At their last congregational meeting, Loveland placed on trio the Revs. J.A. Heys, G. Lanting and B. Woudenberg. Rev. G. VanBaren, of Doon, has received the call from our Randolph congregation: Due to Rev. Van Baren’s absence from Doon because of Church Visitation and Classical appointments he has asked for…
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Report of Classis East, Hudsonville, April 11, 1962. Rev. H. Hanko led in opening devotions. All the churches were represented by two delegates each. After credentials were accepted Rev. Hanko declared Classis properly constituted. Rev. G. Lanting, following the order of rotation, then took the chair, while Rev. Hanko served…
The spring meeting of the Ladies’ League of the Protestant Reformed Churches was held April 19, 1962 at Southwest Protestant Reformed Church. Miss Helen Vanden Engel played an organ prelude after which our meeting was opened with the singing of our theme song, Psalter No. 374 verses 1, 2, and…
THE FAITH OF A HERO Much has been made of the orbital flight of John H. Glenn Jr. And without question, from a scientific viewpoint, it was a tremendous accomplishment. Much has also been made of his faith. The nation and the Church have hailed him as an outstanding example…
It has been claimed that the whole question of “hymnology” does not involve a matter of principle. The argument is that as long as the hymns are doctrinally sound so that they do not conflict in any way with the Word of God, they may be sung in the churches. To…
We are now ready to discuss the matter of the formation of the canon from a principal point of view. We have traced the history of the formation of both the Old and the New Testament canon. But the question remains: on what authority does the canon of Scripture rest?…
What Roman Catholicism means when it speaks of the holiness of the Church is evident from the articles or answers which we quoted from “Radio Replies by the Fathers Rumble and Carty.” The holiness of the Church refers to its holiness in its Founder, Christ Jesus, its teachings, sacramental system…
It is characteristic of the creature that he is subject to laws. The Creator makes laws and creates His creatures according to laws. That creature is more important than the law according to which he is created, and therefore we may say that he is not created in order to…
A good minister is a rare thing under the sun; it requires that one be thoroughly nourished in the Word. He must do and teach the things which pertain to godliness, the Mystery of godliness which is great. Besides, he must be a man who does not look for simply…
“And I said unto you, Ye are come unto the mountain of the Amorites, which the LORD our God doth give unto us. Behold, the LORD thy God hath set the land before thee: go up and possess it, as the LORD God of thy fathers hath said unto thee;…
As we have said before, there are no conditions whatsoever unto salvation. Salvation is absolutely free and sovereign. And even the gift of faith Christ merited for us by His perfect obedience. Nor may we conceive of faith as if it were a meritorious work on the part of man,…
On the occasion of Barth’s coming to this country and lecturing in Chicago the Reformed Journal devoted an entire issue to this world famous theologian. In that issue James Daane has an article under the caption: “Can We Learn from Karl Barth?” He writes, first of all, by way of introduction: “I…
“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.” Luke 12:32 These words of Jesus are found in Luke’s version of the Sermon on the Mount. Oh, the children of God are also often concerned about the things of the flesh, the things…