Preamble: It has been 10 years since Martin Geluk was called into the presence of the Lord. But he left behind a legacy in the hearts and minds of the congregations he served throughout his ministry, (Geelong being one of those congregations), as well as through his contributions to Trowel and Sword. For the nextContinue reading “The Place of Preaching in the Church Part 1”
Author Archives: Bert Moritz & Pieter Stok
Babel and Pentecost
God’s Multi-lingual Answers to Rebellious Ambition Rev. John de Hoog. Trowel and Sword, June 1995 Preamble: You may remember that in Dec. 1977 Bill Deenick wrote about the church year in his article “Annus Liturgicus” (see TSR, Jan. 1, 2024). Next Sunday, May 19, is Pentecost Sunday; another important event on the Christian calendar, celebratedContinue reading “Babel and Pentecost”
Prayer And Lack Of Concentration
Prof. K. Runia. Trowel and Sword, December 1962 Preamble: We had decided some weeks ago that this week should be an article on Jesus ascension as this week, Thursday 9, is recognised as ascension day, a day that often slips by without due recognition; often being overshadowed by Pentecost on the 19th. We were somewhatContinue reading “Prayer And Lack Of Concentration”
Sure? Are You Sure You Are a Christian?
Steve Voorwinde, Trowel and Sword. August 1994. Preamble: “I believe; help my unbelief!” These were the words of a father who had brought his son to Jesus to be healed of an evil spirit (Mark 9:14-27). Many, perhaps most Christians can identify with this father when faced with the question, “Are you sure you are aContinue reading “Sure? Are You Sure You Are a Christian?”
How Are Things With Your Sunday School?
Rev. K. Warren, Trowel & Sword, September 1968 Preamble: In this article Rev. Warren took some time to outline what other churches were doing with their Sunday Schools, with a particular focus on what was then the Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational churches before they amalgamated to form the Uniting Church. One can confidently say thatContinue reading “How Are Things With Your Sunday School?”
Australia, A Vast Mission Field
G. van Groningen, Trowel and Sword. November 1962 Preamble: The following article, written over 60 years ago, paints a picture of Australia as a country urgently in need of missionary endeavours to bring the gospel to its increasingly secular populace. How have we fared since that time? Sadly it would appear, not too well. HaveContinue reading “Australia, A Vast Mission Field”
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The Work Of The F.C.Y.A.
John Piening, Trowel and Sword. Jan./Feb. 1963 Preamble: I am constantly in awe of the early pioneers of the Reformed Church in Australia. They achieved so much in such a short space of time that the only conclusion that one can draw is that God was with them and guiding them in each step ofContinue reading “The Work Of The F.C.Y.A.”
A Life For God
Rev. Pieter Stok. Trowel and Sword, October 1994. Preamble: In the movie, “Dead Poet’s Society,” Robin Williams, who plays the part of teacher John Keating, tells his class of boys, “We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the humanContinue reading “A Life For God”
Film Review – The Passion of the Christ
David Groenenboom. Trowel and Sword, March 2004. Preamble: Many movies have been made based on the Bible, a large number of them about the life (and death), of Jesus. Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” is one that has stirred up much debate, and often criticism in many quarters so we considered it appropriateContinue reading “Film Review – The Passion of the Christ”
T&S Revisited 