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Dil was born and raised in a Hindu family. When he became severely ill, he tried every religious ritual and treatment he could find, but nothing brought relief. He was left in pain, disappointed, and hopeless. Then a man named Jayaram visited him, shared the gospel,...

A consideration of the divine call to the ministry of the Word of God is greatly facilitated by examining the teaching of the sixteenth-century reformer, John Calvin. There is great advantage in reflecting upon Calvin’s pastoral doctrine. His pastoral experience was...

Q. 104 What does God require in the fifth commandment? A. That I show all honor, love, and faithfulness to my father and mother, and to all in authority over me, submit myself with due obedience to all their good instruction and correction, and also bear patiently...

The story of the separation of Abram and Lot is well known. They both stood on the high ground and looked out across the available world. Lot, when given the choice, chose to lead his family and household down from the heights and set his tents beside Sodom, for the...

One lesson from the SEED mission trip was simple but profound: meaningful evangelism often begins by simply sharing life with others. Whether helping someone clean their home, serving in a local ministry, or even enjoying recreation together, these ordinary moments...

Q. 103 What does God require in the fourth commandment? A. In the first place, God wills that the ministry of the Gospel and schools be maintained, and that I, especially on the day of rest, diligently attend church to learn the Word of God, to use the holy...

Q. 102 May we swear by “the saints” or by any other creatures? A. No, for a lawful oath is a calling upon God, that He, as the only searcher of hearts, may bear witness to the truth, and punish me if I swear falsely; which honor is due to no creature. Read more and...

At the beginning of 1517, Martin Luther was virtually unknown. A nobody. A non-influencer. Just another monk, in another monastery, doing monkish things. But later that year, on October 31, Martin Luther posted 95 “theses” on the door of the Wittenberg church. Theses...

Q. 101 But may we swear reverently by the name of God? A. Yes, when the magistrate requires it, or when it may be needful otherwise, to maintain and promote fidelity and truth to the glory of God and our neighbor’s good; for such an oath is grounded in God’s Word, and...

We thank God for an exciting milestone in the ministry of Christians for Armenia. This October, 20,000 copies of the latest revision of the Armenian New Testament and Psalms will be printed in Yerevan. This project has been made possible through the generosity of...