Music is another element of worship that effects the architecture of a sanctuary. The congregation’s beliefs about this aspect of praise is one of the most clear and immediate identifying marks of denominational affiliation and theology in the building.

The Belgic Confession is entirely unique – it is the only Reformation confession written by a martyr. As you read through the Confession, you know that it comes from a world where believers were regularly dying for their faith. This is our confession and because we confess a Catholic church, one that stretches not only... Continue Reading

In one of the early chapters of Douglas Bond’s The Betrayal, the main character fakes the voice of God, pretending to speak from on high to a praying John Calvin. Despite his youth, Calvin isn’t deceived by the trick, but the scene is still clever and amusing. Unfortunately, it sets up potential for strong characterization... Continue Reading

GENEVA. SWITZERLAND (ANS) – About 500 worshipers today attended the opening convocations for Calvin 500, the international Quincentenary celebration of the 500th anniversary of John Calvin’s birth (July 10, 1509), at St. Pierre Cathedral in the old town of Geneva. Beginning with a welcome by Mr. Guillaume Taylor from the St. Pierre Parish Council, the... Continue Reading

BOSTON/Christian Newswire/ — On July 3, Vision Forum Ministries will host Calvin vs. Darwin: The Boxing Match of the Millennium — a vigorous head-to-head debate between two re-enactors representing John Calvin and Charles Darwin’s diametrically-opposing worldviews. This “boxing match” will take place during the Reformation 500 Celebration, to be held July 1-4 in Boston, which... Continue Reading

For some time now I’ve been thinking that if I were to write a book on current trends in Reformed and Evangelical theology, it would be entitled Reinventing Liberalism.   If one were to trace the course of evangelicalism as it has stumbled along from the days of Fundamentalist/Modernist controversy and the split with the... Continue Reading

Reformation Day Celebration is a great alternative to traditional Halloween. The month leading up to October 31 can be a time where we learn about our Reformation heritage culminating in a lively and fun, costume-oriented celebration party. The background: the monk, Martin Luther, pinned his 95 theses on the Wittenburg Door in Germany on October,... Continue Reading