It is very sad that the atoning death of the Saviour of sinners has been and continues to be a controversial issue in the Church. This in itself is already a good illustration of man’s depravity. Some of the hottest theological battles have been fought over the question: for whom did Christ die? Did He […]
Why put “Honestly now” in the title above these lines? Well, when you think for even just a moment of all the sham, the tomfoolery, and the humbug in today’s Christmas, it’s probably not superfluous to do so. December means Christmas. And Christmas means goodwill, tolerance, peace, and a moratorium on all our differences while […]
This is the fourth in a series of articles in this periodical on the ecumenical problem. The first, by Rev. J. H . Piersma, sketched the history of the ecumenical movement. The second, by Dr. L. Praamsma, dealt especially with the Growth and Objectives of the World Council. The third was on the Basis of […]
By the antithesis is meant the fundamental contrast, division, and antagonism between the people of God and those who are of the world, between the thinking of those who are Christians and those who are not, between the activities of Kingdom workers and those outside the Kingdom of God. SIN AND GRACE The antithesis is the […]