Practical Studies

Calvin to the Persecuted Faithful

March 1, 1990

The power of Calvin's spiritual counsel was in the fine balance that he maintained between his insistence on militant faithfulness in the real battles of the Christian life and his constant reminders of the assurance of victory that the Christian has in Christ. 

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Reforming the Church’s Singing

February 4, 1990

As we seek to reform the music of the church, we must try to do that – as Calvin did – in a biblical way.

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By All Means

February 2, 1990

An examination of the Apostle Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 9:22.

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Confronting Error – Part of Our Spiritual Warfare

June 1, 1989

The necessity of discerning and confronting error in the church.

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A House Divided

September 1, 1986

A reflection on the divisions that were present in the Christian Reformed Church in the 1980's.

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The Peril of Pastors without the Biblical Languages

September 1, 1986

The abundance of English Bible translations makes knowledge of the original languages even more essential.

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Compromise or Ruthless and Devious Act

January 1, 1985

During the debate on the issue of women in office during the Christian Reformed Church Synod 1995, Dr. W. Robert Godfrey had the opportunity to defend the work done in 1994 to close the offices to women based on the clear teaching of Scripture.

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