It is a year ago now that Mr. Donald Trump was elected as President of the United States. A lot has happened in one year. We notice that, still, the mass media are out in full force to vilify Mr. Trump. They do whatever they can to show him as the worst president ever. One… Continue reading The Devil’s Ministry of Propaganda
ARPA Canada lawyer, John Sikkema ARPA lawyer John Sikkema appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada last week, making arguments as an intervener in the so-called “Wall” case. That’s the one where the Supreme Court has been asked whether secular courts have authority to intervene in matters of ecclesiastical discipline. The arguments are being heard… Continue reading The Supreme Court as Reformed Synod?
The Canadian Reformed Seminary (CRTS) in Hamilton, Canada, organized a project, this year, which is called ‘Celebrate 1517’. For this project, CRTS created a number of opportunities in the arts. Part of this project was to have ‘commissioned music’ which can be performed by bands and orchestras. Mr. Kent Dykstra in British Columbia composed “Arise”.… Continue reading Celebrate 1517 – Music
Facebook has been criticized a lot by Christians. However, that does not seem to decrease the use of Facebook among them. Granted, Facebook can be used in a good way. It has its benefits. But sometimes I cringe when I read some of the posts. Very personal conversations going on in the comments. Sometimes parents… Continue reading Facebook: Big Brother watching over you?
Andre Schutten, Director of Law and Policy of ARPA Canada, reports on the proceedings at a Justice Committee meeting of the House of Commons in Canada, as the committee debated the amendments to Bill 51 and the clause on s. 176 which gives enhanced protections to worship services in Canada’s Criminal Code. The government of… Continue reading Canada: Criminal Law protections for worship services saved
A fundamental shift As mentioned in the previous article the right understanding of the history of Western Civilization is under serious threat in Australian universities, school, media and the arts. The vital big picture developments and crucial events in history are downplayed and replaced by trendy politically correct subjects; this corrupts the understanding of the… Continue reading “Everyone did what was right in their own eyes” – Part 2
(1) See J H Van den Berg, Dr. Gedane Zaken. G F Callenbach. The Netherlands. 1977. (2) Blanchard, John. Does God Believe in Atheists? Evangelical Press Darlington UK. 2000. p 121 (3) Blanchard, John. Pop Goes the Gospel, p. 84 (4) Quoted in The Dallas Morning News, Oct. 29, 1978, p. 14A).
In one week, the USA saw a terrorist in New York killing 8 people, a man “nonchalantly” walking into a Denver Walmart store and fire a handgun at shoppers, leaving three dead, and at least 26 people killed in a “church massacre” in Texas. And this all only one month after a 64-year-old man in… Continue reading Culture of Death
A recent discussion around the Consistory table revealed that the elders in Smithville are concerned about the ease with which our Young People (and some not so young) strike up a romantic relationship with a person outside the church. As a result of that discussion, the elders have encouraged me to republish a Bit to… Continue reading Dating – who?
Some time back in May, I think it was, those responsible for organizing the graduation event for the Guido Class of 2016 asked me provide the parents’ address to the students. I take the liberty to share the resulting address via this Bit to Read. The ceremony was held last week Saturday, October 1. Mr… Continue reading Nothing but your Best
(reported by ARPA Australia) Finally, credit where credit is due. The Hobart Mercury published a guest editorial yesterday giving an overview of the Reformation. The editorial was authored by Campbell Markham, a pastor who faced Tasmania’s Anti Discrimination Commission in August for blog posts about homosexuality.
ChinaAid, a Christian website run by a former Chinese national, reports that China’s official newspaper, People’s Daily has warned Communist Party officials not to “pray to God” or have contact with religious leaders, reminding them that communism is about atheism. Party officials must remember Karl Marx’s guiding words that “Communism begins from the outset with… Continue reading Atheism confirmed
There are fears that the persecution of Christians in China is going to get worse following the 19th National Party Congress of the Communist Party of China held in October. Mr Xi Jinping has been the Chinese President for 5 years. During that time he stepped up measures against freedom of religion and speech. Underground… Continue reading Pray for the church in China
The WAToday runs an interesting article about the latest developments in China. The chairman of the communist party in China recently had himself anointed ’emperor’ by the party’s convention. He was endorsed for a second five-year term, and the fact that he seems to be able to set himself up for a third, indicates his… Continue reading China’s ‘Chairman of Everything’: the New Emperor
The ‘Voice of the Martyrs’ is an organisation that is working to attract attention to those Christians who are being persecuted because of their faith, and sees it as its purpose to help, love and encourage persecuted Christians by providing Bibles, ministry resources, medical aid, practical assistance and advocacy. It presents itself as an international… Continue reading Voice of the Martyrs
Here is a link to an article on the website of the Institute for Creation Research. It is interesting to see how for the longest time it was believed to be impossible that skin and other organic chemistry would survive the millions of years in which the evolutionists believe. However, now that dinosaurs have been… Continue reading Spectacular Dinosaur Find in Alberta, Canada
“PARENTS need to wake up and realise the only way to stop their children being cyberbullied is to ban them from using social media, the WA Police Force warns.” This is what ‘PerthNow’ reported today on its website. The website is quoting acting Assistant Commissioner of State Crime Pryce Scanlan, speaking to an inquiry examining… Continue reading WA Police: Ban kids from social media
the online treasury of the nederlands bach society WWW.ALLOFBACH.COM Some of the great benefits of the internet are that things distant come close, the truly beautiful and done to God’s glory can be enjoyed, and the complex is made clear. In terms of good music the Nederlands Bach Society’s website does all these things. The… Continue reading ALL OF BACH
Part 1 With this year’s 500th anniversary of the Great Reformation, the life and work of Martin Luther, John Calvin and other Reformers have our attention. We are very well served with informative and inspiring lectures and articles. Christian schools too are active in studying and sharing the significance of the Reformation. Sermons focus on… Continue reading “Everyone did what was right in their own eyes”
(from Voice of the Martyrs) Christians in over 50 countries are persecuted because of their faith in Christ. More men and women are being persecuted today for Jesus than at any other time in human history. Literally millions of Christians face intense persecution and risk their lives for the sake of the Gospel. What is… Continue reading The Facts about Persecution
