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The New Dutch Bible and the International Reformed Community

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This article looks at the translation of the Dutch Bible, demonstrating principles that lie behind the translation and the relation between translation and interpretation.

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Martyr for the English Reformation William Tyndale 1494-1994

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This article is about William Tyndale's place in the Reformation of England. The author also looks at his work in Bible translation.

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Titus 1:12 – Cretans are Always Liars Paul and Epimenides

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This article is about the statement of Paul in Titus 1:12.

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John Calvin on Admission to the Lord’s Supper

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This article considers the perspective of John Calvin on admission to the Lord's Supper.

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Pliny's Punishment of the Christians

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This article is about the letter of Pliny the Younger, the persecution of the early church, and the relation of the early church with society.

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Martin Luther and the German New Testament

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This article describes the history and process of Martin Luther's translation of the Bible in German. It also discusses some of Luther principles for Bible translation.

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William Tyndale's Concept of the Church

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This article looks at William Tyndale's view of the Word of God and the church. The author also looks at Tyndale Bible translation, the church as the community of faith, and believers and hypocrites in the church.

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Sola Scriptura and the Reformation in Zurich

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This article is about the Reformation in Zwitserland. The place of the Word of God in the life of the believer and the church is discussed, as well as the principle of Sola Scriptura, the work of Zwingli and the Disputation of 1523.

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Zwingli on the Unity of the Church

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In this article about Ulrich Zwingli and the unity of the church, the author also discusses church unity and baptism and the Lord's Supper, the one covenant and the different signs and dispensations, and the corporate character of the sacraments.

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Erasmus and the Authority of Scripture

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This article is about Desiderius Erasmus and the authority of Scripture, also looks at the Ad fontes movement, John Colet, Lorenzo Valla, hermeneutics and the text of Scripture, and Erasmus and textual criticism and his Edition of the Greek New Testament.

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Being Reformed in an Unchristian World: The Legacy of Herman Bavinck for the Twenty-First Century

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This article is a short overview on the life and legacy of Herman Bavinck, and the direction he showed of being reformed in an unchristian world.

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The Churches’ Care for the Schools: The Relation Between Church and School in Historical Perspective

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This article is about the relation between church and school in historical perspective.

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Admission to the Lord’s Supper in the Early Dutch Reformed Churches

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This article discusses the approach of the early Reformers as well as the early Dutch Reformed churches to the issue of admission to the Lord's Supper. Included in the discussion are matters such as the duty of the elders, and the way in which guests and newcomers were received.

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The Introduction of Evangelical Hymns in the Dutch Reformed Churches: The Reaction in the Secession of 1834

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This article shows how the leaders of the Secession of 1834 reacted on the singing of unscriptural hymns in the Netherlands

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The First Psalters in the Dutch Reformed Churches

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This article is about the characteristics of the Psalters used in the Dutch Reformed churches from the middle of the sixteenth century until the synod of Dort in 1618.

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John Calvin on Psalms and Hymns in Public Worship

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This article begins by showing the background to Calvin's view on Psalms and Hymns in the worship service, and then continues to show the meaning, purpose and form of this congregation singing.

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Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses and the Beginning of the Reformation

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The 95 Theses of Luther was an important event in the reformation of the church. What were the causes for Luther to write this?

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The Meaning and History of “Reformation”

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Where does the term "Reformation" come from, and what does it mean to be reformed? This article also looks at the Reformation, the Radical Reformation, the Counter- Reformation and the Second Reformation.

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The Manner of Celebrating the Lord’s Supper Then and Now

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This article is about the manner the Lord's Supper was celebrated in the 16th century in the Netherlands and what we can learn from that for today.

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John à Lasco and the Reformed Church Order

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This article is about John a Lasco and his work on church organization. The refugee churches in London and the Church order of 1550 is discussed in this article.

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The Reformer John à Lasco (1499-1560)

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This article is about the life and the ministry of John a Lasco (1499-1560).

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Martin Luther on Reformed Education

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This article is about the Reformers view of Christian education, especially Martin Luther's view of education. It also discusses the impact the Reformation had on the Christian school.

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Melanchthon’s Place Among the Reformers

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This article on Philipp Melanchthon, also discusses the relation of Melanchthon and Erasmus, and Melanchthon and Luther and Calvin.

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Philipp Melanchthon 1497-1560

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This article is about the life and legacy of Philipp Melanchthon [1497- 1560]. The author also focuses on his importance for the Augsburg confession.

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Bible Translations and Reformed Training for the Ministry

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This article is about the view of the Reformers (Reformation) on the original languages of Scripture. It discusses the study of Biblical languages and how this had an effect on Bible translation in the Reformation.

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William Tyndale as Translator of the Bible

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This article is about William Tyndale and his work in Bible translation. The article also discusses the John Wycliffe Bible translation, and the literal--spiritual sense of Bible translation.

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Martin Luther as Translator of the Bible

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In this article on Martin Luther as Bible translator, the importance of Bible translation is also discussed. Scripture needs to be accessible to all people. Spiritual Bible translation and the grammatical-literal meaning of the text is also mentioned in this article.

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Suffered under Pontius Pilate A Roman Prefect in the Creed's Christology

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This article is about the judgment of Pontius Pilate and the innocence of Jesus Christ. The suffering of the Servant and his humanity is also discussed.

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God Shows no Partiality In Jesus Christ the Covenant Extends to All Peoples

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This article looks at the impartiality of God (favoritism) and the spreading of the gospel to the gentiles. The author discusses Acts 10 and Romans 2:11.

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The Reformers on Psalms and Hymns in Public Worship

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This article is about how the Reformers Zwingli, Luther, Bucer and Calvin viewed the singing of Psalms and Hymns in the worship service.

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Huldrych Zwingli on Reformed Instruction

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In this article on Zwingli and reformed education, the author also focuses on the importance of instruction for the forming of moral character, and teaching conduct towards other people.

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Philipp Melanchthon on Reformed Education

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This article on Philipp Melanchthon and reformed education, also looks at the importance of education for the reformation of church, and the importance of learning at the Christian school.

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Acts 17:28 - The Apostle and the Poet: Paul and Aratus

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in this article about Acts 17:28, the author also discusses the relation of Paul to the Stoic philosophy.

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Preserving church unity: Calvin and the believers in Wesel

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This article is about church unity and fundamental and non-fundamental articles of faith. Calvin gives advice to the French stranger church in Wesel about the treatment of the Lutheran and Reformed differences regarding the Lord's Supper.

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