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Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Julius T. Medenblik, Amanda W. Benckhuysen, Jeffery A. D. Weima, Shannon Jammal-Hollemans
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Julius T. Medenblik, Amanda W. Benckhuysen, Jeffery A. D. Weima, Shannon Jammal-Hollemans
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )
Main Features
3 - Hurting Churches & Hurting Pastors by Jul Medenblik
4 - Grief & Doubt in the Christian Life
8 - Christian Triumphalism by Gibson Danjuma
12 - Dementia & Wilderness by Mary L. Vanden Berg
Q&A: The Hurting Church
16 - Are Christians Allowed to Grieve the Death of a Loved One? by Jeffrey A. D. Weima
18 - Where Does Pastoral Care End? by Shannon Jammal - Hollemans
20 - What to Do When Church Leadership Feels Lonely? by Cecil Van Niejenhuis
Calvin Seminary News
22 - Calvin Seminary Names New Canadian Church Relations Liaison: Shawn …
The Oppressed And The Oppressors In The Fourth Gospel: A Postcolonial Reading, Joshua Polanski
The Oppressed And The Oppressors In The Fourth Gospel: A Postcolonial Reading, Joshua Polanski
Beets Paper Contest
No abstract provided.
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Julius T. Medenblik, Mary Vanden Berg, Amanda W. Benckhuysen, Geoff Vandermolen
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Julius T. Medenblik, Mary Vanden Berg, Amanda W. Benckhuysen, Geoff Vandermolen
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )
4 - Why Go to Seminary? Hoop, Hurdle or Vital Necessity? by President Jul Medenblik
6 - Are You on the Journey towards Seminary?
8 - The Stranger at the River Jabbok by Amanda W. Benckhuysen
12 - Courageous Leadership in God's Kingdom by Geoff Vandermolen
16 - Honing Contextual Savvy by Cory B. Wilson
23 - Seminary: A Layman's Perspective by Sidney J. Jansma, Jr.
24 - Encouraging One Another to Grow Up into Christ
26 - Together, We'll Invest in Your Calling
28 - Discerning Your Call by Aaron Einfeld
30 - Calvin Seminary Q&A by Gary Burge
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Amanda W. Benckhuysen, Matthew Cooke, Mariano Avila, Margaret Mwenda
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Amanda W. Benckhuysen, Matthew Cooke, Mariano Avila, Margaret Mwenda
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )
3 - God's Plan by Jul Medenblik
4 - Making Immigration Our Problem by Amanda W. Benckhuysen
8 - Trauma, Forced Migration, and the Role of the Church by Matthew Cooke
12 - Latino/ A Evangelical Immigrants in West Michigan by Mariano Avila
16 - Informing, Equipping, and Connecting African Immigrants in Grand Rapids, Michigan
19 - Loving Your Neighbor
22 - Faculty News
22 - New Faces
23 - Other News
24 - Year in Review
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Karin Maag, Lee Hardy, Matthew Cooke, Bruce Buursma
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Karin Maag, Lee Hardy, Matthew Cooke, Bruce Buursma
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )
Articles
3 - From the President: What Can Catholics and Protestants Learn From One Another Today? by Jul Medenblik
4 - Reformed and Catholic Worship – Are There Any Points of Convergence? by Karin Maag
7 - Learning about the Lord’s Supper from Roman Catholics by Ronald Feenstra
10 - Christian Ethics, Protestant and Catholic: 500 Years After the Reformation by Matt Tuininga
13 - The Meaning of Martha: Catholics and Protestants on Work and Vocation by Lee Hardy
16 - 500 Years Later: A Conversation Between Catholics and Protestants by Matt Cooke
18 - John Bolt Retires by Bruce …
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Matthew J. Tunninga, Jeffery A. D. Weima, Lyle D. Bierma, Bruce Buursma
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Matthew J. Tunninga, Jeffery A. D. Weima, Lyle D. Bierma, Bruce Buursma
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )
3 - On the Potter's Wheel by President Jul Medenblik
4 - The Grace of Discipline by Matthew J. Tunninga
8 - Dare to Discipline! by Jeffery A. D. Weima
12 - Practicing Church Discipline: Wisdom from the Field by Jul Medenbik + Sarah Schereiber
15 - What's New @ Calvin Seminary
16 - Phd Program Celeberates Silver Anniversary by Lyle Bierma
18 - Retirement Profile: Michael Williams by Bruce Buursma
20 - Distinguished Missionaries
22 - Distinguished Alumni
26 - Recent Faculty Publications + New Faces
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Karin Maag, Lyle D. Bierma, Laura De Jong, Wayne Tenharmsel
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Karin Maag, Lyle D. Bierma, Laura De Jong, Wayne Tenharmsel
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )
Articles
