David de Bruyn was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he now pastors New Covenant Baptist Church and resides with his wife and three children. He is a graduate of Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Minnesota and the University of South Africa (D.Th.). David hosts a weekly radio program that is heard throughout much of central South Africa, serves as a frequent conference speaker, and is a lecturer at Shepherds Seminary Africa. Check out his website.
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God’s Design for the Local Church and the Life of the Believer
Reverent Joy Before a Holy God
Reverent Joy Before a Holy God By David de Bruyn The things we take for granted are often our worst
August 31, 2026
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Clarity in Doctrine: Sound Doctrine in a Noisy World
Doctrine Shapes Doxology: How Confessional Clarity Forms a Church’s Worship
Doctrine Shapes Doxology How Confessional Clarity Forms a Church’s Worship Ask twenty Christians what the church is for and you
July 28, 2026
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Clarity in Scripture: The Authority, Clarity, and Sufficiency of God’s Word
Reading the Bible for God’s Glory: Recovering Worshipful Understanding
Reading the Bible For God’s Glory By David de Bruyn It’s possible to read the Bible with your heart untouched.
May 28, 2026
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Hope in the Valley: A Biblical Theology of Grief, Suffering, and Lament
Seven Questions to Ask in Suffering: A Biblical Guide to Trials and Spiritual Growth
Seven Questions to Ask in Suffering: A Biblical Guide to Trials and Spiritual Growth By David De Bruyn Hope in
March 4, 2026
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Theology For Life
Sola Fide and the Reformers or Why Faith Alone? What the Reformers Fought for
Sola Fide and the Reformers Series: Sola Fide: The Heart of the Gospel: Why Faith Alone Still Matters in a
January 18, 2026
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Theology For Life
Spiritual Disciplines and the Means of Grace
Spiritual Disciplines and the Means of Grace By David de Bruyn· Featured in the Fall 2025 Issue of Theology for Life
November 11, 2025
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Truth in Worship: Discernment, Theology, and the Songs We Sing
Preaching Is Worship: Proclaiming the Glory of God Through the Word
Preaching is Worship: Proclaiming the Glory of God Through the Word By David De Bruyn Worship is knowing and expressing
August 11, 2025
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Featured
What Is Biblical and Theological Literacy? 6 Pillars Every Christian Should Know
Cultural Literacy and Christian Understanding Many years ago, cultural critic E.D. Hirsch wrote a book entitled “Cultural Literacy”. Hirsch’s thesis
April 27, 2025
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