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Articles from Sola 5 Pastors
Is God Angry with the World?
How do you think people in your town, city, or country would respond to a poll asking if God is angry at the world? Some might look at the suffering, injustice, and corruption around them and conclude that, if there is a God, he is either angry or, at the very least,...
A Refreshing Church
If you had to pick any church named in the New Testament and label it as a refreshing church, which would it be? Perhaps the church in Smyrna or Philadelphia? What about Philippi? Antioch? Any number of churches might come to mind, but would Corinth be among those?...
Towards Contextualising the Rich and the Poor: Relativity and Responsibility (Part 1)
In the practice of biblical exegesis, pastors, scholars, and laypeople alike often encounter challenging texts, which, if misunderstood, can lead to interpretative fallacies, even when there is a sincere desire to remain faithful to the truths of Scripture. The Bible,...
There is something about knowledge and Knowledge (Part 2)
Now concerning things sacrificed to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge makes arrogant, but love edifies. If anyone supposes that he knows anything, he has not yet known as he ought to know; but if anyone loves God, he is known by him. Therefore...
Learning to Rest: The Practical Application
Having previously established a theological foundation for a Christian understanding of rest, we must now ask how we should apply to doctrine to our daily living. We will do this by observing some implications of rest, noting some hindrances to rest, examining some...
Learning to Rest: The Theological Foundation
The doctrine of rest, or ceasing from work, is deeply embedded in the Bible, more deeply than we may believe at face value. Frankly, it is an overlooked theme in biblical theology, and therefore it rarely features in theological discussions, except when it comes to...
Remembering Nico van der Walt
I am not really qualified to write a biography on the life of this remarkable man, but I do wish to make a start, hoping that someone qualified will be stimulated to pick up the pen and give us an authoritative biographical sketch on the life and times of Nico van der...
There is something about knowledge and Knowledge (Part 1) (1 Corinthians 8:1–6)
Now concerning things sacrificed to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge makes arrogant, but love edifies. If anyone supposes that he knows anything, he has not yet known as he ought to know; but if anyone loves God, he is known by Him. Therefore...
Merry Singles in the Church: Embracing Singleness
This article seeks to encourage pastors to adopt a balanced approach when preaching and teaching about singleness in the church, grounded in Paul’s pastoral teachings in 1 Corinthians 7. The fact that marriage seems to be a norm for all Christians, and hence the...