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The Apostles' Creed declares truths that transcend time and space, uniting all of Christ's saints from past, present, and future.In the early- to mid-1950s, Herman Hoeksema delivered a series of radio sermons on each of the articles of the Apostles' Creed, thereby presenting and explaining all of the foundational doctrines of the Christian faith. This collection of those sermons is therefore an excellent introduction to a Reformed understanding of the fundamental doctrines of the Christian faith.But the sermons in this book are more than theological expositions of the doctrines of the Apostles' Creed. Hoeksema offers insightful, practical applications that flow from the truths of the Creed. Both the Creed's doctrines and practical implications are crucially important-not only to the individual Christian-but also to the church as a whole. By expounding the Apostles' Creed, Hoeksema demonstrates that its truths are not empty propositions but living declarations pointing to the Christian's only hope and comfort in life and death-the triune God and the Lord Jesus Christ."As God's people we embrace the teachings of the Apostles' Creed. We embrace these teachings because we believe them. However, we believers can easily fall into the practice of treating the Creed as only a simple statement, a statement which we do not think about too deeply. We do not seek to understand the depths of its riches. Consequently, we do not grow in our faith. This fine volume on the Apostles' Creed, replete with many Scripture references, will cause our faith and understanding of biblical truth to grow." - REV. JEROME JULIEN, emeritus minister in the United Reformed Churches in North America

The Belgic Confession of Faith is a beloved summary of the Christian faith-for the building up of the church of Christ and to the glory of the triune God. But the Belgic Confession is not only a statement of faith. Its theological depths and personal character make it a more-than-suitable resource to which the believer can turn for the daily practice of personal devotions.The 365 meditations in this devotional will daily guide the reader toward a better understanding of those scriptural truths for which Guido de Brès, the author of the Belgic Confession, lived and died.

The form itself was adopted by the Synod of Dordt (1618-19) as the authoritative form for the administration and celebration of the sacrament of the Supper by both the Reformed churches in the Netherlands and by Dutch-speaking churches in the tradition of Dordt elsewhere in the world. Over the years the form has been adopted, translated, and used by most-if not all-Reformed churches that stand in the tradition of Dordt. The Lord's supper form, therefore, expresses the faith of orthodox, Reformed Christianity concerning the supper and all the rich implications of the supper for doctrine and life.

Contrary to what many believe today, the truth that Jesus is both really God and really man, and the way that he views the people on this earth, are not ideas on which you can simply form your own opinion. These truths are clearly taught in the pages of Scripture and are "profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness" (2 Tim. 3:16).So, who is Jesus?John's inspired gospel account of our Savior's ministry will help you answer this question biblically, and it will also help you understand just how important that answer is. When you fall into sin, are tempted, or suffer hardship and loss, there is great comfort in knowing who Jesus is-the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.

Un libro ilustrado con dibujos coloridos que explican a los niños pequeños cada frase reconfortante de la Pregunta y Respuesta 1 del Catecismo de Heidelberg en un lenguaje que ellos pueden entender.

This revised third edition is the accepted standard for the interpretation and application of the Church Order of Dordrecht by Reformed and Presbyterian denominations. This time-tested commentary instructs us today on the need for a book of order for biblical consistency in church government.

God said to Abraham, "I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee" (Gen. 17:7; cf. Lev. 26:12, Ezek. 37:27, Jer. 30:22). This covenant is the intimate relationship of fellowship he has chosen to share with his people in Jesus Christ. God has blessed his Old and New Testament church by way of the truth of the covenant even as he blessed Abraham. The truth of the covenant comforts us in distress, encourages us in our battle against our enemies, and gives strength when we are weak. We as believers must embrace the truth of God's covenant by developing and nurturing a worldview that is rooted in the blessed relationship which our heavenly Father has made with us in Christ. With the heart of a pastor and the passion of a preacher, Wilbur Bruinsma has written a book that will help believers combat the influences of both the world and our own sin that threaten the Christian home and church. As a practical exposition of the doctrine of God's covenant, this volume will aid children of the covenant in directing their lives unto God-in the family, among other saints, and as they live in the midst of an unbelieving world.

If you love me, keep my commandments.The Ten Commandments for Children teaches children...what God's law is: his ten words to his people.how we obey God's law: by loving him and our neighbor.why we keep God's law: to thank him for delivering us from our sin, to be assured that he has made us his children, and more.When we teach our children about God's law, we are teaching them about Jesus Christ.Jesus obeyed perfectly each one of the commandments in God's law, and he died on the cross to save us from all the times we have not kept God's law. This book will teach your children about how thankful we are for this deliverance and about the way we show our thanks-by loving both God and our neighbor, by keeping God's law. Children will also be encouraged to look forward to heaven, where we will finally keep God's law perfectly without any more sin.This book explains and applies each commandment of God's law in two to three chapters, covering both what God forbids and what he requires in each commandment. Chapters include discussion questions, a Bible memory verse, and a related psalm to be sung.

What is your only comfort in life and death?That I with body and soul, both in life and death, am not my own, but belong unto my faithful Savior Jesus Christ.It's comforting to belong to God because you know he will care for you. The Bible tells you that when you pass through the deep waters and when you walk through the fire, God will be with you.I Belong is a picture book for ages four to seven that explains each comforting phrase of Heidelberg Catechism Question and Answer 1 to young children, in language that they understand. Colorful illustrations of a diverse group of children will capture readers' imaginations as they learn what it means to belong to their faithful Savior.This book can be used as a short book of devotions for families with younger children or can be read by older children on their own.

Sermons on the upper room discourse of Jesus.

Every Christian's relationship to Jesus Christ is pictured in the institution of marriage. Using the biblical principles behind this institution, the author provides sound instruction to each one of us on the relationship we have with Christ, our head, and with other members of Christ's church, the body. Practical instruction on topics such as right communication within marriage and in the church, the biblical roles of husband and of wife, and the calling to walk in the Spirit, will encourage Christians of every station and calling to live joyfully as members of Christ's body.

For many the term "ancient" implies drudgery and irrelevance. This book will dispel any such notions. The ancient age brims with interest, instruction, and encouragement for today's readers. This was an age of miracle-working apostles, fearless martyrs, and stalwart church fathers; an age that preserved the scriptures, prescribed the creeds, and produced timeless Christian classics; an age when the church was buffeted by fierce waves of persecution and assailed by heresies of every sort. Through it all, the Lord Jesus Christ, the cornerstone of the church, sovereignly shepherded his beloved church by his word and Spirit. In this first volume of Christ and His Church Through the Ages, author and historian Herman Hanko tells the fascinating story of the ancient church during the first six centuries of the New Testament dispensation. He relates how Christ faithfully guided the church from the ministry of the apostles through the fall of the Roman Empire. Highlights of this history include the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the spread of the gospel to the Gentiles, the persecution of the church under Roman emperors, the deliberations of the ecumenical councils, and the battle for the truth of sovereign grace. Through this volume and the ones that follow, students of church history and interested readers alike will surely grow in their love and appreciation for the saga of Christ's church. They will find church history to be, as the author once affectionately described it, "the exciting adventure of the marvelous work of grace."