A new chapter in the history of the Dutch Reformed Church began this week with the launch of a new synod by DRC congregations who oppose the liberal stance of the General Synod but do not want to leave the denomination. Dr Henrietta Klaasing, a member of the executive committee […]
Tag: Biblical Truth
DRC group committed to biblical truth holding inaugural ‘family meeting’ in Pretoria
“It’s Kairos time — a historic watershed moment in the history of the Dutch Reformed Church!,” says the Kairos Network (KN) in an announcement about its “first family meeting of believers who are faithful to the Scriptures” on July 21 and 22 at the AfriForum Theatre in Brooklyn, Pretoria. “Just […]
Kairos Network has ‘historic meetings’ ahead of July conference
The Kairos Network (KN) — an association of Dutch Reformed Church members committed to preserving biblical truth — had “historic meetings” in the past week with “key players in the reformed world” in SA and abroad, said KN chairman Dr Anton Knoetze in a press release. According to the press […]
Namibia ultimatum adds to pressure on DRC to address charges of unbiblical leadership
Pressure on the leadership of the Dutch Reformed Church to address growing displeasure within the denomination over its perceived unbiblical leadership increased at the weekend when the Synod of Namibia delivered an ultimatum to the General Synod in South Africa. The Namibian Synod with its 44 congregations has given the […]
Group announces plans for new synod, ‘radical reformation’ of DRC ‘back to Word of God’
The Kairos Network (KN) — an association of Dutch Reformed Church members and groups who believe the General Synod no longer upholds the Word of God — has announced a plan of action aimed at “radically” reforming the denomination from within rather than breaking away. Dr Anton Knoetze chairman of […]
New DRC synod ‘on the cards’ to accommodate those who uphold biblical truth
The formation of a new Dutch Reformed Church synod to accommodate congregations which stand for biblical truth is on the cards for next year, said Dr Anton Knoetze chairman of the Kairos Network. He told Gateway News that the leaders of the network — an association of DRC members and […]
WATCH: Hour has arrived for SA Church to take a stand on God’s Word — Arno van Niekerk
In the video below marketplace Christian leader Dr Arno van Niekerk makes an urgent call on South African Christians to stand for Truth based on the Word of God in the face of intense pressure to reinterpret Scripture to conform with the standards of the world. Last year Van Niekerk initiated […]
What does Acts 17 say regarding decolonisation?
A monthly column that reflects on living in the Kingdom of God. In Acts chapter 17, verses 17 to 34 highlight the apostle Paul visiting and preaching the gospel in Athens. What would that have to do with contemporary discussions in South Africa and the global South on the […]
Distinguishing God’s truth from the world’s facts — Alf James
As followers of Lord Jesus Christ it is becoming more important for us to be able to discern between the fact of the matter and the truth of the Spirit in the midst of growing uncertainty, doubt, and distractions in the world in these end times. The fact of the […]
Burning need for speaking the undiluted truth
[notice]A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice] If we look at The Book of Nehemiah we will see that when Nehemiah called the children of Israel together after having to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, he addressed them together as a Nation. Nehemiah 8:8 (NKJV) […]