{"id":7853760676090,"title":"1968-08 October Torch Trumpet Digital - Volume 18, Issue 8","handle":"1968-08-october-torch-trumpet-digital-volume-18-issue-8","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“WHAT’S AN ELDER TO DO?” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJay A. Wesseling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCAN WE JOIN HANDS? \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGerard Van Groningen\u003c\/b\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLETTER TO THE EDITOR \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWilliam A. 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Nymeyer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEighteen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Every Elder Needs to Know about Congregational Singing \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e 231\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJonathan Landry Cruse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNineteen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEncouraging Lay Witnessing\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eR. Scott Clark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwenty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePromoting the Work of Missions\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael G. 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When a local congregation is blessed with faithful officers the results are bountiful (Acts 6:7). \u003cem\u003eFaithful and Fruitful: Essays for Elders and Deacons\u003c\/em\u003e provides current and future church leaders with an exciting opportunity of personal development. Like its companion (\u003cem\u003eCalled to Serve\u003c\/em\u003e), this collection of essays offers biblical and practical essays written by seasoned churchmen drawing upon a wealth of leadership knowledge, experience, and wisdom. Engaging study questions for each essay can help readers make the most of the Bible’s instruction and encouragement for those tasked with the responsibility and privilege of leading Christ’s church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuing education is often required of secular thought leaders; should anything less be expected in Christ’s church?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.................................................................\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbbreviations\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword: \u003ci\u003eMichael G. Brown\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraining Church Officers \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilliam Shishko\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePracticing the Mission of the Church: Apostolicity in Action\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJeff DeBoer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePositive Leadership: Leading Like Jesus (Not Rehoboam)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilliam Boekestein\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eContinuing in Prayer\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaniel R. Hyde\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eElders and Deacons as Hospitality Leaders\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilliam Boekestein\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMinistering to the Sick and Dying\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichard Anjema\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Office Bearer and Household Management\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDerrick Vander Meulen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eClassical Christian Catechesis\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eR. Scott Clark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eManaging the Offerings of God’s People \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e 121\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilliam Godfrey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGetting Acquainted with the Congregation’s Needs\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilliam Godfrey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEleven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAvoiding Burnout\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAndrea Ferrari\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwelve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTending the Shepherd (1): Honorable Provision \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e 159\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeter H. Holtvlüwer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThirteen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTending the Shepherd (2): Sabbaths and Sabbaticals\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeter H. Holtvlüwer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFourteen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHow to Evaluate Your Pastor\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristopher J. Gordon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFifteen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHow to Be a Clerk\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMark H. Vander Pol\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSixteen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNavigating the Broader Assemblies: Serving at Classis and Synod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eRonald Scheuers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeventeen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHow to Serve on a Pastoral Search Committee\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eBradd L. Nymeyer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEighteen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Every Elder Needs to Know about Congregational Singing \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e 231\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJonathan Landry Cruse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNineteen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEncouraging Lay Witnessing\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eR. Scott Clark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwenty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePromoting the Work of Missions\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael G. 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{"id":9140295270650,"title":"Decently and in Order: A Practical Commentary on the Church Order - ebook","handle":"decently-and-in-order-a-practical-commentary-on-the-church-order-copy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNow available in ebook format!