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The article discusses how New Testament assumes that every true disciple of Jesus will participate in a local church and be subject to its discipline. It adds how listening to audio recordings and going to conferences is good, but it is no substitute for the example of a living, breathing, godly pastor. Church members can go to an elder for wise counsel when they face a difficult issue in their family life.

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 focuses on the calling of the pastor's wife. Gravity, confidentiality, sobriety, and faithfulness are cited as spiritual characters needed in an office bearer's wife. Pastor's wives are described to be a woman worthy of honor, a woman that delights to serve God with fear and trembling. Confidentiality is revealed to be expected of Christian wives as slander suggests evil speaking or malicious gossip. Pastors' wives are presented as God's garden that refresh the spirits of preachers.

The article presents the Heidelberg Catechism as a preferred confession of faith. The Catechism is described as unique as it begins with good news that Jesus Christ has delivered people. Many Reformed confessions are revealed to have their own similar defects and omissions. The subordinate standards provided by the three Westninster Standards, the Heidelberg Catechism, with the Belgic Confession and the Canons of Dort give a more complete testimony than any one can offer on its own.

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.

A biography of Godefridus Cornelis Udemans (circa 1581-169), a 17th century Dutch theologian who promoted Reformed piety in Zeeland and neighboring provinces of The Netherlands for nearly half a century, is presented. Udemans was born in 1581 or 1582 at Bergen op Zoom, studied theology under Marcus Zuerius and was ordained in the Reformed churches on December 12, 1599. Also discussed are the 20 books he wrote including "The Practice of Faith, Hope, and Love" and "The Ladder of Jacob."

The biography of Reformed theologian Girolamo Zanchi and English hymn-writer Augustus Toplady, authors of "Absolute Predestination," is presented. Zanchi was born on February 2, 1516 in Lombardi, Italy and studied at Thomas Aquinas and at monastery in Lucca. He wrote, among others, "De Tribus Elohim" and "De Natura Dei." Toplady was born on November 4, 1740 in Farnham, Surrey, was raised in Church of England and served churches in country villages. His hymns include "A Debtor to Mercy Alone."

The article discusses theologian John Calvin's teachings on sovereignty and predestination. Topics discussed include God's sovereignty as one of the dominant principles of John Calvin's life as well as of his biblical exposition and theology, effect of his doctrine on morality and his summary of election.