Liturgy

Biblical foundations for the role of music in worship.

The principles underlying the laws respecting worship, clean and unclean, and the care of the poor and needy are as applicable today as they were back then. God’s Word includes the Old Testament laws and their message still needs to be heard. The purpose of these lectures is to show something of the truth and substance of the gospel that is embedded in the Old Testament laws and to help sensitise us to the fact that the New Testament gospel has its basis in the Old Covenant.

Author: C. Van Dam. Publisher: Pro Ecclesia, 2000.

A series of twenty-two articles for ministers of the Word and for all who have to fulfil their service before God. The diverse selection of topics covered include: the responsibilities of parents, Reformed liturgy, preaching, mission, and church government.

Author: K. Deddens. Publisher: Premier Publishing, 1990. ISBN 0887560482

A presentation at the Church Music Conference held in Burlington, Ontario on October 24, 2014.

The history of the Genevan Psalter, with an analysis of its character and its significance.

Recorded during the 2015 CRTS Conference. Dr. de Visser begins by discussing Biblical foundations for the topic. Next he argues that faithful preaching should have a distinct eschatological quality. Then he examines what eschatological elements are found in the Reformed worship service, including psalms, hymns, and liturgical forms.

Why Dr. K. Schilder was in favour of singing (more) hymns

Why Dr. K. Schilder wanted to sing the Psalms in contemporary language

Historical background and practical advice for the role of music in worship.

An article answering the questions why and how do we worship?

Why our afternoon services should have a teaching quality

What we can learn from Calvin’s view of music for today