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eThe Rev. Bradd Nymeyer is widely recognized in the URCNA as a leading expert on our Church Order. Drawing on his extensive experience in church assemblies as well as careful study, he has written a commentary on the Church Order that is pastoral and lucid, succinct and thorough. It will be of great help to the churches and office-bearers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. W. Robert Godfrey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003ePresident Emeritus, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eWestminster Seminary California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eEvery Reformed and Presbyterian Church Order arguably warrants someone who appreciates its genius and is well-qualified to write a commentary on it as a service to the church. Rev. Bradd Nymeyer is eminently qualified to do so for the URCNA Church Order. He believes in that church order as a matter of conviction, not simply convenience, and he has labored therein for decades with an eye to its particulars, not as an armchair observer, but often as a chairman of its governing bodies, serving five times as synodical chairman. I know no one more interested in or conversant with this church order and thus I highly commend to all users of it the commentary of my friend Rev. Nymeyer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Alan D. Strange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eInterim President, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eMid-America Reformed Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eBradd Nymeyer’s commentary on the Church Order of the United Reformed Churches in North America will prove to be a helpful tool for office-bearers in these churches. It will also serve readers as a useful introduction to those features of the Church Order that reflect the distinctive ethos of the URCNA and include some differences from other Reformed church orders. Although the URCNA’s Church Order clearly follows the general form of church government codified in the Church Order of Dort, it emphasizes the original and direct authority of the local church’s consistory in distinction from the delegated authority of broader assemblies (classes and synods). Nymeyer’s commentary reflects the wisdom and knowledge that comes from many years of able service in the URCNA, including several appointments to serve as clerk of classis and chairman of synod.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Cornelis P. Venema\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003ePresident Emeritus, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eMid-America Reformed Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eSome men regard the Church Order as a hindrance to the work of the ministry. Others see it as a mystery, too complex for common men to grasp. Rev. Bradd Nymeyer disagrees. He cherishes the Church Order as a tool, forged with wisdom by our spiritual forefathers, which guides God’s people to faithfully and wisely govern the church. Brother Nymeyer’s insight into the history and use of the Church Order is balanced by a warm love for the church, making this commentary an invaluable guide. If you long to see the church governed according to Biblical principles – and especially if you are called to lead within the church – you need this book. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRev. Doug Barnes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003ePastor, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eGrace United Reformed Church of Alto, Michigan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eBiblical churchmen are an endangered species upon the landscape of today’s church. Thankfully, there remain men who have a thorough understanding of and deep appreciation for church polity. The author of this volume, Rev. Bradd Nymeyer, is such a man.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eThrough his study of church polity and experience in ecclesiastical assemblies, Rev. Nymeyer has attained a remarkable knowledge of parliamentary procedure and the principles and practices of the Dortian tradition of the Church Order. With consistent humility, he has displayed his wisdom in these areas especially in his leadership of ecclesiastical assemblies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eUpon reviewing this book, I have no doubt that the busy minister as well as the faithful elder will be helped immensely in reading and referencing the URCNA Church Order Commentary, as will all church members. The work’s concise chapters and accessible language lends to its usefulness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eI am grateful to the author for putting his knowledge and wisdom to print. It is my hope that the publication of this work would honor the Head of the Church, Jesus Christ, by encouraging biblical church polity so that, borrowing a reference often made by the author, when it comes to churchmen, “may their tribe increase.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRev. Greg Lubbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003ePastor, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eCovenant URC of Pella, Iowa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eWhen a question arises concerning a matter of polity during a meeting, there needs to be a quick and simple resource that can allow the men around the table to get an answer and move on. This commentary will serve such a needed function for our churches as it has been born out of many years of praying over, thinking about, and answering questions concerning the meaning and application of our Church Order. It is simple enough to be immensely practical, and yet there is wisdom on every page. I highly recommend and encourage much use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRev. Mark H. Vander Pol\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003ePastor of Congregational Life, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eLynden URC, Lynden, WA, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eEditor of Church Order of the URCNA with Historical Apparatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eIn his commentary on Church Order Article 66, Rev. Nymeyer writes: “The Church Order is not a document that should sit on the shelf apart from the life of the office-bearers and assemblies. It should be well-known and carefully followed.” Amen! A working knowledge of the Church Order should not be reserved for a few gifted or interested men, but should be required of every churchman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eAs a longtime elder who desires to see more church leaders take an interest in church polity, Rev. Bradd Nymeyer’s URCNA Church Order Commentary is a readable, clear, and welcome addition to every office-bearers’ library. Tolle Lege!