3 - From the President: More Than a Slogan by Jul Medenblik
4 - Sola Fide by Jeffrey A. D. Weima
6 - Sola Scriptura by John W. Cooper
8 - Solo Christo by Karin Maag
10 - Sola Gratia by Lyle D. Bierma
12 - Soli Deo Gloria by Matthew J.Tuininga
14 - John Cooper by Bruce Buursma
16 - Dean Deppe by Bruce Buursma
18 - Defeating the Powers of Darkness and Establishing a Kingdom of Love by Chris Meehan
20 - Handlon Students Mark First Milestone at Convocation by Jonathan Gorter
26 - Surprised by Snow: …
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Richard Mouw, Amanda W. Benckhuysen, Danjuma Gibson, Geoff Vandermolen
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Richard Mouw, Amanda W. Benckhuysen, Danjuma Gibson, Geoff Vandermolen
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )
Articles
3 - From the President: Loving Your Neighbor Today (and Tomorrow!) by Jul Medenblik
4 - Loving Your Neighbor by Richard Mouw
6 - Old Testament Insights on Loving Your Neighbor by Amanda Benckhuysen
8 - Why & How Should Christians Engage Their Neighbors of Other Faiths? by Cory Willson
11 - Trauma: Suffering in Silence by Danjuma Gibson
14 - Loving Your Neighbor with Dementia by Mary Vandenberg
16 - CEP Summer Seminars 2016 by Scott Hoezee
19 - Vocational Formation — A new name, a renewed focus by Geoff Vandermolen
20 - Reflections on China Today by …
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Julius T. Medenblik, Cory Willson, Mary Vanden Berg, Sarah Schreiber
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Julius T. Medenblik, Cory Willson, Mary Vanden Berg, Sarah Schreiber
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )
Articles
3 - From the President: How Now Shall We Live? by Jul Medenblik
4 - Every Believer Called to Mission by Cory Willson
6 - Prayers from the Missional Conference by Mary Vanden Berg and Sarah Schreiber
8 - Bavinck’s Reformed Dogmatics by John Bolt
9 - Meet Herman Bavinck by Jessica Driesenga
12 - Fostering Formation for Mission in Our Classrooms by Kristy Manion
15 - Is There a Future for Sacrifice? by Erin Zoutendam
16 - Taste and See Israel Trip by Paula Seales
18 - Church Growth and Its Challenges in Ethiopia by Fikre Norcha
Herman Bavinck Between Scholastic And Modern Psychology: Toward A "Reformed Psychology.", Joohyun Kim
Herman Bavinck Between Scholastic And Modern Psychology: Toward A "Reformed Psychology.", Joohyun Kim
CTS Master of Theology (ThM) Theses
Bavinck completed his first psychology book, Principles of Psychology (Beginselen der Psychologie, 1897) in the middle of his theological writings from his interaction with the nineteenth century psychologies. In 1920, Bavinck published another psychology book entitled Biblical and Religious Psychology (Bijbelsche en Religieuze Psychologie) on the basis of solid exegesis and biblical principles. In Principles of Psychology, Bavinck intended that his psychological principles would be as worthy as the empirical psychology of his day. Kuyper also stressed the doctrinal value of faculty psychology to Bavinck’s first psychology book in his review. Yet, these two psychology books were virtually neglected both …
Hebel' In Ecclesiastes : Abel As Symbol Referent, Gregory R. Vruggink
Hebel' In Ecclesiastes : Abel As Symbol Referent, Gregory R. Vruggink
CTS Master of Theology (ThM) Theses
This work contends that Abel should be considered as a possible referent for hebel in some contexts in the book of Ecclesiastes. The attempt to rightly understand the usage of hebel has employed several translation philosophies, but the theory of hebel in Ecclesiastes as a metaphor functioning with multiple referents best explains the variety and complexity of its usage in Ecclesiastes. This thesis contends that Abel should be considered an additional referent in cases where the usage of hebel is framed by the concepts of death and transience, a relationship which is made stronger in nearby allusions to Gen 1-4 …
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Julius T. Medenblik, John W. Cooper, Jeffrey A.D. Weima, Arie C. Leder
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Julius T. Medenblik, John W. Cooper, Jeffrey A.D. Weima, Arie C. Leder
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )
Biblical and Hermeneutical Reflections on Same-Sex Relationships
Articles
3 - Entering the Conversation by Jul Medenblik
5 - Not Like Women in Office: Scripture, Hermeneutics, and Same-Sex Relations by John W. Cooper
9 - Same-Sex Activity: What Does the New Testament Say? by Jeffrey A.D. Weima
13 - Until my Body Finds its Rest in You, O Lord by Arie C. Leder
17 - From Dream to Forum Editorial from the Inaugural Issue by David E. Holwerda
Called to Serve
