J.F.H. VanderBom. Trowel & Sword, (De Kleine Krant), May 1974 Preamble: For nearly thirty years the “Kleine Krant” (Little Paper) was part of Trowel & Sword, catering for readers more comfortable with the Dutch Language. While many have passed into glory we recognise that there may still be readers who would love to read articlesContinue reading “I Believe In The Holy Spirit”
Category Archives: Faith
Is It Really So Important To Go To Church Every Sunday?
K. Runia. Trowel & Sword. October 1961. Preamble: Prof. Runia begins this article by quoting statistics on the church attendance of all Australians in 1961. If these numbers were repeated in 2024 churches would be packed to overflowing and we would be living in a very different country today. Sadly, this is not the caseContinue reading “Is It Really So Important To Go To Church Every Sunday?”
Living By Faith
Rev. Don Baird, Trowel & Sword, April 1996 Preamble: This short article by Don Baird would seem to be stating the obvious to a Reformed Christian. Salvation is by faith alone. This seems straight forward enough, but Don takes it one step further. Faith in what? Faith in God? Read on to see where DonContinue reading “Living By Faith”
Calvinism And 1959
Prof. K. Runia. Trowel & Sword, April 1959 Preamble: It seems somewhat ironic that while we worship an unchanging and unchangeable God, Christians, including Reformed Christians, are constantly trying to change the church and themselves on the pretext of “keeping up with the times”. Last week our post looked at whether we should be callingContinue reading “Calvinism And 1959”
“Calvinist” or “Christian”
Rev. Ray O. Zorn. Trowel & Sword, March 1975 Preamble: What’s in a name? This could well be considered a subtitle to this week’s post. In the early days of the Reformed Church, its leaders went to great lengths to proclaim to its members and indeed to the world that here was a church whichContinue reading ““Calvinist” or “Christian””
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?”
T&S Revisited 