January February 2012 Volume 62, No. 1 
Therefore Be It Resolved - Rev. Wybren Oord offers a meditation on Hebrews 10:19 for the new year.
January February 2012 Volume 62, No. 1
Enoch - Rev. James Admiraal presents the first of a series of six articles about “minor” characters in the Old Testament.
January February 2012 Volume 62, No. 1
Bavinck on the Image of God - Dr. Cornelis P. Venema continues his explanation of Bavinck’s view of the image of God.
November December 2011 Volume 61, No. 6
The Fruitful Grain of Wheat - Rev. Vos explores the role of the church planter.
November December 2011 Volume 61, No. 6
Federal Vision: A Canadian Reformed Pastor’s Perspective (3)
Rev. Wes Bredenhof brings his series to a close with the third part of his article.
November December 2011 Volume 61, No. 6
Popular Misuses of Scripture - The Savior Is Waiting to Enter Your Heart (4)
Rev. Nollie Malabuyo answers the question, “What does it mean that Jesus stands
at the door and knocks?”
September October 2011 Volume 61, No. 5
Listening to God - Having trouble hearing the voice of God? In this meditation Rev. Wybren Oord
offers some suggestions as to how to hear God speaking.
September October 2011 Volume 61, No. 5
Federal Vision: A Canadian Reformed Pastor’s Perspective (2) - Dr. Wes Bredenhof presents the second
installment of his view of Federal Vision and how it affects the church.
September October 2011 Volume 61, No. 5
Latter Day Saints: A Summary and Evaluation of Mormonism (3) - Rev. S. Lems concludes his
Summary on the teaching of the Mormon church.
September October 2011 Volume 61, No. 5
Popular Misuses of Scripture (3) - Rev. Nollie Malabuyo finishes the magazine with a look at
how Jeremiah 29:11 is often misinterpreted by many people today.
July August 2011 Volume 61, No. 4
Looking Above - Rev. Brian Vos considers a new section and a new sign in his study
of the Book of Revelation.
July August 2011 Volume 61, No. 4
Federal Vision: A Canadian Reformed Pastor’s Perspective (1) - Dr. Wes Bredenhof has written a three-part
series of Federal Vision from the viewpoint of a Canadian Reformed minister.
July August 2011 Volume 61, No. 4
Popular Misuses of Scripture - Rev. Nollie Malabuyo finishes the magazine with his series of one page articles
on misinterpretations of Scripture. This month: John 3:16.
May June 2011 Volume 61, No. 3
Instruction in the Faith—Some Pages from the Past (2) - The second part of Dr. P. Y. De Jong’s commentary
on catechism instruction, first published in the July/August 1968 issue of The Outlook.
May June 2011 Volume 61, No. 3
Making History - Rev. Edward Marcusse discusses the proposed URCNA Songbook.
May June 2011 Volume 61, No. 3
Choose This Day - Rev. Nollie Malabuyo finishes up the magazine with an article
on a popular misinterpretation of Scripture (Joshua 24:15).
March April 2011 Volume 61, No. 2
Instruction in the Faith—Some Pages from the Past - In celebration of sixty years of publication, The Outlook offers
this article by Dr. P. Y. De Jong, first published in the July/August 1968 issue of The Outlook.
March April 2011 Volume 61, No. 2
Latter Day Saints: A Summary and Evaluation of Mormonism (2) - Rev. Shane Lems compares
the theology of Mormonism with historic Christianity.
January February 2011 Volume 61, No. 1
Children Worshiping God - Simonetta Carr answers the question: Should young children
go to children's church or should they worship with their families?
January February 2011 Volume 61, No. 1
Latter Day Saints (1) - Rev. Shane Lems gives an overview of the history and theology
of the Latter Day Saints.
January February 2010 Volume 61, No. 1
Bavinck the Dogmatician: Covenant Part 4 (14) - Dr. Venema continues his explanation of
Bavinck’s view of the covenant.
November-December 2010 Volume 60, No. 6
A URCNA Mission in Italy - Mrs. Simonetta Carr continues her article on the current Reformation in Italy.
