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The Inward Witness
Sir,I readily offer you my thoughts on 1 John 5:10, “He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself,” though, perhaps, you will think I am writing a sermon rather than a letter. If we believe in the Son of God, whatever trials we may meet with in the present life, our best ...
BIBLE QUIZ
Dear Boys and Girls,In Ecclesiastes, King Solomon tells us some of the many things which belonged to him. He had accumulated many wonderful things, for he was known not only for his wisdom but also for his riches. Elsewhere in the Bible we read about his throne, which was made of ivory and ...
Canons of Dordt (40)
It is a wonder of God’s mercy that sinners and rebels are called to return unto Him. Fallen man is sincerely called to turn to his Maker. No one would ever do this, however, if left to his own will. Conversion is God’s work. He enlightens the understanding, renews the will, so that the fruits of ...
NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, & EVENTS
CHURCH NEWS MINISTERIAL CALLS Extended: To Rev. C. Hogchem of Barneveld, the Netherlands, by the congregation of Hamilton, Ontario.To Rev. C. A. van Dieren of Rijssen-North, the Netherlands, by the congregation of Fort ...
A Prophecy of Christ’s Suffering
A new year began, and how quickly time goes by. January is past, and, the Lord willing, on February 26 we will begin the seven Sundays before Easter in which we consider the sufferings of the Lord Jesus Christ. The first Adam broke the covenant of works, but immediately it pleased the Lord to rev ...
Het niet beschermde ongeloof
Wanneer wij het antwoord van de Heere Jezus, gegeven aan de overpriesters en ouderlingen, die met een vraag naar de bevoegdheid van Jezus tot Hem gekomen waren, zo op het eerste gezicht bezien, dan komt dit antwoord ons vreemd voor. Waarom geeft de Heere aan hen niet een duidelijk antwoord op hun ...
The Heidelberg Catechism (28) (Explained for Children)
The next three Lord’s Days speak about the Holy Supper, the second sacrament. Question 75: How art thou admonished and assured in the Lord’s Supper that thou art a partaker of that one sacrifice of Christ, accomplished on the cross, and of all His benefits? ...
The Life of Ruth (12)
It was mealtime on the field. Boaz had prepared the meal by placing the bread and vinegar on the table for those who would partake of the food. As Ruth was working in the field, she saw something she had never seen before. She saw the reapers lay down their sickles and the binders bind their last ...
The Swiss Farmer and the Lord’s Day
In a fertile valley of Switzerland lived a young farmer. It was harvest time, and the golden grain swayed in the fields. On a Sunday afternoon, dark clouds gathered in the distance, a sure sign of rain. Not wanting to lose any of his crop, the young man called his helpers together, saying, “I wan ...
These Humbling Lessons (A letter to a friend)
I have been greatly comforted and encouraged by your letter, and do sincerely sympathize with you in all your tribulations, knowing that without them you cannot be a pastor after God’s own heart. How sad a thing it is to have a religion that knows nothing of communion with the Lord! How dead and ...
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