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark Van Der Molen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eElder, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eImmanuel URC of DeMotte, Indiana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e...............................\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeBook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e...............................\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/allied-art.com\/eBook-Instruction\/Kindle-Download-for-iPhone-iPad%20Instructions.pdf\"\u003eINSTRUCTION\/TIPS FOR DOWNLOADING EBOOK TO IPHONE\/IPAD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2026-03-17T16:18:22-04:00","created_at":"2026-03-16T15:20:47-04:00","vendor":"Reformed Fellowship, Inc.","type":"eBooks","tags":["books paperback","Bradd L. Nymeyer","church order","Denominational","Doctrinal","ebooks","homepage","New","Pastoral","reformed church","relationships","RFI","spo-default","spo-disabled","URCNA"],"price":1000,"price_min":1000,"price_max":1000,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":48478224089338,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"Decently-eBook","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Decently and in Order: A Practical Commentary on the Church Order - ebook","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1000,"weight":312,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"978-1-935369-52-3","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/reformedfellowship.net\/cdn\/shop\/files\/eBook3DVerticle-DecentlyandInOrder_b344dc73-a293-4ab2-b725-ea551b80ffed.png?v=1773778532"],"featured_image":"\/\/reformedfellowship.net\/cdn\/shop\/files\/eBook3DVerticle-DecentlyandInOrder_b344dc73-a293-4ab2-b725-ea551b80ffed.png?v=1773778532","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":38768059220218,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.721,"height":1387,"width":1000,"src":"\/\/reformedfellowship.net\/cdn\/shop\/files\/eBook3DVerticle-DecentlyandInOrder_b344dc73-a293-4ab2-b725-ea551b80ffed.png?v=1773778532"},"aspect_ratio":0.721,"height":1387,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/reformedfellowship.net\/cdn\/shop\/files\/eBook3DVerticle-DecentlyandInOrder_b344dc73-a293-4ab2-b725-ea551b80ffed.png?v=1773778532","width":1000}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNow available in ebook format!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eThe Rev. Bradd Nymeyer is widely recognized in the URCNA as a leading expert on our Church Order. Drawing on his extensive experience in church assemblies as well as careful study, he has written a commentary on the Church Order that is pastoral and lucid, succinct and thorough. It will be of great help to the churches and office-bearers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. W. Robert Godfrey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003ePresident Emeritus, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eWestminster Seminary California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eEvery Reformed and Presbyterian Church Order arguably warrants someone who appreciates its genius and is well-qualified to write a commentary on it as a service to the church. Rev. Bradd Nymeyer is eminently qualified to do so for the URCNA Church Order. He believes in that church order as a matter of conviction, not simply convenience, and he has labored therein for decades with an eye to its particulars, not as an armchair observer, but often as a chairman of its governing bodies, serving five times as synodical chairman. I know no one more interested in or conversant with this church order and thus I highly commend to all users of it the commentary of my friend Rev. Nymeyer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Alan D. Strange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eInterim President, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eMid-America Reformed Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eBradd Nymeyer’s commentary on the Church Order of the United Reformed Churches in North America will prove to be a helpful tool for office-bearers in these churches. It will also serve readers as a useful introduction to those features of the Church Order that reflect the distinctive ethos of the URCNA and include some differences from other Reformed church orders. Although the URCNA’s Church Order clearly follows the general form of church government codified in the Church Order of Dort, it emphasizes the original and direct authority of the local church’s consistory in distinction from the delegated authority of broader assemblies (classes and synods). Nymeyer’s commentary reflects the wisdom and knowledge that comes from many years of able service in the URCNA, including several appointments to serve as clerk of classis and chairman of synod.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Cornelis P. Venema\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003ePresident Emeritus, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eMid-America Reformed Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eSome men regard the Church Order as a hindrance to the work of the ministry. Others see it as a mystery, too complex for common men to grasp. Rev. Bradd Nymeyer disagrees. He cherishes the Church Order as a tool, forged with wisdom by our spiritual forefathers, which guides God’s people to faithfully and wisely govern the church. Brother Nymeyer’s insight into the history and use of the Church Order is balanced by a warm love for the church, making this commentary an invaluable guide. If you long to see the church governed according to Biblical principles – and especially if you are called to lead within the church – you need this book. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRev. Doug Barnes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003ePastor, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eGrace United Reformed Church of Alto, Michigan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eBiblical churchmen are an endangered species upon the landscape of today’s church. Thankfully, there remain men who have a thorough understanding of and deep appreciation for church polity. The author of this volume, Rev. Bradd Nymeyer, is such a man.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eThrough his study of church polity and experience in ecclesiastical assemblies, Rev. Nymeyer has attained a remarkable knowledge of parliamentary procedure and the principles and practices of the Dortian tradition of the Church Order. With consistent humility, he has displayed his wisdom in these areas especially in his leadership of ecclesiastical assemblies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eUpon reviewing this book, I have no doubt that the busy minister as well as the faithful elder will be helped immensely in reading and referencing the URCNA Church Order Commentary, as will all church members. The work’s concise chapters and accessible language lends to its usefulness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eI am grateful to the author for putting his knowledge and wisdom to print. It is my hope that the publication of this work would honor the Head of the Church, Jesus Christ, by encouraging biblical church polity so that, borrowing a reference often made by the author, when it comes to churchmen, “may their tribe increase.