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Light For My Path: a children's devotional explaining Biblical word pictures

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Hardcover, 64 pages, original watercolor illustrations

Releasing in October of 2026

Bible translation used: nKJV

31 devotionals intended for kids 5-11

About the author

Donna Kelderman is a pastor’s wife, mother of six married children, and grandmother of 17. Her family resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where her husband, Mark, is Dean of students and director of the Biblical Counseling Program at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. Donna is active in the seminary’s Ministry Wives Fellowship, seeking to teach and encourage wives of the seminary students. She is IRBC certified and has spent many years counseling women. Donna has also compiled a women’s devotional, Seasons of the Heart, as well as the devotional Drawing Near to the Heart of God together with her husband. When not spending time with her family, Donna’s love for nature and gardening is a source of relaxation and refreshing times of spiritual meditation and prayer.

About the illustrator

Susanna Barnard was born and raised on a small farm in southwest Michigan, where she and her siblings took art classes from their mother as part of their homeschool education. She has always loved exploring and painting the beauties of God’s creation. She now lives in Boise, Idaho with her husband and son.

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“I have often said that the next generation is the greatest mission field available to us—and this is particularly true of our own children and grandchildren. And what better way is there to introduce biblical truths to children than through warm instruction, real-life illustrations, and captivating stories, both from Scripture and from everyday life? In this clear, simple, engaging, practical, and biblical devotional for children, Donna Kelderman speaks much like a grandmother would speak to her grandchildren. Here is an excellent resource to point the young ones in your life to Christ, who invites them to come to Him and to find everlasting salvation in Him for the rest of their lives (Matt. 19:14).”

Dr. Joel R. Beeke, Chancellor and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, and pastor of Heritage Reformed Congregation, Grand Rapids, Michigan

"Jesus is the Alpha and Omega. We are the light of the world. God is our rock. The Bible is full of word pictures that most of us find familiar. But do our children understand them? This book explains those pictures at a child’s level, describing their meaning and application simply and clearly. Together with its charming illustrations, it helps children explore and treasure the riches of Scripture."

Simonetta Carr, award-winning author, speaker, homeschooling mother, host of Kids Talk Church History podcast, and regular contributor to Modern Reformation.

"This warm-hearted devotional brings biblical truth to young minds and hearts through relatable stories and vivid pictures that capture their imagination. Each reading takes a verse, breaks it down in ways children understand, and shows them how God's Word speaks directly to their joys, challenges, and questions. This not only builds knowledge of God's word, but invites children to respond in obedience and faith as they discover the joy of surrendering their lives and hearts to Jesus Christ."

Kara Dedert, pastor’s wife, mother, contributor to TableTalk, cultural commentator at ThinkTwice

“Light for My Path, by Donna Kelderman, is a beautiful devotional. The book consists of 31 well-written, easy to understand devotionals that explain Biblical word pictures and apply them to everyday living. In one of the first devotionals, we find Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” Kelderman uses the example of walking down a dark path in the woods to show the need for a light to guide you on the path. She applies this illustration to life itself, showing children why they need God’s Word to guide their everyday decisions and help them face the problems that come their way.

Each devotional is rooted in scripture and is applied to topics children face daily, such as standing up to bullies, disagreements with siblings, and fighting laziness. The devotionals end with a short paragraph to help children understand how to ask God for help in these situations. The book includes beautiful watercolor illustrations that draw the reader or listener in. The illustrations by Susanna Barnard are an excellent complement to each story.

While the book could be read by children on their own, it is ideal to read and discuss as a family. It is filled with godly instruction for children and pertinent reminders for adults. Light For My Path is an excellent addition to any family library.”

Joyce Holstege, Christian school teacher

“Many children in the 5-11 age range will be able to read this simple devotional and enjoy the complementary watercolor illustrations. Although simply written, entries address some difficult subjects like persecuted Christians, divorced parents, and school bullies. Following a focus verse, the author often shares anecdotes or encourages imagination as she points readers to the truth of God’s word and applies it to their lives.”

Glenda Faye Mathes, author of multiple juvenile fiction novels and of Reformed Fellowship’s Little One Lost and Finding Faithfulness: A Year of Reading and Reflecting on God’s Word