November-December 2010 Volume 60, No. 6
Piety’s Wisdom: A Summary of Calvin’s Institutes with Study Questions by J. Mark Beach
A book Review by Rev. Nathan Brummel.
September-October 2010 Volume 60, No. 5
Psalm Singing in Calvin and the Puritans (2) - Dr. Beeke finishes up his article from the last half of the
first chapter from his new book Sing a New Song.
September-October 2010 Volume 60, No. 5
Review of the URCNA Synod 2010 - Rev. Wybren Oord addresses two key issues within the
URCNA with which Synod 2010 struggled.
September-October 2010 Volume 60, No. 5
The Reformation in Italy - Mrs. Simonetta Carr describes how the Reformation came to
Italy and how the church responded to it.
July-August 2010 Volume 60, No. 4
The Glory of God (2) - This concludes the two part series in which Dr. Karlberg considers
the way God reveals His glory in the creation of Man.
July-August 2010 Volume 60, No. 4
Psalm Singing in Calvin and the Puritans - This is the first half of a chapter in Sing a New Song, a new book that covers the topics of psalm singing in history, psalm singing in Scripture, and psalm singing and the twenty-first-century church.
May-June 2010 Volume 60, No. 3
The Grand Farewell - How necessary for the risen Lord to return to His exalted state!
Rev. W. Oord presents a brief meditation on the ascension of our Lord.
May-June 2010 Volume 60, No. 3
The Glory of God (1) - In this two part series, Dr. Mark Karlberg gives suggestions as to how
God brings glory to Himself through His creation. This month, Dr. Karlberg considers the way
God has revealed Himself to His creation.
May-June 2010 Volume 60, No. 3
Bavinck the Dogmatician (11) - Dr. Cornelis Venema considers the doctrine of the
covenant as taught by Dr. Bavinck.
March-April 2010 Volume 60, No. 2
Theological Liberals - Dr. Mark J. Larson writes about the continuing threat
of placing reason above truth.
March-April 2010 Volume 60, No. 2
Singing Christ into Our Hearts - Dr. M. Horton offers his view on
what constitutes good songs for worship and bad songs for worship.
March-April 2010 Volume 60, No. 2
Bavinck the Dogmatician (10) - Dr. Cornelis Venema considers
the Doctrine of Election as taught by Dr. Bavinck.
January-February 2010 Volume 60, No. 1
The Lost Thousand Years Between Two Resurrections - There are many ideas
being taught about the last days. Rev. Malabuyo explains the Reformed view of the end times
to entering the new decade.
January-February 2010 Volume 60, No. 1
You Have Never Been This Way Before - Rev. Oord takes the words Joshua
spoke to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land and applies them
to entering the new decade.
January-February 2010 Volume 60, No. 1
Bible Studies in Ruth: Lesson 9: Ruth; Redemption Assured - Rev. L. Charles Jackson
continues his studies in the book of Ruth.
January-February 2010 Volume 60, No. 1
Meeting Jesus at the Feast - Dr. John Sittema introduces a series on the
feasts of the Old Testament
December 2009 Volume 59, No. 11
Calvin on Scripture - Reprinted from September 1959, this article by Dr. L. Praasma
focuses our attention to John Calvin’s view of the Holy Scriptures.
December 2009 Volume 59, No. 11
Looking for Devotions for 2010? - Considering what to read for devotions in 2010?
Here are some ideas to help the family get started.
November 2009, Volume 59, No. 10
Thoughts on Heaven to Inspire Joy - True thanksgiving is found in the joy of heaven.
In this article, Rev. Jacques Roets explains why.
November 2009, Volume 59, No. 10
Calvin as Man and as Christian - Dr. L. Praamsma presented this article in the
March 1959 Torch and Trumpet. We reprint it in acknowledgment and celebration
of John Calvin’s 500th anniversary.
October 2009, Volume 59, No. 9
Piety with Proper Bounds - This month’s article celebrating the
500th Anniversary of John Calvin has Rev William Boekestein writing
about Calvin’s view of worship..
September 2009, Volume 59, No. 8
Calvinism and Rationalism - In this reprint from the
September 1959 issue of The Torch and Trumpet, Dr. C. Van Til explains
how John Calvin dealt with rationalism.
