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How do we understand the role of Sunday worship in the Christian life? Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the nature of the church and what Scripture teaches about gathering together as Christ's people.

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What does Jesus mean when He promises, "Where two or three are gathered in My name, there I am among them"? Today, Joel Kim examines this often-quoted passage from Matthew 18, considering its context and significance for the life of the church.

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Why is the Lord's Supper so important for the Christian life? Today, W. Robert Godfrey considers the meaning and significance of this sacrament instituted by Christ.

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If Adam did not need a mediator before the fall, will believers need one in glory? Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers Christ's ongoing role as Mediator and why this question matters for our understanding of redemption and the Christian life.

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How can Christians know which biblical commands and promises apply to all believers? Today, Joel Kim explains how to read Scripture faithfully by honoring both its context and its enduring wisdom.

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How clearly did people in the Old Testament understand the triune nature of God? Today, Michael Reeves explores how the Old Testament reveals the Trinity and how the coming of Christ brings this truth into even greater light.

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What keeps the world from descending into complete disorder? Today, W. Robert Godfrey explores the doctrine of common grace, addressing common misconceptions and why this truth matters for Christians.

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What role does the Holy Spirit have in the lives of those who do not yet believe in Christ? Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains how the Spirit brings individuals face-to-face with their need for the Savior.

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How should we respond when someone claims that God has spoken to them directly? Today, Joel Kim considers the nature of special revelation and how Christians can test such claims against God's Word.

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Why do many Christians associate Calvinism with the acronym TULIP? Today, W. Robert Godfrey explains where this familiar term came from and how it seeks to summarize Reformed teaching.

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What should Christians do with the shame of a recurring sin? Today, Michael Reeves offers biblical counsel for finding hope and pursuing real change in the face of ongoing temptation.

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Why does Scripture call those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake "blessed"? Today, Derek Thomas reflects on the cost and privilege of following Christ in a hostile world.

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How can church members actively pursue unity? Today, Joel Kim reflects on the Apostle Paul's tender image of a nursing mother to illustrate how care and hospitality cultivate lasting fellowship.

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How can Christians know if their good works are Spirit-led or driven by the flesh? Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains how our motives and focus reveal the true source of our obedience.

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How can Christians deal with depression? Today, Michael Reeves looks to the lives of Martin Luther and Charles Spurgeon to help us understand how the Lord uses suffering to shape us into Christ's likeness.

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What does it mean to be baptized with the Holy Spirit and with fire? Today, W. Robert Godfrey helps us understand this striking phrase from John the Baptist and what it reveals about Christ's role in judgment and salvation.

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What is the value of reading Scripture in the order its events occurred? Today, Stephen Nichols considers how this approach to Bible study can shape our understanding of God's redemptive work throughout history.

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What can we do when Bible reading feels more like a duty than a delight? Today, Ken Jones reflects on how Christians may approach Scripture in a way that rekindles joy and devotion.

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Why does God enter into covenant with us, even though He knows how we will respond? Today, Michael Reeves reflects on what the Bible's answer reveals about God's character and His relationship with His people.

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