resolves false dilemmas, and offers profound comfort in trials.
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This letter serves as an encouragement for us when we face hardships—whether afflictions, sickness, or painful loss—reminding us that we are not alone. Believers before us have endured similar trials, and even now, Christians around the world are experiencing the same kinds of suffering.
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Matthew 1:18–2:12 There is no shortage of arguments against Christmas–the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. The constant charge: It is a pagan festival. However, that assertion has long been refuted. “It’s commonly thought Christians took over the pagan holiday of Sol Invictus (“Unconquered Sun”), which was on December 25. But there’s little evidence
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Introduction While preparing for a recent Sunday School class at my church, I was deeply encouraged as I reflected on the offices that Jesus holds. This article is the fruit of that study, and I hope it brings you similar encouragement. It is the first in a three-part series exploring the Mundus Triplex—the threefold office
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The Providence of God is often used as a shorthand for “If God permits”. But what do we mean by these terms? I fear there is much mental haziness and confusion at this point in the Christian landscape. Defining Providence The 27th article of the Heidelberg Catechism defines God’s Providence as: “…his almighty and ever
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Christians are often known as ‘People of the Book,’ reflecting our reliance on the Bible as the ultimate authority for our beliefs and teachings. This concept revolves around Special Revelation, distinct from General Revelation, which encompasses God’s self-disclosure through nature and conscience. Through His Word, God has chosen to reveal Himself, enabling us to truly
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Every decision, big or small, reflects our faith and trust in God’s sovereign plan. Our choices shape our lives, either conforming us to this world or transforming us into the image of Christ. In all spheres of life, we are faced with many choices, ranging from the mundane decision of what to eat tonight to
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“And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.”” (Luke 23:43) Crucifixion is one of the cruellest forms of execution ever invented by man. Unlike other forms of capital punishment, where the convicts could expect a quick dispatch, with crucifixion the condemned person is tied or nailed
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John 5:18-30 One of the cherished hymns in Christian worship is “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty.” This hymn is a melodious tribute to God’s majesty and encapsulates one of Christianity’s core doctrines. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty Early in the morning Our song shall rise to Thee Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty
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In two previous articles, we examined a few of the claims of the ‘New Creature’/ ‘We are Gods’ theology, which falls under the bigger umbrella of the ‘Word of Faith’ movement. First, that God created humans as gods. The assertion is that being made in God’s image means we share His divine nature. Those who
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