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The sermons are pastoral, and they pull the reader into the basics of what a person should believe if they are a Christian. He quotes relevant scripture, and his love of the Creed, the Bible, and the people of God is apparent. This title is relevant for anyone wanting to study the Apostles’ Creed in particular, or for any believer who wants to better understand what they believe.
If the Bible were merely a literary document, we could observe its grammar and historical context and do no more. But the Bible is not merely a literary document; it is God’s Word to His church, inspired by the Holy Spirit. When reading the Bible, the main question that we must ask is, “What is God telling us? What does the Holy Spirit mean by this?”
This new edition from the Reformed Free Publishing Association is a welcome sight, especially since the commentary has been out of print for a few years...this edition is freshly formatted for easier reading. It contains numerous footnotes indicating original sources. It has corrected the translator’s mistakes. It has translated all foreign language quotations. This edition also includes Scripture and name indexes. If you have the older reprint, it will be well worth your money to buy this improved edition.
IN THIS ISSUE: —Feature article: Coming soon: Commentary on the Heidelberg Catechism—New (and Re-) Releases...
Apart from that, the sermons have never before appeared in print. We owe their existence to Martin Swart (1891-1977), a member and elder of the church, who took them down and subsequently transcribed them into notebooks, whence David Engelsma has edited them for this volume.
Interested in church history (with a dash of West Michigan history, too)? Check out Episode No. 8 of the brand-new Byron Center PRC Evangelism Podcast for an interview with Dan Van Uffelen, editor of the Christ and His Church church history series.
Our covenant God who dwells with us has designed the church to live in community. When the church lives in community as God designed, she practices this with a culture of compassionate care for suffering and sinning saints. And it is sweet! It is a great joy in our lives! When we fail to practice this compassionate care, fellow saints are further hurt and their suffering increases. Therefore, I am writing to encourage us to care for one another in the church and to seek this care in the local congregation and in the broader church world because this is God’s design.
It is apparent that much attention has been given to draw the rest of Scripture into the commentary. I myself intend to sit down to read the commentary as a devotional over many days, allowing the Wisdom of Solomon to do its work....Ecclesiastes, A Reflective Exposition would be a good addition to the library of any Christian who wishes to dive into the riches of "Wisdom Literature" for himself or to help others to do so.
The following review was written by Wm. Hendriksen on the books The Amazing Cross (1943) and The Royal Sufferer (1945) by Herman Hoeksema. Both of these books have recently been republished in the Lenten anthology When I Survey... (Jenison, MI: Reformed Free Publishing, 2025). This brief review was originally published in the September 21, 1945 edition of The Banner.
In his book, “Called to Watch for Christ’s Return”, Rev. McGeown lays out a detailed explanation of the biblical teaching of the end times, as it was given by Christ himself in what is known as the Olivet Discourse (Matt. 24-25).
Why does the work of the RFPA—that is, publishing accessible, widely available Christian books which testify to the truth of Scripture in the Reformed tradition—matter, in the grand scheme of things? Why should reading matter to Christians? Last summer, the Hope RWC podcast aired 4 interviews with author, reader, librarian, and archivist Chuck Terpstra to explore the importance of reading, for Christians of all ages and vocations.
Jehovah’s love and pity do not end in inaction: we read, “he saved them.” Specifically, “The angel of his presence saved them” (v. 9). Literally, the angel of his presence is the angel of his face. The face of Jehovah shows us his demeanor, disposition, or attitude displayed toward us. Jehovah’s face is against the wicked, but when we look into Jehovah’s face in faith we see love and pity: we see affection, sympathy and compassion.
Are you looking to learn more about the Bible and church history this week? Consider spending some time with author Mike Velthouse and the Hope RWC podcast! Back in early 2024, Mike was interviewed by Hope RWC on a series of "Biblical Obscurities" that helped inspire his love of church history. Recently, Mike returned to Hope RWC to discuss four MORE "Biblical Obscurities," including the House of Annas, Gehenna, and more.
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