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Author: Hugh WhelchelHugh Whelchel was the founder of the Institute for Faith, Work & Economics and author of How Then Should We Work? Rediscovering the Biblical Doctrine of Work. Hugh earned a Master of Arts in Religion and had over 30 years of diverse business experience. He passed away on Good Friday in 2024, four years after being diagnosed with ALS.

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God’s Eternal Love and Restraint

By: Hugh Whelchel

2 minute read

We have asked, “for what purpose would God shower common grace upon humanity?” First, God’s common grace prevents fallen human…

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What Evil Lurks in the Hearts of Men?

By: Hugh Whelchel

3 minute read

Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows… ― The opening line of the 1930…

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What We All Gain From Common Grace

By: Hugh Whelchel

4 minute read

The rain falls upon the just And also on the unjust fellas But mostly it falls upon the just Cause…

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What Special Grace Means for You

By: Hugh Whelchel

2 minute read

In the New Testament, James wrote, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of…

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Can Believers Work with Unbelievers?

By: Hugh Whelchel

3 minute read

The Cultural Mandate dictates that mankind has a responsibility to be stewards of creation, both in the sphere of nature…

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The Big Idea Behind the Kingdom of God

By: Hugh Whelchel

3 minute read

The big idea behind this series on the kingdom of God is that God’s mission to redeem the world is the…

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The Cultural Mandate’s relationship to the Kingdom of God is no more apparent than in the second chapter of Hebrews….

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Why Heaven Is Not Our Home

By: Hugh Whelchel

3 minute read

Despite all the New Testament references to the Kingdom, most evangelical Christians today have no idea that their daily work…

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Kingdom is our Goal, not Utopia

By: Hugh Whelchel

3 minute read

 We want our Utopia now. — Sinclair Lewis, Main Street While the idea of “utopia” dates back to the ancient…

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Your Role in the Final Battle

By: Hugh Whelchel

3 minute read

Hold your ground, hold your ground! Sons of Gondor, of Rohan, my brothers! I see in your eyes the same…

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