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The Sunday Reader: Vol. 1 | #27

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The Holy Spirit's Ministry

"Our conviction is that God purposefully gave some gifts (specifically the ability to work miracles, the gift of revelatory prophecy, and speaking in tongues) only for a limited period."

When You Pray With Your Children, You Teach Them to Pray

Here's a touching reflection on how our children learn from observing our spiritual life. 

A Cup of Tea, Under a Bridge, In Jesus' Name

This article recounts the journey of a North African Muslim migrant who came to faith through the hospitality of a missionary family.

Common Questions Christians Ask About Forgiveness

Exactly as described.

ABOUT — The Sunday Reader shares articles we've found particularly insightful, thought-provoking, or edifying this week. While not always representing the views of our Pastors and Elders, these selections offer a mix of viewpoints to broaden and frame your understanding of God, Scripture, ourselves, and the world we serve in Christ's name.

The Sunday Reader: Vol. 1 | #26

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The Final End of God in Creation

In a recent sermon, I referenced this excerpt from Berkhof's Systematic Theology. It addresses the purpose of God's creative work in relation to man's good and divine glory.

If God is With Me, Why Did this Happen?

A fitting follow-up to our study of James 1:16-18 dealing with undesired turns of providence.

What's So Great About Limited Atonement?

“What is the cash value of this doctrine? Does it offer something to my Christian experience or is it just abstract theology?" Richard D. Phillips answers.

Advice for Your Relationship with an Apostate Family Member

Practical wisdom for many of us.

ABOUT — The Sunday Reader shares articles we've found particularly insightful, thought-provoking, or edifying this week. While not always representing the views of our Pastors and Elders, these selections offer a mix of viewpoints to broaden and frame your understanding of God, Scripture, ourselves, and the world we serve in Christ's name.

The Sunday Reader: Vol. 1 | #25

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Oil Lamps in Biblical Times

In case you needed a visual for last Sunday's sermon on Zechariah 4.

Be Killing Sin, Or Else

From Grace to You comes this encouraging reflection on the need to make all out war against indwelling sin.

Is Eldership Gender-Neutral? A Response to Katia Adams

A well-reasoned, biblically astute, and respectful critique from Andrew Wilson. "There are times, of course, to quibble with specific translations; regular readers will know that I do it myself. But when you quibble with all of them, and the lexicons, and the commentators—and especially when you do so by misrepresenting the way the Greek language works—there is a problem."

Context Matters: Valley of Dry Bones

This short article presents a useful exercise in paying close attention when exegeting Scripture.

ABOUT — The Sunday Reader shares articles we've found particularly insightful, thought-provoking, or edifying this week. While not always representing the views of our Pastors and Elders, these selections offer a mix of viewpoints to broaden and frame your understanding of God, Scripture, ourselves, and the world we serve in Christ's name.

Pastors' Picks: for Aspiring Elders