Introduction There it was—Section III Question G. I knew they would ask: Do you feel you meet the New Testament qualifications for the office for which you are a…
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Six Days You Shall Labor
Recovering the Nobility of Work in the Fourth Commandmentby Brian Cosby March 2, 2026“Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God” (Ex. 20:9–10). Introduction When the Fourth Commandment…
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Preaching The Unsearchable Riches of Christ (Part 3)
Making Known The Mystery of the Gospel With Light and Heatby David Gilbert November 18, 2025Click here for Part 1 and Part 2. Introduction In our previous articles on the glorious subject of preaching the unsearchable riches of Christ, we’ve explored two aspects of…
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Passive Worship Makes Passive Christians
by Stephen Spinnenweber November 14, 2025Introduction Corporate worship is the chief means of Christian discipleship (WSC Q.89). By “worship,” the Westminster divines included the reading, preaching, and singing of Scriptural truth, together with the…
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Preaching The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ (Part 2)
The Matchless Majesty Of Our Messiahby David Gilbert October 20, 2025Introduction In a previous article we considered the precious privilege of preaching the unsearchable riches of Christ. To do so, we need a proper estimation of our ministry. But…
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Introduction In every age, the church of Jesus Christ has faced moments when shepherds needed to step forward, not merely to guard the flock from wolves, but to bind…
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Ready For The Day
What It Means To Prepare For The Sabbathby Kevin Vollema September 26, 2025Introduction For most of us, we delight in getting ready for certain days. There is something deeply gratifying about the ritual-like activity required in preparation for a vacation or…
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9 Characteristics Of The Spirit-Filled Life
by Wilson Van Hooser August 11, 2025And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit. Ephesians 5:18 Be Filled With The Spirit What does it mean for…
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To Live in the Bible
Immersion in God's Wordby Zachary Groff July 23, 2025Introduction The great nineteenth century English Baptist preacher Charles Spurgeon (1834-92) was famous for his witty aphorisms, many of which were woven into the warp and woof of his…
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Dear Pastor, Is It Legalistic To Promote The Sabbath Day?
by Sean Morris June 9, 2025Question: Dear Pastor, Is it Legalistic to Promote the Sabbath? The short answer is very simple: No, not at all. Quite the opposite, in fact. But, I suspect you’d…