CAPITULATION OR DEDICATION? Recently the Christian Reformed Church was asked to consider the problem of theater attendance on the part of the young people. A poll had been taken by one of our classes which indicated a rather high participation in movie attendance. This poll also indicated a very remarkable contrast. The percentage of young people engaged in […]
He died as he had lived, trusting the promises of the LordI Three weeks before his last day he wrote these words to his old comrade-in-arms, Farel: “It is with difficulty that I draw my breath, and I expect that every moment will be my last. It is enough that I live and die for Christ, […]
How should the discipline of the church be carried out? What ought to characterize the manner of conduct of those who must admonish and warn the members of the flock of God? Love ought always to govern all our actions with respect to one another, of course, and that includes the exercise of church discipline. Rom. 12:10, […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF A PLAN Carrying the Gospel into a country represents an invasion of that country. It is, if you will, an attack. It is not an attack upon that country, but upon the forces of evil and sin, of darkness and delusion that are there. Especially it is an attack upon the ruler of these […]
Again the annual synod of the Christian Reformed Church has convened and adjourned. By this time church periodicals have referred to many of its decisions. Yet in accord with custom this magazine also presents a brief review of what has there taken place. It will, of course, be impossible to recite and assess all the happenings […]
Toward the close of his article appearing in the April number of the Reformed Journal Prof. Dekker uses the term “Evangelistic Approach.” Occupying the chair of Missions at our Seminary I take it that the gist of his articles which have appeared thus far are concerned with the matter of approach in the mission activity of […]
Scripture: Genesis 11:1–9 Revelation 13 Background: The material for this outline is taken from chapter 3 of The Bible and the Life at the Christian (available at Calvin College bookstore or Speelman’s Book House, Rexdale, Ontario). The questions we ask you to face under this topic are: Are separate national states desirable, necessary, justifiable? What […]
Scripture: This lesson is a series of Bible references, which we urge the reader to consult. Background: In discussing lesson no. 3 we said that although rebellious, wicked men strive over and again to establish an anti-christian, international state, these efforts are frustrated by God in the interests of the Gospel. In this outline we […]
Scripture: Genesis 3:1–24 Background: When someone is seriously ill, he usually seeks medical help. Only the ignorant and foolish prefer quacks to qualified physicians. The best at our disposal is really none too good to regain the boon of health. Those acquainted with the predicament of modern society will admit that subtle and serious diseases […]
Scripture: John 2:1–11 Colossians 3:18–4:1 Background: According to modern man nothing is more deadly to family peace and joy than the presence of a third party. Hence we hear so many unfair stories about the proverbial relatives (esp. mothers-in-law) who can’t let the young married alone. Newly-weds always receive much advice on this score. They are […]