VOLUME 36 #09 MARCH 23, 2018
INSIDE LINES
From Dort, to El Salvador, to Homosexuality, to Idolatry, to Billy Graham
NEWS HEADLINES
05 Rebuilding Faith
Coverage of the burned-down West Olive church dedicating “a new and beautiful building, a resonant worship space, a restored study.”
07 A Pastor to the Politicians
How Chaplain Matt Barns exercises power in the State Capitol of Indiana not by advancing an agenda, but by offering “prayer and an ever-present listening ear.”
08 Revolving Door from El Salvador to Ontario
A intriguing report on José Ramirez’s success in El Salvador church planting and in developing a Reformed seminary in partnership with MINTS.
FEATURE
24 Billy Graham: Just As He Was
A mini-biography on the evangelist’s life, preaching tours, political influence and doctrinal development.
COLUMNS
18 A Word that Does Not Return Empty (Van Til)
Marian shares why when she sings in the Ontario-based symphony Chorus, she prays that the Spirit will work in the audience.
17 Theology In-Formation
How writers on a young earth, women at peace, a word in season, Christian charity and good order are building the church.
34 Grizzly Growling (Bomer)
Virtually all environmentalists say the best way to care for the earth is to leave it alone. Norm growls that to believe that way is to defy God.
CURRENT TOPICS
10 Sabbath and the Synod of Dort
Should we be letting the fourth commandment slip through our fingers? The Great Synod of Dort sheds light on our Sunday walk.
12 The Sectarianism of Non-Denoms
Pastor Sam Perez says a non-denominational church can be in danger of cutting off its members from sound doctrine, church history and the rest of the church. Here's how.
14 Can Homosexuals Change?
There is a better answer than reparative therapy for those who hold that homosexual inclinations should be celebrated rather than condemned.
22 A Unique Brand of Fanaticism
Prime Minister Trudeau and the Liberal Government he leads are aiming their ideological guns at young people engaging politicians, and appealing to the courts on life and death issues.
SERIES TOPICS
02 The Here and Not Yet of New Life in Christ
Gerry Wisz explains how life for Christians in between Easter and the Second Coming is triumph, but not triumphalism.
20 Shedding Light on Idolatry’s Darkness
Smith shows how shining the light extinguishes not only idols but also idolatrous living in dark times.
These, and much more, in this issue. Available in print or digital edition.
INSIDE LINES
From Dort, to El Salvador, to Homosexuality, to Idolatry, to Billy Graham
NEWS HEADLINES
05 Rebuilding Faith
Coverage of the burned-down West Olive church dedicating “a new and beautiful building, a resonant worship space, a restored study.”
07 A Pastor to the Politicians
How Chaplain Matt Barns exercises power in the State Capitol of Indiana not by advancing an agenda, but by offering “prayer and an ever-present listening ear.”
08 Revolving Door from El Salvador to Ontario
A intriguing report on José Ramirez’s success in El Salvador church planting and in developing a Reformed seminary in partnership with MINTS.
FEATURE
24 Billy Graham: Just As He Was
A mini-biography on the evangelist’s life, preaching tours, political influence and doctrinal development.
COLUMNS
18 A Word that Does Not Return Empty (Van Til)
Marian shares why when she sings in the Ontario-based symphony Chorus, she prays that the Spirit will work in the audience.
17 Theology In-Formation
How writers on a young earth, women at peace, a word in season, Christian charity and good order are building the church.
34 Grizzly Growling (Bomer)
Virtually all environmentalists say the best way to care for the earth is to leave it alone. Norm growls that to believe that way is to defy God.
CURRENT TOPICS
10 Sabbath and the Synod of Dort
Should we be letting the fourth commandment slip through our fingers? The Great Synod of Dort sheds light on our Sunday walk.
12 The Sectarianism of Non-Denoms
Pastor Sam Perez says a non-denominational church can be in danger of cutting off its members from sound doctrine, church history and the rest of the church. Here's how.
14 Can Homosexuals Change?
There is a better answer than reparative therapy for those who hold that homosexual inclinations should be celebrated rather than condemned.
22 A Unique Brand of Fanaticism
Prime Minister Trudeau and the Liberal Government he leads are aiming their ideological guns at young people engaging politicians, and appealing to the courts on life and death issues.
SERIES TOPICS
02 The Here and Not Yet of New Life in Christ
Gerry Wisz explains how life for Christians in between Easter and the Second Coming is triumph, but not triumphalism.
20 Shedding Light on Idolatry’s Darkness
Smith shows how shining the light extinguishes not only idols but also idolatrous living in dark times.
These, and much more, in this issue. Available in print or digital edition.