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The history of the URCNA, therefore, is a history both of preservation and propagation, holding fast to the truths of Scripture and the confessions with a view to proclaiming them to future generations, even to the ends of the earth. Viewed from the standpoint of our confession regarding the church, the URCNA and its history belongs to the story of Christ’s work in gathering, defending, and preserving his church.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e~ Dr. Cornelis P. Venema\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“In his ode to the city of God, the psalmist encourages the reader (and singer!) to walk around Zion, count her towers, and consider her ramparts, ‘that ye may tell it to the generation following’ (Ps. 48:12). In this fascinating collection of essays, godly men from the United Reformed Churches (URC) join forces to do just that, showing us what God has done for their denomination—their corner of God’s beloved Zion. For the last three decades, the URC has been committed to a tradition of fidelity to the historic Reformed confessions, and for that my heart rejoices. The history of the URC underscores orthodoxy and fidelity to the great tradition of biblical Christianity established by our forefathers. In the Heritage Reformed Congregations in which I serve, we have had the joy of developing a growing relationship with the URC over the years, one which I trust will continue to blossom in future decades (not least in our ecclesiastical partnership with them in NAPARC). Resist the temptation to think that this book is merely a manual of historical curiosities—it certainly is that, most notably in its overview of the history of the Dutch tradition in its manifold diversity from the 1834 \u003ci\u003eAfscheiding\u003c\/i\u003e until today. But it is much more than that. In fact, there is something here for everyone with a passion for theology—treatments on confessionalism, covenant theology, ecclesiology, missions, church planting, and debates about nature versus grace. If you are one of the 25,000 members of the URC, your reading of these essays will help mature your appreciation for your denomination. And if you are, like me, part of a sister denomination, then your appreciation for this federation of churches will be renewed. So let these gifted writers, pastors, and theologians tell you the story of God’s great work among His people for the last thirty years. Your mind will be enlightened and your soul edified.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJoel R. Beeke, Chancellor and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Chancellor of Puritan Reformed College, and a pastor of Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“As the editor notes, it is nearly impossible to write a definitive history of the URCNA at this early stage in her life. Yet the ‘impressionistic account and profile’ offered in \u003ci\u003eRoots Renewed\u003c\/i\u003e should not be dismissed as presumptuous. The snapshots captured in these chapters (mostly written in 2025–2026) provide valuable glimpses of trajectories that began thirty years ago. The URCNA continues to grow, adapt, and mature, and this volume offers an important window into that ongoing process. Much more could, of course, be said, but what the contributors to \u003ci\u003eRoots Renewed\u003c\/i\u003e have provided gives our churches much-needed ‘toe holds’ as they deepen their understanding of their history and heritage. I am deeply grateful for the excellent work contained herein.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eR. Andrew Compton, Professor of Old Testament Studies at Mid-America Reformed Seminary in Deyer, IN\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“\u003ci\u003eRoots Renewed \u003c\/i\u003eis an exceptional anniversary gift to those celebrating three decades of the Lord’s gracious care. Anniversaries are for looking back and recounting God’s goodness; they are also fitting occasions for reevaluating and improving one’s service to the Lord going forward. This expansive collection of essays is useful for both purposes. It contains a wealth of historical information, theological reflection, and practical insight, as well as timely encouragements and searching challenges. We owe a debt of gratitude to each of the authors, servants of the Lord and His church, for what is truly a labor of love in their studied reflection and sincere application. Special thanks are owed to Dr. Venema for organizing, gathering, and editing such a broad-ranging volume of commemorative essays. May the Lord use this book to make us more grateful for our heritage and more useful for His cause.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTodd Joling, pastor of Immanuel’s Reformed Church (URCNA) in Salem, Oregon\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“Thirty years is too soon for a definitive history of the URCNA, as editor Venema makes clear. But it’s long enough to forget the denomination’s story, and memory is vital for sustaining corporate faithfulness (cf. Psalm 78). The essays gathered here provide compelling reflections on the church’s formation and early years from both ‘founding fathers’ and emerging younger leadership. \u003ci\u003eRoots Renewed\u003c\/i\u003e is profitable reading for URCNA officers, members, and others facing the challenge of being confessionally Reformed and American in our day.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJohn R. Muether, Dean of Libraries and Professor of Church History at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“Thirty years old is still so young! But the story needs to be told, because you do not know who you are unless you know from where you have come. This book on the history of the URCNA is a very welcome volume. Each writer contributes his knowledge and perspective on matters that make up the story and the reality of who we are as a church.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMark Vander Hart, Associate Professor Emeritus of Old Testament Studies at Mid-America Reformed Seminary in Dyer, IN\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Congratulations to Dr. Venema and his team of authors for this church history book that is as rich and varied as church life itself. From synods to schools, from ecumenicity to evangelism, from struggles into blessings—it's all here. Under the Lord's blessing may \u003ci\u003eRoots Renewed \u003c\/i\u003elead to abundant fruit for years to come.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJason P. Van Vliet, Principal, Academic Dean, and Professor of Dogmatics at Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary in Hamilton, ON\u003c\/h4\u003e"}