18 - Calvin Seminary’s Certificate for Hispanic Ministry Program
19 - 2015 Convocation Address excerpts from Professor Mary Vanden Berg …
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Arie C. Leder, Michael J. Williams, John M. Rottman, Carl J. Bosma
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Arie C. Leder, Michael J. Williams, John M. Rottman, Carl J. Bosma
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )
Old Testament: God’s Word for Today
Articles
3 - Reading the Bible Backwards by Arie C. Leder
5 - Christ in the Old Testament by Michael J. Williams
8 - Preaching Old Testament Texts by John M. Rottman
10 - Forgiveness—A Key to Happiness by Carl J. Bosma
12 - The Old Testament as a Resource for Christian Discipleship Amanda W. Benckhuysen
15 - Teaching the Language of the Old Testament by Michael J. Williams
Called to Serve
18 - Retirement Tributes by Bruce Buursma
21 - Distinguished Alumni Awards
"The Loved One Does Not Yet Know All She Shall Become": Mysticism As Eschatology In Medieval Writers., John C. Medendorp
"The Loved One Does Not Yet Know All She Shall Become": Mysticism As Eschatology In Medieval Writers., John C. Medendorp
CTS Master of Theology (ThM) Theses
New developments in the study of Western Christian mysticism demand that the mystics be interpreted theologically if we are to accept the mystics on their own terms and take them seriously. This study argues that the medieval mystics in Europe up to the 13th century understand their work to be eschatological in nature, interpreting the mystical experience of union with the Divine as an inbreaking or foretaste of the eschaton. Reading Hadewijch of Antwerp, a 13th century Dutch mystic, together with contributions from Augustine of Hippo, Bernard of Clarivaux, and Hildegard of Bingen, this study attempts to demonstrate that the …
The Liturgical Use Of Spiritual Gifts: Discerning Next Steps In Contextual Nigerian Practice., Emmanuel Saba Bileya
The Liturgical Use Of Spiritual Gifts: Discerning Next Steps In Contextual Nigerian Practice., Emmanuel Saba Bileya
CTS Master of Theology (ThM) Theses
The use of spiritual gifts is a blessing to the Church today, especially when it functions within the liturgical forms in a worship service. Specifically, the liturgical use of spiritual gifts is a great benefit for the edification of both the mainline and the Pentecostal churches. In Nigeria, the use of spiritual gifts is significantly contextual to the African world view. Some Nigerian theologians suggest that the compatibility of spiritual gifts to the African world view is one of the main factors that contributes to the fast growth of Pentecostal and charismatic churches in Africa. Due to its compatibility with …
God Of Friendship: Herman Hoeksema's Unconditional Covenant Conception., Ronald L. Cammenga
God Of Friendship: Herman Hoeksema's Unconditional Covenant Conception., Ronald L. Cammenga
CTS Master of Theology (ThM) Theses
This thesis is a study of the doctrine of the covenant of grace as developed by the Protestant Reformed theologian Herman Hoeksema (1886-1965). In the thesis I will focus particularly on Hoeksema's teaching that the covenant of grace is unconditional, both in its establishment and its maintenance. I will demonstrate that already in the early 1920s, while yet a minister in the Christian Reformed Church, Hoeksema's understanding of the covenant was impacted by his convictions concerning election. Throughout his lifetime Hoeksema never wavered from his fundamental view of the covenant of grace in its relationship to God's sovereign, gracious decree …
A Critical Examination Of Justin Ukpong's Inculturation Hermeneutics., Matthew Lanser
A Critical Examination Of Justin Ukpong's Inculturation Hermeneutics., Matthew Lanser
CTS Master of Theology (ThM) Theses
The interpretation of the Bible in Africa is a broad and rapidly developing field, and also one that has attracted relatively little attention in the academy. While Justin’s Ukpong’s theory and method of biblical interpretation has generated significant discussion in the field, this study offers the first broad, critical examination of the internal coherence of Ukpong’s inculturation hermeneutics and of its broader usefulness for the theory and practice of interpreting the Bible in Africa. I begin by describing the assumptions, method, and practice of Ukpong’s inculturation hermeneutics. I proceed by using Schreiter’s criteria for contextual theologies to evaluate the coherence …
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Michael W. Goheen, Calvin P. Van Reken, Kevin Adams, Carl J. Bosma
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Michael W. Goheen, Calvin P. Van Reken, Kevin Adams, Carl J. Bosma
