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Abraham Kuyper on Christian Conduct in the World

on May 14, 2019

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven (Matthew 5:16). We can now see clearly the distinction between the twofold process a sinner undergoes when he or she returns to life. The Divine Act On

Who Were the First Christian Missionaries?

on April 11, 2019

According to the author of the Didache, Origen, and Eusebius of Caesarea, the early church communities sent unnamed, itinerant evangelists to travel and cross cultures to proclaim the gospel. Origen notes: “Some of them, accordingly, have made it their business to itinerate not only through cities, but even villages and country houses, that they might

Pure Theology Is Purifying Theology

on April 2, 2019

For William Gouge and other Puritans, practical divinity encouraged rigorous reflection, introspection, and a disciplined life in order to help believers discern even the tiniest degree of faith that testifies that they are elect, thereby bringing consolation to the anxious soul. They were concerned that if one overemphasized justification and assurance at the neglect of

How KJV-Only Christians Responded to Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible

on August 14, 2018

The primary audience of Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible was not actually KJV-Onlyism, per se; I aimed instead at those Bible readers who use the KJV out of habit, or perhaps because they are simply unaware of the existence of more contemporary options. But, of course, numerous KJV-Only Christians—especially pastors—have

The Apostles’ Creed for a New Generation

on August 8, 2018

Today’s guest post was written by James A. De Jong, retired president of Calvin Theological Seminary. He is widely published in the history of Reformed theology and history of missions. He has taught on the undergraduate and graduate levels and has lectured globally. Ben Myers’ new book The Apostles’ Creed: A Guide to the Ancient Catechism is

What Paul’s Prayers Teach Us About Early Christian Worship

on July 31, 2018

The Apostle Paul begins all of his letters with a greeting, often calling on God and Jesus together as the joint source of blessing. These greetings may seem rather commonplace but they reveal an important development in early Christian prayer. In Honoring the Son, Larry W. Hurtado investigates the devotional practices of the early church and

The Most Significant Step in Early Christian Worship

on July 3, 2018

Larry W. Hurtado has been one of the leading scholars on early Christology for decades. Hist new book, Honoring the Son, provides an entry point for students who are just beginning their study of Christology and a succinct summary of his research set within the current academic debate. In this excerpt, Hurtado summarizes ancient Jewish

Words of Power: The Ancient Catechism

on May 21, 2018

You recite it. But do you understand it? The Apostles’ Creed has united Christians from different times, places, and traditions. In his new book, Ben Myers reintroduces the creed, showing us it’s power and meaning for us today. In this excerpt from the introduction, Myers traces the origin and purpose of the creed, giving Christians

An Interview with Apostles’ Creed Author Ben Myers

on May 8, 2018

With The Apostles’ Creed by Ben Myers releasing tomorrow (May 9), Bible Study Magazine sat down with Ben to discuss his interest in the creed, the importance of church history, and how Christians can benefit from these today. Look for this article and many others of interest in the July/August issue.

Abraham Kuyper on Adam, Noah & the Church

on December 22, 2015

Noah became in fact the second progenitor of the human race; not that he replaced Adam, since Noah himself was the fruit of human procreation, as God had not directly formed Noah by his own hand. Noah inherited his nature and character from his parents and grandparents, which had not been the case with Adam.

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