July-August 2009, Volume 59, No. 7
John Calvin, Practical Theologian: The Reformer’s Spirituality 2 - In the second of two
articles, Dr. James McGoldrick concludes his insight on the spiritual aspect of John Calvin
both in his life and in his teaching.
Looking Above In this continuing study of the Book of Revelation,
Rev Brian Vos writes about war in heaven.
June 2009, Volume 59, No. 6
John Calvin, Practical Theologian: The Reformer’s Spirituality 1 - In the first of two
articles, Dr. James McGoldrick writes about the spiritual aspect of John Calvin both
in his life and in his teaching.
May 2009, Volume 59, No. 5
This is My Outlook - The editor of The Outlook comments on one of the
Committee’s conferences.
May 2009, Volume 59, No. 5
Calvin and Modern Subjectivism - Reprinted from the September 1959 issue of
Torch and Trumpet, Dr. C. Van Til writes about John Calvin and subjectivism.
April 2009, Volume 59, No. 4
Calvin and His Contributions to the Reformation - Reprinted from the July/August 1964
issue of the Torch & Trumpet as part of Calvin 500, this article by Dr. Louis Praamsma
gives an overview of Calvin’s contribution to the Reformation.
March 2009, Volume 59, No. 3
Calvin as a Controversialist - In our celebration of the 500th anniversary of
John Calvin’s birth, we offer Dr. Cornelius Van Til’s article first published in the
July/August 1959 issue of the Torch and Trumpet.
Marchy 2009, Volume 59, No. 3
Book Review - Mrs. Annette J. Gysen reviews William Paul Young’s The Shack.
February 2009, Volume 59, No. 2
Rome: A Synagogue of Satan? - In their continued series on Protestantism,
Dr. D. Hart and Mr. J. Muether explain why the Reformers were opposed to the
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
February 2009, Volume 59, No. 2
Calvin’s Conception of the Church - In our celebration of the 500th anniversary
of John Calvin’s birth, we offer this article by Dr. R.B. Kuiper, which first appeared
in the November 1959 issue of The Torch and Trumpet.
January 2009, Volume 59, No. 1
Alien Righteousness, Humanity’s Greatest Need - Dr. James Edward McGoldrick
As we consider the different needs we may have in 2009,
Dr. James McGoldrick points out that our greatest need has been
provided for us by Jesus Christ.
December
2008, Volume 58, No. 11
Examining the Nine Points - Dr. R. S. Clark explores the implications
of points seven and eight of the “Nine Points” adopted by the URCNA Synod of 2007.
October
2008, Volume 58, No. 9
The
New Riddle of Roman Catholicism - D.G. Hart & J.R. Meuther
The
first in a series of articles that deal with the problem, the
principles,
and the consequences of Protestantism.
July/August
2008, Volume 58, No. 7
Morning
Star - Mrs. Glenda Mathes
First Prize: Adult - Essay
contest winner
June
2008, Volume 58, No. 6
Earthquakes:
Signs of the Times - Rev. Johan Tangelder
Rev. Tangelder
draws upon a frightening experience to recall
the handiwork
of God in the events throughout this creation.
May
2008, Volume 58, No. 5
The
Character of the Church's Creeds (II) - Dr. Louis Praamsma
In
light of recent discussions about the Form of Subscription,
Reformed
Fellowship offers this republication; the second of two articles
by
Dr. Louis Praamsma originally published in the October
1963 issue
of Torch and Trumpet
Apr
2008, Volume 58, No. 4
The
Character of the Church's Creeds (I) - Dr. Louis Praamsma
In
light of recent discussions about the Form of Subscription,
Reformed
Fellowship offers this republication; the frist of two articles
by
Dr. Louis Praamsma originally published in the October
1963 issue
of Torch and Trumpet
Torch
and Trumpet (The Outlook) April-May
1951, Volume 1, No. 1
Attacks
on the Bible
- The Word Under Fire - William Hendriksen
Dr.Hendriksen responds
to those who attack the Bible by claiming
there are "contradictions"
This article appeared
in the very first issue of Torch and Trumpet,
a journal
which later came to be known as The Outlook
Torch
and Trumpet (The Outlook) June-July
1951, Volume 1, No. 2
Reformed
Apologetics - The Believer Meets the Unbeliever - Cornelius Van Til
Second
in a series by Dr.Van Til on the fundamental issue of the
nature
of the Reformed defense of the Faith.