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**JUST ARRIVED** Foundations: Meditations & Study on Genesis 1-3 **JUST ARRIVED** Foundations: Meditations & Study on Genesis 1-3
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On the other hand, to understand them well is to have a firm footing from which to understand all of Scripture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The book of Genesis is the bedrock of the rest of the Bible. In this book, the Lord has revealed to us who he is, who we are, and where we come from. Here, we find a tapestry of several doctrines that weave through the rest of the Bible, such as creation, providence, divine power, the covenant of works, the origin of mankind, and the meaning of life. And in the midst of our cultural confusion and perversion about the dignity and purpose of mankind (especially in the area of gender), we discover here a divinely-inspired account of the origin of the three creation ordinances—marriage, work, and Sabbath. Above all, Pastor Holtvlüwer displays Christ to us as the second Adam and the perfect image of the Father who restores at Calvary what we lost in Eden. Enjoy this book—it is ideal for personal devotions, Bible study, and small group discussions.” \u003cbr\u003e—Dr. Joel R. Beeke, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChancellor and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics at Puritan Reformed Seminary, and a pastor of Heritage Reformed Congregation (Grand Rapids)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The opening chapters of Genesis are sweeping and theologically rich, a formative section of Scripture whose contents profoundly affect the rest of the Bible. While these chapters shape our theology and edify our Christian walk, debates over their details can tempt readers to approach them primarily as an arena of controversy, thereby neglecting their rich application to our lives. In these meditations, Peter Holtvlüwer has kept the goal of the Christian life squarely in view, unpacking the text with clarity and cogency, yet always with an eye to equipping the saints to glorify God, show love for one another, and rest in the comfort of belonging to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”\u003cbr\u003e—Dr. R. Andrew Compton, Professor of Old Testament Studies at Mid-America Reformed Seminary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“There are no words so foundational, not only to the Bible, but to all of life than those found in Genesis 1-3. The themes visited there set the trajectory for life that continue to this day. Holtvlüwer introduces readers to these themes in a beneficial way, being careful to deliver faithful exposition of the ancient text together with practical helps for every day. The questions at the end of each chapter are compelling and thought-provoking.”\u003cbr\u003e—Dr. Tim Witmer, Emeritus Professor of Practical Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary (PA), Author of The Shepherd Leader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The opening chapters of the book of Genesis are critically important for knowing God’s answers to the many questions confronting Christians, such as issues of human identity and morality. Rev. Peter Holtvlüwer’s insightful meditations on this part of Scripture are a gem and will be very edifying for a wide audience. In an engaging and practical way, Holtvlüwer drills down into the text to retrieve the rich instruction and guidance that God’s Word provides for today. Throughout, he also highlights the gospel found in this part of Scripture. It is most gratifying to have available this reliable and stimulating guide when there is so much confusion and false teaching on the first foundational chapters of Scripture. These meditations can serve very well for personal and group Bible study. The questions after each meditation encourage further reflection and study. One need not agree with every detail to be greatly enriched and encouraged in the faith with this trustworthy guide. May this excellent publication be a blessing for many!”\u003cbr\u003e—Dr. Cornelis Van Dam, Emeritus Professor of Old Testament at the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary and author of In the Beginning: Listening to Genesis 1 and 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is meant for flexible use in a variety of circumstances. Individuals can profit from a solo pondering of the referenced Scripture along with a given meditation. 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Just in time for fall Bible studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial pre-order price EXTENDED for a limited time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFoundations\u003c\/em\u003e, Pastor Peter Holtvlüwer offer\u003cspan\u003es 22 meditations on the critical opening three chapters of the Bible, including \u003c\/span\u003ea careful explanation and application of each passage in these foundational chapters of Scripture. Each chapter includes suggestions for further Bible reading, and study questions for discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany every-day subjects are dealt with like creation versus evolution, male and female, human sexuality, marriage and the roles of husband and wife, raising children, the purpose of our jobs, the day of rest, communing with God in his covenant, how we rebelled against God and how God responded, and much more. In each meditation the author works to show us what God is doing and how he leads us to the only Savior, Jesus Christ.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Genesis 1–3 God reveals truths about himself, ourselves, and the world in which we live, all of which lay the foundation for understanding his kingdom and our place in it. It’s not too much to say that if we get these chapters wrong, we get the Bible wrong. On the other hand, to understand them well is to have a firm footing from which to understand all of Scripture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The book of Genesis is the bedrock of the rest of the Bible. In this book, the Lord has revealed to us who he is, who we are, and where we come from. Here, we find a tapestry of several doctrines that weave through the rest of the Bible, such as creation, providence, divine power, the covenant of works, the origin of mankind, and the meaning of life. And in the midst of our cultural confusion and perversion about the dignity and purpose of mankind (especially in the area of gender), we discover here a divinely-inspired account of the origin of the three creation ordinances—marriage, work, and Sabbath. Above all, Pastor Holtvlüwer displays Christ to us as the second Adam and the perfect image of the Father who restores at Calvary what we lost in Eden. Enjoy this book—it is ideal for personal devotions, Bible study, and small group discussions.” \u003cbr\u003e—Dr. Joel R. Beeke, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChancellor and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics at Puritan Reformed Seminary, and a pastor of Heritage Reformed Congregation (Grand Rapids)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The opening chapters of Genesis are sweeping and theologically rich, a formative section of Scripture whose contents profoundly affect the rest of the Bible. While these chapters shape our theology and edify our Christian walk, debates over their details can tempt readers to approach them primarily as an arena of controversy, thereby neglecting their rich application to our lives. In these meditations, Peter Holtvlüwer has kept the goal of the Christian life squarely in view, unpacking the text with clarity and cogency, yet always with an eye to equipping the saints to glorify God, show love for one another, and rest in the comfort of belonging to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”\u003cbr\u003e—Dr. R. Andrew Compton, Professor of Old Testament Studies at Mid-America Reformed Seminary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“There are no words so foundational, not only to the Bible, but to all of life than those found in Genesis 1-3. The themes visited there set the trajectory for life that continue to this day. Holtvlüwer introduces readers to these themes in a beneficial way, being careful to deliver faithful exposition of the ancient text together with practical helps for every day. The questions at the end of each chapter are compelling and thought-provoking.”\u003cbr\u003e—Dr. Tim Witmer, Emeritus Professor of Practical Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary (PA), Author of The Shepherd Leader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The opening chapters of the book of Genesis are critically important for knowing God’s answers to the many questions confronting Christians, such as issues of human identity and morality. Rev. 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May this excellent publication be a blessing for many!”