by Dr. Cornelis Van Dam
The following article appeared in Clarion, February 12, 2010
Mainstream scientists estimate that the earth is about 4.5 billion years old. Understanding the plain sense of Scripture leads to an age well below 10,000 years. A defensible estimate is about 6,500 years. What are we to make of this disparity? Many books have been written on this topic. My purpose here is to highlight a couple of the important factors that need to be taken into consideration.
The Limitations of Science
From the outset it needs to be recognized that scientific knowledge has limitations. In spite of [...]
by Dr. Cornelis Van Dam
The following article appeared in Clarion, January 29, 2010.
We live in an age that generally considers science as the neutral arbiter of knowledge. Science is considered to be objective and true. It approaches the data without any preconceptions and gets results. Indeed, we live in a time of unprecedented scientific advances which have led to exploring and gaining more knowledge from the microscopic sub-atomic to the vast reaches of outer space. Digitization and computers would be inconceivable without science, nor would the many medical advances and conveniences that we so easily take for granted. [...]
by the late Dr. Jelle Faber
In the mini-series on “The Challenge of Being Reformed Today”, I may speak tonight about the privilege of being Reformed. In its announcement the Burlington Reformed Study Centre promised that I “will explain in clear and simple terms what treasures the Lord our God has given us in the Reformed faith and what sets it apart from other faiths. Often the positive riches we have are underestimated or even overlooked by us.” I will gladly and humbly try to fulfill my task, for gladness, humility and service are truly Reformed.
Two prelimary remarks
1. The name [...]
by Dr. Gerhard H. Visscher
“Are we still as self-consciously Reformed as we should be? Why do Evangelical churches also attract Reformed believers to visit their services or even to join them? Is the Reformed faith missing something? What sets the Evangelicals apart from the Reformed? Can we learn something from the Evangelicals?” These are the questions I was asked to answer this evening.
First of all, I would like to express appreciation for the fact that we can have in our midst Rev. M. Pawelke, the [...]
by Dr. Jason Van Vliet and Dr. Gerhard H. Visscher
Classis Southwest of the United Reformed Churches of North America formulated a list of questions about positions and views within the Canadian Reformed Churches. Dr. Jason Van Vliet and Dr. Gerhard H. Visscher were asked by the Canadian Reformed Committee for Church Unity to answer those questions. On January 19, 2010, in Escondido, California, Drs. Van Vliet and Visscher appeared before Classis Southwest and presented an abbreviated version of what follows.
It is a pleasure to be here in your midst this afternoon, brothers, to experience the rich bond [...]
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