This article is a probe into the textual history of Article 36 of the Belgic Confession.

This is an article about what the Word of God says about women in office.

This article is a sketch of the ministry of Jesus.

This is an article about 1 Corinthians 14:34.

Should office-bearers receive the laying on of hands at their ordination? This article reflects the teaching of the Old and New Testament on the subject. The author then looks at the church order and liturgical forms, discussing the meaning and relevance of this symbolic act.

Christians are entrusted with the word of God. This article makes a plea to believers to treat God's word with respect and honour by reading and obeying it.

Looking at Philippians 3:8-9, this article shows what it means to be considered righteous in Christ. Righteousness is not equivalent to innocence.

This article looks at the use of the word 'regeneration' in the Bible and the confessions, showing that this word highlights the wonder of the life-giving work of the Holy Spirit.

How do Hebrews 3 and Hebrews 4 interpret Psalm 95? These chapters state that the practice of resting on the Sabbath should be maintained, as believers look forward to eternal rest through Christ. This rest is linked with the fourth commandment.

This article looks at the relationship between circumcision and baptism, with a focus on the baptism of children under God's covenant promise. This paedobaptism is supported by Peter's appeal in Acts 2:38-39.

The influence of the Jews and Judaisers was significant in the life of the early church. Understanding their ideas helps us to understand the background behind many of Paul's epistles.

This article has extensive exegetical notes on Hosea 11:1-11 based on the original Hebrew.

The doctrine of the covenant is important in order to understand God's work of salvation in Christ, the relationship between the Old and New Testament, and God's justice. This article is about the theme of the covenant throughout the Old and New Testament.

Paul uses the word 'allegory' in Galatians 5:24. Does this mean that the allegorical method of Scripture interpretation is therefore an acceptable or good hermeneutical method?

This article is an analysis of Galatians 3, discussing Paul's argument concerning the relationship between faith and works in justification.

This article looks at the early church fathers' convictions regarding the gifts of tongues, prophecy and miracles.

This article on Ephesians 3:14-16 is about praying for the strength of the Spirit.

This article gives an exegetical analysis of Ephesians 1:3-8, pointing to the wonder of God's election.

Regardless of the size of the church, every church within the church federation forms the body of Christ. Therefore, no church should accept members from another church without the consent of the church where the members are coming from. In this way the boundaries of churches in the federation are respected.

Article 28 of the Belgic Confession states that each believer is accountable to Christ for their choice of church. Why is this decision so important?

This article is on Article 31 of the Church Order, discussing the structure of the Church federation and communication within this structure. 

This article makes a plea to be consistent in separating the function of elders and deacons, thus excluding deacons from the consistory (except when they are specifically required, as stipulated by the church order). This will help each office to concentrate on their own work and calling.

How should the church deal with cases of withdrawal of membership? This article begins with looking at how the Reformed church has dealt with this throughout history. The author also looks at the character of church membership and the role of church council in relation to membership withdrawal.

Church discipline is important for the health of the whole congregation. This article traces the practice of church discipline from the Old Testament to the New Testament, giving special attention to Matthew 18:15-20. The author also discusses the steps to follow in administering discipline.

God takes the sin of premarital sex seriously. This is a sin that grieves the Holy Spirit. It is a sin against your neighbour and others. This article discusses the consequences of having sex before marriage, but also shows how true repentance results in forgiveness.

Looking at Numbers 18 and Deuteronomy 14, this article shows how the tithe law functioned in Israel.

What does the Bible teach about divorce? Are there any situations which warrant divorce?

This article discusses the Passover feast, the feast of weeks (feast of harvest/Pentecost), and the feast of booths. The author discusses how these three feasts were celebrated in the Old and New Testament and how they point to Christ.

Understanding the Old Testament laws of uncleanness will promote a proper understanding of Christian baptism.

The law of Numbers 5:11-31 was given by God to protect the socially weak among His people - in this case, to protect the woman from her suspicious husband.

This article chronologically records the events in the wilderness journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the crossing of the Jordan.

This article places the passage of Exodus 20:22 to Exodus 23:19 in the context of all of Scripture, showing that God wanted the Israelites to understand His justice and be separate from the other nations.

The author looks at different texts in the Pentateuch and the whole of the Bible in order to discuss the authorship of the Pentateuch. A lot of the material in the Pentateuch was revealed to Moses by God, but there is significant evidence which points to authorship other than or in addition to Moses.

This article looks at the relationship between the Ten Commandments and the other laws given by God. The author looks at the civil and ecclesiastical aspects of these laws, showing that these laws help us to understand and apply the Ten Commandments. The author also discusses how these laws are fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

Why does our church order contain a call to commemorate ecclesiastical feast days? This article discusses the historical development of this call, concluding that this should be left up to the discretion of each church council.

Based on New Testament evidence, this article maintains that worship and rest should be celebrated on Sunday, the first day of the week.

This article looks at the way the early church celebrated the Lord's Day. The author expels the myth that early church believers were not allowed to worship and rest on the Sunday.

This article looks at the meaning and use of the word 'amen' in the Old and New Testament. The author then provides direction as to when to use the word 'amen' in the worship service. of God's people

Looking at the letter to the Corinthians, this article discusses the meaning of the Lord's Supper, the manner in which it must be celebrated, and who may come to the table. Christ gave this sacrament to His church so that she would remember that He died for her.

What kind of music is appropriate in church? This article looks at the use of instruments to support congregational singing during the worship service. The author does this by examining John Calvin's reaction to the use of instruments.

This article looks at the place of singing in the worship service. The author does this by looking first at the place of singing in the temple and synagogue services, and the role of the Psalms in shaping this singing. Singing takes a central place in corporate worship, and must be done in such a way that it is in accordance with God's word.

The determining factor for liturgical principles is the conviction that God determines what happens during worship service. This article discusses worship in the Old and New Testament, looking at how the principles of Old Testament worship influenced the liturgy of the New Testament church. The author then draws conclusions for what this means for our worship today.

This article on Exodus 21:12-14 is about the difference between murder and manslaughter, the intent to harm and accidents. This article looks at the importance of motive in a crime. Cities of refuge is also discussed.