\u003cbr\u003e—Dr. Cornelis Van Dam, Emeritus Professor of Old Testament at the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary and author of In the Beginning: Listening to Genesis 1 and 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is meant for flexible use in a variety of circumstances. Individuals can profit from a solo pondering of the referenced Scripture along with a given meditation. Anyone young adult and up should find this book easy to understand and, I trust, beneficial for their faith. The profit only increases when these things are discussed with other believers and so the “Further Reflection” questions make the book suitable for couples, small groups, or Bible study gatherings of any size. If everyone takes time ahead of the meeting to pray, read, and study as suggested above, then (under God’s blessing, to be sure) the meetings themselves can be times of lively, informative, and upbuilding discussion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eFoundations\u003c\/em\u003e is designed for Christians seeking to deepen their faith, and also for those just getting to know Jesus Christ who are hungry to grow in understanding. If you are new to the Christian faith, I would encourage you to undertake this study in the company of a wise Christian friend. There is much in Genesis that runs counter to both our natural thinking and the ideas of our Western culture, and a good friend will help you navigate such challenges in order to understand them in light of the gospel of Jesus Christ. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, pastor, and writer, Rev. Peter Holtvlüwer also serves as a full-time minister of the Word in a Bible-believing, confessionally Reformed congregation in Canada. He is committed to the infallible Word of God and upholds in every respect the Belgic Confession, Heidelberg Catechism, and Canons of Dort as accurate, faithful summaries of Scripture. He has been an ordained pastor since 1999 and is currently serving his fourth congregation. Peter is married to Erica and together they have been blessed with six children and a growing number of grandchildren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReformed Fellowship is the U. S. distributor of this work. Please contact us at office@reformedfellowship.net for wholesale orders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanadian and International buyers may contact the publisher at https:\/\/peterholtvluwer.com\/books\/.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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Daniel Ragusa’s translation presents these letters in English for the first time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLetters from America\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopens a window into a critical moment in Reformed history—when orthodox and confessional Presbyterianism in America was under siege from both modernism and the rising influence of Barthianism, which Van Til labeled “the new modernism.” Ragusa introduces these letters by situating them within the broader relationship between the Dutch Reformed in the Netherlands and the orthodox Presbyterians in America—a relationship that reaches back to the seventeenth century. Written in the heat of theological conflict, Van Til’s wartime-like correspondences offer a firsthand account of the spiritual and ecclesiastical upheavals of the era. Through Van Til’s eyes, fixed steadfastly on his risen and reigning Lord, readers witness pivotal moments in American Presbyterian history, among them J. Gresham Machen’s trial, deposition, and sudden death; the founding of Westminster Theological Seminary and the evangelistic work of its graduates; and the formation of the Presbyterian Church of America and its subsequent renaming as the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Far more than museum pieces, these letters bring to life a pivotal chapter in the defense and development of the Reformed faith that helps us to make sense of our present ecclesiastical and theological landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this book, we are given Cornelius Van Til’s reflections about the American Presbyterian church’s descent into neo-Protestantism in the unhappy period between 1935 and 1940.\u003cbr\u003eThese reflections, written in the form of letters, were addressed to a Dutch church audience in the periodical \u003cem\u003eDe Reformatie\u003c\/em\u003e. Dr. Ragusa has performed a kind service in translating and annotating these letters for all who are interested in Van Til’s theological thought, especially his analysis of this aggrieved period of American Presbyterian church history. Van Til, in his early forties at the time (before the publication of his major writings for which he is best known today), analyzes the scheming and maneuvering of church politics, the prosecution of Dr. Machen, the unprincipled use of Barth’s thinking for ecclesiastical advantage, and the emergence of a new Presbyterian church in America that aimed to be true to the orthodoxy of its confessional heritage. Readers of this volume will be treated to a Van Til who can “turn a phrase” and express himself with sarcasm and wit. Apart from whether Van Til is correct in all that he affirms or accurate in all that he rebukes, Ragusa’s translation unveils Van Til the man, the Christian—and one who loved the church and its Savior.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e - J. Mark Beach, Professor of Doctrinal and Ministerial Studies, Mid-America Reformed Seminary, Dyer, IN\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection of twenty-four letters from the pen of Cornelius Van Til is a smorgasbord for afficionados of that brilliant apologist and systematic theologian, as well as for all Reformed and Presbyterian believers with an interest in church history. In particular, these letters shed light on the life of J. Gresham Machen, the formation of Westminster Theological Seminary, and the infancy of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church—each seismic events in Presbyterian church history. These letters—ably translated into fine, readable English prose and spanning a critical five years of church (and world) history—are not only of historical value but also serve as a warning against theological liberalism, the force against which Van Til so valiantly contended throughout his life and ministry and one which remains alive and well nearly a century later.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e - Joel R. Beeke, Chancellor and Professor of Homiletics and Systematic Theology, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, MI\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI found Letters from America (1935–1940) fascinating and invigorating; it kept me up much later into the night than I intended! No matter your interest in Van Til, the warnings embedded in his letters speak to us today. We may never allow church government to become unhitched from Scripture, or church unity pursuits to blur doctrinal clarity. Contrary to the spirit of our age, we must insist that Scripture presents a system of doctrine that has been helpfully summarized in historical creeds, confessions, and catechisms. God and his Word do not change. The fundamentals of the Christian faith may not be dismissed. Humbly believing God’s Word will not always be popular, but it is always right. Van Til’s letters, aided by the editor’s robust and enlightening explanatory notes, can fortify us to resist the allure of liberalism and remain faithful in new ways to the old truth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e - William Boekestein, Author, Finding My Vocation: A Guide for Young People Seeking a Calling, and Pastor, Immanuel Fellowship Church, Kalamazoo, MI\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn every age of the history of the church, the Bible must be defended from assaults designed to undermine its authoritative character as the inspired and infallible Word of God. In twenty-four articles, Dr. Van Til masterfully sets forth the progressive attacks designed to undermine and lead the Presbyterian and Reformed church in his day from its historic orthodoxy under the guise of peace at all costs that impacted Reformed Christianity in America in the early 1900s. This book enlightens us on the battles that shaped their thought as they contended with modernism, liberalism, ecumenism, Barthianism, and fundamentalism sweeping Princeton and other institutions once committed to orthodox Christianity. The courage of the early Westminster men is an example for us today of how we are to unwaveringly stand in orthodoxy that we may be ever vigilant defenders of the faith.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e - Hank Bowen, Adjunct Professor of Apologetics, Heidelberg Theological Seminary, Sioux Falls, SD\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLetters from America is a must-read for anyone interested in the thought of Cornelius Van Til. The newer student will benefit from the concise, clear manner in which Van Til wrote his letters. The advanced scholar will equally benefit as the letters cover Van Til’s dialogue with some of the great Reformed figures of the twentieth century. Letters from America reveals Van Til’s thoughts on the doctrine of God, the “Concrete Universal,” Karl Barth, common grace, the reorganization of Old Princeton, apologetics, and much more. Daniel Ragusa gives a clear, crisp translation of Van Til, making the book an engaging read.