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRev. Greg Lubbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003ePastor, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eCovenant URC of Pella, Iowa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eWhen a question arises concerning a matter of polity during a meeting, there needs to be a quick and simple resource that can allow the men around the table to get an answer and move on. This commentary will serve such a needed function for our churches as it has been born out of many years of praying over, thinking about, and answering questions concerning the meaning and application of our Church Order. It is simple enough to be immensely practical, and yet there is wisdom on every page. I highly recommend and encourage much use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRev. Mark H. Vander Pol\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003ePastor of Congregational Life, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eLynden URC, Lynden, WA, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eEditor of Church Order of the URCNA with Historical Apparatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eIn his commentary on Church Order Article 66, Rev. Nymeyer writes: “The Church Order is not a document that should sit on the shelf apart from the life of the office-bearers and assemblies. It should be well-known and carefully followed.” Amen! A working knowledge of the Church Order should not be reserved for a few gifted or interested men, but should be required of every churchman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eAs a longtime elder who desires to see more church leaders take an interest in church polity, Rev. Bradd Nymeyer’s URCNA Church Order Commentary is a readable, clear, and welcome addition to every office-bearers’ library. Tolle Lege!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark Van Der Molen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eElder, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eImmanuel URC of DeMotte, Indiana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e...............................\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeBook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e...............................\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/allied-art.com\/eBook-Instruction\/Kindle-Download-for-iPhone-iPad%20Instructions.pdf\"\u003eINSTRUCTION\/TIPS FOR DOWNLOADING EBOOK TO IPHONE\/IPAD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e"}
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{"id":6864662200499,"title":"Timeless Truths for a Changing Culture","handle":"timeless-truths-for-a-changing-culture","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeventy years ago the Reformed Fellowship, a very young organization, published its first magazine called Torch and Trumpet. Since then its name has been changed to The Outlook. The publication has been blessed to have had faithful editors, writers who have represented a broad group of Reformed churches, and board members who have come from Christian Reformed, United Reformed, Protestant Reformed, Presbyterian Church of America, and Orthodox Presbyterian churches.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an early issue of Torch and Trumpet it was stated that the magazine’s “purpose is to give sharpened expression to [the Reformed] faith, stimulate the doctrinal sensitivity of those who profess this faith, help promote the spiritual welfare and purity of the Reformed churches, and further the interests of all Kingdom Institutions of Reformed caliber.”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSad to say, many of the articles which have been published during those early years are collecting dust and have been forgotten. As we rejoice in God’s faithfulness, it is our desire to place before you only a small portion of the many articles which have been published during the first ten years. Choosing the articles that are included was difficult for there were many others that could have been reprinted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaperback, 392 pages \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e..................................\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eA few reader comments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI am just about finished with my \"Timeless Truths\". What an amazing book. Very well done with articles that could have been written this month. I commend Reformed Fellowship and Rev. Julien for making it available. I will recommend it to everyone I talk to.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e—Tom K.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eVery helpful for growing in the Reformed faith. I found it very interesting and enlightening. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—Evart Helms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eEdifying for all Christians. A great book, keep up the good work\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—Edward Hoekstra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKatie Gunnink’s article on Calvinism was a favorite chapter; Passion for Souls. It’s so important to teach our children this.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe were also blessed by Rev. Greenway’s meditations\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—Paul and Marcia Vander Klok \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e..................................\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents Sample Preview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo Whet Your Appetite \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/allied-art.com\/Timeless-Truths\/Timeless%20Truths-Interior-V16-Online-Preview.pdf\"\u003e“Peter” Palmer \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/allied-art.com\/Timeless-Truths\/Timeless%20Truths-Interior-V16-Online-Preview.pdf\"\u003e1. Sunday Morning—1900\u003c\/a\u003e 1\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC. John Miller\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e2. Love and Sentiment 5\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatie Gunnink\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e3. The Christian’s Supreme Calling 9\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Hendriksen\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e4. The Truth about the Bible 17\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarry Mulder \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e5. Are There Discrepancies in the Gospels? 