Jump to navigation

Home

Christian Library

Main menu

  • Browse
  • Log in
  • OTP

Search

Subscribe to RSS - David J. Engelsma

David J. Engelsma

The Intermediate State

  • Basic
  • David J. Engelsma

What happens between death and the resurrection? What happens when a Christian or an unbeliever dies? This article answers those questions by looking at Scripture's teaching on the intermediate state. Exploring the meaning of death for a Christian and the separation of body and soul, the author gives hope to those who rest in Christ. Judgment day is a day they can look towards with courage.

  • Read more about The Intermediate State
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Intermediate State

  • Basic
  • David J. Engelsma

What happens between death and the resurrection? This article answers this by looking at the intermediate state. In exploring the meaning of death for a Christian and the separation of body and soul, the author points us to the hope that belongs to those who rest in Christ.

  • Read more about The Intermediate State
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Introduction: The Prominence of Eschatology in Scripture

  • Semi-Technical
  • David J. Engelsma

Eschatology is the study of Scripture's teaching concerning the last days. This article shows the prominence of the teaching in Scripture.

  • Read more about Introduction: The Prominence of Eschatology in Scripture
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Significance of Dordt for Today

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

What is the relevance of the Synod of Dort for the church today? This article shows that both the Synod of Dordt and the Canons of Dort preserved the gospel in its purity, and thus continued the cause of the Reformation.

  • Read more about The Significance of Dordt for Today
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Assuring Spirit

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

Assurance is the certainty that belongs to faith. This article proves this claim by looking at the work of the Holy Spirit in relation to the assurance of faith. It shows that assurance of salvation is the work of the Holy Spirit.

  • Read more about The Assuring Spirit
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Faith Is Assurance: Q. 21 of the Heidelberg Catechism

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

Assurance is the certainty that belongs to faith. This article proves this truth by looking at the meaning of faith a sure confidence, as explained in Lord's Day 7, question 21 of the Heidelberg Catechism, and the teaching on assurance of faith from the Westminster Standards.

  • Read more about Faith Is Assurance: Q. 21 of the Heidelberg Catechism
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Faith Is Assurance: The Reformation Gospel

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

Assurance is the certainty that belongs to faith. This article compares Martin Luther’s and John Calvin’s teaching on assurance of faith, showing that they maintained the biblical teaching. It then evaluates the teaching of the Puritans on assurance compared to that of the Reformers.

  • Read more about Faith Is Assurance: The Reformation Gospel
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Faith Is Assurance: Scripture

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

Assurance is the certainty that belongs to faith. This article gives the biblical basis for the assurance of faith.

  • Read more about Faith Is Assurance: Scripture
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Faith’s Assurance

  • Semi-Technical
  • David J. Engelsma

Assurance of salvation is an aspect of true faith. This article shows how this is so by looking at faith as union with Christ, as knowledge, and as certainty. Then it discusses the relationship between faith and assurance of salvation.

  • Read more about Faith’s Assurance
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Confessional Certainty

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

Assurance of salvation is what God wills for his children. This article examines the Heidelberg Catechism, Belgic Confession and Canons of Dort to show what they teach on the assurance of salvation.

  • Read more about Confessional Certainty
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Intermediate State

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

What happens to you when you die? This article focuses on the intermediate state, looking at the difference between body sleep and soul sleep, and how the biblical teaching on the intermediate state determines how believers bury their dead.

  • Read more about The Intermediate State
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Certain Assurance

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

It is God’s will that his children should be assured of their salvation. This article argues that assurance of salvation is a certain thing.

  • Read more about Certain Assurance
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Precious Assurance

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

It is God’s will that his children should be assured of their salvation. On the other hand, assurance of salvation is not experienced by all believers. This article looks at how the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and Arminianism, as well as some teachings of the Puritans, rob believers of their assurance of salvation.

  • Read more about Precious Assurance
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Worldwide Preaching of the Gospel

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

From Matthew 24:14 this article shows that the preaching of the gospel to the whole world will precede the second coming of Christ. This preaching is about the kingdom, and its purpose is to save the elect and render people without excuse.

  • Read more about The Worldwide Preaching of the Gospel
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Experiential Preparation for the Ministry

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

From Isaiah 6 this article shows that the experiential preparation for the ministry consists of knowing your personal depravity and God’s forgiveness.

