Should children participate in the Holy Communion? Based on 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 and 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 this article looks at the question of paedocommunion (children at the Lord’s Supper).

Did James teach justification by works? This article looks at James 2:14-26 and the question of the relationship between justification and good works. It shows that there is no contradiction between James and Paul. It looks at Luther’s struggle with this text, and shows that James deals with dead faith in contrast to living faith. It also shows how the Reformers dealt with the text.

What does it mean that believers will be judged by works? This article shows that the believer’s justification and eternal salvation are rooted in the merit of Christ. Therefore there is no room for future justification. Out of his grace God will reward the good works of believers; however, even this remains an act of God’s grace.

It is through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ that we receive justification before God. God justifies us by imputing Christ righteousness to us. The author looks at Romans 4:2-6, Romans 5:12-19, Philippians 3:8-9, and 2 Corinthians 5:19-21.

In this article the author discusses Bavinck's view of the names of God and the attributes of God (communicable and incommunicable attributes).

This article is about Bavinck's view of the progressive revelation of the Trinity, the terminology used for the Trinity, analogies for the Trinity, and the incommunicable properties of the Trinity. 

This article discusses Herman Bavinck's view of the covenant with Adam (the covenant of works), the covenant of grace, and the relationship between these two covenants.

This article looks at Herman Bavinck's view of the knowability of God. The author also looks at the "proofs" for God's existence. 

This article looks at Herman Bavinck's view of special revelation, Jesus Christ as the Word of God, and Scripture.

This article looks at Herman Bavinck's view on the Person of Christ. The author discusses the expectation of Jesus Christ in the Old Testament, and the relationship of the incarnation to the Trinity, creation, and the testimony of Scripture.

This article looks at Herman Bavinck's view of sin and its consequences, suffering, death and the dominion of Satan.

This article looks at Herman Bavinck's view on the decree of God, election and reprobation.

In this article on election and the free offer of the gospel, the author looks at election in an evangelism and mission context. Things like the call of the gospel, the well-meant offer of the gospel in the preaching, the general (universal) calling and effectual calling, and unconditional election is discussed.

This article gives a historical background and introduction to the Canons of Dort.

This aritcle discusses the various interpretations of 1 Timothy 2:15 concerning the meaning of women being saved through child-bearing. It raises and evaluates three interpretations, and also issues a warning against some miunderstandings of the verse.

This article looks at Paedocommunion (children at the Lord's Supper), specifically with regards to the participation of children in the Passover in the Old Testament.

This article looks at Bavinck's view of general revelation and special revelation.

This article is an overview of the life and legacy of Herman Bavinck.

This review article looks at the life and legacy of H.J. Kuiper.

This article looks at paedocommunion (children at the Lord's Supper). The author starts by looking at the relation of the Word and the sacraments, then at the nature of the sacraments, and then at the specific purpose of baptism and the Lord's Supper. After this introduction, the author looks at the proper recipients of the Lord's Supper.

This article is about Abraham Kuyper's view of the church, sphere sovereignty, common grace, and the antithesis between church and world.

This article is about the life and legacy of Herman Bavinck (1854-1921).

This article considers the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints, as also taught in the Canons of Dort, Chapter 5.

This article discusses the article of the Apostles Creed "From where He shall come to judge the living and the dead". It looks at the return of Christ, the exaltation of Jesus Christ and the final judgement.

This article on the Ascension looks at Jesus Christ as our High Priest and Mediator, and our obedience to the power and rule of Jesus Christ.

This article discusses the Holy Spirit as the third Person of the Trinity, the work of the Holy Spirit in creation, and the work of the Holy Spirit in redemption.

In this article on the forgiveness of sin, the author also discusses the problem of sin, confessing sin, and forgiving other people.

This article is about the resurrection of the body, when Christ returns. The author also discusses what the nature of the resurrection is and the relation to the renewal of all things. He concludes by discussing questions about the resurrection of the body in instances where the body was destroyed or impaired on earth, or where infants died prematurely. He also answers questions about how we should treat our bodies today, and if we will recognize our body in heaven.

This article is about the catholicity of the church (universal church). The author also looks at the responsibility this belief places on the believer.

This article looks at obstacles for evangelism: confessional, theological, cultural and ethnic obstacles. The author also discusses the difference between mission and evangelism.

This article is about the letter of James and justification, i.e. justification and works. The author discusses James 2.

This article is about justification through faith alone, and the enjoyment of this justification.

In this article on the new heaven and new earth, the author discusses what this "new" means, and what is heaven and the blessings of heaven. The author also discusses Romans 8:18-25 and 2 Peter 3:5-13.

In this article on the basis or ground for justification, the author also discusses Romans 3:24-26, Romans 4:25 and Romans 5:18-19.

This article is about the doctrine of justification in the "Evangelicals and Catholics together" 1994 and the importance of this doctrine today.

This article looks at our heavenly rewards as a gift of grace from God, and not because of our merit. The author looks at this reward as encouragement to the Christian, and discusses the question whether there will be different degrees of reward in heaven.

This article looks at Bavinck's explanation of the doctrine of special revelation. Included in this survey are the subjects of inspiration and the infallibility of the Bible.

This article is about Abraham Kuyper as an advocate of a Christian worldview, and what he believed constitutes a Christian worldview. The author discusses Kuyper's theology of God's sovereignty and grace.

This article is about the doctrine of hell. What exactly is hell? Is the doctrine of hell compatible with God's love and God's justice? The author also discusses the ideas of universalism and annihilationism, which have been raised as alternatives to hell as an eternal punishment.

This article is a critique of premillennialism.