This article appeared
in the second issue of Torch and Trumpet,
a journal
which later came to be known as The Outlook
Torch
and Trumpet (The Outlook) April-May
1951, Volume 1, No. 1
Reformed
Apologetics - Defending the Faith - Cornelius Van Til
First
in a series by Dr.Van Til on the fundamental issue of the
nature
of the Reformed defense of the Faith.
This article appeared
in the very first issue of Torch and Trumpet,
a journal
which later came to be known as The Outlook
Feb
2008, Volume 58, No. 2
Examining
the Nine Points - An Introduction - Dr. R. Scott Clark
Dr.
Clark begins a series of articles on the "Nine Points"
adopted
by the URCNA Synod of 2007.
July/August
2007, Volume 57, No. 7
Book
Review - A Biblical Case for Natural Law - Matthew Tuininga
Matthew
Tuininga reviews Dr. David VanDrunen's latest book.
June
2007, Volume 57, No. 6
The
Covenant of Works in Dutch Reformed Orthodoxy - Rev. Shane
Lems
Rev. Shane Lems reviews the Covenant of Works as taught
by the
fathers of the Reformed faith.
May
2007, Volume 57, No. 5
What
is Reformed Worship? - Rev. Daniel Hyde
Rev. Hyde begins
a series on Reformed worship by showing, first of
all, that
it is biblical.
March
2007, Volume 57, No. 3
Election:
Friend or Foe to Evangelism? - Bill Boekestein
Mr. Boekestein
looks at the doctrine of election and how it is an aid
to
doing evangelism.
February
2007, Volume 57, No. 2
Baptism,
Election, and the Covenant of Grace - Dr. R. Scott Clark
Dr.
Clark provides his view of Federal Vision and the dangers it
presents
to the Reformed faith in this first article of a series.
November
2006, Volume 56, No. 10
Reformed
Education: A
Doubtful Future? - David Kloosterman
In his second article, Mr. Kloosterman considers the future
of
Reformed Christian schools.
October
2006, Volume 56, No. 9
Reformed
Education: A Glorious Heritage - David Kloosterman
Mr.
Kloosterman looks
at the beginnings of the Reformed
Christian school movement
in North America
September
2006, Volume 56, No. 8
The
144,000
Rev.
Brian Vos explains the meaning of The 144,000 in
Revelation
7:4-8
July/August
2006, Volume 56, No. 7
We
Confess: Belgic Confession Art. 35
Of The Lord's Supper - Rev.
Daniel R. Hyde
Rev. Hyde Exlplains Article 35 of the Belgic
Confession
June
2006, Volume 56, No. 6
The
Two Parts of the Heidelberg Catechism - Shane Lems
Shane
Lems has provided an article on the work of Ursinus and
Olevianus
and the law/gospel distinction in the Heidelberg Catechism.
May
2006, Volume 56, No. 5
Baptism
- The Debate Behind the Debate - Rev.
Mark J. Stromberg
In this first part of a series
on Baptism, Rev. Stromberg explains the
background of two
opposing views.
April
2006, Volume 56, No. 4
Looking
Above: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Rev.
Brian D. Vos
Rev.
Vos explains the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse from
Revelation 6
March
2006, Volume 56, No. 3
This
is My Outlook - The Future of the Church - Rev.
Wybren Oord
Rev.
Oord, Editor of The Outlook reflects upon The
Future of the Church
March
2006, Volume 56, No. 3
Gisbertus
Voetius
Mr. Nicholaas Van Dam gives a brief biography
of Gisbertus Voetius, a man
often referred to as "the standard-bearer of the Nadere Reformation."
February
2006, Volume 56, No. 2
Postmodern
Liberalism: Repainting a Non-Christian Faith (Part II) - Rev.
