Cremation or Burial?
I want to be buried. Like I mean, I am looking forward to being buried. Don’t worry—not in some weird way. Like the trend that is happening in Japan, where…
Rev. Tim Bergsma is the pastor of Living Hope FRC, in Chatham, Ontario. He is married to his beautiful wife Jennifer, father to three children, and he is the Editor here at Plants & Pillars.
Bible Study: Free Reformed Church History (5)
LESSON 5: THE SECESSION FROM THE DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH IN 1834 BIBLE READING: Ephesians 2:1-10 (Click to display printable version) HENDRIK DE COCK The name of Rev. Hendrik de…
Word of the Day: Hojoamobjominahazehazema
Who can guess what this acronym means? Anyone? Hojoamobjominahazehazema Answer: It is a handy way to remember the name and order of the minor prophets…
Bible Study: Free Reformed Church History (4)
LESSON 4: LIBERALISM IN THE NETHERLANDS BIBLE READING: Romans 7 (Click to display printable version) IMMORALITY AND RATIONALISM During the 1500’s the church in Holland had to fight and…
Theology: The Five Solas
“Unless I am convinced by Scripture and plain reason — I do not accept the authority of the popes and councils, for they have contradicted each other — my conscience…
Hollywood: Your Culture is Showing
Perhaps you’ve heard of Harvey Weinstein lately, or perhaps you haven’t. Mr. Weinstein is (or a least was) a big name producer in Hollywood, who has produced a number of…
Bible Study: Free Reformed Church History (3)
LESSON 3: THE SYNOD OF DORT BIBLE READING: Ephesians 1 (Click to display printable version) In 1571 there was already a Reformed church synod convening in the Netherlands. Many…
Sunday Across the FRC (October 15)
Here is where we highlight a few of the sermons that were preached across the FRC this past Sunday, in a way to help us feel more connected to one…
Check Out: “Sin is not a Pet”
“With all due respect, you can’t be serious. Do you know what sin is?” “As he continued to talk, it was evident that he did not…” “Sin is not…
Where Was God in Las Vegas?
This Sunday (Lord willing) I plan to preach on this, because the mass shooting that happened in Las Vegas is on everybody’s mind, and because we need to be able…