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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 presents a discussion of what the Puritans would say to modern pastors, adapted from the book "A Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life," by Joel R. Beeke and Mark Jones.

The article discusses the history of reformed orthodoxy in North America. The author discusses the emergence of several religious movements throughout North American history which include Reformed Orthodoxy, Reformed English Puritarianism, English Anglicanism, and the Huguenot French Reformation. The author concludes with a brief examination of the Great Awakeninh which connects Reformed Orthodoxy and modern Evangelicalism.

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 presents the author's views on the importance of training children according to God's law. He states that children represent the future of the church and ministering them well will ensure that the church will abide forever. He offers several tips for church leaders to minister to children which include making them attend public worship, teaching them about God's law, and training their parents. He comments that one must persevere in prayer for the children.

The article presents the author's views on Puritans' concepts of conscience and casuistry of conscience. He examines the nature of conscience as created by God, corruption of the conscience due to sins, and its restoration by Christ's Word and Spirit. Puritans reportedly believe that human nature includes a conscience which represents God's voice. He also explores the development of Puritan casuistry from its beginnings to the end of the Puritan era.

The article reflects on the gospel of John 18:7--8, 12--13a showing the betrayal of Jesus by one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot and His arrest by the Roman soldiers which took place in Gethsemane. It explains the greatness of God's love for all of us, allowing Himself to be prosecuted and crucified on the cross to save the us from our sins. It also tells us the different ways in which we can show that Christ is Gethsemane's King and Lamb.

The article focuses on the practical application in preaching the Bible which consists of two elements namely teaching plus application. It discusses the principles of applicatory preaching, basic subject matter for application and forms and methods to be used. Examples of Scriptural and sermon are cited. It suggests that preachers should be faithful to their calling as God's evangelizers and be able to convey His message to His flocks.

This publication discusses the true ministry of God as described by the apostle Paul in the Holy Bible, Acts 20:18b-19a. A brief history from the 1688 conflict between the government in Rotterdam in Netherlands and the Reformed Minister Wilhelmusá Brakel is discussed. Topics include serving God in humility, the tears and the temptations of a slave of the Lord. It reflects on God's call for service, to spread His Word, to commune with Him through prayers and yield with the Holy Spirit.

The article focuses on the resurgence of interest in Puritan writings and the reading plan for the writings of an individual Puritan Thomas Goodwin. It mentions that ideas for printing more Puritan books in the future and the Puritans had a dynamic fellowship with God that shaped their minds, affected their emotions, and penetrated their souls. It also mentions that Puritans embraced a shared system of beliefs grounded in the Scriptures.

The article focuses on the glorious adoption as it expound its Trinitarian foundation and how right appropriation of this doctrine will transform all relationships in life. It mentions that Jesus Christ taught can be summarized in the precious doctrine of the salvific fatherhood of God. It also mentions that glorious doctrine of spiritual adoption is addressed several places in the New Testament.

The article focuses on the importance of doctrine of justification right which is the greatest antidote to heresy and its impact on array of pastoral problems, such as the lack of assurance of faith and an inability to handle trials Christianly. It mentions that the relationship of Paul and James on justification right as apostle as Paul writes in unquestionable language that a man is justified by faith alone apart from any work.

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 focuses on role of the laity to revive the Reformation. It mentions a reduction in church members to an audience watching a priest conducting mass and listening to choirs of monks that sing in Latin. It also highlights the need to reflect on the word of God followed by faith on Jesus Christ that is considered as the end of their conversation.

The article highlights the need for preachers to evaluate their sermons. It mentions that a servant under the authority of God, a preacher needs to evaluate his sermons based upon their fidelity to Holy Scripture. It also mentions criteria of a humble servant such as reading the commentaries of godly and wise teachers for correct interpretation.

The article presents an open letter to Christian believers. Topics discussed include suggests to consider Christ in affliction, power of the humiliated and exalted Jesus and patience and perseverance of Christ. It mentions to seek grace to live Christianly today through and in afflictions to discover the apostle.

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.

The article discusses the age of spirit and revival. Topics discussed include reading of the New Testament depicting the presence of the Spirit in the church, comments from author Iain Murray regarding views on revival in the evangelicals and Peter in the testament who connects the gift of Holy Spirit with the resurrection and ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The article focuses on work and life of French theologian and pastor John Calvin. Topics discussed include his God's sovereignty and Christian living in his preaching and writing; his duties as a pastor and reformer and Calvin's devotion to the Word of God. It also informs about his friend Guillaume Farel who help him to find a spouse who would match his biblical ideal.

In this article, the author focuses on the preaching work of French theologian John Calvin. It mentions that excellent of all things were commended by God that it might be held in the highest esteem according to Isaiah 55:11. It also mentions that Calvin viewed preaching as God's normal means of salvation and benediction.

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.

The article discusses ministry which centres on preaching the Word of God is now man-centered and man-pleasing which is against scripture. Topics discussed include theism is not allowed in true Christianity, preacher being the representative of Jesus Christ and authorities given to do the work of Christ, and church of god in Corinth had a history of human origins, and growth and developments.