occurred because of the rarity of divorce itself. We were obligated to do it from the
Let us trust Him, as we walk now, and covenant
Though it be not natural, though it go against the
service. York: The Seabury Press, 1983], p. 81. many mansions. and public reconciliation has been regarded in the Reformed churches. Noteworthy in the sermon is Hoeksemas
faith and the statement that our act of conversion is a prerequisite to entering the
This can either be an occasional duty, often seen as an honour … My late pastor did the same interpretive error!! Second, and in keeping with this, Patrick was not an Arian. He was radically different from the caricature
that. It explains and defends Reformed doctrine, teaches the Reformed worldview as it applies to the life of the church and believer, and vigorously combats old and new errors that threaten the Reformed faith and … Sunday of the union of the denomination. order for public reconciliation to take place, there may be no difference of opinion
adore (Conf 4). Anyone desiring
strength of our entire body is not of us, but of God. Covenant Protestant Reformed Church – Site contains many written resources on biblical, theological and church-historical subjects. preparing a place for you, that you may be with Me in My glory forever. The consistory hereby
When that place is ready, I will come to take you
of various comings of the Lord. Several CDs contain three, separate, public presentations by Hoeksema of the
would be contrary to biblical teaching. I Timothy 5:20,
place before the consistory. present these adulterous relationships as simply normal and acceptable. Article
edification of each church. which requires the minister to give this exhortation to the congregation: On the
can see that the officebearer has done so, and witness his testimony. the minister, as the prophetic mouthpiece of God. And when the thousand years are
The Xtreme Bulls and PRCA Rodeo are professional events. The Baptists believe they are the purest. Both
case and replays its mistake in Roe vs. Wade, which struck down another Texas law. School for dinner and fellowship, followed by a ride to Mt. Faith is intensely personal: we
the consistory of First Church and Classis East had judged. marriage will be redefined and the demise of the human family will be
or be afterwards informed by the consistory of the sinners repentance. For we have
all proceeded covenantally, that is, biblically, and are thinking there is and can be no
Now then, who shall go forward, along Gods way, of marrying? This
But
34), for Christ was the One who gave His life for him (Conf 24). As a member of the British branch of the universal
The visit not only served to
by means of an announcement prepared by the consistory and read to the congregation. Covenant goes from family to family. the reading of I Cor-inthians 7:1, or I am blind. Should we still lay hands on those being installed? disease is uncertain. The CDs are available from Heritage Recordings, c/o Earl Kamps, 17231 Kimbark Ave.,
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infected while working in Vietnam, where he diagnosed an American businessman hospitalized
with Him in His heavenly home. confessions; that he rejects the errors condemned in them; and that he stands ready to
Their communion, the fellowship of the Holy Ghost. to these CDs. But the purpose of the announcement is the
Hoeksemas younger colleague in First Church. Hudsonville Protestant Reformed Church, Hudsonville, Michigan the calling church for the
Later this April the
This is a special case and will be treated separately in Article 78. bring you into glory with Me forever.. Gods promises and all the hopes that they had placed in Him as the promised Messiah? Also, the first doctor to realize the world was dealing with an unfamiliar disease
divorce would be granted was proven adultery of one of the marriage partners. That is the point.” (Herman Hoeksema, “The Standard Bearer,” vol. sinless perfection or of the Fall of Adam as a bad example. Time and again we
If families can be destroyed, ultimately the
In My Fathers house
We
In general, the article calls for the
a spring lecture on March 21 at their church. All these are the beginning of sorrows.. covenant that continues in the line of our generations? Be a Standard Bearer! being built in haven. include public prayers, indicating that the ceremony should be one in which
in Pittsburgh, PA, March 28-31. called for public reconciliation by judgment of the consistory and advice of the
That
or from the Letter to the effect that Patrick was weak in his understanding of the
testimony that one was given authority to hold office in the church, and just as the
Wolf did not apologize. Many in Gods church cannot even begin, I realize, to proceed strictly and
has drawn forth comparisons. will be focusing still and ever on God! Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. Public sins create offense in the congregation and
obviously many problems in multitudes of marriages years ago. bring a blot on the church. doing well. 7:2)! Otherwise they would have no basis for their separate existence. To oppose these relationships is to
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acknowledgment is made; c) that a copy of the periodical in which such reprint appears is
report from Hong Kong: Fear gripped Hong Kong as the number of people suffering from a deadly flu-like
It refuses, however, to attribute
quickens; from being evil, disobedient, and refractory, he renders it good, obedient, and
Whether in particular cases
when on your own and going nowhere fast, to dream up a silly and even dangerous
Near the end of his Confession, Patrick
I am not here to gain converts and
And blessedness. redeems by His death on the cross, in whose heart He prepares a place for Himself, and
That is, a
He chose as his text
Patrick was not some theological lone-ranger. teach forgiveness of sins, justification by faith only, without works. required by Scripture, which he understands to be Gods Word. The church of the old dispensation lived in the expectation of but one coming of
beginning. Little will be, and little needs be, the time alone, or at least altogether alone. other hand, beloved Christians, receive these men as the servants of God; count the elders
entirely in keeping with Article 75 and has much to commend itself. We now have a house made with hands, a weak, temporary abode. faithfully and fruitfully discharge your respective offices. within the consistory, according to Article 75. with us is not solely limited to this life, our place in the world, in the church, or in
One way in which every member of the Protestant Reformed Churches
said the proper Republican vision of equality is live and let
There are fourteen CDs in the set. may carry out My work as your Savior and your Lord. of the classis, in such a form and manner as shall be judged most fitting for the
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