Defence of the Truth is a website which aims to provide articles which give reformed direction and ‘test the spirits’ in submission to the truth of the Holy Bible, the doctrine of which is confessed in the Three Forms of Unity – The Belgic Confession of Faith, the Heidelberg Catechism and the Canons of Dort.
Latest articles
Baptism with the Spirit and with fire
“He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire” (Luke 3:16).
One morning, some years ago, I was sitting in my study when I felt a tremendous explosion. Moments later a column of smoke appeared on the horizon. Then I smelt fire. Evidently, something had gone seriously wrong...
Ascension … and the Marks of the Church
It is important that we do not overlook the great significance of the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ. First, the Ascension was important for our Lord Himself: He entered into the glory of His Father and took His rightful place at the Father’s right hand, there to rule...
Of Snakes and Doves
On 10 May 1940 German troops invaded The Netherlands. Four days later German bombers, in what came to be known as Blitzkrieg (lightning war), flattened the heart of Rotterdam whereby thousands of Dutch civilians died. When the Nazis
threatened to bomb another big city, Utrecht, the Dutch capitulated. For five...
The Church – a Matter of Faith
Perhaps there’s no part of our confession that causes as much controversy as the part about the church. Yet our confession is very clear: “I believe a holy catholic church, the communion of saints.” We further confess that this church can easily be identified by her three marks and...
Remembering God’s goodness toward us after WW2
Here in Australia, we celebrate ANZAC Day to remember those Australian and New Zealand people who died and who served in wars. This commemoration started with the intent to remember those who died in WW1, a shockingly costly and horrendous war. Later it included all who died or served...
Resurrection Joy
Every Lord’s Day we have the opportunity and privilege to celebrate the resurrection of our Saviour. The first day of the week is the day Christ rose from the dead (Matt 28:1)! The resurrection was a decisive factor when the Holy Spirit guided the early Christians to transition from...
A new reformed website: “Building and Preserving”
There is a new website of interest in the Netherlands. It commenced 1st April 2023 and has reformed articles both in Dutch and English.
Those familiar with the reformed magazine De Bazuin will recognise the names of those responsible for this new initiative: Rev S deMarie and Tonnis Bruinius—both members...
Preaching the threats of God’s Word
In the preaching we like to hear about God’s promises to us. And within reason we would expect some exhortations. But threats? Where’s God’s love and grace in that, someone might say? And yet, in the Canons of Dort we confess that it is an element of God’s work...
Who is God? Why it Matters
You are in a hurry and the traffic lights turn red. Does it frustrate you or do you reflect Christian patience knowing that this, too, comes from God’s fatherly hand?
Things are not going so well in your marriage. Do you ignore the promises you made, change your view of...
“Anti-discrimination” threat to our Christian schools
What would you do if the government said: Your schools may no longer employ only church members; they must be open to hiring people who don’t subscribe to your faith views and who reflect this in their lifestyle? That’s the direction in which reformed Christian schools are being pushed....
