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The period of the Second Reformation in Scotland (1638-1661) was the greatest time of radical reformation and rediscovery of Biblical truth in the Church of Scotland. It was also the greatest spiritual revival that Scotland has ever experienced.
This blog mines the spiritual wisdom of the noted Christian writers of the period to make their insights into Christ and biblical truth accessible for today’s Church and the challenges we face.
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Is There a False Religion in Your Home?
Covetousness rebranded itself. Consumerism has become a world view where choice and freedom are the absolutes. Some wisdom from James Fergusson exposes the idolatry.
The Irreconcilable Instincts of the Human Heart
Politics makes for a poor functional saviour. James Fergusson gets to the heart of the war on sin.
Recovering True Empathy in a Fractured World
Empathy seems to be in serious decline today. James Fergusson shows how the apostle Paul highlights the need for true empathy.
How Far Should Reformation Go?
Reformation is not merely an event in the past; it is a present imperative.
How Does Faith Help Love?
This question matters a lot; especially if your love has grown colder. Faith works by love but how does love work by faith? To love God is to know and trust Him. How does deepening our faith influence the strength of love?
The Christian’s Spiritual Dress Code
There is something that should be worn by every Christian. It identifies them. We’re not talking about fashions and uniforms–the garment is humility. Are you wearing it?
Why Face-to-Face Communication is a Biblical Priority
Technology has had a negative effect on both the quality and quantity of face-to-face communication. But it’s more than a social problem, because the Bible gives considerable emphasis to face-to-face communication.
How Do I Know What God Commands?
What has God’s authority as opposed to the authority of mere human beings? It’s a big question but here’s a straightforward and biblical approach. Five different levels of divine authority are outlined.
How Should True Thankfulness Impact Us?
What is true thankfulness? Thomas Case shows us from Scripture how attractive it is and how we can become more thankful to God.
Why True Happiness is so Hard to Find
Everyone seeks happiness. But true happiness is both objective and moral because it is God-centred. This is what makes it so hard to find; we look for it in the wrong place and in the wrong way.
How Should You Treat Rulers You Disagree With?
We are unlikely to agree with all of them all of the time. We may be frustrated or irritated by them. The Bible gives us clear wisdom as to how we are treat our rulers, even when we disagree with them.
6 Benefits Believers Receive from Christ’s Death
Christ taught that the cross must be crucial in how we live. Paul said that it was the controlling principle of his life. How can we make it central to the way that we live our lives?
How to Recover Our Souls When they are Withering
What if our souls have begun to wither and we’ve scarcely noticed. How would we know? More importantly, how can we recover a declining condition?
Is the Desire to Sin, Sinful?
Can someone disclaim responsibility for their desires to sin? What if they don’t act on the desire? These are questions that are currently under intense debate. They need clear answers from the Bible.
How to Overcome Discontentment
Contentment: It’s time to become discontent with murmuring and complaining against God.
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