  • Read more about Experiential Preparation for the Ministry
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Reformed Worship Vs. Liturgical Renewal

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

The call for liturgical renewal, that worship be more user-friendly, exuberant, and ritualistic is a man-centred call. This article shows why this call is not biblical, defending the Reformed character of worship.

  • Read more about Reformed Worship Vs. Liturgical Renewal
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Matthew 24 – The End of the World

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

This article is an exposition of Matthew 24. It shows how Christ referred to the destruction of Jerusalem as a pointer to the final judgment and the end of the world.

  • Read more about Matthew 24 – The End of the World
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Remarriage of the “Innocent Party”

  • Semi-Technical
  • David J. Engelsma

Is the innocent party in a divorce situation allowed to remarry? From Matthew 19:9 this article argues that there is no room for remarriage for both the guilty and innocent party in a divorce.

  • Read more about The Remarriage of the “Innocent Party”
  • Share
  • Add new comment

To Be Church: Upholder of the Truth

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

What is the essence of the church? From 1 Timothy 3:15 this article shows that the essence of the church is that she upholds the truth. This article shows how the church upholds the truth in her worship, confessions, preaching, and eldership.

  • Read more about To Be Church: Upholder of the Truth
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Highly Favored Virgin

  • Semi-Technical
  • David J. Engelsma

Is Mary the mother of God? This article traces the development of the Roman Catholic church dogma on Mary. It looks at the role of Mary in the birth of Christ. The author argues that since Mary needed to be saved like any other sinner, she cannot be called the mother of God.

  • Read more about The Highly Favored Virgin
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Normal Experience of the Reformed Christians

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

As described in the Heidelberg Catechism, the life of the Reformed Christian is characterized by a threefold experience: misery because of sin, glad assurance because of deliverance in Christ, and gratitude that expresses itself in good works and prayer.

  • Read more about The Normal Experience of the Reformed Christians
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Piety and the Reformation (or, The Reformation’s Awed Love of God)

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

What is piety? Piety is not part of the Christian life; it is the Christian life. This article shows how this godliness was taught by the Reformers.

  • Read more about Piety and the Reformation (or, The Reformation’s Awed Love of God)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism (Part XIII)

  • Semi-Technical
  • David J. Engelsma

In this article, the author concludes the argument that Christ's rule today is the fulfillment of his reign on earth as prophesied in such texts as Psalm 72. This is the point of view of amillennialism.

  • Read more about A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism (Part XIII)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism (Part XII)

  • Semi-Technical
  • David J. Engelsma

As the author continues with a defence of amillennialism over against postmillennialism, the argument turns to the amillennial view itself, which emphasizes the rule of Christ Jesus in the present age. Thus, this view is opposed to a specific time period of a literal 1000 years of Christ's rule, as advocated by many postmillennials.

  • Read more about A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism (Part XII)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism (Part XI)

  • Semi-Technical
  • David J. Engelsma

Engelsma concludes the argument that Isaiah 65 should not be understood literally but rather spiritually, as pointing to the spiritual kingdom that shall be established by Christ at his second coming. Thus the physical, earthly kingdom of postmillennialism is here rejected.

  • Read more about A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism (Part XI)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism (Part X)

  • Semi-Technical
  • David J. Engelsma

This is a continuation of the study of Isaiah 65 in refutation of the postmillennial interpretation of Scripture.

  • Read more about A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism (Part X)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism (Part IX)

  • Semi-Technical
  • David J. Engelsma

In this continuing discussion, Engelsma deals with the interpretation of Isaiah 65, and rejects the literal interpretation adopted by postmillennials.

  • Read more about A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism (Part IX)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism (Part VIII)

  • Semi-Technical
  • David J. Engelsma

In the part of the continuing discussion, the author turns to the strongest source for the support of postmillennialism, the Old Testament prophetic texts. The author criticizes this over-reliance on Old Testament passages. The author also makes an specific analysis of the postmillennial interpretation of Isaiah 65.

  • Read more about A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism (Part VIII)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism (Part VII)

  • Semi-Technical
  • David J. Engelsma

This article critiques J. Marcellus Kik's interpretation of Matthew 24:3-35, and rejects it as a postmillennial idea that is not supported by the broader text of Scripture.

  • Read more about A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism (Part VII)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism (Part V)

  • Semi-Technical
  • David J. Engelsma

This is a continuation of the defence of amillennialism in contrast to other theologies of eschatology. In this article, the author grapples with the difficulties of Matthew 24.

