If he turn not, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bow, and made it ready. He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; he ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors. Psalm 7:12, 13 These words picture the absolute certainty of God’s judgment upon the sinner.…
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. Proverbs 18:10 With this issue we are once again at the beginning of a new year. Many thousands will greet each other with a “Happy New Year.” Many of these will do so…
Art thou not from everlasting, O Lord my God, mine Holy One? We shall not die. O Lord, thou hast ordained them for judgment; and, O mighty God, thou hast established them for correction. Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore…
Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labor of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall no herd be in the stalls; Yet I will rejoice…
Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian; and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. And the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a flame of fire…
But with thee will I establish my covenant; and thou shalt come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons’ wives with thee. Genesis 6:18 There is nothing so beautiful and precious to us as is the truth of God’s covenant. It is good to be…
For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. Malachi 3:6 God’s abiding covenant faithfulness is set forth in our text. How appropriate to remember this when we consider the fact that with this issue of the Standard Bearer we begin our 90th year…
My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole…
Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am. Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Psalm…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of Immanuel Protestant Reformed Church of Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him, and…
For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 3:20 In this chapter Paul speaks of himself. He tells why he might have reason to boast in the flesh (vv. 5-6). He then says that all these things he counted…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of the Protestant Reformed Church of New Zealand. Of the Communion of the Saints All saints that are united to Jesus Christ their head, by his Spirit and by faith, have fellowship with him in his graces, sufferings, death, resurrection, and glory: and being united to…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of Immanuel Protestant Reformed Church of Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: In whom…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of Loveland Protestant Reformed Church in Loveland, Colorado. After these things the word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. Genesis 15:1 As members of the body of Christ we belong…
Rev. Miersma, is pastor of the Loveland Protestant Reformed Church in Loveland, Colorado. “…fear ye not. For thus saith the Lord of hosts; Yet once, it is a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land; And I will shake…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of the Loveland Protestant Reformed Church in Loveland, Colorado. But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. Hebrews…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of Immanuel Protestant Reformed Church of Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou…
Rev. Miersma is a missionary of the Protestant Reformed Churches, currently serving in Ghana, West Africa. As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.…
Rev. Miersma is a missionary of the Protestant Reformed Churches, currently serving in Ghana, West Africa. For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous; but the way of the ungodly shall perish. Psalm 1:6 We have here a most remarkable Psalm. As the first psalm in this memorable book…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of the Protestant Reformed Church of New Zealand. (Correction: This is probably as good a place as any to call the attention of our readers to a correction received from “down under” relative to an article in the October 15 issue of this magazine. Professor Hoeksema,…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of Immanuel Protestant Reformed Church of Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee. II Chronicles 20:12 Another…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of the Protestant Reformed Church of New Zealand. Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. Matthew 10:32 Today there are, as in the past there have been, those who oppose the use of creeds…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of Immanuel Protestant Reformed Church of Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. I…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of the Protestant Reformed Church of New Zealand. Of the Communion of the Saints All saints that are united to Jesus Christ their head, by his Spirit and by faith, have fellowship with him in his graces, sufferings, death, resurrection, and glory: and being united to…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of Immanuel Protestant Reformed Church in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of Immanuel Protestant Reformed Church in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree. Galatians 3:13 Our whole redemption is found in…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of Immanuel Protestant Reformed Church in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of Immanuel Protestant Reformed Church in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely,…
Rev. Miersma is a missionary of the Protestant Reformed Churches, currently serving in Ghana, West Africa. And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. John 12:32 Sir, we would see Jesus. This was the request of certain Greeks in the preceding context.…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of Immanuel Protestant Reformed Church in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9 The text before us speaks of that which seemingly occupies the mind of every man. On every side there is heard the…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of Immanuel Protestant Reformed Church in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Matthew 5:7 It has been some time since we last looked at the beatitudes which Christ spoke in the first part of His sermon on the mount. There…
Rev. Miersma is a missionary of the Protestant Reformed Churches, currently serving in Ghana, West Africa. Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem. Matthew 2:1 Jesus Christ, born King of the…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of Immanuel Protestant Reformed Church of Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6 In preceding articles we have seen the first three characteristics of the citizens of the kingdom of God. They are…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of Immanuel Protestant Reformed Church of Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. Job 19:25 I know that my redeemer liveth.” What a confession! What a comfort! On this day when…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of the Loveland Protestant Reformed Church in Loveland, Colorado. And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. John 1:16 What a beautiful confession of faith! Here is a personal confession of those who have experienced and tasted the marvelous grace of Christ.…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of Immanuel Protestant Reformed Church of Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 The words of Christ here in the text are very familiar to us. We know them well. However, they just do not seem to be…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of Loveland Protestant Reformed Church in Loveland, Colorado. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. Isaiah 40:11 Isaiah was called to be…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of Immanuel Protestant Reformed Church of Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4
Rev. Miersma is pastor of the Loveland Protestant Reformed Church in Loveland, CO. But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children. Psalm 103:17 Once more we stand at the beginning of a new year. We are…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of Immanuel Protestant Reformed Church of Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. Psalm 63:3 In just a few days our readers who live in the United States will observe the national holiday called Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving is…
Rev. Miersma is a missionary of the Protestant Reformed Churches. As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness. Psalm 17:15 When David wrote this Psalm he was surrounded by enemies, as can be seen from verse Ps. 17:9: “From…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of Loveland Protestant Reformed Church in Loveland, Colorado. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 The Lord’s will and work must be done. We see that every time…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of the Loveland Protestant Reformed Church in Loveland, Colorado. And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago. Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of the Loveland Protestant Reformed Church in Loveland, Colorado. And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Acts 2:21 Pentecost! The words of this text were spoken by the apostle Peter in the very first…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of the Loveland Protestant Reformed Church in Loveland, Colorado. He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of the Loveland Protestant Reformed Church in Loveland, Colorado. What shall one then answer the messengers of the nation? That the LORD hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it. Isaiah 14:32 In order to understand the comfort given to God’s…
Beginnings! Do you find them fearful? You do not know what shall take place in the future. It is rather dark and unknown. There are beginnings of different things. We stand near the beginning of a new volume of THE STANDARD BEARER. Many of you young people stand at the beginning…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of the Loveland Protestant Reformed Church in Loveland, Colorado. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord…
Rev. Miersma is pastor of the Loveland Protestant Reformed Church in Loveland, Colorado. And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched…
The life of a Christian young person is not an easy life. A young person is at an age at which he begins to assume more and more responsibility for himself. No longer are parents simply making decisions for you, but you are called upon to make decisions by yourself…