Introducing Ordained Servant, by the Editor................................1 Taking Action in Time, by Rev. Thomas E. Tyson.............................2 How To Get Started, by the Editor..........................................5 Taking heed to the Flock (1), by Dr. P. Y. De Jong.........................8 The Diaconal Task, by Dr. C. Van Dam......................................14 The Deacons (from The Ecclesiastical Ordinances), by John Calvin..........21 The Forms.................................................................22
Editorial.................................................................25 Working with the Eldership, by Jay E. Adams...............................27 A Look at the Biblical Office, by the Editor..............................30 The Office Debate, by Larry Wilson........................................38 Taking Heed to the Flock (2), by P. Y. de Jong ...........................39 Reforming the Diaconate (1) by William Shishko ...........................42 Feedback..................................................................45 Book Review...............................................................48
Editorial, by G. I. Williamson............................................49 Knox Voters' Guide........................................................51 Taking Heed to the Flock (3), by P. Y. de Jong............................59 Reforming the Diaconate (1) by William Shishko............................63 Ministerial Study.........................................................69 Book Review...............................................................72
Editorial, by G. I. Williamson.............................................1 A Training Course for Elders and Deacons, by John Hilbelink (Part 1).......3 Reforming the Diaconate (2), by William Shishko...........................16 Taking Heed to the Flock (4), by P. Y. de Jong............................19 Discipline is Not a Dirty Word, by Geoffrey Smith.........................23 Reviews...................................................................24
Editorial, by G. I. Williamson............................................25 A Training Course for Elders and Deacons, by John Hilbelink (Part 2)......27 Taking Heed to the Flock (4), by P. Y. de Jong............................38 The Future of Calvinism, by Dr. James Gidley..............................42
Notes from the Editor.....................................................49 The Antithesis Between Revelation and Symbolism, by Abraham Kuyper........51 Pointers for Elders and Deacons, from Dienst (Vol. 29)....................59 Taking Heed to the Flock (6), by P. Y. de Jong............................65 How Do You Run a Session Meeting? by J. J. Peterson.......................70
Editorial Notes...........................................................73 Are Deacons Members of the Session? by R. Dean Anderson Jr. ..............75 Pointers for Elders and Deacons, Part 2, from Dienst (Vol. 29)............79 Taking Heed to the Flock (4), by P. Y. de Jong............................87 Diseases of Church Government, by J. G. Vos...............................92 Using the Original Languages in Preaching, by Jay Adams...................94
Editorial..................................................................1 Pointers for Elders and Deacons, Part 3, from Dienst (Vol. 29).............3 Tolerance, by Professor J. Kamphuis........................................9 Theological Conference Announcement.......................................17 Taking Heed to the Flock (7), by P. Y. de Jong............................18 Feedback..................................................................22 Preaching.................................................................23 Book Review...............................................................24
Editorial.................................................................25
An Examination of the Liturgy of The Westminster Assembly,
by R. Dean Anderson, Jr. ............................................27
Taking Heed to the Flock (8), by P. Y. de Jong............................35
Some Thoughts about Preaching, by G. I. Williamson........................42
A Guide for Catechetical Preaching, by Jeffrey Boere......................45
Who's Doing It? by Thomas E. Tyson........................................47
Editorial.................................................................49 Taking Heed to the Flock (9), by P. Y. de Jong............................51 The Ministry of Mercy for Today (1), by P. Y. de Jong.....................53 Family Matters (On Taking Vows), by Peter Stazen II.......................59 The Pastoral Wisdom of John Calvin........................................64 A Comparison of Reformed Liturgies, by Larry Wilson.......................71 Book Review...............................................................72
Editorial.................................................................73 On a More Adequate Fencing the Lord's Table, by G. I. Williamson..........75 Restricted Communion in One OPC Congregation, by William Shishko..........77 Fencing the Lord's Table by Jack J. Peterson..............................79 Biblical Qualifications for Elders, by Archibald Alexander Allison........80
Editorial..................................................................1
A Proposed Job Description for a Deacon, by Albert G. Edwards III..........3
Some Thoughts on the Abortion Issue, by G. I. Williamson...................6
Church Government Briefly Considered, by Greg L. Bahnsen...................9
The New Zealand Experiment in Building an Ecumenical Reformed Church,
by Jack J. Sawyer....................................................11
Why I Came to a Three Office View, by Mark Brown..........................17
Deacons and/or Trustees? by Roger Schmurr.................................20
Topical Index to Ordained Servant - 1992-1994 - (Volumes 1, 2 and 3)......23