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e - Scott Cook, Pastor, Oconee PCA, Seneca, SC, and Visiting Professor of Apologetics, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Greenville, SC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery generation in Christ’s church faces the challenge to remain faithful to God’s revelation in holy Scripture. There are always those who compromise God’s Word with the world. Also, there are always those who will maintain that those who are modernizing the church are not as disruptive as some think. In each generation, those who maintain allegiance to the historical orthodox understanding of the Word of God are marginalized by those who are called the progressive and moderate voices in the church. During the years of 1935–1940, this scenario was in full operation upon the American Presbyterian scene. Cornelius Van Til’s letters for De Reformatie in the Netherlands are an unapologetic analysis of the politicization of the church at that time. From Machen’s trial to the struggling formation of a new church (the Orthodox Presbyterian Church), Van Til sounds the alarm about modernism, the moderates who refused to face the destruction of biblical orthodoxy before their eyes, the progressive deterioration of Princeton Theological Seminary evidenced by their sympathy with Karl Barth and Emil Brunner, and even the battle in the new church with fundamentalism versus historic Reformed orthodoxy. Much thanks to the Reformed Forum and the fine work of Daniel Ragusa for providing this addition to Van Til’s English corpus. Van Til’s penetrating assessment is relevant for those who wish to hold precious true biblical orthodoxy in the life of church. We need to read these treasured letters and, for once, really learn! Concerning Princeton, Van Til comments: “It would be better if the Reformed took a sober look at the facts of this dissolution process at Princeton, instead of trying to gloss over them as much as possible.” Commenting on the death of Machen, he wrote: “The work begun by Dr. Machen does not stand still after his death; God works even now His work of grace through insignificant and small men.” Concerning the fundamentalist’s abuse of Scripture, he noted: “When the pastors reason as such and justify their dereliction of duty with false appeals to Scripture, it is difficult to convince people that it is their duty to leave a church where God’s Word is openly trampled underfoot.” It is worth your time to digest Van Til’s passionate, militant voice for the preservation of the truth in Christ’s church!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e - William D. Dennison, Pastor, Emmanuel OPC, Kent, WA, and Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies (Emeritus), Covenant College, Lookout Mountain, GA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs Van Til writes in one of his letters, “It is sometimes good to see ourselves as others see us.” In this translated collection, Daniel Ragusa allows Christians in the United States to see themselves for the first time through the eyes of a Dutch-American Reformed theologian reporting back to his homeland. Van Til’s early twentieth-century commentary on religious and social trends in America and Europe demonstrates his deep learning, his broad concern for the global church, and his unflinching commitment to God’s revelation. These letters, together with Ragusa’s substantial notes, will benefit students of philosophy, history, and theology, highlighting the intercultural and intercontinental communication between Reformed and Presbyterian church traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e - Michael R. Kearney, Assistant Professor of Communication, Dordt University, Sioux Center, IA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this little volume are found the heretofore lost treasures of Presbyterian and Reformed history in the 1930s. Along with historical insights are the rarely found thoughts of men like Machen, Kuyper, Bavinck, and their opponents as well as insights into Van Til. He writes of controversies and makes connections to others in the church world of the USA and of Europe. Although it is a window into the past, it provides valuable lessons for the present day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e - Paul T. Murphy, Church Planter, New York City, and Pastor of Evangelism, Messiah’s Reformed Fellowship (URCNA), New York, NY\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese letters not only offer a unique and, in a way, “live” report on essential moments in the history of confessional Presbyterianism, but Van Til’s insights, comments, and learned piety are still valuable for today’s church and theology. (e publisher served us well to translate and publish this rich collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHerman Selderhuis, Theological University Apeldoorn, Netherlands\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis translation of these letters of Van Til writing to the old country about the Reformed and Presbyterian theological “goings-on” in America in the mid-1930s is a real gem. From the controversies surrounding Machen’s fight for orthodoxy and orthopraxy in the PCUSA to the founding and early years of the OPC to the broader theological fray of the times, especially the neo-orthodoxy battles, Van Til’s unique and often sarcastic voice adds helpful insights that fill out the historical landscape. Ragusa has yielded a great service to the church by furnishing us with these important original sources in the \u003cbr\u003eEnglish language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlan Strange, President, Mid-America Reformed Seminary, Dyer, IN\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRagusa has offered a first-rate contribution to Van Til scholarship that will be valued for years to come. Van Til’s letters from his early years add a new dimension to his previously published corpus. Through Ragusa’s translation of Van Til’s letters into English, we are enabled to enter into the heart of a Reformed militancy in desperate need of recovery in the twenty-first century. Van Til was keenly aware that departures from the truth of Scripture as summarized in our Reformed symbols enter the church through conservative moderates who promote ethical and doctrinal indifferentism in a pragmatic quest for influence. Van Til reminds us that those who are of most use to the Lord care the least about worldly achievement and the most about the truth of an inerrant Scripture that comes from an absolute triune Creator and centers on Jesus Christ—“the same yesterday and today and forever” (Heb. 13:8). May these letters be used by the Lord to rekindle an all-controlling passion for the glory of the triune God and the self-attesting Christ of Scripture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Lane Tipton, Pastor, Trinity Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Easton, PA, and Fellow of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Reformed Forum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading through these historic letters is like traveling with Van Til as one’s guide through the turbulent 1930s. These fascinating letters served as articles to inform Reformed believers in the Netherlands of ecclesiastical developments in the United States. In them, Van Til gives a candid firsthand insightful account of the decline of biblical faithfulness at Princeton, the struggle of Machen against modernism, and the eventual establishment of Westminster Theological Seminary and the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. The fight against fundamentalism and issues surrounding Bible and science also feature prominently. These letters reflect the immediacy of the events they recount but also retain their relevance for our time. Van Til’s sharp analytic mind models how we can recognize and approach similar issues today. The value of this collection is significantly enhanced with the many excellent annotations by the editor, Daniel Ragusa. May this anthology help many readers to see current parallels to the challenge to remain faithful to Scripture today and benefit from this treasure trove of Van Til’s perceptive insights in how his generation struggled to be true to God’s Word. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e - Cornelis Van Dam, Professor of Old Testament Emeritus, Canadian Reformed Theological \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeminary, Hamilton, ON\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith startling insight and equal measures of sarcasm and wit, Van Til chronicles in his letters from America the struggle of faithful men and women on behalf of the northern Presbyterian church. In Ragusa’s lucid translation, Van Til’s story of betrayal, cowardice, and naive pleading for patience emerges in regular, deeply moving installments. Van Til warns his audience that Americans must learn to speak if they are to be faithful. Read it, and you’ll quote it: I could not put this book down.