23\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOswald T. Allis \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e6. The Time Element in Genesis 1 and 2 29\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdward J. Young \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e7. The Nature of Genesis 1 37\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter De Jong \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e8. John Wyclif* and the Road to Church Reform 45\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiblical Doctrines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeonard Greenway \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e9. How Modernism Enters the Church 51\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Y. De Jong \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e10. The Covenant Idea in the Reformed Churches 53\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexander C. De Jong \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e11. Covenant Consciousness 63\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e59 Chapters total\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/allied-art.com\/Timeless-Truths\/Timeless%20Truths-Interior-V16-Online-Preview.pdf\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 1 Preview (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/22owy2mpik6jy5h\/Timeless%20Truths-Interior-V16-Online-Preview.pdf?dl=0\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" height=\"458\" width=\"282\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/3588\/5152\/files\/Sunday_Morning_480x480.png?v=1629759600\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/3588\/5152\/files\/Sunday_Morning_480x480.png?v=1629759600\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-08-23T16:08:06-04:00","created_at":"2021-08-23T15:48:44-04:00","vendor":"Jerome Julien","type":"Books - Paperback","tags":["bible studies","books paperback","Devotional","General Interest","Historical","homepage","Other","Rev. Jerome Julien","RFI","spo-default","spo-disabled","Torch \u0026 Trumpet","Torch and Trumpet"],"price":1500,"price_min":1500,"price_max":1500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":2000,"compare_at_price_min":2000,"compare_at_price_max":2000,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":40425708814515,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Timeless Truths for a Changing Culture","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1500,"weight":482,"compare_at_price":2000,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781935369332","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/reformedfellowship.net\/cdn\/shop\/products\/10677TimelessTruths_FrontCover3D-72DPI.png?v=1629750917","\/\/reformedfellowship.net\/cdn\/shop\/products\/10677TimelessTruths_BackCover3D-72DPI.png?v=1629750922"],"featured_image":"\/\/reformedfellowship.net\/cdn\/shop\/products\/10677TimelessTruths_FrontCover3D-72DPI.png?v=1629750917","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":21879313399987,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.633,"height":1024,"width":648,"src":"\/\/reformedfellowship.net\/cdn\/shop\/products\/10677TimelessTruths_FrontCover3D-72DPI.png?v=1629750917"},"aspect_ratio":0.633,"height":1024,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/reformedfellowship.net\/cdn\/shop\/products\/10677TimelessTruths_FrontCover3D-72DPI.png?v=1629750917","width":648},{"alt":null,"id":21879313825971,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.675,"height":1024,"width":691,"src":"\/\/reformedfellowship.net\/cdn\/shop\/products\/10677TimelessTruths_BackCover3D-72DPI.png?v=1629750922"},"aspect_ratio":0.675,"height":1024,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/reformedfellowship.net\/cdn\/shop\/products\/10677TimelessTruths_BackCover3D-72DPI.png?v=1629750922","width":691}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eSeventy years ago the Reformed Fellowship, a very young organization, published its first magazine called Torch and Trumpet. Since then its name has been changed to The Outlook. The publication has been blessed to have had faithful editors, writers who have represented a broad group of Reformed churches, and board members who have come from Christian Reformed, United Reformed, Protestant Reformed, Presbyterian Church of America, and Orthodox Presbyterian churches.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an early issue of Torch and Trumpet it was stated that the magazine’s “purpose is to give sharpened expression to [the Reformed] faith, stimulate the doctrinal sensitivity of those who profess this faith, help promote the spiritual welfare and purity of the Reformed churches, and further the interests of all Kingdom Institutions of Reformed caliber.”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSad to say, many of the articles which have been published during those early years are collecting dust and have been forgotten. As we rejoice in God’s faithfulness, it is our desire to place before you only a small portion of the many articles which have been published during the first ten years. Choosing the articles that are included was difficult for there were many others that could have been reprinted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaperback, 392 pages \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e..................................\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eA few reader comments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI am just about finished with my \"Timeless Truths\". What an amazing book. Very well done with articles that could have been written this month. I commend Reformed Fellowship and Rev. Julien for making it available. I will recommend it to everyone I talk to.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e—Tom K.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eVery helpful for growing in the Reformed faith. I found it very interesting and enlightening. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—Evart Helms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eEdifying for all Christians. A great book, keep up the good work\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—Edward Hoekstra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKatie Gunnink’s article on Calvinism was a favorite chapter; Passion for Souls. It’s so important to teach our children this.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe were also blessed by Rev. Greenway’s meditations\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—Paul and Marcia Vander Klok \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e..................................