2014-5 Sept Oct Outlook Digital - Volume 64 Issue 5

Blessed Assurance      Rev. Wybren Oord     This meditation focuses upon the assurance of our salvation as rediscovered during the Reformation. The Outlook on the Psalm Proposal     Mr. Michael Kearney     Mr. Kearney writes about the Psalm section of the URCNA Proposed Songbook. Do We Have an Open Bible?     Rev. Wybren Oord     The role of the creeds and confessions within the church. The Historical Necessity for Creeds and Confessions of Faith (1)     Dr. James Edward McGoldrick     In part one of this two-part series, Dr. McGoldrick traces the history of our creeds and confessions and their necessity in the church. Bible Study on Mark     Rev. William Boekestein     Rev. Boekestein continues his Bible study on the Gospel of Mark. Lesson 3: The Kingdom Comes, Mark 1:14–45. Lesson 4: Jesus Clashes with Religious “Experts,” (Mark 2:1–3:6 The Trouble with Ministers (2)     Rev. Wybren Oord     Rev. Oord looks at two problems that often lead to a minister being deposed from office. What to Look for in a Future Husband      Rev. Michael J. Schout     In letter format, Rev. Schout looks at the qualities a woman should look for in a husband. RYS Convention 2014      Miss Anne Karsten     After attending this years Reformed Youth Service convention, Miss Karsten submits an informative overview. Report on the RYS     Miss Rachel Vroom     Miss Vroom writes about her experience at this years Reformed Youth Service convention. The Angel of the Lord (1)     Dr. Harry Arnold     Dr. Arnold presents his study of the phrase “The Angel of the Lord” in part one of this three-part series. Johannes Wollebius     Dr. Mark J. Larson     Dr. Larson writes about Johannes Wollebius and his defense of true religion.