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John Calvin wrote, “Nearly all the wisdom we possess, that is to say, true and sound wisdom, consists of two parts: the knowledge of God and of ourselves.”  This first sentence in his magnum opus, Institutes of the Christian Religion, directs our attention to the vital nature of a true understanding of man and his nature.  Of all other true elements in man’s nature, man consistently avoids the concept of his own depravity. Depravity does not mean that every man continuously exercises all the depths of sin.  Rather, it means that all the depths of sin reside within us, waiting…

People choose to change churches for many reasons.  Moving to a new city often forces them to select a new church.  With the unstable nature of our world, the changing doctrine or structure of churches often causes people to leave and seek a new church.  In these times, Christians may seek guidance in how they ought to choose which church to join.  What characteristics ought a believer search for in their desire to find a new church? The factors people take into consideration number in the hundreds.  Most of these factors indicate some valid point of concern.  However, Christians ought…