Editorial: "The One and the Many".........................................25 Theonomy: What Have We learned? by Rev. John Haverland....................28 An Open Letter to a New Pastor, by Rev. Arthur Fox........................34 A Reformed Perspective on Home Visitation, by Rev. Mark Larson............37 Fencing the Lord's Table, by Rev. William Kessler.........................38 Is it Our Moral Obligaiton to attend Church? by Dr. Greg Bahnsen..........40 The Kind of Revival wanted by the Church, by Charles H. Spurgeon..........43 Computer Software Review, by Rev. William Shishko.........................47
Book Review, by the Editor................................................49
Render to All What is Due Them (Part 1), by David G. Hagopian, Esq. ......54
The 'Christian Soldier' and 'Humble Servant' Models,
by Robert B. Needham.................................................62
Unbiblical Erasures, by Peter Stazen II...................................67
Unlimited Atonement, by G. I. Williamson..................................71
Editorial.................................................................73 Render to All What is Due Them (Part 2), by David G. Hagopian, Esq. ......75 Perennial Pastoral Pitfals, by the Editor.................................82 The Time Element in Genesis 1 and 2, by Oswald T. Allis...................85 Introducing OPC.ORG, by Larry Wilson......................................88 Using the Septuagint with MacBible - a Software Review, by the Editor.....92 Book Review, by Rev Sherman Isbell........................................93 Index to Ordained Servant, Volume 4.......................................96
Editorial Notes............................................................1
Confidence in Our Brethren: Creedal Subscription in the OPC,
by John R. Muether....................................................2
On Being a Confessional Church, by the Editor..............................8
Corporate Responsponsibility, by the Editor...............................10
C. H. S. on Politics......................................................14
The Biblical Origins of the Presbytery, by Ross Graham
(the first in a series)..............................................16
ComputerInfo..............................................................21
Computer Software Review..................................................22
Book Review...............................................................23
Practical Ecumenicity.....................................................24
Editorial Notes..........................................................25
What (Most) Pastors Need.................................................26
Specific Help for Elder Visiting, by John R. Sittema.....................28
Presbytery of the Southwest's Recommended Handbook for
Men Under Care of Presbytery........................................31
The Use and Abuse of Church History, by J. G. Vos........................39
The Biblical Origins of the Presbytery, by Ross Graham
(the second in this series).........................................42
Question Box.............................................................47
Book Reviews.............................................................48
Editorial Notes..........................................................49
The Story of Old Side Presbyterianism, by John R. Muether................50
The Outstanding Need of the OPC, by Lawrence Eyres ......................57
Appraising the Value of the Internet for Ministry, by David W. Hall......59
Terrible Honesty in an Age of Sentimentalism,
from "Modern Reformation"...........................................64
The Biblical Foundation of the Diaconate, by George W. Knight III........66
Resurrecting the Resurrection, by G. I. Williamson.......................69
Book Reviews.............................................................71
Editorial Notes..........................................................73 Remember the Big Picture, by Bruce Coie..................................74 The Outstanding Need of the OPC (Part 2), by Lawrence Eyres..............77 Indians, Farmers, and Church Officers, by Larry Wilson...................79 The Story of Old Side Presbyterianism, by Ross Graham....................81 The Post-Modern Paradigm Shift, by Larry E. Ball.........................87 About Letters of Attestation, by G. I. Williamson........................91 Book Reviews.............................................................95 Index to Ordained Servant, Volume 4......................................96
Editorial Notes...........................................................1
Lessons from Church History, #1: J. G. Machen and the
Regulative Principle, by Darrell Hart and John Muether...............2
Biblical Qualifications for Deacons, by Archibald Allison.................4
Ministering to Homosexuals in San Francisco, by Charles A. McIlhenny.....10
How to Plant a Regional Church, by Ross Graham...........................13
Pastor to Pastor: The Minister's Treasure, by William Shishko............20
Book Notes, by William Shishko...........................................22
Book Reviews.............................................................23
Editorial Notes..........................................................25
On Calling a Pastor, by G. I. Williamson.................................26
Ingredients of a Meaningful and Successful Intern Program
by Nathan Trice.....................................................28
Biblical Qualifications for Deacons, Part 2, by Archibald A. Allison.....31
Moving Beyond Pro-Life, by Douglas Wilson and Douglas Jones..............37
Lessons from Church History, #2, by Darrell Hart and John Muether........40
The Freedom and Limits of Christian Reflection, by Robert Letham.........43
Pastor to Pastor, The Minister's Treasure, (part 2) by William Shishko...46
Book Notes, by William Shishko...........................................48
Editorial Notes..........................................................49 Biblical Qualifications for Deacons, Part 3, by Archibald A. Allison.....49 Strange Fire Continues to Burn, by Gregory E. Reynolds...................55 Book Reviews, by the Editor..............................................61 Why Machen Hired Van Til, by D. G. Hart and John Muether.................65 Pastor to Pastor, The Minister's Treasure, (part 3) by William Shishko...69 Elders in Pastoral Visitation, by Tim Worrell............................71 Feedback, by the Editor..................................................72
