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 Who is ultimately in charge of conception and making babies—God or man? This is a question that should be a no-brainer to Reformed Christians, but sadly, it is not. Just think about it for a moment. The only one who can "control birth" is the One who alone has the power to cause conception and make a baby. If you can cause conception or make babies, then any attempt to control birth is an attempt to control God (which in itself is sinful) and a denial of God's sovereignty in this area. by James A. Zozzaro https://www.opc.org/nh.html?article_id=470 size 24390 bytes indexed 7/8/25 Hits: 2 A Biblical Theology - Some temptations common to many are shaped in such a way that the Christian knows they’re wrong, and so the problem will often be that, in their guilt, they’ll stay hidden. But the temptation to get romantically involved with a non-Christian tends to be framed differently. People tend not to hide it, but instead attempt to justify it to themselves and then to other Christians, attempting to warn them of the path they’re taking. by Mike Gilbart-Smith https://www.9marks.org/article/can-christians-marry-non-christians-a-bib lical-theology/ size 21521 bytes indexed 6/26/25 Hits: 2 The identity of Michael the Archangel has long intrigued theologians and believers. Is Michael a distinct angelic being, or could this title represent Jesus Christ in His heavenly role? The identity of Michael the Archangel is a captivating topic that invites thoughtful exploration of Scripture and theology. Many negative arguments focus on Michael’s title but overlook Michael's actions, role as leader, defender, advocate, and commander of God's messengers. by Scott Heitmann https://www.hopechannel.com/articles/the-bible/jesus/is-jesus-michael-th e-archangel size 248079 bytes indexed 6/19/25 Hits: 4 As I have sat in that pew over the years my heart has overflowed with gratitude to God for what I learned about Fatherhood from my Dad. The very fact that we were there reminded me of the importance of keeping my priorities in order. Now there are the voices of my children and grandchildren around me hopefully learning the same lessons that I learned for so many years from my Dad. by Dr. Timothy Witmer https://www.reformation21.org/blogs/faith-of-our-fathers.php size 42645 bytes indexed 6/15/25 Hits: 2 Genesis 6:1-4 speaks of the universal degeneration of man into ungodliness prior to the equally universal, worldwide Flood. There is a controversy surrounds the meaning of "sons of God" in genesis chapter 6 verses two and four concerning the nephil or Nephilim, angels marrying human women, and the sons of God. -by Trevor J. Major, M.Sc., M.A. https://web.archive.org/web/20180324215437/http://apologeticspress.org/r r/reprints/Sons-of-God-in-Genesis-6.pdf size 466925 bytes indexed 6/14/25 Hits: 4 Don’t Take It from Me - Reasons You Should Not Marry an Unbeliever. Over the course of our ministry, the most common pastoral issue that Tim and I have confronted is probably unlawful marriages. Either actual marriages or proposed marriages between Christians and non-Christians. If we are to hear the voices of men and women who are in unequal marriages, we will know to their sorrow why it is not merely a disobedient choice, but an unwise one. by Kathy Keller https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/dont-take-it-from-me-reasons- y size 200050 bytes indexed 6/13/25 Hits: 4 Did Jephthah sacrifice his daughter? Absolutely. But Jephthah’s daughter, too, makes an even greater sacrifice, and it is also reflected in the gift of Jesus to us in his death. In faithfulness and love, these two have followed their Father’s impetus to death. Jesus and Jephthah’s daughter, not shrinking from death, are sacrificed in acts of faithfulness. https://idealsandidentities.com/2018/02/19/jephthahs-daughter-a-heroine- of-sacrifice-and-faith/ size 155223 bytes indexed 6/13/25 Hits: 1 The seeker-sensitive model of marketing to outsiders has unwittingly transformed those on the inside. We’ve retrained our laity and created new expectations of what the church is and how one ought to participate in it. A result is there are clear differences between generations in many local church communities. Older members are far better at cultivating Christian community than younger generations, who often struggle to find any semblance of community and connection. by Jon Austin https://reformedjournal.com/2023/05/01/how-the-church-growth-movement-ha s-de-churched-christians/ size 149801 bytes indexed 6/10/25 Hits: 4 Many people believe Jephthah did not actually sacrifice his daughter as a burnt offering. Instead, they believe that Jephthah gave his daughter in service to the Lord as a lifelong virgin. This view notes how the text stresses that she remained a virgin, not that she died. This is possibly what happened, but it relies a bit too heavily on a unique rendering of the Hebrew and is contrary to a straightforward reading of the text. by Rick Thiessen https://ac3.org/2018/02/did-god-accept-jephthahs-sacrifice-of-his-daught er size 155287 bytes indexed 6/7/25 Hits: 6 Today the church of Jesus Christ celebrates one of the richest experiences she has ever had: the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. It was for the Holy Spirit that everything else was. Christ was born, died, arose again in order that He might pour out all of His salvation through the Holy Spirit upon us (Ephesians 