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Every Time That Name…
Pilate—every time during these Passion weeks you hear his name. “Suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified”—it sounds even every Sunday evening from the Apostolic Creed in Article 4 of the twelve. It is the second name of a human being mentioned in this summary ...
For Our Graduates
First of all, congratulations on the conclusion of your last school year—a very special school year in many ways with quite a few additional uncertainties for you. Therefore, a heartfelt congratulation is in order.There are crossroads in your young life. Crossroads— a ...
Thomas’ Question
It was quiet at the supper table. Actually, only One was speaking—rightly so, of course, because He had the right to speak first, to dominate the conversation, and to have the last word.He was saying His farewell. He wanted to make use of every minute He still had wit ...
Holy Baptism (5)
What did our forefathers of Dort say about baptism?In the last article in this short series about baptism, we would like to hear what our forefathers of Dort had to say. In the whole of the Canon, this subject is expressly discussed two times. In the first h ...
Holy Baptism (4)
We and our childrenOur baptismal form is rich in content. We should read it attentively and with discretion. For example, we should do so when there is spoken of “we and our children,” while in another place there is spoken of “this child.” ...
Holy Baptism (3)
By which baptism is signifiedPerhaps this portion of a sentence is well known to you. Every time the sacrament of baptism is administered, in a very personal manner prayer is offered for “this child.” How many years have already passed by from when we could ...
Holy Baptism (2)
The VeinThere is a vein in our Form for Baptism. After three examples have been given as proof for the biblical basis of infant baptism, a conclusion is made: “since baptism is come in the place of circumcision…”The corollary to this senten ...
Holy Baptism (1)
In a short series, we wish to consider the meaning of Holy Baptism. Just as in the history of the church, so also today, departure from the Reformed Confessions has serious consequences. It defines our perception of the congregation, how we approach young people, ...
Family–School–Church
One item which I wish to bring to the foreground is the discussion about modern media. When we look back upon the year 2019, I cannot earnestly enough ask your attention for the position taken by the administration of the Calvijn College in Zeeland. They have taken an integral and cour ...
