The Criteria of Progressive and Reactionary Tendencies in History
The commemoration of the jubilee of one hundred and fifty years of the Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences and Humanities gives occasion for historical reflection.
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The Theory of Man
In the development of Western thought, anthropological conceptions have been dominated by four religious ground‐motives, which have shaped the entire development of the West.
The Idea of Justice in Christian Perspective
Nowadays we are confronted, anew and in an insistent way, with demands for justice, by all kinds of political and social organizations, by ecclesiastical institutions and action groups. Where is justice? What is justice? Questions we must answer.
The Church’s Witness to the World
Too many Christians were satisfied with the form of faith without its substance. The situation has not changed over the centuries.
Separation of Church and State
Incredible! Is that true? Established state churches in the U.S. well into the 19th century? Section 29 in every new township appropriated for the support of religion? Separation of church and state is contrary to the U.S. Constitution?
The Nature and Aim of Christian Education
In order to determine the nature and content of a particular course of studies and the pedagogical procedures necessary to achieve the objectives of any part of the curriculum of the elementary and secondary school, we are in need of a frame of reference.
Promise and Deliverance, Vol. 4
The Word is the eternal Son of God, and as such He gives us God’s communion. By Him the world was made. Thus the whole world was made to serve that communion between God and man, a communion established by the Word.
Promise and Deliverance, Vol. 3
The publication of Volume III of S. G. De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance launches a new phase of this remarkable undertaking. It brings us to the New Testament, where the proclamation of the Kingdom of God’s grace in His Anointed (the Messiah, the Christ) comes into full view.
Promise and Deliverance, Vol. 2
Israel had been called to wipe out the Canaanites. The Lord had given the land of Canaan to Israel so that He alone would be served there. Thus Canaan stands for the entire earth: the Lord alone is to be served on the earth.
Promise and Deliverance, Vol. 1
God’s revelation of Himself. Every time you tell one of these stories, you are telling about God. And you must tell not only what God did but also how He revealed Himself through His actions, for all these things have been written to instruct and enlighten us.