  • Read more about A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism (Part V)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism (Part IV)

  • Semi-Technical
  • David J. Engelsma

In this article on amillennialism, the author stresses that the contents of Revelation 20 disprove rather than affirm the postmillennial position. The main supporting arguments are those prophetic events given by the Lord Jesus in Matthew 24.

  • Read more about A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism (Part IV)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism (Part III)

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

The author clearly states the eschatological position of Amillennialism. This view is supported by the Reformed creeds, as well as the outplay of natural events in history.

  • Read more about A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism (Part III)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism (Part II)

  • Semi-Technical
  • David J. Engelsma

The author explains what is meant by the terms amillennialism and postmillennialism. With reference primarily to Revelation 20, the author then refutes the view of postmillennialism.

  • Read more about A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism (Part II)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism (Part I)

  • Semi-Technical
  • David J. Engelsma

The author defends the view of amillennialism, and in opposition to the view of postmillenialism.

  • Read more about A Defence of (Reformed) Amillennialism (Part I)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

An Eschatology of Grace

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

Eschatology is the doctrine that deals with the last things. This article shows what should Christians expect with the coming of Christ and how this should shape the way they view death.

  • Read more about An Eschatology of Grace
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Genesis 1-11 – Myth or History: No Compromise!

  • Semi-Technical
  • David J. Engelsma

Should Christians answer the call of Darwinism and evolution and treat Genesis 1-11 as myth? This article shows that rejecting the historicity of Genesis 1-11 will lead to the destruction of faith.

  • Read more about Genesis 1-11 – Myth or History: No Compromise!
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Abounding Lawlessness

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

From Matthew 24 this article shows how lawlessness shows itself in the world and the church.

  • Read more about Abounding Lawlessness
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Some Other Thoughts on Abortion

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

This article shows that abortion is the ungodly solution to the problem caused by sexual immorality.

  • Read more about Some Other Thoughts on Abortion
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Taking a Stand

  • Basic
  • David J. Engelsma

This article shows that Reformed churches should not only rejoice that Martin Luther took a stand against error in doctrine, but also be prepared to take the stand themselves.

  • Read more about Taking a Stand
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Far Brighter Even Than the Sun

  • Semi-Technical
  • David J. Engelsma

When the Reformers observed the clarity of scripture, they had in mind that Scripture is clear when it is preached, and that the believer must read it in its simplicity. The perspicuity of scripture gives the freedom to believers to read the Bible, and the foundation for the church to formulate doctrines.

  • Read more about Far Brighter Even Than the Sun
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Reformer of 1924: Doctor of the Covenant

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

This article is a biography on Herman Hoeksema, with a focus on his preaching ministry.

  • Read more about The Reformer of 1924: Doctor of the Covenant
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Importance of Music in the Church

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

According to Colossians 3:16 singing should be a form of teaching and admonishing one another. This article discusses this by looking at the content of what the church sings and the manner of singing.

  • Read more about The Importance of Music in the Church
  • Share
  • Add new comment

A Defense of (Reformed) Amillennialism – Matthew 24

  • Technical
  • David J. Engelsma

By looking at the place of signs characterizing the coming of Christ, and the place of the antichrist from Matthew 24, this article argues that postmillennialism has no basis in Scripture. Instead, it argues for the position of the amillennialism.

  • Read more about A Defense of (Reformed) Amillennialism – Matthew 24
  • Share
  • Add new comment

A Defense of Calvinism as the Gospel

  • Semi-Technical
  • David J. Engelsma

This article offers a defense of Calvinism as the gospel.

  • Read more about A Defense of Calvinism as the Gospel
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Fundamental Elements of Postmillenial Eschatology (Part 5)

  • Semi-Technical
  • David J. Engelsma

What is it that characterizes postmillennialism? This article concludes the discussion on the teaching of preterism. The author also discusses postmillennialism's belief in the temporary aspect of the millennium, as well as its blame of the church for the failure of the millennial kingdom to appear.

  • Read more about The Fundamental Elements of Postmillenial Eschatology (Part 5)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Fundamental Elements of Postmillenial Eschatology (Part 4)

  • Semi-Technical
  • David J. Engelsma

What is it that characterizes postmillennialism? This article focuses on the teaching of preterism.

  • Read more about The Fundamental Elements of Postmillenial Eschatology (Part 4)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Fundamental Elements of Postmillenial Eschatology (Part 3)

  • Semi-Technical
  • David J. Engelsma

What is it that characterizes postmillennialism? This article focuses on the teaching of preterism.

