Spiritual Order For the Church
by Clarence Bouwman
This is a quite extensive work on church polity from a Reformed perspective (which I would assume they have a tendency towards Presbyterian polity).
This is another important document in the Dutch Reformed Church, and this document would hold importance for Reformed and Calvinist students in general. The document is arranged in 81 articles and 3 appendices. It would define the break between the Catholic Church and the Dutch Reformed, looking at arguments against Papal authority. This would make the work good for people seeking information on Catholicism or the Reformation. There are parts on Lutheran Church Government, as well as general definitions of elders, ministers, deacons, offices, etc. within church government in general. So students of church polity might be interested in this work as well. Continue reading
A Discourse Concerning Old-age
By Richard Steele
A discourse concerning old Age is a discourse to people concerning the problems and concerns of old age.
“Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance. Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good.” Titus 2:2-3
Biblical Perspective on Giving
Written by Kerby Anderson
This is a single chapter work by Anderson (Probe) on giving. His topics are: The Controversy, OT Tithe, NT Giving, Does the NT teach the tithe? (His position: No, but the NT believers used it as their base line, and gave generously above it). Biblical Principles on Giving (part one and part two).
By Carm.org
Evangelism
Evangelism is the duty of every Christian. Whether you share your faith a lot or a little, the Lord wants Christians to share the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Below are articles that can help you tell others about Jesus.
This is a 21 chapter work on evangelism which are taken from Carm.org’s site. They examine various issues in evangelism and evangelizing such as foundations, why?, the four spiritual laws, actually leading someone to Christ, Gospel tracts, and various chapters on how to witness. Continue reading
