Since summer is the time of weddings, that means spring (for the pastor) is the season for premarital counseling. Once a week (or so) my wife and I find ourselves sitting with a stary-eyed couple, listening as they gush about how easy it is for them to work through their arguments together (Oh, they have…
January 12 The Truth “Speak every man truth with his neighbour.” —Ephesians 4:25 Read Ephesians 4:17-32 When the old man is put off, our attention is directed to the lusts of our flesh. When the new man is put on, we are led by the Holy Spirit. After saying these things, Paul continues with the…
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 Cock is closely connected with the Dutch Secession of 1834. He was the first minister to secede from the official Dutch Reformed Church. Hendrik de…
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 were to follow. The most famous synod was the great Synod of Dort 1618-1619. This was an international reformed synod, such as has never been…