\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents Sample Preview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo Whet Your Appetite \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/allied-art.com\/Timeless-Truths\/Timeless%20Truths-Interior-V16-Online-Preview.pdf\"\u003e“Peter” Palmer \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/allied-art.com\/Timeless-Truths\/Timeless%20Truths-Interior-V16-Online-Preview.pdf\"\u003e1. Sunday Morning—1900\u003c\/a\u003e 1\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC. John Miller\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e2. Love and Sentiment 5\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatie Gunnink\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e3. The Christian’s Supreme Calling 9\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Hendriksen\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e4. The Truth about the Bible 17\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarry Mulder \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e5. Are There Discrepancies in the Gospels? 23\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOswald T. Allis \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e6. The Time Element in Genesis 1 and 2 29\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdward J. Young \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e7. The Nature of Genesis 1 37\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter De Jong \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e8. John Wyclif* and the Road to Church Reform 45\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiblical Doctrines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeonard Greenway \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e9. How Modernism Enters the Church 51\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Y. De Jong \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e10. The Covenant Idea in the Reformed Churches 53\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexander C. De Jong \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e11. Covenant Consciousness 63\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e59 Chapters total\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/allied-art.com\/Timeless-Truths\/Timeless%20Truths-Interior-V16-Online-Preview.pdf\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 1 Preview (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/22owy2mpik6jy5h\/Timeless%20Truths-Interior-V16-Online-Preview.pdf?dl=0\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" height=\"458\" width=\"282\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/3588\/5152\/files\/Sunday_Morning_480x480.png?v=1629759600\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/3588\/5152\/files\/Sunday_Morning_480x480.png?v=1629759600\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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{"id":9351750811898,"title":"CASE of 16: Roots Renewed: Perspectives on the United Reformed Churches in North America (After Thirty Years) **just in**","handle":"pre-order-per-case-roots-renewed-perspectives-on-the-united-reformed-churches-in-north-america-after-thirty-years-copy","description":"\u003ch5\u003eOne case; 16 books per case\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHardcover, 496 pages\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReleasing September 25, 2026\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFREE SHIPPING on this item\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom the preface:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn answer to the question, “What do you believe concerning ‘the holy catholic church’?,” the Heidelberg Catechism responds with a rich and beautiful confession: “I believe that the Son of God through his Spirit and Word, out of the entire human race, from the beginning of the world to its end, gathers, protects, and preserves for himself a community chosen for eternal life and united in true faith. And of this community I am and always will be a living member.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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';\"\u003eThis confession reminds us that, when we consider any part of the history of Christ’s church, we must view it from the perspective of the Triune God’s purposes to gather, defend, and preserve for himself, from among all the peoples and nations of the earth, a community of believers who were graciously chosen by him unto salvation. The church is a “glorious body” of those whom the Father has chosen in Christ, whom he has redeemed by the blood of his own dear Son, and whom the Holy Spirit, proceeding from the Father and the Son, will unfailingly gather, protect, and preserve through the ministry of the Word of the gospel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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';\"\u003eEven though this book deals with a relatively small part of the larger story of Christ’s church-gathering work, what it recounts must be viewed through the lens of this confession regarding the church. The history of the URCNA could be told in a way that fails to see how it belongs to the larger story of the way Christ gathers, defends, and preserves his church throughout history. It could be told in a way that views the URCNA’s formation as merely another chapter in a lamentable history that, as the well-known hymn, \u003ci\u003eThe Church’s One Foundation, \u003c\/i\u003eexpresses it, is often one of schism and distress (“by schisms rent asunder, by heresies distressed”). While the history of the church “militant” is often marked by division and distress, to be sure, it is always a history that is governed by the One who is “worthy to break the seals” of God’s great plan of redemption and re-creation (Rev. 5:5). Christ is the Lord of history, the triumphant Lamb who will not be thwarted in gathering his blood-bought bride, the church. Christ alone builds his church and does so with the promise that the “gates of hell will not prevail” against her (Matt. 16:18). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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';\"\u003eAccordingly, the title of the book, \u003ci\u003eRoots Renewed, \u003c\/i\u003eaims to remind the reader that the story of the URCNA did not begin in 1995, when a number of CRCNA churches formed a new federation or denomination. The decision to form the URCNA was not made in a vacuum but took place in order to preserve a heritage that was cherished and believed to be worth preserving. This decision was also made, not merely to preserve Reformed churches in their biblical and confessional convictions but to do so with a view to propagating these convictions to future generations until the time of Christ’s coming at the end of this age. 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 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. 