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )
Engaging the Church
Articles
3 - The Church: Who and Whose Are We? by Michael W. Goheen
5 - Why Join a Church? by Calvin P. Van Reken
7 - What Attracts People to the Church? (and what puts them off) by Kevin Adams
9 - Church Engagement A Roundtable Discussion
11 - Vision for the Seminary’s Institute for Global Church Planting and Renewal (IGCPR) by Carl J. Bosma
Departments
14 - Distinguished Alumni
15 - New Staf
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Stan Mast, John W. Cooper, John Bolt, Lyle D. Bierma
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Stan Mast, John W. Cooper, John Bolt, Lyle D. Bierma
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )
Engaging the Forms of Unity
Articles
3 - Preaching Sound Doctrine in a Time of Itching Ears by Stan Mast
5 - The Pros and Cons of Confessions by John W. Cooper
7 - The Belgic Confession (1561)—Testimony of an Oppressed Church by John Bolt
9 - Engaging the Heidelberg Catechism by Lyle Bierma
11 - The Canons of Dort by Richard Muller
13 - The Confessions in the Church
Departments
14 - Mentored Ministries by Al Gelder
14 - New Staf
The Semantics Of Hebrew Na' In The Pentateuch And Former Prophets., Stephen Kline
The Semantics Of Hebrew Na' In The Pentateuch And Former Prophets., Stephen Kline
CTS Master of Theology (ThM) Theses
Beginning with a discussion of face-based linguistic politeness, this thesis investigates the etymology of the particle נָא as well as its meaning in the Pentateuch and Former Prophets. Though always associated with requests, the function of נָא varies according to its syntactical usage. With the particles הִנָּה and נָא ,אִם indicates that a request is about to be made; the interjections נָא and אַל־נָא are found too rarely to draw certain conclusions, but even in the few attested occurrences, a request follows. With the third-person jussive, נָא indicates that the hearer is being asked to do something, either to engage …
Jeremiah And Feelings: A Non-Identity Crisis., Brenda Kronemeijer-Heyink
Jeremiah And Feelings: A Non-Identity Crisis., Brenda Kronemeijer-Heyink
CTS Master of Theology (ThM) Theses
As indicated by Jeremiah’s title, “the weeping prophet,” the book of Jeremiah is full of a wide range of feelings. The agent of these feelings is not only Jeremiah, but also his community (the people of Judah) and the LORD. These feelings expressed in the book can be seen as part of the prophetic message. In fact, Jeremiah’s feelings are not only his own but are also representative of his community and the LORD. This representational nature of Jeremiah’s feelings is hinted at through the ambiguity of the emotional agent, is shown in the paralleled feelings and incitements thereof for …
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Scott Hoezee, John Bolt, Carl Bosma, John Rottman
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Scott Hoezee, John Bolt, Carl Bosma, John Rottman
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )
A Week at Calvin Theological Seminary
6 - The Ministry Theorem: Science for Ministry by Scott Hoezee
7 - Classic Reformed Theology: Still Serving the Church by John Bolt
8 - CTS: Serving Global Church Planting and Renewal by Carl Bosma
9 - Visiting, Learning and Serving in Angola Prison by John Rottman
10 - Preaching God’s Word in Classis Red Mesa by Jeff Weima
11 - International Conversation on the Gospel in Latin America by Mariano Avila
12 - Admissions Department Update by Matt Cooke
13 - A CTS Classroom in Your Own Context by Peter Choi
14 - …
Reexamining The Place Of Public Confession Of Sins In A Reformed Context., Matthew John Webber
Reexamining The Place Of Public Confession Of Sins In A Reformed Context., Matthew John Webber
CTS Master of Theology (ThM) Theses
A dangerous tendency plagues the scripturally mandated practice of confession within many mainline Christian churches. The danger is that the theological thrust of the practice has been ignored or compromised in such a way that the manner in which confession is practiced ignores fundamental elements which underlie the need for confession, specifically public confession performed before one's fellow believers. It is especially evident that the confession of one's sins, which once took place in pubic before the ecclesial body, has seen a significant amount of change within the Reformed context. The focus of this essay is to identify the theological …
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Mariano Avila, Lyle D. Bierma, John Bolt, John W. Cooper
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Mariano Avila, Lyle D. Bierma, John Bolt, John W. Cooper