Editorial Notes..........................................................73
The New CD-Rom containing the Works of Cornelius Van Til:
a review by the Editor..............................................74
On the Reorganization of Princeton, by Cornelius Van Til (an excerpt)....75
A Letter of Cornelius Van Til to Frances Schaeffer.......................77
A Review of Herman Bavinck's Dogmatics (Vol. 4) in English
by Harry Zekveld....................................................81
The Evening Worship Service, by Lawrence Eyres...........................83
Pastor to Pastor, The Minister's Treasure, (part 4) by William Shishko...85
A Personal Testimony, by Daniel Osborn...................................87
The Case for More Presbytery Consultation, by Peter Wallace..............89
Charismatic Presbyterians, by James A. Zozarro...........................91
Some Thoughts on the Preparation of Men for Ministry, by John Kramer.....94
The Lord's Supper: How Often? by D. G. Hart and John R. Muether..........97
Should We Still Use the KJV Today? by the Editor.........................99
Editorial Notes...........................................................1
Perfecting Fellowship, (1997 ICRC Address) by John P. Galbraith...........2
The Myth of Influence, by D. G. Hart and John Muether....................10
Thoughts on the Plusses and the Pitfalls of Using the Web for
Mutual Ministry, by David King......................................13
Catechetical Preaching, by Richard E. Knodel, Jr. .......................16
Elder to Elder: Start Those Home Visits Now, by David Winslow............20
Sessional Records: The Importance of Maintaining Complete and
Accurate Church Records, by Luke Brown..............................22
A Postscript to Perfecting Fellowship, by John P. Galbraith..............25
Some Thoughts on the Practice of Ecumenicity, by William De Jong.........27
A Sample Sessional Calling Record, by David Winslow......................29
On Doing Home Visitation, by Eric Fennema................................32
Charles Hodge on Presbyterian Union and Ecumenicity,
by D. G. Hart and John Muether......................................35
Pastor to Pastor: The Riches of Spurgeon (Part 1), by William Shishko....38
Book Reviews:
(1) Creation and Change, by Douglas F. Kelly
reviewed by Harry Zekveld..................................41
(2) Christ-Centered Preaching, by Bryan Chapell
reviewed by James Visscher.................................43
Editorial Notes..........................................................47
Challenges of the Charismatic Movement to the Reformed Tradition
by R. B. Gaffin, Jr. ...............................................48
Pastor to Pastor: The Riches of Spurgeon (Pt. 2), by William Shishko.....58
Keep It Confidential, by L. W. Bilkes....................................61
The Spirituality of the Church, by D. G. Hart and John R. Muether........64
Balancing Sensitivity & Stewardship
by the Deacons of Franklin Square (NY) OPC..........................67
Book Review: A Historical and Biblical Examination of Women Deacons,
by Brian Schwertley.................................................68
Challenges of the Charismatic Movement to the Reformed Tradition,
Pt. 2, by R. B. Gaffin, Jr. ........................................69
Women in Office: Especially about Deaconesses, by Dr. Soon-Gil Hur.......75
Infant Baptism Optional? by D. G. Hart and John R. Muether...............78
Use of the Word Amen, by Dr. R. Dean Anderson, Jr. ......................81
Evolution: The Materialistic Juggernaut - A Christian Challenge
by Gregory E. Reynolds..............................................85
Editorial Notes............................................................1
Women in Office: Especially about Deaconesses by Dr. Soon-Gil Hur..........2
The Forgotten John Murray, by D. G. Hart and John R. Muether...............8
Evolution: The Materialistic Juggernaut - A Christian Challenge (Pt. 2)
by Gregory E. Reynolds...............................................11
Pastor to Pastor: The Riches of Spurgeon (Pt. 3),
by William Shishko...................................................16
Elder to Elder, 'Home Visitation and Family Devotions'
by David Winslow.....................................................19
About Children in the Worship Services of the Church
by David King........................................................21
Editorial Notes...........................................................23
Evolution: The Materialist Juggernaut: A Christian Challenge (Pt. 3), by
Gregory Reynolds.....................................................24
How Can a Session Shepherd Its Pastor?, by Lawrence Eyres.................29
Elder to Elder: How Important Is Faithful Family Visitation? by Dick G.
Vanderpyl............................................................32
“That Offends Me!” by Larry Wilson........................................36
A Life and Death Matter (or: Where Do You Draw the Line?), by the
Editor...............................................................39
The Indiscriminate Gospel Offer, by John Calvin...........................42
Which Is More Hierarchical: Presbyterian or Reformed? by the Editor.......43
Pastor to Pastor: The Riches of Spurgeon (Pt. 4), by William Shishko......47
Editorial Notes...........................................................49
Pastor to Pastor: The Riches of Spurgeon (Pt. 5), by William Shishko......50
Is Gambling a Sin? by G. I. Williamson....................................52
Geerhardus Vos, by D. G. Hart and John R. Muether.........................54
Evangelism in the Local Church: An Evaluation of Evangelism Explosion, by
Ralph Pontier........................................................56
The Presbytery's Role in Shepherding Pastors, by Peter Wallace............59
A Modest Proposal, by Larry Wilson........................................62
Little Children and the Worship of God, by Randy Booth....................63
Reviews...................................................................67
Whither the Sabbath? by Terry Johnson.....................................69