I once read an explanation of the text: “Lord, remember not the sins of my youth”, and the author concluded that the sin of youth is the sin of lack of appreciation. Failure to appreciate what God, our parents, teachers, ministers, and associates are doing and have done for us, that is the sin of […]
February is the month in which this nation observes the birthdays of two of its outstanding presidents, namely Washington and Lincoln. Every pupil in school knows the important roles played by these men in the history of the United States; how they led the country when it was in most adverse circumstances in such a […]
All of us are baptized. What does this mean? And what, if anything, is the connection between our Christian baptism and Christian Living? These questions we began to answer some time ago. Since then our attention was diverted to other things, like young people’s conventions, Reformation Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and New Year. We shall […]
Dear Schuiler: There was a time when we heard much about WORLDLY AMUSEMENTS, and the phrase meant something very definite to us. But today, though still used those words seem to lack content. We speak of “no sin in things”, and “our Christian liberty permits us to use all things in moderation.” What then really […]
A Christian, a Protestant Reformed Christian, can truly speak of Christ for Youth. But not in the way the leaders of the “Youth for Christ Movement” speaks of it. These leaders and so called preachers are zealous for the youth of the world, through them, they come to the parents. They have the bad approach, […]
LESSON XIX. Christ’s Witnesses (John 5:31-47) Who These Witnesses Are: (vss. 31-40). Having spoken to these Jews about His works in the previous verses, such as resurrection and judgment, Jesus now gives to them witnesses to prove to them that He speaks the truth, and indeed is the Son of God. But He cannot bear […]
It seems at this writing that the current comments that are made by leaders are limited to reflective comments about the world situation in general. There is an apparent lull: everyone, just as in the business world, is waiting for the new year to bring its surprises, its business. The problems though the same as […]
God did not first conceive of the plan of Redemption after the fall of man. Indeed, the mediator of the covenant of grace was ordained and anointed already from eternity. He was appointed as an offering before the foundations of the world, and the church was already from that time chosen. For that church He […]
“From Greenland’s icy mountains From Indian’s carol strands. Redeemer, King, Creator, In bliss returns to reign!’’ According to travelers, one of the most scenic trips by steamer is the route of Australia’s “Grand Canal”. This is no inland waterway as the word canal might suggest but it is a strip of water (the Pacific Ocean) […]
The subject comprises two aspects, namely, that God’s glory is revealed in the Christian school, and consequently also reflected. To what degree the glory of God is taught and reflected depends on many conditions. I. COVENANT PUPILS. The Christian school is very closely related to the home. It is not subordinate to it, nor does […]