Casey Freswick
Rev.
Freswick gives an evangelical critique of Rob Bell's
book Velvet Elvis
and uses it as an example
of the 'emerging church' movement.
Both
Postmodern Liberalism articles by Rev. Freswick are available
in a single booklet here
January
2006, Volume 56, No. 1
Postmodern
Liberalism: Repainting a Non-Christian Faith (Part I) - Rev.
Casey Freswick
Rev.
Freswick gives an evangelical critique of Rob Bell's
book Velvet Elvis
and uses it as an example
of the 'emerging church' movement.
December
2005, Volume 55, No. 11
"Grace
to You and Peace" - Rev. Michael Brown
Rev. Brown writes about
the peace that is ours because of Christ.
November
2005, Volume 55, No. 10
Jacobus
Koelman
Nicolaas Van Dam writes about a representative
of the Nadere Reformatie
October
2005, Volume 55, No. 9
Paedocommunion:
- Dr. Cornelis P. Venema
Should Covenant Children Be Admitted to the Lord's Table?
(I)
Dr. Venema begins a series on
this controversial topic
September
2005, Volume 55, No. 8
2005
Synod of the Christian Reformed Church - Rev. Wybren Oord
Rev.
Oord comments on the CRC Synod
May
2005, Volume 55, No. 5
The
Lord's Supper and the Popish Mass - Dr. Cornelis P. Venema
Dr.
Venema looks at the main issue facing Synod 2005 of the CRCNA
April
2005, Volume 55, No. 4
Spiritual
Warfare and Islam - "Dick Wunnink"
Writing
under an assumed name because of threats to his life from the
Islamic
community, "Dick Wunnink" writes about the worldview
taught
in the Islamic community and the origin of that worldview.
March
2005, Volume 55, No. 3
Jesus
Christ Must Rise - Wybren H. Oord
Rev. Oord looks at
how the Old Testament explained the necessity
of Christ's
resurrection.
January
2005,
Volume 55, No.1
Looking
Above: The
Church in the Midst of the World:
Called Back to Christ- Rev.
Brian Vos
In this continuing study of the Book of Revelation,
Rev. Brian Vos concludes
his articles on the seven churches,
writing about the church in Laodicea
December
2004,
Volume 54, No.11
Joseph:
Justified by Faith - Dr. William Dennison
Dr. Dennison
writes about the response Joseph has to the news of the
angel
that the Child his betrothed is going to have is the Messiah
January
2004,
Volume 54, No.1
Heresy
[I] - Johan D. Tangelder Click here
for link to Rev. Tangelders's web page
Rev.
Tangelder explains the fear of heresy hunting in our postmodern
culture.
October 2003,
Volume 53, No.8
The
Odyssey of Jonathan Edwards - James T. Dennison Jr.
Rev.
Dennison reflects upon the life of the man who brought us the
Great Awakening
June 2003,
Volume 53, No.5
Popeye,
Evangelism, and the Reformed Faith - Dr. John R. Sittema
Practical
thoughts on evangelism and why reformed people have such difficulties
with it
June 2003,
Volume 53, No.5
Looking
Above: Set Your Mind on Things Above - Rev. Brian D. Vos
The
first in a series on The Revelation of Jesus Christ
May 2003, Volume 53, No.4
We
Confess: Article 1 [Part 1] - Rev. Daniel Hyde
Rev. Hyde
begins a study of the Belgic Confession by looking at the nature
of God
April 2003, Volume 53, No.4
Melito
of Sardis - James T. Dennison Jr.
Rev. Dennison
writes about the second century episcopal leader of the church
in Sardis
March 2003, Volume 53, No.3
Justification
by Faith In the Theology of Norman Shepherd - Dr. David
Van Drunen
Dr. Van Drunen seeks to define and evaluate Dr.
Shepherd's doctrine of justification
from a Reformed standpoint.
January 2003, Volume 53, No.1
Perspectives
on Paul: The Contributions of N.T. Wright (1) - Dr. Cornel
Venema
Dr. Venema reviews N.T. Wrights view of the Apostle
Paul
