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George P. van Popta

The Passion of a Reformed Teacher

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  • George P. van Popta

What characterizes a reformed teacher? His love for God, His word, reformed confessions, children and learning. This is the love a reformed teacher brings in Reformed education. 

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A Brief History of the Anglo-Genevan Psalter

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  • George P. van Popta

This article gives the history of the Anglo-Genevan Psalter.

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What is the Lord's Day?

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In this article on the Lord's Day, the author first gives attention to the Biblical background of this day in the Old and New Testament.

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Kisses and Covenant Blessings

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This article is about the holy kiss and fellowship in the church. The author looks at passages like Genesis 27:27, Matthew 26:49, 2 Corinthians 13:12 and also discusses unity and love in the Lord's Supper.

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Saint - Are You a Saint?

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This article is about the church as saints of Jesus Christ.

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I Wasn't There!

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This article is about the imputation of guilt and the relation between Adam and the second Adam, Jesus Christ.

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"Soft" Pornography?

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This article is about lust and pornography.

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Is Christianity the Only True Religion?

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This article is about the relation of Christianity and other religions, exclusivism, and religious equality.

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You Crucified Jesus!

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This article on Acts 2:22-39 is about the speech of Peter on Pentecost.

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Prophets

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This article on Acts 2:17 discusses the New Testament prophets, and the Christian as witness.

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Pentecost

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This article is about Pentecost and the new heart for the believer.

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Repairing the Apostolic Foundation

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This article on Acts 1:15-26 looks at the function of the apostles.

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Tell Me No Lies

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This article is about lying (ninth commandment), oaths, and truth in the presence of God.

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Devoted to Prayer

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This article on Acts 1:6-14 is about prayer as the task of the church.

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The Ascended Lord Gathers His Church

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This article on Acts 1:12-14 is about Jesus Christ gathering his church.

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Antithesis or Synthesis?

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This article is about the antithesis between church and world. Genesis 3:15 is also discussed.

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Acts 2:1-11 – Babel Reversed

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Through the lens of Acts 2:1-11, this article looks at language and the proclamation of the gospel.

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Brothers and Sisters

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This article is about the church as brothers and sisters, as children of God.

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Bearing the Name of God

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This article is about what it means to be a Christian and to bear the name of God. The author also discusses adoption into the family of God, the children of God, and baptism and the name of God.

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Friends

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What is real friendship? This article is about the church as friends of Jesus Christ.

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A Few Thoughts about Confessions

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This article considers how we evaluate the differences between the various historical confessions of the church.

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Unions

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This article is about unions, labour strikes and our freedom in Christ to obey him alone.

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"I / We"

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  • Randal S. Lankheet, George P. van Popta

The songbook of the church should be careful for cheap sentimentality and individualistic songs. It should focus on the great deeds of God.

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"A Songbook of the Universal Church"

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  • Randal S. Lankheet, George P. van Popta

This article looks at the fact that the songbook of the church should have hymns of the church all through the ages and all over the world.

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"Intelligible and Edifying"

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  • Randal S. Lankheet, George P. van Popta

This article looks at two characteristics of songs in the worship service: they have to be understandable and edifying.

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Christian

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This article is about the definition of a Christian.

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Acts 12 – Worms and the Word

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This article is about Acts 12 and answered prayers and enemies of God.

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"He Descended into Hell"

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This article is about the words of the Apostolic Creed that Jesus Christ descended into hell. It also focuses on the suffering of Jesus Christ.

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Disciple

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This article is about the church as disciples of Jesus Christ.

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The Way

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This article is about Jesus Christ as the way of salvation, and the church as those who belong to The Way.

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Non-Christian Friends

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This article is about friendship, and specifically friendship to unbelievers.

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The Antithesis and Marriage

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In this article the author looks at courtship and marriage with an unbeliever (mixed dating/mixed marriage).

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Don't Be a Crayfish!

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This article considers the potential of being dragged away by our sinful desires and where that leads, according to James 1:14.

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Acts 17:1-10 – Satan Tried but Failed

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This article is about the tempter, Satan, trying to destroy the work of the Lord (Acts 17:1-10).

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Acts 4:12 – No Other Name

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In relation to Acts 4:12, this article explains that Christianity is unique among world religions: it exalts Christ as the only true Lord and Saviour.

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Defended against False Charges

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This article on Acts 7:56 is about the righteous and their position before God, and innocence.

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Communism or Communion?