This article disusses the terminology, history, and main features of amillennialism.

This article evaluates dispensationalism in the light of Scripture. The rapture of 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 is also discussed in relation to this.

This article discusses the main features of post-millennialism, a teaching that concerns the millennium.

This article discusses the events that will be concurrent with the return of Christ. It focuses particularly on the final judgment., discussing the timing, necessity, and purpose of the final judgment.

This article on Canons of Dort chapter 3/4 is about total depravity and sinful man.

This article on the Canons of Dort chapter 2, is about limited atonement. The author discusses the relation of the work of the Father to the work of Jesus Christ, and what the belief in limited atonement means for the preaching.

Among the signs of the times leading up to the return of Christ is the sign of the Anti-Christ. This article discusses this sign, looking at the Old Testament antecedents as well as 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10.

Among the signs of the times leading up to the return of Christ is the is the sign of apostasy and unfaithfulness among the people of God. This article goes into some detail on the scriptural concept of apostasy, considering also whether there will be a period of "great apostasy" before the end. The author then considers the implcations of the sign of apostasy for the church's calling today.

This article discusses the events that will occur concurrent with the return of Christ. It focuses particularly on the resurrection of the body. The author discusses the nature, timing, and author of this resurrection, and addresses some common pastoral questions in relation to this bodily resurrection.

One of the signs of the times leading up to the return of Christ is tribulation. This article discusses the tribulation as described in the New Testament, mainly in Matthew 24. It offers some observations on the nature and occasion for the tribulation.

One of the signs of the times leading up to the return of Christ is the preaching of the gospel to the nations. In connection with this, Romans 11 says, "And so all Israel will be saved." How are we to understand this language of "all Israel" being saved? This article searches for the answer by first re­viewing some Old Testament promises regarding the res­toration and salvation of Israel.

One of the signs of the times is the preaching of the gospel. To appreciate the importance of this, the article first looks at the Old Testament anticipation of the universal preaching of the gospel, then considers the New Testament fulfillment of the promise of universal preaching. From there, the author expresses the great responsibility of the church today to preach the Word.

What are the "signs of the times"? This article explains that these are the events that mark off the present era of history as one that is leading up to the return of Christ, the day of the Lord. There are characteristics to these signs as well as ways to identify them. The author also presents some mistaken views of these signs.

Is the Bible really inerrant? This article considers whether or not it is Reformed to affirm that the Bible is inerrant. It presents the case against inerrancy, and then observes whether the Reformed confessions affirm inerrancy, as well as the position of the Reformers themselves on this point.

How should Christians think about the future? This article speaks about individual eschatology, discussing physical death, immortality of the soul, resurrection of the body, annihilationism, and soul sleep.

This article on general eschatology surveys the Bible's teaching about the return of Christ. It considers three terms commonly used in the New Testament to describe the nature of Christ's return: revelation (apokalupsis), appearance (epiphaneia), and coming (parousia).

Many Christians who have a vested interest in the Bible's teaching about the future also have an impulse to project when the return of Christ will occur. This article considers the biblical passages that speak about the impropriety of this impulse: it considers passages that seem to speak of the imminence of Christ's return, and passages that speak of a delay or extension of the period of timw before his return. It makes clear from Scripture that no one knows the day or hour of Christ's return.

Will the return of Christ bring history to a close, or will it mark the beginning of a new phase in the history of redemption (i.e. the beginning of the millennium)? This article explains briefly the premillennialist or dispensationalist response to this, and goes on to explain from Scripture that the second coming will be a consummating event at the end of the age.

This article discusses the Roman Catholic Church's dogma of purgatory. It explains the main lines as well as the basis for this dogma before showing how it lacks biblical support and is unchristian in character.

When approaching the subject of the Bible and the future, what should we bear in mind? This article mentions several things: keep within the bounds of Scripture, focus upon the truth as it is in Christ, go back to the beginning to understand the promises for the future, and let your hope be nurtured by the Word.

How should Christians think about the future? This article answers this question by looking first at the context of the Old Testament. What, from the Old Testament perspective, was the believer's outlook upon the future?

This article considers the argument used by Harold Camping in the early '90s that the return of Christ would happen in 1994. Camping developed a timetable of redemptive history, beginning with the date of creation and ending with the date of Christ's return. The author discusses what is wrong with the argument, stressing in particular that the Bible makes clear that no one can know the time or date of the second coming.

The New Testament is clear that with the coming of Christ, the history of salvation has entered into the latter days. This article explains that the future is now, the future is still anticipated, and the future is promised on account of Christ's first coming.

What really is the significance of the Canons of Dort for the church today? This article shows that it has much to contribute to the life and ministry of the church: it is unswervingly biblical, it gets at at the heart of the Reformed worldview (namely, the sovereign ini­tiative and grace of God), it encourages a God-centred faith, and it points to God as the only comfort for the believer.

This article considers the value of the Canons of Dort for today. It explains that the Canons are helpful for understanding the relationship between divine sovereignty and human responsibility. The author discusses modern issues like the lordship salvation controversy, as well as the meaning of cheap grace.

What is the significance of the Canons of Dort for today? This article considers the charge that this confessional document is a hindrance to evangelism, and explains that it is rather an impetus to evangelism, evangelism of a distinctly Reformed type.

This article considers the doctrine of irresistible grace, as it is discussed in the Canons of Dort, Chapter 4. As part of its discussion it devotes special attention to the use of means.

This article discusses the doctrine of unconditional election, particularly as it is expressed in the Canons of Dort, Chapter 1. The author provides the scriptural support for this doctrine as well, and then proceeds to also address the matter of reprobation, and how election should be preached.