George Van Groningen. Trowel & Sword. Jan/Feb 1987 Preamble: The author, Dr. George Van Groningen served the R.C.A. (now C.R.C.A) and R.T.C. from 1958-1971, after which he and his family returned to the U.S. During 1986 he returned to Australia to lecture in Old Testament at the R.T.C. The following article was written by Dr.Continue reading “Australia – Mission Accomplished?”
Category Archives: Christian Leadership
Ballad Of The Common Cup
Mike Vanden Bosch. Trowel & Sword. November 1988From the Magazine “Reformed Worship” Preamble: While many of the articles in Trowel & Sword tended to be weighty, theological treatises, (perhaps contributing to a common idea that T&S was mainly a magazine by ministers for ministers), we do sometimes come across an item such as the followingContinue reading “Ballad Of The Common Cup”
Confusion Around The Lord’s Day (2)
THE SABBATH AND THE JUDAISERS Rev. J.W. Deenick. Trowel & Sword. April 1966 In our issue of March I promised to deal somewhat further with the question whether it is correct to assume, as it is assumed, that Paul teaches the cancellation of the fourth commandment (or part of it, or certain aspects of it)Continue reading “Confusion Around The Lord’s Day (2)”
Where Are The leaders? (IV)
J.W. Deenick. Trowel & Sword. October 1963 IS NATURALISATION COMPROMISE? Preamble: In this final instalment of “Where Are The Leaders” Rev. Deenick considers the issues of citizenship, naturalisation and of course, politics. While the nature of the debate seems somewhat mundane by today’s standards, immigration and citizenship in recent times has again become a hotContinue reading “Where Are The leaders? (IV)”
Where Are The Leaders? (III)
Are We Compromising? J.W. Deenick. Trowel & Sword. August 1963 Preamble: In preparing this preamble we thought about some of the colloquialisms that could be applied to Bill Deenick. Here are some examples:He not only talked the talk but also walked the walk.He didn’t beat around the bush.He called a spade a spade – orContinue reading “Where Are The Leaders? (III)”
Where Are The leaders (II)
Rev. J.W. Deenick. Trowel & Sword. June 1963. Preamble: Having taken a month to consider his position on the question posed in last week’s article, Bill was ready to begin giving his answer. One of our readers, Henriet, commented: “I look forward to Rev. Deenick’s next instalment – his answer to some challenging questions.” HereContinue reading “Where Are The leaders (II)”
Where Are The Leaders? (Question Box)
J.W. Deenick. Trowel & Sword. May 1963 Preamble: One of the benefits of Trowel and Sword, particularly in the early years, was that readers were able to send in questions and/or opinions to the editors about matters that were of concern to them. As a young denomination, made up mostly of immigrants from the Netherlands,Continue reading “Where Are The Leaders? (Question Box)”
Preface To Volume Eight
Editorial Paragraphs K Runia. Trowel & Sword, October 1961 Preamble: At the beginning of the eighth year of publication, the then editor, Prof. K. Runia gave some insight into the thought, planning and aspiration that went into the development of the still fledgling magazine, Trowel & Sword. Even then the concept of “Moving Forward ByContinue reading “Preface To Volume Eight”
Opportunity knocks. Are You Answering The Door?
Pastor David Groenenboom. Trowel & Sword. April 2002 Preamble: The 1989 movie “Dead Poets Society” starring the late Robin Williams highlighted the catch cry “Carpe Diem – Seize the day”. This in a nutshell is the message that David brings to us in this pointed article. We are often not good at taking opportunities asContinue reading “Opportunity knocks. Are You Answering The Door?”
In The U.S. – When President Kennedy Was Assassinated
Rev. G. Van Groningen. Trowel & Sword. Jan/Feb 1964 Preamble: Occasionally an event occurs so momentous that most people remember where they were and what they were doing when they first heard the news. The assassination of President John F. Kennedy was such an event. Aside from the obvious ramifications of the event itself, PieterContinue reading “In The U.S. – When President Kennedy Was Assassinated”
T&S Revisited 