The tabernacle is an Old Testament picture of the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. God gave Moses instructions on how to build the tabernacle. It was the place where God would meet with His people. Moses carried out the instructions he received from God very carefully. When the Tabernacle was completed the glory of the […]
It seems every church has them. They are a small minority; yet, they are there. They have either just freshly entered a congregation or are in the process of making their exit. Indeed, upon careful evaluation, areas containing numerous reformed churches often display a membership rotation that mirrors a revolving door. Usually motivated by some […]
Mrs. Genevieve Piersma, the wife of the late Rev. John H. Piersma, was called home to glory on May 31, 2008, at the age of 91 years. The funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. on June 5, 2008, in Covenant Reformed Church in Pella, IA. Rev. Patrick Edouard read from Revelation 21 and Psalm […]
For those in the Christian Reformed Church in North America who believe the Bible clearly teaches that women are not to hold office in the church, Synod 2008 has spoken. As seen in last month’s article “It’s Decision Time,” the debate has been a long one with Synod declaring that the two opposing sides are […]
Our meeting was opened by Rev. Rand Lankheet, reading Psalm 115, making some remarks, and leading us in prayer. We were made aware of the fact that Dr. Nick Gootjes has asked to be temporarily relieved of his duties on the committee, in view of health concerns. We spent quite some time discussing the actions […]
Our meeting was opened by our chairman, Rev. Knott, reading and making remarks on Psalm 150, and leading us in prayer. We were advised that Mr. Henry Nuiver, an original member of our committee, had passed away in February of this year. We note with appreciation the work that Mr. Nuiver did on behalf of […]
Synod affirms that the Scriptures and confessions teach the doctrine of justification by grace alone, through faith alone and that nothing that is taught under the rubric of covenant theology in our churches may contradict this fundamental doctrine. Therefore Synod rejects the errors of those: 3. who confuse the ground and instrument of acceptance with […]
When I rise on clear mornings, the dark pre-dawn sky is pierced by the beauty of a bright star throbbing like a living diamond. Joyful hope fills my soul and my spirit sings as the star reminds me of Christ, the bright and morning star. This is an appellation that […]
A fight is going on. Christian, do you see it? One by one, valuable things are being stripped from you. This is no ordinary fight; it is much more important. The moment you use human weapons or strategies you are done; you fail. This is a war over your worship, your life, your very soul; […]
I find the first words of Romans 9 humorous in a sense, as if Paul knew way back then that two thousand years later we would have the same struggle to fully understand what it means ourselves. Paul writes, “I speak the truth in Christ – I am not lying.” That statement does not seem […]