I am an important person in the Bible because more was written to me than any other man in the Bible. My doctor friend wrote an orderly account so that I “may know with certainty of the things” that have been taught. I must have been important because even such a distinguished man as a […]
Traditionally, the four foundational subjects studied at any theological college have been the Old Testament, New Testament, Theology, and Church History. Furthermore, the Churches of the Reformation have traditionally centered on the importance of preaching in equipping the pastor to feed and lead the flock of God. This is as it should be-the apostle Paul […]
Few among us would deny the urgent relevance of appeals to preach the Catechism faithfully and regularly. For those committed to God’s Truth and God’s people, this requirement is more than a duty—it is a joy. We can therefore be deeply grateful to those who have recently sounded that appeal in The Outlook of October, […]
It takes some time before the decisions of the most recent Synod can be judged by the church. Often there is one particular issue which has demanded the lion share of the Synod’s time and bas also been debated pro and con in the church papers before Synod meets. This past Synod had quite a […]
(OUTLOOK editorials reprinted from ten years ago) July 1977 An exciting prospect – Suppose that in God’s gracious providence the day would dawn when Reformed Church bodies-of course, I am thin.king particularly of the CRC would experience a drastic housecleaning . . . . and that out of the tensions, all in God’s gracious providence, […]
Editor Joel Belz in the October 26, 1987 World magazine calls attention to one of the most significant and likely-to-be overlooked aspects of the nomination and rejection of Judge Bork for the Supreme Court. It is the deliberate campaign of lying on the part of senators by which this rejection was achieved. Editor Belz observes […]
From a biblical standpoint, one may well question whether we ever should have introduced “the quota system” into our churches. According to the Bible our giving is to be voluntary, cheerful and without compulsion (II Cor. 9:7). Determining set amounts for certain causes for every family in the church, and obligating the paying of such, […]
A new year lies ahead. What will it bring? What will we experience, if we may live, in the year that lies ahead? Such questions almost automatically enter our minds, often accompanied with fear and anxiety. What will happen to the world, to our own families, to the church and to ourselves? These questions become […]
The October issue of The Outlook brought together several articles around one theme. The Board of Reformed Fellowship intends to publish more thematic issues from time to time. With Rev. Kloosterman I am grateful that we had the opportunity to write, to publish, and to read several articles dealing with catechism preaching. May our interaction […]
I would like to add my contribution to the subject of preaching on the Heidelberg Catechism. With Bajema and Wesseling (and contra Lankheet), I would plead for using the Lord’s Day itself as the “text” for the sermon. I believe that is the only legitimate way to “preach the Catechism.” And such a sermon […]