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Devotional reflections and long-form theological articles written by Greenville Seminary faculty, offering accessible insights on Scripture, doctrine, and Christian living.

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The Conscience Cleansed

Pastoral encouragement: Christ’s atoning blood cleanses even the vilest pasts; believers are justified and righteous in Him. Look up to Christ, not inward to despair.
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The “Passion” — Some Concerns

A Reformed critique of The Passion of the Christ. Gibson’s vivid imagery risks medievalism and emotionalism, distracting from the preached gospel and substitutionary atonement.
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The Dignity of a Bruised Reed

Devotional reflection on Rutherford’s bereavement urging humble submission to God’s providence. Encourages trusting union with Christ exemplified in Philippians 2.
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The Faithful Father

After two ministers’ funerals, the author notes how their children praised fathers who lived consistently before God. He urges Christian parents to raise their children for Christ.
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When the Lights Go Out

A pastoral exhortation to Christians in spiritual darkness: when God’s presence feels absent, trust His name and character and rest in His providence.
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The Compassion of Christ

Reflecting on ‘Jesus wept,’ Ian Hamilton shows that true faith includes tender sympathy; Christ’s sovereign mercy comforts believers who share in his compassion and suffering.
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Ending Well

A pastoral exhortation to persevere in faith, celebrating John Marshall’s faithful death. It urges believers to ‘finish the race,’ fight the good fight, and trust God’s preserving grace.
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A Reformed Liturgy

Dr. Joseph Pipa urges a recovery of Reformed, Scripture-shaped liturgy and mindful corporate postures (kneeling, standing, silence, lifting hands/eyes) under the Regulative Principle.
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A Psalmody Debate

Report of a 2003 Greenville Seminary debate on exclusive psalmody—whether churches must sing only the 150 Psalms—arguing the regulative principle vs broader readings.
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The Purpose of Worship

Dr. Joseph Pipa explains the duty, purpose, and basis of worship from Psalm 100. He calls for God-centered, covenantal corporate worship marked by praise, communion, and edification.
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Happiness in Christ

A brief devotional urging believers to seek true, lasting happiness in fellowship with God rather than in worldly things, drawing on Psalm 1, Isaiah, and John 10.
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The Grace of Encouragement

An exhortation to cultivate the grace of encouragement—humble, Christlike acts empowered by the Holy Spirit that build up fellow believers and reflect Christ’s High‑Priestly compassion.
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Our Glorious Destiny

A pastoral exhortation urging Christians to live heavenly-minded, rejoice in the sure hope of sharing God’s glory through union with Christ, and let that hope energize faithful service.
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Lord Without End

Shows God’s infinity—timeless, spaceless, and incomprehensible—and its implications for divine attributes, revelation, and human humility, drawing on Job 11 and Reformed confessions.
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Fix Your Eyes on Jesus

Ian Hamilton urges believers to look outward to Christ, not inward at weak faith; true assurance comes by fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith.
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Addressing the Affections

An exhortation to preachers and hearers: sermons must move affections as well as inform minds. Citing Edwards and Baxter, the author urges ministers to awaken their own hearts.
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Out of Order

Defends a literal, sequential reading of Genesis 1–2 against the framework hypothesis. Argues grammar, literary structure, and extraordinary providence support chronological days.
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