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This article is about the difference between the community of believers and communism.

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Ten Reasons Why Evolution is Dangerous and Evil

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  • Wes L. Bredenhof, Walter Geurts, George P. van Popta, John L. van Popta, Jim Witteveen

This article is about the dangers of evolution.

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Postmodernism Discredited

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This article is about how an event like September 11 2001 (9/11) changed a world view. Postmodernism is on its way out, people look at religion differently.

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Exodus 13:13a - The Donkey and the Lamb

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This article on Exodus 13:13 is about the first born and the lamb.

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Preventing Pastoral Burnout

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This article offers some thoughts on how to prevent pastoral burnout among ministers, with consideration given to the provision of sabbaticals.

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The Foundational Role of the Psalms

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  • Randal S. Lankheet, George P. van Popta

This article is about the place of the Psalms in the hymnal of the church.

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"The Songs of the Church Must Be Biblical"

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  • Randal S. Lankheet, George P. van Popta

This article is about what it means that the church must have a biblical hymnal.

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"Three Basic Principles for Good Church Music"

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  • Randal S. Lankheet, George P. van Popta

The songs of the church are to be scriptural, a sacrifice of praise and aesthetically pleasing.

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Yanking out Handfuls of Hair

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This article is about two passages, Ezra 9:3 and Nehemiah 13:25, and the difference between them. This article shows two different reactions to sin, by two people in different offices.

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Acts 2:5-13 - Pentecost: Bringing Unity to the Confusion

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This article is about the different languages spoken on Pentecost, and how this is a reversal of the confusion God created at Babel with the different languages. Important texts are Genesis 11:1-9 and Acts 2:5-13.

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The Abuse of Authority and the Rejection of Authority

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In this article on authority, the author focuses on the abuse of authority and the rejection of authority.

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Style and Limits of Authority

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In this article on authority, the author focuses on the limits of authority and the style of authority.

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Agents of Authority

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This article is about the different agents of authority, specifically parents and authority in the church.

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One Little Word

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This article is about the Joint declaration on the doctrine of justification 1999 between the Roman Catholics and the Lutherans.

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The Source of Authority

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This article is about the source of authority. The author discusses authority from God and Jesus Christ, as well as the authority of the Word of God.

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Unity

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This article is about church unity and life in the church.

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Testing the Decisions

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This article is about the testing of decisions of the major assemblies. The author also discusses what it means that the decisions of synod are settled and binding, and the relation of synod and the local church.

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Jeremiah 31:33b - Pentecost

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In this article on Jeremiah 31:33, the author discusses the fact that the Holy Spirit writes the law in our hearts.

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Turning Forty

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This article is about age, time and the life God gives us.

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Why All those Catechism Sermons, Anyway?

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This article is about catechism preaching and its value. The author discusses the Heidelberg catechism as a summary of God's Word and preaching the doctrine in Scripture.

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Matthew 5:4 - Mourners get Comfort

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In this article on Matthew 5:4 the author looks at what it means to really mourn and to receive comfort.

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The Worship Service in a Reformed Church

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This article is about the worship service. Worship as the dialogue between God and people, and the worship service and evangelism is also discussed.

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The House of Commons and the Church of God

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This article is about the relation of state and church, and the prophetic task the church has in society.

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To Whom Belongs the Child?

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Who has the responsibility for the children? This article looks at the responsibility and authority of the state, the parents, the church and the school with regards to the children. It specifically also looks at the Christian school. It also discusses the purpose of authority.

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Pentecost – The Gift of Another Comforter

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This article is about Pentecost and the Holy Spirit as Paraclete. The Holy Spirit is a helper and counsellor. The article also discusses resisting the Spirit.

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The Jesus Seminar

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This article is about the Jesus Seminar.

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Marketing sex to our Little Girls

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This article is about the way the fashion industry is nowadays even hyper-sexualizing the clothes for our young girls.

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Our Children and Entertainment

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In this article about our children and entertainment, the image of children is also discussed.

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In Hebrew, in Latin, and in Greek

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In this article on the crucifixion, the author focuses on the words that were written on the cross. Matthew 27:37, Mark 15:26, Luke 33:38, and John 19:19 is discussed in this article, as well as Jesus Christ as king.

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Matthew 5:3 - The poor get a kingdom

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This is a article on Matthew 5:3 and receiving the kingdom of God.

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Vatican makes peace with Darwin

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This article is about the Roman Catholic Church and evolution.

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