December 3 Read Isaiah 29:1-8 God pronounces judgment upon his church and the enemies of that church. It is thought that Ariel is the altar of burnt offerings. If that is so, God is judging the misuse of his worship. How about us? Do we worship in a right way, or do we just go […]
Imagine you’re a shepherd tending sheep in darkest night; Suddenly the skies around you burst, and blaze with intense light. You’re aroused from lethargy, brightness penetrates your soul: Then you view a glorious angel where the heavens did unroll. You shepherds are sore frightened and begin to shake with fear; But the words the angel […]
“And the Word was made flesh.” John 1:14a Incarnation! What a miracle, and what a mystery! It means: coming into or being clothed with flesh. We might, of course, also speak of the birth of Christ. However, that is not enough. The mere word—birth—does not express what really happened in that wonderful stable. Every person […]
In our last article we showed that the whole New Testament age is the last time, according to Scripture. The last day or last time—the end—is not only something future but something present, something with which each of us must reckon, no matter when we live. The coming of Christ must be similarly understood. As the great […]
The question to be answered in this News treats a matter of Christian ethics. While it is true that Scripture does not speak directly to all issues that arise in our life’s calling, it does lay down principles that can and must serve as our guide to walk in a way pleasing to God. The […]
I visited with the Rev. Herman Hoeksema for the last time late in the summer of 1964. I called on him one more time in the summer of 1965. But by this time the earthly house of his tabernacle had so broken down that there could be no visit, only a call. In the late […]
Facebook? Yes, Facebook. This 77-year-old great-grandfather has a page on Facebook. And he’s a preacher, besides. Facebook is no longer only for children and young people. One discovers that there are many useful ways to profit from this Web program. Pictures can be made available to any who wish to see them. One can post […]
December 25, 1933 Dear Diary, It is Christmas today. Pa and Ma gave me this diary. I was surprised. I didn’t think there would be any gifts this year. Pa has little work. Hardly anyone in the city has work. Pa had some socks that Ma couldn’t mend anymore. Martha got a doll made out […]
“God-fearing men seek God-fearing wives” (Prof. H. Hanko). In God’s counsel of election he chose a specific group of people to be his own. Leaving the rest of mankind to perish in the way of their sin, God chose a group of people unto salvation in Christ. Upon them he sets his favour and love, […]
The Young People of Trinity have picked for this year’s convention the theme “A Church From All Nations.” This is a good subject for young people, firstly, because the church should be the most important thing in your lives and as you learn about the church, you can grow in this area of your life. […]