Good Friday
“And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why...
Synod’s decision on more hymns gives reason for concern
Synod 2018’s decision to add another 19 hymns to an abundance of hymns already adopted for the church services is a matter of concern....
Watchfulness in respect of the doctrine
If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him … (2 John...
For the Truth of God
March 23rd, 67 years ago, Klaas Schilder died. The Lord used him to feed His sheep in the green pastures of His Word and...
Do all believers have a task to evangelise?
What’s the difference between mission and evangelism? Mission is said to be “the official proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ by ordained servants...
More Hymns
Past synods of the Free Reformed Churches of Australia (FRCA) have rightly expressed concern about the proliferation of hymns in the Reformed Churches of...
FRCA Synod 2018’s interpretation of the CO about appeals
Suppose a church member finds a synod decision to be contrary to God’s Word. What should he do? Could he send an appeal direct...
Why Should I Read the Acts of Synod?
That’s a good question. After all, the Acts of General Synod are not exactly riveting reading. They won’t win the Giller, Nobel or Booker...
Ask, Seek, Knock
The Saviour used parables related to familiar daily events in order to instruct His disciples, and thereby us. In Luke 11 Jesus uses such...
Europe Submits to Islam
On October 25, 2018, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) essentially ruled that criticizing Mohammed, the founder of Islam, means inciting hatred and...
Loveless Love
“In love we must be able to differ from one another. Love creates an atmosphere of tolerance to recognize and respect different, even opposing...
Interview with Rev van Gurp about causes of deformation in RCN
PrefaceYou may know that in 2003, after years of concerns about deformation in the RCN (GKv), and after concerned members had their appeals to...
The Trust Test
There is a story about a famous fellow who walked across the Niagara Falls on a tight-rope. Whether the story is entirely factual, I...
How do we handle trials?
Living in a fallen and sinful world, Christians are not
exempt from experiencing trials, tribulation and suffering. Struggles and
afflictions are never far away. Throughout history...
The two sides to the church
Look back over the history of the church and there will always be things to criticize – and with good reason. The church owes...