Resources tagged with “Christian Life”
The Relevance of Dort in Oprah’s America
The Synod of Dort is a model of the church at work, expressing the mind and hearts of the saints as they reflected deeply on the Word of God.
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Dort and the Holy Exercises of Piety
A pastoral concern for the well-being of Christ’s sheep motivated the Synod of Dort from its inception to the final formulation of its statements.
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Unconditional Election and the Free Offer of the Gospel
One of the first points the orthodox Reformed reaffirmed years before the Great Synod of Dort is that God freely offers salvation to all in the “serious” and “promiscuous” or free and well-meant offer of the gospel.
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A Real Atonement for Real Sinners
Did Jesus make salvation possible for all or did he actually save his people from their sins?
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Why Dort Happened: Part II
We will consider the historical and theological background to the synod, examining particularly the role of Arminius.
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Why Dort Happened, or Why Arminius Is Not the Hero of the Story: Part I
We will consider the historical and theological background to the synod, examining particularly the role of Arminius.
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The Spiritual Life
Office Hours talks to Dr. Charles Telfer about his new translation of Campegius Vitringa's work, "The Spiritual Life."
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Justification
Office Hours talks to Dr. Michael Horton about his new books, "Justification," a two-volume set.
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Fall 2018 Closing President’s Chapel
The Fall 2018 closing president's chapel
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The Christian and Technology - Part 6
The Internet has given us access to all sorts of things, including unfettered access to evil. Only by finding contentment in Christ will be find the strength to turn away from this easily accessible evil.
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Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places
The stories of the patriarchs are not always positive. In fact, much of what we find is the complete opposite. In this episode of Jacob's life, we come face to face with people, like us, who don't seek the grace they need, and don't deserve the grace they get.
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Our Private Prayer Life
We will look at the high priority that Jesus gave to prayer in his ministry to be encouraged in the ongoing provision and practice of prayer in our own life.
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The Christian and Technology - Part 5
Who sets the agenda for our lives and for the church? Personal interaction and ultimately God’s word should set the agenda, not the revenue-driven Internet.
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Leading with a Limp
Jacob's wrestling encounter with God sheds light on two realities: first, the path of pastoring; and, second, and more importantly, the path that Jesus walked before us.
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When You Pray: The Heart of an Authentic Life of Prayer
Jesus teaches us how to avoid the pitfalls of hypocrisy by giving us the heart of an authentic life of prayer.
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