Rev. G. Lanting, of Holland, Mich., has accepted the call which came to him from our church at Edgerton, Minn. Installation service will be conducted Dec. 9, by Rev. R. Decker’ of Doon, Iowa. Holland’s new trio consists of the Revs. D. Engelsma, C. Hanko and M. Schipper. Rev. J.…
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With this article, we conclude our study of Barth’s doctrine of Scripture. In the August 1, 1966, issue of the Standard Bearer, we took note of Barth’s explanation of the classical, Biblical passages on inspiration, an’explanation that centered on the phrase in II Timothy 3:16: “All scripture is God-breathed.” We saw that…
In the Nov. 1, 1966 issue of the Standard Bearer, page 69, the Rev. H. Hanko called our attention to a striking gathering in the city of Berlin. For background information, re-read that article. Christianity Today, sponsor of this “World Congress on Evangelism” has a further explanation of this gathering in…
In the October issue of the Reformed Journal, J. K. Van Baalen writes an article entitled “Evolution and the Bible.” The purpose of this article is to show that evolutionism (not in its mechanical sense, but in its theistic sense) is perfectly compatible with Scripture. The article mocks the literal interpretation…
Miracles Speaking of miracles in connection with the providence of God, the subject is surely of sufficient importance to merit special attention and consideration. On the one hand, the miracles of Holy Writ are usually treated in connection with the providence of the Lord. And, on the other hand, the…
“Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and His doctrine be not blasphemed.” I Timothy 6:1 “Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the…
Introduction At some time or another you have undoubtedly heard the expression: “Ministers are born, not made.” The expression has been used with more than a singular application. It is subject to diverse interpretations, but the one main thought which it conveys is very clear. The point is that ministers…
And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit from God came upon Saul…. I Samuel 18:10 And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit from God came upon Saul…. I Samuel 18:10 Suddenly in a moment, as though struck by a fiery…
THE UNIQUENESS OF GOD’S SPEAKING IN HIS SON UNDERSCORED (vss 2b-4) (continued) This uniqueness of God’s speaking in his Son is also set forth in bold relief in the exalted place which the Son has been appointed, and which he has received through his death and resurrection and his glorious exaltation…
The Nature of the Atonement Limited or General? THE CONFESSIONS ON THE DEFINITE AND PERSONAL ELEMENT OF THE ATONEMENT The Nature of the Atonement Limited or General? THE CONFESSIONS ON THE DEFINITE AND PERSONAL ELEMENT OF THE ATONEMENT One of our confessions of a minor order, The Form for the…
” And Pharaoh said unto Jacob, How old art thou? And Jacob said unto Pharaoh, The days of the years of my pilgrimage are an hundred and thirty years: few and evil have the days of the years of my life been, and have not attained unto the days of…