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e - Chad Van Dixhoorn, Professor of Church History and Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, NC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe owe Daniel Ragusa a debt of gratitude for his fine translation and annotation of Cornelius Van Til’s letters written for \u003cem\u003eDe Reformatie\u003c\/em\u003e between 1935–1940. In an age when letters are all but unknown, Van Til’s letters offer a firsthand journalistic account of a series of important events in the history of the Reformed and Presbyterian churches in North America: the modernist-fundamentalist controversy within the North American Presbyterian Church; J. Gresham Machen’s battle against liberalism; the establishment of Westminster Theological Seminary; the formation of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church; and the demise of Old Princeton confessionalism. Most strikingly, these letters present a vivid portrait of Cornelius Van Til himself as a stalwart defender of the faith and resolute opponent of biblical or confessional heterodoxy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCornelis P. Venema, President Emeritus, Mid-America Reformed Seminary, Dyer, IN\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuch has been written about the “Presbyterian conflict” of the 1920s and 30s. Now, in this interesting new publication, we are given Cornelius Van Til’s reporting, and evaluation, of the events surrounding the trial and conviction of J. Gresham Machen, and the subsequent birth of a “continuing Presbyterian church.” It is a “boots-on-the-ground” account of events as they unfolded, in a voice that is at times ironic, even sardonic, at others, disappointed and sad, yet always hopeful in the awareness of the sovereign providence of God. Of special interest is the way in which Van Til relates events in America for his Dutch readers—connecting them to (then) recent Dutch church history, in particular the Afscheiding and the Doleantie. Letter 12 in which Van Til reports the unexpected death of Machen, his colleague and friend, and offers his own sketch of the fallen leader’s life and ministry is alone worth buying and reading this important collection. “We thought him indispensable—but enough; God has taken him away. The Lord has given, the Lord has taken, blessed be the name of the Lord. . . . Despondency would be a sin; a greater confidence of faith than ever before is our clear duty.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e - Roger Wagner, Pastor Emeritus, Bayview Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Chula Vista, CA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaniel Ragusa has translated from the Dutch in Letters from America Cornelius Van Til’s correspondence published in Klaas Schilder’s serial \u003cem\u003eDe Reformatie\u003c\/em\u003e, 1935–1940. Van Til \u003cbr\u003ebelieved the influence of Karl Barth was a great problem at Princeton Seminary, and he discusses Emil Brunner’s in!uence and his potential professorship that was abandoned after a one-year lectureship. Van Til believed Westminster Seminary provided the alternative to Princeton. His knowledge of Dutch church history in both the Netherlands and the States is compared with changes at Princeton and in the Presbyterian Church. The book offers insight into the theological-sociological division among the Dutch at home and in the United States with regard to applying Kuyper’s teaching, and he makes firsthand observations of the battle in America among Presbyterians concerning evangelicalism, fundamentalism, premillennialism, and Barth. He has some disturbing observations about the errors some fundamentalists were willing to put up with so long as the errant individuals accepted premillennialism. Van Til commented that Machen “was the Kuyper of the whole church movement here,” which raises the question how far he would take the comparison. Dr. Ragusa has included information in footnotes, especially about the Auburn Affirmation because it is referred to by Van Til as the turning point for the Presbyterian Church, and he saw “Affirmationists” as a principal element of the problem for those he describes as “ethicist-modernists.” For anyone interested in American Presbyterian history as described by a Dutch-American apologist and theologian for his kinsmen in \u003cem\u003eDe Reformatie\u003c\/em\u003e, a copy of Letters from America should be added to your reads-in-waiting shelf. I highly recommend this book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarry Waugh, Editor, Presbyterians of the Past\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCornelius Van Til’s letters to the Dutch weekly, \u003cem\u003eDe Reformatie\u003c\/em\u003e, updating his family’s homeland on the raging disputes within American Presbyterianism in the 1930s are no ordinary dispatches. Helpfully translated here by Dan Ragusa, these letters reverberate with Van Til’s zeal for God’s glory and for the spiritual care of Christ’s little ones. Along the way, he calls out the “peace-at-any-price” men, the “Barthian-‘Reformed’” (note the sarcastic quotation marks applied to Reformed), the “semi-dispensationalists,” and—my personal favorite—the “Reformed-Arminian-Barthian-liberals.” Amidst Van Til’s distress, though, he urges a confident advance of Christ’s cause and a revitalization of the Reformed faith in America. The intensity of Van Til’s faith found in these letters should inspire those who read them today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eR. 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Daniel Ragusa’s translation presents these letters in English for the first time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLetters from America\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopens a window into a critical moment in Reformed history—when orthodox and confessional Presbyterianism in America was under siege from both modernism and the rising influence of Barthianism, which Van Til labeled “the new modernism.” Ragusa introduces these letters by situating them within the broader relationship between the Dutch Reformed in the Netherlands and the orthodox Presbyterians in America—a relationship that reaches back to the seventeenth century. Written in the heat of theological conflict, Van Til’s wartime-like correspondences offer a firsthand account of the spiritual and ecclesiastical upheavals of the era. Through Van Til’s eyes, fixed steadfastly on his risen and reigning Lord, readers witness pivotal moments in American Presbyterian history, among them J. Gresham Machen’s trial, deposition, and sudden death; the founding of Westminster Theological Seminary and the evangelistic work of its graduates; and the formation of the Presbyterian Church of America and its subsequent renaming as the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Far more than museum pieces, these letters bring to life a pivotal chapter in the defense and development of the Reformed faith that helps us to make sense of our present ecclesiastical and theological landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this book, we are given Cornelius Van Til’s reflections about the American Presbyterian church’s descent into neo-Protestantism in the unhappy period between 1935 and 1940.\u003cbr\u003eThese reflections, written in the form of letters, were addressed to a Dutch church audience in the periodical \u003cem\u003eDe Reformatie\u003c\/em\u003e. Dr. Ragusa has performed a kind service in translating and annotating these letters for all who are interested in Van Til’s theological thought, especially his analysis of this aggrieved period of American Presbyterian church history. Van Til, in his early forties at the time (before the publication of his major writings for which he is best known today), analyzes the scheming and maneuvering of church politics, the prosecution of Dr. Machen, the unprincipled use of Barth’s thinking for ecclesiastical advantage, and the emergence of a new Presbyterian church in America that aimed to be true to the orthodoxy of its confessional heritage. Readers of this volume will be treated to a Van Til who can “turn a phrase” and express himself with sarcasm and wit. Apart from whether Van Til is correct in all that he affirms or accurate in all that he rebukes, Ragusa’s translation unveils Van Til the man, the Christian—and one who loved the church and its Savior.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e - J. Mark Beach, Professor of Doctrinal and Ministerial Studies, Mid-America Reformed Seminary, Dyer, IN\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection of twenty-four letters from the pen of Cornelius Van Til is a smorgasbord for afficionados of that brilliant apologist and systematic theologian, as well as for all Reformed and Presbyterian believers with an interest in church history. In particular, these letters shed light on the life of J. Gresham Machen, the formation of Westminster Theological Seminary, and the infancy of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church—each seismic events in Presbyterian church history. These letters—ably translated into fine, readable English prose and spanning a critical five years of church (and world) history—are not only of historical value but also serve as a warning against theological liberalism, the force against which Van Til so valiantly contended throughout his life and ministry and one which remains alive and well nearly a century later.