Rev. J.W. Deenick. Trowel & Sword. March 1964 Preamble: As the charismatic movement was expanding in the early 1960s, Rev. Deenick wrote this article to warn Reformed members of the dangers of seeking experiences outside of the light of Scripture. He warns us that we cannot live a healthy spiritual life that is not anchoredContinue reading “A Revival Of Mysticism”
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The Two Olive Trees
Prof. G. van Groningen. Trowel & Sword. May 1964 Preamble: Question – Where in the Bible do we find the book of Zechariah? If you could without hesitation answer that it is the second last book of the Old Testament, Well done? My guess is that most of us would have to think about it,Continue reading “The Two Olive Trees”
The Scientist And The Bishop
Prof. K. Runia. Trowel & Sword. November 1963 Preamble: The battle between science and religion has been going for a long time. In essence, it is a battle (if one can use that word) between God and Satan – the wannabe god, which started in Eden with Satan setting out to recruit his first disciples,Continue reading “The Scientist And The Bishop”
Prof. J. A. Schep Professor-Emeritus The End Of An Era.
Prof. K. Runia. Trowel & Sword. K. October 1964 Preamble: It would be fair to say that the majority of articles in Trowel and Sword were written for the purpose teaching or informing readers about Reformed faith and/or doctrine. This article does neither. It is instead a nostalgic piece written in recognition of the servicesContinue reading “Prof. J. A. Schep Professor-Emeritus The End Of An Era.”
The Cadets.
The Van Groningens. Trowel & Sword, September 1965 Preamble: Four week’s ago we published “Jesus Christ Lord of Life and Cadets” by Prof. George van Groningen, which appeared in T&S in November 1967. It was a passionate defence of the Cadet movement introduced into Australia two years earlier, also by Prof V.G. This article tellsContinue reading “The Cadets. “
What Does Our Youth Think Of The Ministry?
Stephen Voorwinde. Trowel & Sword, March 1977 Preamble: When speaking of “The Ministry” it has been generally understood that one is referring to a pastor/minister of a church, so it is interesting that the questionnaire mentioned below was given to both male and female participants at a state camp, particularly as fifty years ago theContinue reading “What Does Our Youth Think Of The Ministry?”
The Debate Goes On
Rev. J.W. Deenick. Trowel & Sword. December 1976 Preamble: Bill Deenick was passionate about many things and Parent Controlled Christian Education (PCCE) was high on his list of priorities. To him Christian Education was never about creating schools that ran parallel to the state system with a bit of Bible teaching thrown in as anContinue reading “The Debate Goes On”
Are Our Congregations Really Active?
Rev. Prof. K. Runia. Trowel & Sword, August 1959 Preamble: Take note of the date of this article – 1959! As with so many previous articles re-published in TSR, it is hard to escape the thought that Dr. Runia could just as easily have been writing also for 2025. In doing so he is notContinue reading “Are Our Congregations Really Active?”
Jesus Christ Lord of Life and Cadets
Prof. G. van Groningen. Trowel & Sword. November 1967 Preamble: VAN GRONINGEN – remember that name; especially the younger members (under 50) who may not have heard it before and do not know the significant part that both George and Harriet played in the development and growth of the Reformed Churches in Australia and NewContinue reading “Jesus Christ Lord of Life and Cadets”
Let’s Keep Our Sunday Evening Worship
Paul H. Alexander. Trowel & Sword. Sept.1999 Preamble: Following on from last week’s article – “Why Do We Need To Go To Church Twice? – we take a further look at the current trend towards one service per Sunday for most churches. Is this an adequate response in showing gratitude through worship to God forContinue reading “Let’s Keep Our Sunday Evening Worship”
T&S Revisited 