Jelte Numan
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Hermeneutical developments within the RCN
Lately we’ve been hearing a fair bit about the so-called ‘new hermeneutics’ in our Dutch sister churches, the RCN (GKv). Basically it’s a different way of interpreting Scripture than...
Our times are in God’s hands
As we enter a new year we reminisce about the past and, in a world of increasing unbelief and revolution, wonder what the future holds. It is only in God's...
“To reform or to wait – it’s a matter of faith” by Rev S de Marie
There are members of the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (GKv - churches liberated in 1944) who continue to be concerned about the decline within their churches but are unsure...
“Christmas and Christ’s Circumcision” by Prof B Holwerda
In his letter to the Galatians Paul has summarised the Christmas gospel in that one glorious sentence: “When the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His...
Sola Scriptura (6) by Rev M Retief
The Clarity of ScriptureThe clarity of Holy Scripture was one of the pillars of the great Reformation in the 16th century. Over against Rome – who viewed the Bible...