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e - Joel R. Beeke, Chancellor and Professor of Homiletics and Systematic Theology, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, MI\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI found Letters from America (1935–1940) fascinating and invigorating; it kept me up much later into the night than I intended! No matter your interest in Van Til, the warnings embedded in his letters speak to us today. We may never allow church government to become unhitched from Scripture, or church unity pursuits to blur doctrinal clarity. Contrary to the spirit of our age, we must insist that Scripture presents a system of doctrine that has been helpfully summarized in historical creeds, confessions, and catechisms. God and his Word do not change. The fundamentals of the Christian faith may not be dismissed. Humbly believing God’s Word will not always be popular, but it is always right. Van Til’s letters, aided by the editor’s robust and enlightening explanatory notes, can fortify us to resist the allure of liberalism and remain faithful in new ways to the old truth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e - William Boekestein, Author, Finding My Vocation: A Guide for Young People Seeking a Calling, and Pastor, Immanuel Fellowship Church, Kalamazoo, MI\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn every age of the history of the church, the Bible must be defended from assaults designed to undermine its authoritative character as the inspired and infallible Word of God. In twenty-four articles, Dr. Van Til masterfully sets forth the progressive attacks designed to undermine and lead the Presbyterian and Reformed church in his day from its historic orthodoxy under the guise of peace at all costs that impacted Reformed Christianity in America in the early 1900s. This book enlightens us on the battles that shaped their thought as they contended with modernism, liberalism, ecumenism, Barthianism, and fundamentalism sweeping Princeton and other institutions once committed to orthodox Christianity. The courage of the early Westminster men is an example for us today of how we are to unwaveringly stand in orthodoxy that we may be ever vigilant defenders of the faith.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e - Hank Bowen, Adjunct Professor of Apologetics, Heidelberg Theological Seminary, Sioux Falls, SD\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLetters from America is a must-read for anyone interested in the thought of Cornelius Van Til. The newer student will benefit from the concise, clear manner in which Van Til wrote his letters. The advanced scholar will equally benefit as the letters cover Van Til’s dialogue with some of the great Reformed figures of the twentieth century. Letters from America reveals Van Til’s thoughts on the doctrine of God, the “Concrete Universal,” Karl Barth, common grace, the reorganization of Old Princeton, apologetics, and much more. Daniel Ragusa gives a clear, crisp translation of Van Til, making the book an engaging read.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e - Scott Cook, Pastor, Oconee PCA, Seneca, SC, and Visiting Professor of Apologetics, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Greenville, SC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery generation in Christ’s church faces the challenge to remain faithful to God’s revelation in holy Scripture. There are always those who compromise God’s Word with the world. Also, there are always those who will maintain that those who are modernizing the church are not as disruptive as some think. In each generation, those who maintain allegiance to the historical orthodox understanding of the Word of God are marginalized by those who are called the progressive and moderate voices in the church. During the years of 1935–1940, this scenario was in full operation upon the American Presbyterian scene. Cornelius Van Til’s letters for De Reformatie in the Netherlands are an unapologetic analysis of the politicization of the church at that time. From Machen’s trial to the struggling formation of a new church (the Orthodox Presbyterian Church), Van Til sounds the alarm about modernism, the moderates who refused to face the destruction of biblical orthodoxy before their eyes, the progressive deterioration of Princeton Theological Seminary evidenced by their sympathy with Karl Barth and Emil Brunner, and even the battle in the new church with fundamentalism versus historic Reformed orthodoxy. Much thanks to the Reformed Forum and the fine work of Daniel Ragusa for providing this addition to Van Til’s English corpus. Van Til’s penetrating assessment is relevant for those who wish to hold precious true biblical orthodoxy in the life of church. We need to read these treasured letters and, for once, really learn! Concerning Princeton, Van Til comments: “It would be better if the Reformed took a sober look at the facts of this dissolution process at Princeton, instead of trying to gloss over them as much as possible.” Commenting on the death of Machen, he wrote: “The work begun by Dr. Machen does not stand still after his death; God works even now His work of grace through insignificant and small men.” Concerning the fundamentalist’s abuse of Scripture, he noted: “When the pastors reason as such and justify their dereliction of duty with false appeals to Scripture, it is difficult to convince people that it is their duty to leave a church where God’s Word is openly trampled underfoot.” It is worth your time to digest Van Til’s passionate, militant voice for the preservation of the truth in Christ’s church!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e - William D. Dennison, Pastor, Emmanuel OPC, Kent, WA, and Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies (Emeritus), Covenant College, Lookout Mountain, GA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs Van Til writes in one of his letters, “It is sometimes good to see ourselves as others see us.” In this translated collection, Daniel Ragusa allows Christians in the United States to see themselves for the first time through the eyes of a Dutch-American Reformed theologian reporting back to his homeland. Van Til’s early twentieth-century commentary on religious and social trends in America and Europe demonstrates his deep learning, his broad concern for the global church, and his unflinching commitment to God’s revelation. These letters, together with Ragusa’s substantial notes, will benefit students of philosophy, history, and theology, highlighting the intercultural and intercontinental communication between Reformed and Presbyterian church traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e - Michael R. Kearney, Assistant Professor of Communication, Dordt University, Sioux Center, IA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this little volume are found the heretofore lost treasures of Presbyterian and Reformed history in the 1930s. Along with historical insights are the rarely found thoughts of men like Machen, Kuyper, Bavinck, and their opponents as well as insights into Van Til. He writes of controversies and makes connections to others in the church world of the USA and of Europe. Although it is a window into the past, it provides valuable lessons for the present day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e - Paul T. Murphy, Church Planter, New York City, and Pastor of Evangelism, Messiah’s Reformed Fellowship (URCNA), New York, NY\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese letters not only offer a unique and, in a way, “live” report on essential moments in the history of confessional Presbyterianism, but Van Til’s insights, comments, and learned piety are still valuable for today’s church and theology. (e publisher served us well to translate and publish this rich collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHerman Selderhuis, Theological University Apeldoorn, Netherlands\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis translation of these letters of Van Til writing to the old country about the Reformed and Presbyterian theological “goings-on” in America in the mid-1930s is a real gem. From the controversies surrounding Machen’s fight for orthodoxy and orthopraxy in the PCUSA to the founding and early years of the OPC to the broader theological fray of the times, especially the neo-orthodoxy battles, Van Til’s unique and often sarcastic voice adds helpful insights that fill out the historical landscape. Ragusa has yielded a great service to the church by furnishing us with these important original sources in the \u003cbr\u003eEnglish language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlan Strange, President, Mid-America Reformed Seminary, Dyer, IN\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRagusa has offered a first-rate contribution to Van Til scholarship that will be valued for years to