Are We Following the Decline in the RCN? (2)
In the previous article based on Rev J Moesker’s speech he illustrates that what we see happening in the RCN are changes to accommodate...
Are We Following the Decline in the RCN? (1)
Are Canadian Reformed Churches (CanRC) following the decline in Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (RCN)? Rev J Visscher says no. Rev J Moesker says...
Prophecy and the Pope’s Deal with China
The pope is doing a deal with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In March, the Roman Catholic Church will give the Communist Party the...
School and Covenant
The Form for Baptism says that in all covenants there are two parts—a promise and an obligation—and two parties—God and man. Those two parties...
May I Have This Dance?
In no time, the tables and chairs are cleared away. The lights are suddenly turned down. Red, blue and green strobe lights appear and...
The battle is the Lord’s
There is a tendency for church members to think that if only we had more numbers we could really achieve something for God’s kingdom....
Raising Children and the Antithesis
Present wisdom often directs parents to show a love (as they see it) that leaves children to their own opinions and determinations (though some...
Two ministers leave RCN and join DGK
Two more ministers have left the Reformed Churches of the Netherlands (RCN/GKv) and joined the DGK. They are Rev H G Gunnink and Rev...
Australia Day
Today, January 26th, is celebrated as Australia Day. It commemorates the arrival of the first fleet of British ships in 1788 and the settlement...
To stay, or not to stay, in the RCN (GKv) 3
There is value in looking at the reasons people use to stay in the wayward RCN. Those same reasons have in the past been...
To stay, or not to stay, in the RCN (GKv) 2
The previous instalment referred to an article of H Oosterhuis in which he evaluates the reasons given by those who claim they must remain...
To stay, or not to stay, in the RCN (GKv) 1
Over the last few decades developments within the Reformed Churches of the Netherlands (RCN, in Dutch GKv), have shown a steady deterioration. The latest...
The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord.
The news media expresses concern about what 2018 will bring in international relations. The ABC quotes North Korea’s dictator Kim Jong-un saying he has...
Christ rules as King
As we move into the year of our Lord 2018 and experience the decline of what were once Christian countries (in Western civilisation) we...
Merry Christmas
A flood of “Merry Christmas” expressions this time of year come via emails from companies wanting to retain our business, via cards from neighbours...