This article considers the meaning of the word "Amen." The word in Scripture is often a response to a doxology. It is also the expression of faith.

What is a doxology? This article discusses what the Scriptures say on the matter, highlighting especially the connection to prayer.

This article explains the character of the blessing given to those who make a profession of faith. It discusses the scriptural background of the blessing, that it is the Lord's gift of his help, protection, love, and peace.

This article considers what it means to swear an oath. It explains that this should not be necessary in the church.

This article discusses church discipline, a means of drawing sinners back to the Lord. All who make profession of faith agree to submit willingly to church discipline if that ever happens.

This article discusses what it means to forsake the world and crucify our old nature, a formulation found in the Continental liturgical form for profession of faith. The article considers passages like 1 John 2:15-17 and Romans 12:2.

This article discusses the third question in the Continental liturgical form for profession of faith, "Do you declare that you love the Lord God and that it is your heartfelt desire to serve him according to his Word?" It shows the difference between slavery and loving service, and how thankfulness is essential to the Christian life.

This article discusses what it means to "seek your life outside of yourself in Jesus Christ," a formulation found in the Continental liturgical form for profession of faith. The author explains the exclusivity of the Christian profession of Christ as Lord.

This article considers the meaning of the expression in some of the Continental liturgical forms to detest yourself because of your sin. It discusses the scriptural background to this statement, and shows that this does not get in the way of Christian joy and trust in the Lord.

This article explains the connection between profession of faith and the Lord's Supper. It outlines how this connection was made in particularly Dutch church history.

This article explains the character of the covenant promises of the Triune God, proclaimed at baptism and applicable for one's whole life. It stresses the call to believe these promises.

This article discusses the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints as it is alluded to in the Continental liturgical form for profession of faith.

This article explains the background to the phrase in the Continental liturgical form for profession of faith that calls for agreement with the doctrine "taught in this Christian church." The article states that the church is to be found where the teaching of Scripture is maintained. It provides a synopsis of the debate in the sixteenth century regarding this very matter, between Catholics and Protestants.

This article considers the first question in the liturgical form for profession of faith used in the Continental tradition, "Do you wholeheartedly believe the doctrine of the Word of God, summarized in the confession and taught here in this Christian church?" It explains that "doctrine" is the teaching of the Lord, and how it is as important as lifestyle.

This article shows how the sovereign, electing love of God is found already in the opening address spoken at the occasion of a profession of faith: "Beloved in our Lord Jesus Christ." It explains how this address is really first given at our baptism. It stresses the need for a prompt profession as a response to baptism.

This article discusses the character of one's profession of faith. It shows that this is a public matter, with biblical precedents. It also explains how the Reformed practice is different from confirmation in the Roman Catholic Church. It emphasizes that profession of faith is a response to God's gracious work in our life.

This articles gives a history of the development of the worship service from the Old Testament to the Reformation. All the elements of liturgy from the beginning of the service to the end are discussed (preaching, reading of Scripture, public prayer, singing, beginning of service, Lord’s Supper, baptism, the law, etc.).

This article shows the way exemplary preaching does injustice to scripture by discussing its use under liberation theology, theology of revolution, and feminism. The author shows that redemptive historical preaching is what should be emulated by pastors, since it is preaching that truly seeks to do justice to God's revelation throughout history.

This article explains the origin and history of the Psalm melodies of the Genevan Psalter.

This article looks at the order of worship, specifically also John Calvin's liturgy. The author urges us to go back to the early church to include the confession of sin and forgiveness of sin (assurance of pardon) in our worship services. He also mentions the "kyrie eleison."

This article looks at the offices of elders and deacons. The author discusses their respective tasks in church life. Acts 6:1-7 is also mentioned in this article.

This article on the effect of preaching. looks at preaching and the forgiveness of sins, preaching and the judgment of God, blessing and curse, resistance against the Holy Spirit, and the relation of the Word of God and the Spirit.

This article is about one of the most important theologians in The Netherlands in the 17th century: Gisbertus Voetius. This article also discusses the work on church polity that Voetius did.

This article looks at the church as a spiritual body, church polity as spiritual government, and civil law.

This article is about the life and legacy of Antonius Walaeus in The Netherlands.

This article looks at Martin Luther, John Calvin and Martin Bucer's view and work in missions.

This article is about the festivals and holy days in the early church. The author calls for soberness in our celebration of Christian festivals.

This article is about the significance of the Doleantie 1886 especially from an ecumenical point of view. The author also discusses the Doleantie and the maintenance of Reformed doctrine, and the Ecclesiastical conference of 1883 and 1887 in the Netherlands.