2004-04-Apr Outlook Digital - Volume 54 Issue 4

The Cup of Salvation: the Lord’s Supper as a Thanksgiving Feast
Dr. Joel R. Beeke .................. 2
In this meditation, Dr. Beeke looks at Psalm 116 as a wonderful
expression of the celebration of the Lord’s Supper.

Today’s Church: Standing or Falling (Part 1) .... Dr. Mark W. Karlberg ............5
Dr. Karlberg begins a two-part series on the church. This month, Dr.
Karlberg evaluates the influence that Karl Barth has had on today’s
theology.

We Confess ................................................ Rev. Daniel R. Hyde ......... 8
In this continuing study of the Belgic Confession, Rev. Hyde explains
Article 12 which deals with the creation of the world and the angels.

Moving Beyond Zwingli ................................. Rev. Mark J. Larson ......... 11
Rev. Larson outlines the various views of the Lord’s Supper, explaining
some of the differences that have developed over the years.

Looking Out and About ................................................................... 13

The Blessed Trinity .......................................... Rev. Wybren H. Oord ......... 14
Lord’s Day 8 of the Heidelberg Catechism focuses on the Trinity. In this
article, Rev. Oord looks at on the Three Persons in the one Godhead.

Evaluating the New Perspective on Paul (Part 10)
Dr. Cornelis P. Venema .........16
Dr. Venema continues his study of this very timely subject. This month,
he looks at the meaning of “justification”.

Worldview or Worldly ......................................Rev. Steven G. Simmons..... 20
Rev. Simmons explains the importance of developing a solid, Christian
worldview as he introduces the next Great lakes Worldview Conference.

Looking Above ....................................... Rev. Brian Vos .............. 20
In his continuing study of the Book of Revelation, Rev. Vos begins his
explanation of the letters to the seven churches. This month: Ephesus.

For in Six Days ........................................... Dr. Gary B. Parker .......... 22
This reprint from the April 1983 issue of The Outlook presents a very
informative and timely explanation of Creation.

The Redemption of the Soul .............................. Mr. Dow Haan, Sr. ............. 26
What happens to the soul when a person dies? Using the Holy Scriptures,
Mr. Haan seeks to answer that question.

Book Reviews .............................................................................. 28

Handbook of Church Discipline, Dr. Jay Adams.....................................28

Unfolding Covenant History, Mr. Mark Hoeksema, Ed..........................30

Sound Bites - 1983................................................................................. 31

Mission Update ................................................................................. 32