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )
Reflections on Belhar Confession
3 - Confession of Belhar
5 - Making Shalom: The Belhar Confession by Mariano Avila
6 - Adopting the Belhar: Confession or Testimony? by Lyle D. Bierma
8 - Necessary Testimony—Flawed Confession? by John Bolt
10 - Context and Confusion: What Does the Belhar Confess? by John Cooper
12 - The Belhar Speaks Today by Ronald J. Feenstra
Departments
14 - Formation for Ministry
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, John W. Cooper, Scott Hoezee, Calvin Van Reken, Ronald J. Nydam
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, John W. Cooper, Scott Hoezee, Calvin Van Reken, Ronald J. Nydam
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )
Reflections on Death and Dying
3 - What Happens When We Die? by John W. Cooper
5 - “As in Adam …” by Scott Hoezee
7 - A Hard Waiting for the Lord by Calvin Van Reken
9 - The Fear of Facing Death by Ron Nydam
11 - Growing Through Grief An interview with Robert C. DeVries and Susan J. Zonnebelt-Smeenge
Departments
14 - Formation for Ministry
15 - News
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, John W. Cooper, Ronald J. Nydam, John Rottman, Mary Hulst
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, John W. Cooper, Ronald J. Nydam, John Rottman, Mary Hulst
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )
Reflections on Prayer
3 - Can Prayer Really Change Things? by John W. Cooper
5 - God Hears the Prayers of Many by Ron Nydam
6 - A School of Love and Prayer by John Rottman
8 - “Amen!” by Mary Hulst
10 - Praying Around the World Roundtable Discussion
Departments
14 - Making Connections
15 - Continuing Education
What The Korean Presbyterian Church Can Learn From Contemporary Debates About Infant Communion Among Reformed Christians In North America., Hwa Rang Moon
CTS Master of Theology (ThM) Theses
Can children participate in the Lord’s Supper? This practice was prohibited at the fourth Lateran Council; however, at the end of the 20th century, among Reformed churches in North America and some Europe Churches, debated the validity of infant communion or children’s communion. Is, then, infant communion or children’s communion biblical? What was the practice of the early New Testament church? Can infants or children have faith and enough cognitive ability to discern the body of Christ? Many biblical scholars, systematic theologians, church historians and local church pastors participate in this debate. Both the Christian Reformed Church and Reformed Church …
Old Testament Contributions To Ecclesiology: Engaging And Extending The Insights Of John Howard Yoder, John C. Nugent
Old Testament Contributions To Ecclesiology: Engaging And Extending The Insights Of John Howard Yoder, John C. Nugent
CTS PhD Doctoral Dissertations
Conspicuously absent from ecclesiological literature is a volume dedicated exclusively to assessing the Old Testament‘s relevance to ecclesiology. With only a few exceptions, scant use is made of the Old Testament in ecclesiological primers and that use tends to be highly selective and often decontextualized. This dissertation argues that indepth engagement of the Old Testament furnishes a helpful context for ecclesiological reflection and that John Howard Yoder‘s canonical-directional approach to Scripture exemplifies such engagement. Though Yoder did not dedicate a treatise exclusively to the Old Testament‘s ecclesiological relevance, his numerous scattered essays on this topic evince a rich and coherent …
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Mary S. Hulst, Wilbert M. Van Dyk, Lyle D. Bierma
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Mary S. Hulst, Wilbert M. Van Dyk, Lyle D. Bierma
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )
Reflections on Baptism
3 - Remembering Baptism by Mary S. Hulst
6 - Grace Abounding: A Conversation on Baptism
10 - The Baptism of Babies: What Does the Bible Say? by Wilbert M. Van Dyk
12 - Infant Baptism in Our Reformed Confessions by Lyle D. Bierma
14 - Interview with David Gifford: Challenges of Baptism in a Missionary Setting
Departments
15 - Continuing Education
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Lyle D. Bierma, Henry De Moor, Kathy Smith
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Lyle D. Bierma, Henry De Moor, Kathy Smith
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )
Reflections on Being a Confessional Church
3 - Why Be a Confessional Church? by Lyle D. Bierma
5 - Theology That Sings: A Discussion on the Confessions Today
9 - With Integrity of Heart and Spirit by Henry De Moor
11 - Is It Time for a New Confession? by Kathy Smith
Departments
13 - Formation for Ministry
15 - News