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And of this community I am and always will be a living member.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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';\"\u003eThis confession reminds us that, when we consider any part of the history of Christ’s church, we must view it from the perspective of the Triune God’s purposes to gather, defend, and preserve for himself, from among all the peoples and nations of the earth, a community of believers who were graciously chosen by him unto salvation. The church is a “glorious body” of those whom the Father has chosen in Christ, whom he has redeemed by the blood of his own dear Son, and whom the Holy Spirit, proceeding from the Father and the Son, will unfailingly gather, protect, and preserve through the ministry of the Word of the gospel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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';\"\u003eEven though this book deals with a relatively small part of the larger story of Christ’s church-gathering work, what it recounts must be viewed through the lens of this confession regarding the church. The history of the URCNA could be told in a way that fails to see how it belongs to the larger story of the way Christ gathers, defends, and preserves his church throughout history. It could be told in a way that views the URCNA’s formation as merely another chapter in a lamentable history that, as the well-known hymn, \u003ci\u003eThe Church’s One Foundation, \u003c\/i\u003eexpresses it, is often one of schism and distress (“by schisms rent asunder, by heresies distressed”). While the history of the church “militant” is often marked by division and distress, to be sure, it is always a history that is governed by the One who is “worthy to break the seals” of God’s great plan of redemption and re-creation (Rev. 5:5). Christ is the Lord of history, the triumphant Lamb who will not be thwarted in gathering his blood-bought bride, the church. Christ alone builds his church and does so with the promise that the “gates of hell will not prevail” against her (Matt. 16:18). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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';\"\u003eAccordingly, the title of the book, \u003ci\u003eRoots Renewed, \u003c\/i\u003eaims to remind the reader that the story of the URCNA did not begin in 1995, when a number of CRCNA churches formed a new federation or denomination. The decision to form the URCNA was not made in a vacuum but took place in order to preserve a heritage that was cherished and believed to be worth preserving. This decision was also made, not merely to preserve Reformed churches in their biblical and confessional convictions but to do so with a view to propagating these convictions to future generations until the time of Christ’s coming at the end of this age. 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 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"}
{"id":9233555325178,"title":"Finding Faithfulness: A Year of Reading and Reflecting on God’s Word - eBook","handle":"finding-faithfulness-ebook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFinding Faithfulness: A Year of Reading and Reflecting on God’s Word \u003c\/i\u003estands apart from many devotionals and reading plans due to its viable schedule, unique presentation, and meaningful participation. Shorter readings one day each week allow flexibility for catching up and further reflection. Entries present appropriate texts for holidays and frequently pair related passages. Seven Reflection Recommendations shape a devotional rhythm to increase contemplation and generate application. Readers who have gone through the Bible often will find this approach fresh and meaningful. Those attempting to read the entire Bible will be engaged and maintain momentum through the year. Readers will foster personal faithfulness in reflective meditation and godly living, and more importantly they’ll discover God’s amazing faithfulness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFinding Faithfulness\u003c\/i\u003e is a one-of-a-kind yearly devotional guide that combines simplicity with viability. Each entry lists seven suggestions on an easy-to-read page that invites participation. The approach is inductive, as readers are encouraged to actually read the Bible and discover its meaning and personal application. The book’s careful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e orchestration begets confidence that reading the entire Bible in a year is not simply a possibility but also an inviting prospect. After reading the opening pages, I felt that I had just been offered the deal of a lifetime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.....................\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur setting every morning is, ‘Git ‘er done.’ But what a wonderful alternative to start the day with what \u003cem\u003eGod \u003c\/em\u003ehas done—and what he’s promised to do—to fulfill his promises to us in Christ!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e–Michael Horton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessor, Westminster Seminary California and editor-in-chief at Sola Media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough people often look for a quick fix to their problems, the most enduring solutions are the good habits we build into the rhythm of each day and repeat throughout our lives. This book offers help in the best of habits: daily prayer and meditation on God’s Word. Glenda Faye Mathes leads the reader into a daily rhythm of resting, requesting, reading, reflecting, responding, resolving, and reaching—all done by faith in the Word of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e–Dr. Joel and Mary Beeke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoel Beeke is president of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary and a pastor of the Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mary Beeke serves as his helpmeet. Both are authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinding Faithfulness\u003c\/em\u003e is a one-of-a-kind yearly devotional guide that combines simplicity with viability. Each entry lists seven suggestions on an easy-to-read page that invites participation. The approach is inductive, as readers are encouraged to actually read the Bible and discover its meaning and personal application. The book's careful orchestration begets confidence that reading the entire Bible in a year is not simply a possibility but also an inviting prospect. After reading the opening pages, I felt that I had just been offered the deal of a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e–Leland Ryken\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeland Ryken has published some twenty books on the Bible, including \u003cem\u003eRyken’s Bible Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e and the\u003cem\u003e Literary Study Bible\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe English Reformer, Thomas Cranmer, once observed, “There is nothing that so much strengthens our faith and trust in God … as continual reading and recording of God’s word.” Glenda Faye Mathes’ \u003cem\u003eFinding Faithfulness \u003c\/em\u003eprovides Christian believers with an outstanding contemporary resource to aid them in cultivating such a practice. In an age marked by many distractions and temptations to do otherwise, Mathes offers a creative and stimulating program for daily reading and meditating upon the riches of God’s Word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e–Dr. Cornel Venema\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresident and Professor of Doctrinal Studies at Mid-America Reformed Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e..................................