  • Read more about The Fundamental Elements of Postmillenial Eschatology (Part 3)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Fundamental Elements of Postmillenial Eschatology (Part 2)

  • Semi-Technical
  • David J. Engelsma

What is it that characterizes postmillennialism? This article focuses on the teaching of preterism.

  • Read more about The Fundamental Elements of Postmillenial Eschatology (Part 2)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Fundamental Elements of Postmillenial Eschatology (Part 1)

  • Semi-Technical
  • David J. Engelsma

What is it that characterizes postmillennialism? This article focuses on two characteristics taught in postmillennialism that are believed to usher in the golden age of the church: the earthly victory of the church and the conversion of the Jews. The author looks at these claims and gives an evaluation based on the teaching of scripture.

  • Read more about The Fundamental Elements of Postmillenial Eschatology (Part 1)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Postmillennialism (9)

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

How should one interpret Revelation 20:7-9? After evaluating Herman Hoeksema’s interpretation of this text as related to the teaching of postmillennialism, the author of this article provides an alternative interpretation.

  • Read more about Postmillennialism (9)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Postmillennialism (8)

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

How should one interpret Revelation 20:7-9? After evaluating Herman Hoeksema’s interpretation of this text as related to the teaching of postmillennialism, the author of this article provides an alternative interpretation.

  • Read more about Postmillennialism (8)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Postmillennialism (7)

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

This article discusses the postmillennialist interpretation of Revelation 20, with a focus on Revelation 20:7-9.

  • Read more about Postmillennialism (7)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Postmillennialism (6)

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

Postmillennialism teaches that Jesus will return after the millennium. The controversy around this teaching centers around the interpretation of Revelation 20:1-10. This article discusses the postmillennial perspective on this passage of scripture.

  • Read more about Postmillennialism (6)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Postmillennialism (5)

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

Postmillennialism teaches that Jesus will return after the millennium. The controversy around this teaching centers around the interpretation of Revelation 20:1-10. This article discusses the postmillennial perspective on this passage of scripture.

  • Read more about Postmillennialism (5)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Postmillennialism (4)

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

Postmillennialism teaches that Jesus will return after the millennium. The controversy around this teaching centers around the interpretation of Revelation 20:1-10. Should this passage be understood literally or figuratively?

  • Read more about Postmillennialism (4)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Postmillennialism (3)

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

Postmillennialism teaches that Jesus will return after the millennium. This article traces the manifestation of different postmillennial views within the tradition of the Reformed and Presbyterian churches.

  • Read more about Postmillennialism (3)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Postmillennialism (2)

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

Postmillennialism teaches that Jesus will return after the millennium. This article traces the manifestation of different postmillennial views within the tradition of the Reformed and Presbyterian churches.

  • Read more about Postmillennialism (2)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Postmillennialism (1)

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

This series of articles builds off of a previous series entitled The Millennium. Although they are distinct perspectives, premillennialism and postmillennialism hold some things in common. In their treatment of Revelation 20, both expect the literal fulfillment of the millennium, the earthly realization of the Messianic kingdom. Also, both see the Jews racially as the special people of God. In this article attention is given to the teaching of postmillennialism.

  • Read more about Postmillennialism (1)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Chapter Three: The Millennium (3)

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

This trilogy of articles builds off of a previous series entitled The Intermediate State, looking at the topic of end times. This series looks at the text of Revelation 20:1-10, discussing the amillennialism perspective on this scripture passage.

  • Read more about Chapter Three: The Millennium (3)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Millennium (3)

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

This trilogy of articles builds off of a previous series entitled The Intermediate State, looking at the topic of end times. This series looks at the text of Revelation 20:1-10, discussing the amillennialism perspective on this scripture passage. One must understand the sybolic nature of the book of Revelation. Revelation 20 is a description of the present gospel age.

  • Read more about The Millennium (3)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Millennium (1)

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

This trilogy of articles builds off of a previous series entitled The Intermediate State, looking at the topic of end times. This series looks at the text of Revelation 20:1-10, discussing the premillennialism and postmillennialism perspectives on this scripture passage. The author maintains that interpreting this text wrongly puts the unity of scripture at stake and threatens the Christian hope.

  • Read more about The Millennium (1)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Courage of the Minister of the Word (2)

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

This article discusses the importance of ministers having courage in the face of threats from the world and the church.

