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21 July 2024

Meditation – "Calvinist" or "Christian" (Pt 1) by Ray O. Zorn Preamble (by the T&S Revisited Editors): What’s in a name? This could well be considered a subtitle to this week’s post. In the early days of the Reformed Church, its leaders went to great lengths to proclaim to… Read More

14 July 2024

Meditation – The Fear of the Lord by John Bunyan Pastor’s Note: The Fear of God is a basic, foundational grace in the life of every true believer. It is the beginning of wisdom (Prov 9:19) and knowledge (Prov 1:7). If you have never given any thought to the fear of God before,… Read More

07 July 2024

Meditation – The Spirit of Truth by Isaac Overton In my youth as a Christian, I was raised and worshipped in a pentecostal church. I remember distinctly a time in my 20s when I sincerely yearned for sure and true guidance… Read More

30 June 2024

Meditation – How is Jesus the Good Shepherd? by Ian Hamilton The answer to this great question is simply this: Jesus is the Good Shepherd because He said He was. In John’s gospel, Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd” (John 10:11). We could leave the matter there and be content… Read More

23 June 2024

Meditation – Love that is Patient and Kind by R.C. Sproul First Corinthians 13 is one of the most famous passages in all of Scripture, for in it the Apostle Paul gives us a marvelous exposition of the character of godly love. He starts by showing the importance of love, writing… Read More

16 June 2024

Meditation - What Does the Bible Say About Christian Tithing? by R.C. Sproul A widespread cynicism toward giving exists in our culture. Some nonprofit organizations have mismanaged funds. Thus, many people are reluctant to support these organizations with their donations. But… Read More

09 June 2024

Meditation - Love Suffers Long by Isaac Overton 1 Cor 13:4 - “Love is patient." What is patience? Building on what we’ve already seen in this series of articles,… Read More

02 June 2024

Meditation – Love Meets the Needs of Others by Isaac Overton “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 8. Anyone who does not… Read More

26 May 2024

Meditation – God is Love by Isaac Overton “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 8. Anyone who does not love does not know… Read More

19 May 2024

Meditation – Why does love matter? by Isaac Overton “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you” - John 15:12. Why does love matter?… Read More

12 May 2024

Meditation – What is Love? by Isaac Overton What is love? What does that word mean to you? When you get beyond the sentiments and fuzzy ideas, what are we actually talking about when we use this word? Go on, try and answer… Read More

05 May 2024

Meditation – The Divine Authority of Scripture by Isaac Overton Question 27: Why do we confess that the Bible has divine authority? Answer: As the word of God, perfectly revealing and expressing… Read More