American philosopher and psychologist William James (1842–1910) once made the astute observation that religion is always a dull habit or an acute fever. Applying this to Christian education, it seems warranted to conclude: that the latter (the acute fever) must have been the in the case of our forebears who, in the midst of want, […]
First, an acknowledgement. I am indebted to David Bendin (Newspaper Enterprise Assn.)—not for a solution to the problem, but rather for statistics on today’s runaway rate of divorce. Obviously, Mr. Bendin is still at a loss concerning the solution as the concluding sentence of his article suggests; “Until a real solution can be found the […]
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. –Psalm 23:4 With the vivid “green pastures” and “still waters” the Psalmist has painted a beautiful word picture for our minds. But these words arc […]
Neo-Pentecostalism has become a disturbing development in various denominations, also in the Christian Reformed Church. Leaders are concerned to know how to deal with it. Dr. Gerard Van Groningen, professor of Bible at Dordt College, Sioux Center, Iowa, in this article tells how the matter was handled in Australia where he served for several years […]
THE LIFE OF MARY BAKER G. EDDY AND THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE, by Georgine Milmine. Edited by Willa Sibert Cather and Introduction by Stewart Hudson. Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, Michigan. 1971, pp. 495, $5.95. Reviewed by Rev. Jerome Julien, pastor of the Faith Christian Reformed Church of Grand Rapids, Michigan. After reading this […]
Dear Editor, THE OUTLOOK We are alarmed by the prospect of a treaty binding the U.S. in an inferior position to the U.S.S.R. There are two major objections: 1. Communist policy, and the Soviet record hears this out, is to ignore or subvert any portion of a written agreement that is not to their advantage. […]
THE OUTLOOK is pleased not only to publish but also to endorse wholeheartedly the accompanying Testimony Concerning the Promotion of Christian Education issued by the Northwest Iowa Chapter of Reformed Fellowship, Inc. Executive Committee members of the chapter are: DR. PETER Y. DE JONG, President REV. HENRY VANDEN HEUVEL, Vice-President REV. JOHN B. HULST, Secretary […]
The Southern Baptist Convention, numbering almost twelve million members, is the largest Protestant denomination in North America. Until recent times it has had the reputation of being one of the most orthodox of the larger church bodies. Evangelical Christians everywhere may well note with regret the ominous direction the denomination is now taking by a […]
Scripture: John 20:19–23; Luke 24:45–48; II Corinthians 4:1–8; I Peter 2:1–10; I Peter 3:8–16 One of the most exciting aspects of the church is its work of missions. Angels in heaven rejoice over every sinner that repents, and so should the church. In this society season we are presenting Bible Studies on Evangelism. It is […]
Rev. Grier’s willingness to write this article for THE OUTLOOK is greatly appreciated. In reply to our request for a bit of information about himself, he writes: “I was at Princeton Seminary 1923–25 with Stonehouse, Murray, and Van Til. All three have stayed in our home here—we mourned the loss of Ned Stonehouse. “I have […]