Nelson D. Kloosterman | Christian Library

This article is about the Christian as pilgrim in leisure and in our popular culture. The antithesis of church and world, Christian fun, and thanksgiving is also discussed. The author also looks at confrontation with this culture and parenting.

Deuteronomy 19 - Administering Justice in a Covenantal Way

This is a Bible study on Deuteronomy 19.

Deuteronomy 18 - Living Under Guardians until Christ's Coming

This is a Bible study on Deuteronomy 18.

Deuteronomy 13 - Covenantal Consecration through Community Discipline

This article is a Bible study on Deuteronomy 13.

Deuteronomy 12 - The LORD'S Chosen Place for Covenant Worship

This is a Bible study on Deuteronomy 12.

2 Corinthians 13:1-14 - Aiming for Congregational Maturity

This is a Bible study on 2 Corinthians 13:1-14.

2 Corinthians 12:11-21 - Edified Toward Congregational Repentance

This is a Bible study on 2 Corinthians 12:11-21.

2 Corinthians 11:1-15 - Congregational Critics Answered with Godly Jealousy

This is a Bible study on 2 Corinthians 11:1-15.

2 Corinthians 10:1-18 - Congregational Critics Answered with Ministerial Authority

This is a Bible study on 2 Corinthians 10:1-18.

2 Corinthians 9:1-15 - Ministerial Encouragement for the Communion of The Saints

This is a Bible study on 2 Corinthians 9:1-15.

2 Corinthians 8:1-24 - Ministerial Encouragement for the Communion of the Saints

This article is a Bible study on 2 Corinthians 8:1-24.

2 Corinthians 5:1-11 - Gospel Tension Between the Present and the Future

This article is a Bible study on 2 Corinthians 5:1-11.

2 Corinthians 5:12-21 - The Ministry of Divine Reconciliation

This article is a Bible study on 2 Corinthians 5:12-21.

Deuteronomy 26:1-15 – The Liturgical Climax of Covenantal Instruction

This article offers an expostion of Deuteronomy 26:1-15. It discusses matters like the offering of the firstfruits and the triennial tithe

Deuteronomy 25 – Fearing the LORD and Covenant Dignity

This article offers an exposition of Deuteronomy 25, discussing among other things 'Levirate marriage.

Deuteronomy 24 – Divine Protection of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Covenant Blessing

This article offers an exposition of Deuteronomy 24. It explains how old covenant legislation is unique, in order to help probe more deeply into the instruction of the chapter.

Deuteronomy 26:16-19 – Covenantal Instruction Concluded with Mutual Promises

This article offers an exposition of Deuteronomy 26:16-19.

Deuteronomy 23 – Covenantal Differentness Pictured in Various Limits

This article offers an exposition of Deuteronomy 23.

Deuteronomy 22 – Mutual Responsibility within the Covenant Community

This article offers an exposition of Deuteronomy 22

Deuteronomy 21 – Respecting Limits in Applying Covenantal Justice

This article offers an exposition of Deuteronomy 21, a chapter providing instruction to Israel on how to adjudicate a killing by an unknown murderer. It discusses matters such as removing guilt, the law's Christ-like kindness, and the right of the firstborn.

Deuteronomy 20 – Waging War in the Spirit of the Gospel

This article offers an exposition of Deuteronomy 20, a chapter about waging war against national enemies, and exemptions from wartime duty.

Deuteronomy 17 – Living under the Rule of Theocratic Justice

This article offers an exposition of Deuteronomy 17:1-20, providing a discussion of life in a theocracy.

Deuteronomy 16 – Israel's Calendar as Covenant Commentary

This article offers an exposition of Deuteronomy 16:1-22. It focuses on the calendar of Israel as a tool God used to remind his people of their identity. The following feasts are mentioned and briefly discussed: the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles.

Deuteronomy 15 - Living under the Laws of Exodus-Sabbath

This article offers an exposition of Deuteronomy 15:1-23. Among other things, it discusses the redemptive character of God's laws, forgiving the neighbour's debts, and the laws pertaining to the Sabbath rest.

Deuteronomy 14 – Living in Freedom from Death's Power

This article offers an exposition of Deuteronomy 14. It pays attention to matters such as grieving, eating, and tithing.

Luke 2:21 - "He was called Jesus"

This article on Luke 2:21 is about Jesus Christ as Saviour. The passive obedience and the active obedience of Jesus Christ is also discussed, as well as the circumcision of Jesus Christ.

Assumptions and methods in Catechism preaching

This article is about the assumptions and methods in Catechism Preaching. What is the place of Scripture in the preaching of the confessions?

Dissolving the minister-congregation relationship

This article looks at the release of a minister from his congregation (not because of a new calling). Under what circumstances can the minister-congregation relationship be dissolved?