VOLUME 36 #08
MARCH 2, 2018
Inside Lines: “They say revolution; we say reformation”
NEWS HEADLINES
06 A Tale of Two Marches
“We are real women. We have every right to fllp the bird, to vilify police, to slander conservatives,
to shout profanities, to be openly immoral, to curse God....”
10 A Retreat to Inspire Culture Makers
With the curtain now pulled back on the decadence of Hollywood, this Reformational report shows how The Lamplighter’s Guild is working, “to spread the fragrance of the knowledge of Him everywhere.”
14 Singing from the Same Book
Editor John Van Dyk surveys interest in the Trinity Psalter Hymnal among
the United Reformed congregations. Read about the results.
20 Interview: A Look at the Trinity Psalter Hymnal
Rev. Derrick Vander Meulen, serving on the URCNA songbook committee for over 20 years,
comments on process and the results.
FEATURES
24 The Ideas of Communism and the Manifestation Today
Not only was 2017 the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. It also marks the 100th Anniversary
of the Russian Revolution. Both shook the world in their own ways.
COLUMNS
16 Evangelist Bach (Van Til)
Are you aware of the “St. Matthew Passion” by J.S. Bach?
Marian shows us how to listen to this masterpiece.
18 Celebrating the Trinity Psalter Hymnal (Lee)
Dr. Brian Lee makes his case for the new songbook for worship
prepared by a joint committee of the OPC and the URCNA.
22 Q&A Close Communion and Judas (Barnes)
We’ve learned the difference between Open, Closed and Close Communion.
So why does it look like Jesus left the table unfenced for Judas?
32 The Lions (Stares)
“One day, a man was quietly walking along the road to his workplace.
His briefcase rested lightly in his grip and swung with this strides....”
SERIES
02 Give Us This Day (on the Lord’s Prayer)
Count on it. With all our financial planning or worry,
we’re going to come up short for what we think we’ll need.
09 The Hiddenness of Idolatry: Two Myths
When confronted with the idols of our day, should we be working
towards a Christian Culture or a Neutral Culture?
28 The Poverty of Some Nations
How cultural and religious beliefs can condemn nations to poverty.
But also, how they can pull them out of it.
REVIEWS
31 New Releases
Van Dyke reviews Exoneree by Uriah Courtney (with Glenda Mathes) and Christine Farenhorst covers From Cairo to Christ by Abu Atalla (with Kent A. Vantil). Two more worthwhile volumes for your bookshelf.
These, and much more, in this issue. Available in print or digital edition.
MARCH 2, 2018
Inside Lines: “They say revolution; we say reformation”
NEWS HEADLINES
06 A Tale of Two Marches
“We are real women. We have every right to fllp the bird, to vilify police, to slander conservatives,
to shout profanities, to be openly immoral, to curse God....”
10 A Retreat to Inspire Culture Makers
With the curtain now pulled back on the decadence of Hollywood, this Reformational report shows how The Lamplighter’s Guild is working, “to spread the fragrance of the knowledge of Him everywhere.”
14 Singing from the Same Book
Editor John Van Dyk surveys interest in the Trinity Psalter Hymnal among
the United Reformed congregations. Read about the results.
20 Interview: A Look at the Trinity Psalter Hymnal
Rev. Derrick Vander Meulen, serving on the URCNA songbook committee for over 20 years,
comments on process and the results.
FEATURES
24 The Ideas of Communism and the Manifestation Today
Not only was 2017 the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. It also marks the 100th Anniversary
of the Russian Revolution. Both shook the world in their own ways.
COLUMNS
16 Evangelist Bach (Van Til)
Are you aware of the “St. Matthew Passion” by J.S. Bach?
Marian shows us how to listen to this masterpiece.
18 Celebrating the Trinity Psalter Hymnal (Lee)
Dr. Brian Lee makes his case for the new songbook for worship
prepared by a joint committee of the OPC and the URCNA.
22 Q&A Close Communion and Judas (Barnes)
We’ve learned the difference between Open, Closed and Close Communion.
So why does it look like Jesus left the table unfenced for Judas?
32 The Lions (Stares)
“One day, a man was quietly walking along the road to his workplace.
His briefcase rested lightly in his grip and swung with this strides....”
SERIES
02 Give Us This Day (on the Lord’s Prayer)
Count on it. With all our financial planning or worry,
we’re going to come up short for what we think we’ll need.
09 The Hiddenness of Idolatry: Two Myths
When confronted with the idols of our day, should we be working
towards a Christian Culture or a Neutral Culture?
28 The Poverty of Some Nations
How cultural and religious beliefs can condemn nations to poverty.
But also, how they can pull them out of it.
REVIEWS
31 New Releases
Van Dyke reviews Exoneree by Uriah Courtney (with Glenda Mathes) and Christine Farenhorst covers From Cairo to Christ by Abu Atalla (with Kent A. Vantil). Two more worthwhile volumes for your bookshelf.
These, and much more, in this issue. Available in print or digital edition.