  • Read more about The Courage of the Minister of the Word (2)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Courage of the Minister of the Word (1)

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

Courage should be the fundamental attribute of the minister. Courage is essential for bold preaching and for addressing issues in the church. The author discusses why the pastor needs courage, and highlights that this courage comes as a gift from the Holy Spirit.

  • Read more about The Courage of the Minister of the Word (1)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Work of the Minister of the Word

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

What is the work of the pastor? This article maintains that a fundamental aspect of the work of the minister is teaching doctrine (1 Timothy 4:13). The author describes what it means to teach doctrine and what this teaching should look like. In order to fulfill this task, the pastor must also value reading.

  • Read more about The Work of the Minister of the Word
  • Share
  • Add new comment

An Orthodox Professor (2)

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

The church needs the faithful preaching and teaching of God’s word. This article looks at the calling of a professor to teach future pastors. Looking at Titus 1:9, the author discusses the standard of doctrine and the task of teachers of God's word.

  • Read more about An Orthodox Professor (2)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

An Orthodox Professor (1)

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

The church needs the faithful preaching and teaching of God’s word. This article looks at the calling of a professor to teach future pastors. Looking at Titus 1:9, the author discusses the qualification and the heart of teachers of God's word.

  • Read more about An Orthodox Professor (1)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Intermediate State (6)

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

This is the last of six articles about the intermediate state, death, and what happens when Christians die. This article discusses whether the soul is mortal or immortal ("immortality of the soul").

  • Read more about The Intermediate State (6)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Intermediate State (5)

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

This is the fifth of six articles about the intermediate state, death, and what happens when Christians die. This article argues against the concept of purgatory.

  • Read more about The Intermediate State (5)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Intermediate State (4)

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

This is the fourth of six articles about the intermediate state, death, and what happens when Christians die. This article maintains that after death believers have uninterrupted covenant communion with Jesus Christ. Christians must guard this doctrine under the threat of naturalism and modernism.The article also looks at the idea of soul sleep.

  • Read more about The Intermediate State (4)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Intermediate State (3)

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

This is the third of six articles about the intermediate state, death, and what happens when Christians die. This is about the Old and New Testament witness to the intermediate state, and what happens to the unbeliever after death.

  • Read more about The Intermediate State (3)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Intermediate State (2)

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

This is the second of six articles about the intermediate state, death, and what happens when Christians die. Christians have the hope and knowledge that after death they live in their soul with Christ in heaven. The article looks at the resurrection of the soul and judgment after death.

  • Read more about The Intermediate State (2)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Intermediate State (1)

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

This is the first of six articles about the intermediate state, death, and what happens when Christians die. This article looks at the separation of body and soul, "body-sleep", burial and it discusses the comfort Christians can have.

  • Read more about The Intermediate State (1)
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Congregation's Regard for Her Preacher

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

This article is about the congregation's care, protection and regard for her minister. The article also looks at the concern that the consistory is to have for the minister's faithfulness. 1 Timothy 5:17-19 is also discussed.

  • Read more about The Congregation's Regard for Her Preacher
  • Share
  • Add new comment

The Task of the PRC with Their Seminary

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

This article is about the task of the church with regard to theological education. The author also looks at the task of the theological seminary, the future of the church, preparation for the ministry, and the defence of the gospel.

  • Read more about The Task of the PRC with Their Seminary
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Marriage: a lifelong bond

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

This article is about marriage as a bond for life. The author also looks as marriage and remarriage. Scripture passages like 1 Corinthians 7:39, Ephesians 5:31-32 and Matthew 19:9 is also discussed.

  • Read more about Marriage: a lifelong bond
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Marriage: A Calling

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma

In this article about marriage as a calling, the author looks at wedding vows and at marriage as a covenant. Important in marriage is love and respect. 1 Corinthians 7 is discussed. The author also looks at being single.

  • Read more about Marriage: A Calling
  • Share
  • Add new comment

How then will we live?

  • Popular
  • David J. Engelsma
Knowing the truth of Scripture about the second coming of Jesus Christ, how then will we live? This article is about the expectation of the return of Christ, hope for the last days, and godliness.
  • Read more about How then will we live?
  • Share
  • Add new comment

Left sidebar

Library

Loading ...
Pride takes many forms and shapes and emcompasses the heart like the layers of an onion – when you pull off one layer, there is another underneath. Jonathan Edwards
  • Share