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The author discusses ideas on beginning the reading of Puritan writings on the Christian faith, on a reading plan for individual Puritans, and on some favorite writers. Topics covered include the best overall introductory works to the Puritan worldview, and how to tackle the wide range of works based on specific interests. Also mentioned is the general manner in reading Puritans including Thomas Goodwin whose exegesis is comprehensive.

The article presents a discussion of Christian assurance and conversion, adapted from the book "Spiritual Refining" by 17th century English vicar Anthony Burgess. Topics covered include man's need for experiential knowledge of his spiritual condition, the benefits it brings and the obstacles it poses, and the certainty of salvation. Also mentioned is the necessity and difficulty of assurance which anchors man's soul to his faith.

The article offers a look at English Christian writer John Bunyan's doctrine of justification including how his views were shaped by his own spiritual experience, how his writings respond to his historical-polemical situation, and how his doctrine answers a variety of questions. Theologian Martin Luther's commentary on Galatians, and the ministry of pastor John Gifford are cited to have let Bunyan see the necessity of justification by faith alone which comes before calling and election.

The article focuses on the need to have faith and trust in Jesus Christ with reference to an incident from the Bible. It mentions that Jesus and His disciples got into a boat where a storm struck them at of the Sea of Galilee in Israel. It also highlights the power of Jesus over creation that changed the weather.

The article discusses religion focused adult education. Topics discussed include need to learn from Bible that influences life, Church to give biblical, spiritual teaching as a food to the believers of God, and building relationship in which believers love each other. It also mentions adult education improves faith among believers.