This report on the highlights of the CRC Synod of 1975, in session from June 10 to 20, was prepared by Rev. Peter De Jong, pastor of the Christian Reformed Church of Dutton, Michigan. His willingness to serve THE OUTLOOK in this capacity is greatly appreciated. The editor has asked me to review the decisions […]
The proposed Forms for Baptism and Profession of Faith are scheduled for final approval at the CRC Synod of 1976. Reactions to these provisional Forms are to be sent to the Liturgical Committee (Rev. John H. Schuurmann, Secretary, 1928 Woodlawn Ave., S. E., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49506) not later than September 15, 1975. Rev. Henry […]
As pastor of the Christian Reformed Church of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Rev. Garrett H. Stoutmeyer is in a position where he has every opportunity to observe the church-shopping habits of CRC members and others who either relocate in Florida or otherwise make that state with its inviting climate their winter home. My ministry is conducted […]
Before coming to Westminster Theological Seminary where he is now pursuing further study, Iyorttyom Achincku served as Principal of the Reformed Theological College of Nigeria. “The Church exists in our continent, she is growing and continues to exert great influence upon the life of our peoples. But it is a Church without a theology, without […]
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. . . . Let thy lovingkindness, O Lord, be upon us, according as we have hoped in thee.” Psalm 33:12, 22 Birthdays are generally occasions for joyous celebration. They give us the opportunity to look back over another […]
In the April issue of THE OUTLOOK the writer of this article, An Unusual Summer, wrote another most interesting article, To the Orient, Miss Johanna Timmer, departmental editor of Reformed Women Speak, informs us that, for security reasons, the writer must remain anonymous also as the writer of this article. Blessed are the meek; for […]
Dr. Jay E. Adams, Professor of Practical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, provides a regular column or page for THE OUTLOOK in From the Counselor’s Desk. In addition to his teaching at Westminster and authoring several books, Dr. Adams serves as a Counselor at the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation at Hatboro, Pennsylvania. Joe’s friends […]
Dr. Leonard Greenway, pastor of the River· side Christian Reformed Church of Grand Rapids, Michigan is in charge of Our Question Box. This department is for everyone. Questions from all ages are welcome. From a reader in British Columbia: Question One: It is the custom in the CRC at present to have Synod approve the […]
There is a remarkable statement in the Form for the Solemnization of Marriage found in the back of the Psalter–Hymnal (p. 114). It reads: “Thus the liberty of both husband and wife is glorified by mutual loyalty to law.” In our generation we are used to the glorification of sex –but not in marriage. It […]
MARK‘S SKETCHBOOK OF CHRIST: A WORKBOOK ON THE GOSPEL OF MARK, by Helen Tenney. Banner of Truth Trust, London, England. 1971, pp. 104, $2.50. Reviewed by Rev. Jerome Julien. Are you looking for Bible study material for group study or individual study? Here is a study guide you might consider. While its purpose is obviously […]