\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlenda Faye Mathes\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of twelve published books in various genres for youth and adults. Her literary writing touches hearts, engages minds, and inspires souls. She and David recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary (she was a child bride). 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Shorter readings one day each week allow flexibility for catching up and further reflection. Entries present appropriate texts for holidays and frequently pair related passages. Seven Reflection Recommendations shape a devotional rhythm to increase contemplation and generate application. Readers who have gone through the Bible often will find this approach fresh and meaningful. Those attempting to read the entire Bible will be engaged and maintain momentum through the year. Readers will foster personal faithfulness in reflective meditation and godly living, and more importantly they’ll discover God’s amazing faithfulness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFinding Faithfulness\u003c\/i\u003e is a one-of-a-kind yearly devotional guide that combines simplicity with viability. Each entry lists seven suggestions on an easy-to-read page that invites participation. The approach is inductive, as readers are encouraged to actually read the Bible and discover its meaning and personal application. The book’s careful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e orchestration begets confidence that reading the entire Bible in a year is not simply a possibility but also an inviting prospect. After reading the opening pages, I felt that I had just been offered the deal of a lifetime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.....................\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur setting every morning is, ‘Git ‘er done.’ But what a wonderful alternative to start the day with what \u003cem\u003eGod \u003c\/em\u003ehas done—and what he’s promised to do—to fulfill his promises to us in Christ!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e–Michael Horton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessor, Westminster Seminary California and editor-in-chief at Sola Media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough people often look for a quick fix to their problems, the most enduring solutions are the good habits we build into the rhythm of each day and repeat throughout our lives. This book offers help in the best of habits: daily prayer and meditation on God’s Word. Glenda Faye Mathes leads the reader into a daily rhythm of resting, requesting, reading, reflecting, responding, resolving, and reaching—all done by faith in the Word of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e–Dr. Joel and Mary Beeke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoel Beeke is president of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary and a pastor of the Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mary Beeke serves as his helpmeet. Both are authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinding Faithfulness\u003c\/em\u003e is a one-of-a-kind yearly devotional guide that combines simplicity with viability. Each entry lists seven suggestions on an easy-to-read page that invites participation. The approach is inductive, as readers are encouraged to actually read the Bible and discover its meaning and personal application. The book's careful orchestration begets confidence that reading the entire Bible in a year is not simply a possibility but also an inviting prospect. After reading the opening pages, I felt that I had just been offered the deal of a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e–Leland Ryken\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeland Ryken has published some twenty books on the Bible, including \u003cem\u003eRyken’s Bible Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e and the\u003cem\u003e Literary Study Bible\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe English Reformer, Thomas Cranmer, once observed, “There is nothing that so much strengthens our faith and trust in God … as continual reading and recording of God’s word.” Glenda Faye Mathes’ \u003cem\u003eFinding Faithfulness \u003c\/em\u003eprovides Christian believers with an outstanding contemporary resource to aid them in cultivating such a practice. In an age marked by many distractions and temptations to do otherwise, Mathes offers a creative and stimulating program for daily reading and meditating upon the riches of God’s Word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e–Dr. Cornel Venema\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresident and Professor of Doctrinal Studies at Mid-America Reformed Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e..................................\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlenda Faye Mathes\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of twelve published books in various genres for youth and adults. Her literary writing touches hearts, engages minds, and inspires souls. She and David recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary (she was a child bride). Find more information about her books at her website: glendafayemathes.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.........................………\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eeBook (Kindle and eBook formats)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e...............................…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/allied-art.com\/eBook-Instruction\/Kindle-Download-for-iPhone-iPad%20Instructions.pdf\"\u003eINSTRUCTION\/TIPS FOR DOWNLOADING EBOOK TO IPHONE\/IPAD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e"}
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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"}
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