Should we seek state aid for private, parent-controlled Christian schools? This issue was raised by Dr. Edwin H. Palmer (see “Ten o’clock” in the ApriL 1955, issue of this magazine). To his position that such schools have right to a share in such state, tax-raised funds Mr. Mark Fakkema, executive director of the National Association of Christian […]
Mr. Fakkema makes a very fine point when he says that it is the divinely given responsibility of parents to educate their children; and that when they fail to do so then the state must step in and see that the children get an education. This is necessary for an enlightened citizenry and the welfare of […]
Kalamazoo Pastor Editor-elect of Christian Reformed Weekly Election of the Rev. John Vander Ploeg. pastor of Grace Christian Reformed Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan, to succeed the Rev. Henry J. Kuiper as editor of The Banner, denominational weekly magazine, was a surprise decision of the 1955 Christian Reformed synod last month. Nominated to this very important position (Banner subscribers […]
For we know in part, and we prophesy in part; but when that which is perfect is come, that which is in part shall be done away. When I was a child, I spake as a child, I felt as a child, I thought as a child: now that I am become a man, I […]
Paul’s first epistle to Timothy is a a masterpiece of inspired counsel for the busy young bishop and pastor in metropolitan Ephesus. By nature somewhat reticent and faced with overwhelming problems, Timothy needed encouragement and advice. The veteran missionary does not hesitate to give both, even to insisting, “Give heed to reading, …” (I Tim. 4:13b). […]
To the angle of the church in Ephesus write: These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, he that walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks: I know thy works, and thy toil and patience, and that thou canst not bear evil men; and didst try them that […]
The Church at Worship VII What are you doing when you join the congregation at worship in the reciting of the Apostles’ Creed? Are you really doing it? “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go unto the house of the Lord.” God speaks peace […]
Many months ago the editors of this magazine invited me to contribute a regular (bi-monthly) column of theological comment. Now that the press of classroom duties has momentarily subsided, I am happy to comply with their request. The purpose of this column is to call attention to significant articles and events in the theological world which […]
(In our April 1955 issue Dr. Runner began his historical survey of this subject. The April installment began with a review of the thinking of “the second-century Apologists…the anti-gnostic Fathers and…the Fathers of the fourth and fifth centuries.” Dr. Runner concluded this phase of his discussion in the previous issue. Here our esteemed author turns […]