come. Van Til’s letters from his early years add a new dimension to his previously published corpus. Through Ragusa’s translation of Van Til’s letters into English, we are enabled to enter into the heart of a Reformed militancy in desperate need of recovery in the twenty-first century. Van Til was keenly aware that departures from the truth of Scripture as summarized in our Reformed symbols enter the church through conservative moderates who promote ethical and doctrinal indifferentism in a pragmatic quest for influence. Van Til reminds us that those who are of most use to the Lord care the least about worldly achievement and the most about the truth of an inerrant Scripture that comes from an absolute triune Creator and centers on Jesus Christ—“the same yesterday and today and forever” (Heb. 13:8). May these letters be used by the Lord to rekindle an all-controlling passion for the glory of the triune God and the self-attesting Christ of Scripture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Lane Tipton, Pastor, Trinity Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Easton, PA, and Fellow of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Reformed Forum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading through these historic letters is like traveling with Van Til as one’s guide through the turbulent 1930s. These fascinating letters served as articles to inform Reformed believers in the Netherlands of ecclesiastical developments in the United States. In them, Van Til gives a candid firsthand insightful account of the decline of biblical faithfulness at Princeton, the struggle of Machen against modernism, and the eventual establishment of Westminster Theological Seminary and the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. The fight against fundamentalism and issues surrounding Bible and science also feature prominently. These letters reflect the immediacy of the events they recount but also retain their relevance for our time. Van Til’s sharp analytic mind models how we can recognize and approach similar issues today. The value of this collection is significantly enhanced with the many excellent annotations by the editor, Daniel Ragusa. May this anthology help many readers to see current parallels to the challenge to remain faithful to Scripture today and benefit from this treasure trove of Van Til’s perceptive insights in how his generation struggled to be true to God’s Word. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e - Cornelis Van Dam, Professor of Old Testament Emeritus, Canadian Reformed Theological \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeminary, Hamilton, ON\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith startling insight and equal measures of sarcasm and wit, Van Til chronicles in his letters from America the struggle of faithful men and women on behalf of the northern Presbyterian church. In Ragusa’s lucid translation, Van Til’s story of betrayal, cowardice, and naive pleading for patience emerges in regular, deeply moving installments. Van Til warns his audience that Americans must learn to speak if they are to be faithful. Read it, and you’ll quote it: I could not put this book down.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e - Chad Van Dixhoorn, Professor of Church History and Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, NC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe owe Daniel Ragusa a debt of gratitude for his fine translation and annotation of Cornelius Van Til’s letters written for \u003cem\u003eDe Reformatie\u003c\/em\u003e between 1935–1940. In an age when letters are all but unknown, Van Til’s letters offer a firsthand journalistic account of a series of important events in the history of the Reformed and Presbyterian churches in North America: the modernist-fundamentalist controversy within the North American Presbyterian Church; J. Gresham Machen’s battle against liberalism; the establishment of Westminster Theological Seminary; the formation of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church; and the demise of Old Princeton confessionalism. Most strikingly, these letters present a vivid portrait of Cornelius Van Til himself as a stalwart defender of the faith and resolute opponent of biblical or confessional heterodoxy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCornelis P. Venema, President Emeritus, Mid-America Reformed Seminary, Dyer, IN\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuch has been written about the “Presbyterian conflict” of the 1920s and 30s. Now, in this interesting new publication, we are given Cornelius Van Til’s reporting, and evaluation, of the events surrounding the trial and conviction of J. Gresham Machen, and the subsequent birth of a “continuing Presbyterian church.” It is a “boots-on-the-ground” account of events as they unfolded, in a voice that is at times ironic, even sardonic, at others, disappointed and sad, yet always hopeful in the awareness of the sovereign providence of God. Of special interest is the way in which Van Til relates events in America for his Dutch readers—connecting them to (then) recent Dutch church history, in particular the Afscheiding and the Doleantie. Letter 12 in which Van Til reports the unexpected death of Machen, his colleague and friend, and offers his own sketch of the fallen leader’s life and ministry is alone worth buying and reading this important collection. “We thought him indispensable—but enough; God has taken him away. The Lord has given, the Lord has taken, blessed be the name of the Lord. . . . Despondency would be a sin; a greater confidence of faith than ever before is our clear duty.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e - Roger Wagner, Pastor Emeritus, Bayview Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Chula Vista, CA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaniel Ragusa has translated from the Dutch in Letters from America Cornelius Van Til’s correspondence published in Klaas Schilder’s serial \u003cem\u003eDe Reformatie\u003c\/em\u003e, 1935–1940. Van Til \u003cbr\u003ebelieved the influence of Karl Barth was a great problem at Princeton Seminary, and he discusses Emil Brunner’s in!uence and his potential professorship that was abandoned after a one-year lectureship. Van Til believed Westminster Seminary provided the alternative to Princeton. His knowledge of Dutch church history in both the Netherlands and the States is compared with changes at Princeton and in the Presbyterian Church. The book offers insight into the theological-sociological division among the Dutch at home and in the United States with regard to applying Kuyper’s teaching, and he makes firsthand observations of the battle in America among Presbyterians concerning evangelicalism, fundamentalism, premillennialism, and Barth. He has some disturbing observations about the errors some fundamentalists were willing to put up with so long as the errant individuals accepted premillennialism. Van Til commented that Machen “was the Kuyper of the whole church movement here,” which raises the question how far he would take the comparison. Dr. Ragusa has included information in footnotes, especially about the Auburn Affirmation because it is referred to by Van Til as the turning point for the Presbyterian Church, and he saw “Affirmationists” as a principal element of the problem for those he describes as “ethicist-modernists.” For anyone interested in American Presbyterian history as described by a Dutch-American apologist and theologian for his kinsmen in \u003cem\u003eDe Reformatie\u003c\/em\u003e, a copy of Letters from America should be added to your reads-in-waiting shelf. I highly recommend this book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarry Waugh, Editor, Presbyterians of the Past\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCornelius Van Til’s letters to the Dutch weekly, \u003cem\u003eDe Reformatie\u003c\/em\u003e, updating his family’s homeland on the raging disputes within American Presbyterianism in the 1930s are no ordinary dispatches. Helpfully translated here by Dan Ragusa, these letters reverberate with Van Til’s zeal for God’s glory and for the spiritual care of Christ’s little ones. Along the way, he calls out the “peace-at-any-price” men, the “Barthian-‘Reformed’” (note the sarcastic quotation marks applied to Reformed), the “semi-dispensationalists,” and—my personal favorite—the “Reformed-Arminian-Barthian-liberals.” Amidst Van Til’s distress, though, he urges a confident advance of Christ’s cause and a revitalization of the Reformed faith in America. The intensity of Van Til’s faith found in these letters should inspire those who read them today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eR. Carlton Wynne, Associate Pastor, Westminster Presbyterian Church (PCA), Atlanta, GA, and Fellow at Reformed Forum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Letters from America: A Dutch Reformed Perspective on the Struggle for Orthodoxy in American Presbyterianism (1935–1940)

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Pippa and the Singing Tree: Joining the Song of All Creation
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