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Howard Van Till’s Lightbulb Moment

I was reading an old issue of Calvin Theological Journal and I came across a review of a book entitled […]

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25 December 2012

Howard Van Till theistic evolution

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The Christian Church in the Netherlands

If you’ve studied Dutch church history, you may find yourself confused by all the splits and schisms.  It can get […]

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6 November 2012

Dutch church history

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Herman Bavinck on Education

One of the hats I wear is that of a sessional lecturer in church history at Covenant Canadian Reformed Teachers […]

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3 October 2012

Educational philosophy Herman Bavinck

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Book Review: The Glory of Grace

The Glory of Grace: The Story of the Canons of Dort, William Boekestein, illustrated by Evan Hughes (Grand Rapids: Reformation […]

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21 August 2012

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Doctrinal Discipline for Members of the Church

What do consistories do with regular members who are not necessarily sinning in their lifestyle, but are holding to false […]

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16 August 2012

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Book Review: Lady Jane Grey

Lady Jane Grey, Simonetta Carr, Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage Books, 2012.  Hardcover, 64 pages, $18.00. Like many of you, my […]

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30 July 2012

Lady Jane Grey Simonetta Carr

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445 Years Ago Today

On this date in 1567, the author of the Belgic Confession was martyred.  Guido de Brès was executed by the Spanish […]

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30 May 2012

Guido de Bres

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A New Way to Settle Political (Or Maybe Theological) Differences?

They’ve called it “The Thrilla on the Hilla.”  Conservative senator Patrick Brazeau and Liberal MP Justin Trudeau went head-to-head in […]

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7 May 2012

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Remembering Klaas Schilder

Nelson Kloosterman has helpfully reminded us that today is the 60th anniversary of the death of Dr. Klaas Schilder.  It […]

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23 March 2012

Klaas Schilder

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Book Review: Athanasius

Athanasius, Simonetta Carr (with illustrations by Matt Abraxas), Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage Books, 2011.  Hardcover, 63 pages, $18.00. As soon […]

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2 January 2012

Athanasius Children's Literature Simonetta Carr

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Early Canadian Church History (4)

With Dr. Leen Joosse With the support of Cardinal Richelieu, Samuel de Champlain was appointed governor of New France.  Both […]

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20 December 2011

Acadia Huguenots Leen Joosse New France

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Early Canadian Church History (3)

With Dr. Leen Joosse In the previous instalment, we looked at developments in the St. Lawrence Valley.  Let us now […]

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16 December 2011

Acadia Huguenots Leen Joosse

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Early Canadian Church History (2)

With Dr. Leen Joosse The St. Lawrence Valley to 1629 Because of French royal and ecclesiastical policy, the Huguenots were […]

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13 December 2011

Huguenots Leen Joosse New France Samuel de Champlain

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Early Canadian Church History (1)

With Leen Joosse On the European continent scholars are continuously exploring past methods of colonization.  These days they are especially […]

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12 December 2011

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Rev. Wes Bredenhof (B.A., M.Div., Th.D.) is pastor of the Free Reformed Church in Launceston, Tasmania. Read More
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Books by Wes Bredenhof

Get to Know the Holy Spirit

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Aiming to Please

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