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What Does It Mean for God to "Prepare a Table before Me in the Presence of My Enemies" (Ps. 23:5)? Jul 15, 2021

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In Psalm 23, God is portrayed as preparing a table before the psalmist in the presence of his enemies (Ps. 23:5). What should we learn from this vivid imagery? Today, W. Robert Godfrey spells out the encouragement that this passage brings.

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What Is the Difference between Supralapsarianism and Infralapsarianism? Jul 08, 2021

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The doctrine of election raises many questions. How does God's choice to save some people relate to His choice to permit the fall of humanity into sin? Today, Derek Thomas contrasts two ways that Reformed Christians have thought about this subject.

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Is It Possible for a Christian to Receive Salvation but Never Experience Sanctification? Jul 01, 2021

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In saving us, God makes us new. Can a person be saved yet not be growing in grace? Today, John MacArthur addresses the important link between salvation and sanctification.

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What Does It Mean That "They Went Out from Us, But They Were Not of Us"? Jun 24, 2021

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Who are the people who departed from the church in 1 John 2:19? Is the Apostle John writing about Christians who abandoned their faith? Today, Matthew Dudreck provides insight into this passage.

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If "No One Seeks for God," Why Did Paul Call His Listeners to Seek God? Jun 17, 2021

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The Apostle Paul teaches that "no one seeks for God" (Rom. 3:11). Why, then, did he call the men of Athens to seek the Lord in Acts 17:27? Today, listen to how R.C. Sproul explained these passages in context when he was asked.

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What Does It Mean to "Enter God's Rest" in Hebrews 3-4? Jun 03, 2021

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The book of Hebrews holds out the promise of "entering God's rest." What does this mean? Today, Derek Thomas engages with this wording found in Hebrews 3 and 4.

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What Is Propitiation? May 27, 2021

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"Propitiation" is one of the most important theological words that can help us understand what Jesus accomplished on the cross. So, what does it mean? Today, Burk Parsons explains this term to enrich our appreciation for Christ's atonement.

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What Does It Mean to Take Up My Cross Daily? May 20, 2021

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Jesus said that each of His disciples must "take up his cross daily" and follow after Him (Luke 9:23). What does this mean? Today, Joel Kim considers the cost of committing ourselves to Christ as His people.

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Are There Distinctions of Sin in Hell? May 06, 2021

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Every sin is an act of cosmic treason against an infinitely holy God. Does that mean that God's judgment against every sin is exactly the same? Today, hear how R.C. Sproul once addressed the question of degrees of punishment in hell.

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Are Christians Called to Be Pacifists According to Matthew 5:38-42? Apr 29, 2021

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When Jesus tells us to turn the other cheek as someone mistreats us, is He teaching Christians to become pacifists? Today, W. Robert Godfrey helps us understand Matthew 5:39 in light of the rest of the Bible.

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