4:30). By Rev Carl J Haak https://reformedwitnesshour.org/broadcast/grieve-not-the-spirit-of-god/ size 31245 bytes indexed 6/6/25 Hits: 8 To take an oath is both solemn and serious, as our Heidelberg Catechism reading (Q&A 101-2) says. When we make an oath by the name of God, we are "calling upon God, that He, as the only searcher of hearts, may bear witness to the truth, and punish me if I swear falsely." God is Truth, and we are swearing by his truth. https://www.bigspringsurc.com/jephthah-part-2-the-agony-of-victory/ size 177223 bytes indexed 6/6/25 Hits: 4 There is no aspect of the Christians life which is outside of the governance of God’s Law. It seems obvious that the conscientious Christian finds no pleasure or enjoyment mixing in the atmosphere of unconverted men. Their language, lifestyles, and the inclination of their hearts and mind as conveyed in the topics of their conversation should be of little interest. It matters which church you belong to, and who we marrys is not a matter of indifference to the Lord. by Rev Ivan Foster https://www.ivanfoster.net/christian-who-you-keep-company-with-matters-t o-the-lord/ size 76886 bytes indexed 5/26/25 Hits: 14 There comes a point in time for every one of us where we need to make the painful choice to separate ourselves from hurtful people. You would think that it was easy because they are causing us pain and discomfort. Yet, it never is. Why? Often these are some of the closest friends, classmates, confidants and sometimes, even family. by Pastor Ty Orr https://calvarychapel.com/posts/how-vigilant-are-you-with-the-company-yo u-keep/ size 130755 bytes indexed 5/25/25 Hits: 23 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. There on the poplars we hung our harps, for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy. How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a foreign land? If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand forget its skill. May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you, if I do not consider Jerusalem my highest joy. https://www.licrc.ca/blog/psalm-137 size 48360 bytes indexed 5/25/25 Hits: 10 In our last article we examined the sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, more commonly known as the unforgivable sin. They commit this sin who, being in the sphere of the covenant and knowing the gospel of grace, harden their hearts against this gospel, and manifest their hardened hearts by their blasphemous contempt of the Holy Spirit. Vexing and Grieving the Spirit - Isaiah 63:10 and Ephesians 4:30. Isaiah 63:10 mentions the sinful response of wilderness-wandering Israel to Jehovah’s lovingkindness: 'But they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: therefore was he turned to be their enemy, and fought against them.' by Douglas J. Kuiper https://sb.rfpa.org/grieve-not-the-spirit-sins-against-the-holy-spirit-3 -grieving-and-quenching-the-holy-spirit/ size 236725 bytes indexed 5/24/25 Hits: 10 Although, in relation to the foreknowledge and decree of God, the first Cause, all things come to pass immutably, and infallibly; yet, by the same providence, He ordereth them to fall out, according to the nature of second causes, either necessarily, freely, or contingently. God, in His ordinary providence, maketh use of means, yet is free to work without, above, and against them, at His pleasure. https://www.reformation21.org/confession/2013/02/chapter-52-53.php size 40169 bytes indexed 5/21/25 Hits: 15 After Jephthah’s vow and a successful battle against the Ammonites, he returns to his home in Mizpah when, who should come out to meet him but his daughter, dancing to the sound of timbrels! When Jephthah makes an impulsive and rash vow to God, his daughter responds with both courage and lament. The story of Jephthah’s daughter in Judges 11 urges us to consider the kinds of vows we make before God and the impact those vows have upon those around us. by Rev. Dr. Denise Kingdom https://www.faithward.org/women-of-the-bible-study-series/jephthahs-daug hter-courage-and-lament/ size 89050 bytes indexed 5/20/25 Hits: 18 But how is this possible? How can the Spirit be grieved? Is not all grief suffering? Can God suffer? Moreover, when you consider that the church is the product of the grace of the Holy Spirit, do we not meet with a serious problem when we are confronted with the doctrine of irresistible grace, a fundamental and basic doctrine of Christian faith? How can it be said that the Spirit grieves over His own work? by Marinus Schipper https://sb.rfpa.org/grieving-the-holy-spirit/ size 224507 bytes indexed 5/20/25 Hits: 28 First and Second Causes - Since all things were known to God from the beginning of the world, and come to pass according to the immutable counsel of his will, it necessarily follows that, in respect of the foreknowledge and decree of God, all things come to pass infallibly. But, by his providence, he orders them to fall out according to the nature of second causes. by Robert Shaw https://www.monergism.com/primary-and-secondary-causes size 228861 bytes indexed 5/15/25 Hits: 19 Today we come to Romans 4, verse 9. A section in which Paul explains the relationship between the old covenant sign of circumcision and saving faith and in that alien righteousness of Christ, which is granted to us in justification. by Dr. Ligon Duncan https://rts.edu/resources/faith-and-the-covenant-sign-of-circumcision/ size bytes 164946 indexed 5/13/25 Hits: 21 | ||
