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2014: Journal 25
Theme Articles Cornelis P. Venema: Christ Kingship in All of Life: Butcher, Bakers, and Candlestick-Makers in the Service of Christ J. Mark Beach: A Tale of Two Kingdoms: Some Critics of the Lutheran Doctrine and Two Kingdoms Herman Bavinck: Addendum: The Influence of the Protestant Reformation of the Moral and Religious Condition of Communities and Nations Mark D. Vander Hart: Resurrecting the House Alan D. Strange: The Doctrine of the Spirituality of the Church in the Theol


2013: Journal 24
Articles J. Mark Beach: Books on the Heidelberger: An Annotated Bibliography of the Heidelberg Catechism for Pastors Cornelis P. Venema: The Lord's Supper and the 'Popish Mass': An Historical and Theological Analysis of Question and Answer 80 of the Heidelberg Catechism Articles on Herman Bavinck J. Mark Beach: Can't We All Just Get Along? Herman Bavinck as a Pastoral Polemicist John Bolt: An Opportunity Lost and Regained: Herman Bavinck on Revelation and Religion Barend Kamp


2012: Journal 23
Articles Matthew Barrett: Does Regeneration Precede Faith in 1 John? Nicholas Lamme: The Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit: The Unpardonable Sin in Matthew 12:22-32 J. Mark Beach: The Kingdom of God: A Brief Exposition of Its Meaning and Implications Cornelis P. Venema: One Kingdom or Two?: An Evaluation of the "Two Kingdoms" Doctrine as an Alternative to Neo-Calvinism Nicholas Piotrowski: Johannes Oecolampadius: Christology and the Supper Ryan M. McGraw: Redefining Systemati


2011: Journal 22
Articles Charles K. Telfer: Toward a Historical Reconstruction of Sennacherib's Invasion of Judah in 701 B.C., with Special Attention to the Hezekiah Narratives of Isaiah 36-39 Cornelis P. Venema: "In This Way All Israel Will be Saved": A Study of Romans 11:26 John C. Peckham: The Analogy of Scripture Revisited: A Final Form Canonical Approach to Systematic Theology J. Mark Beach: Calvin's Treatment of the Offer of the Gospel and Divine Grace Ian Hugh Clary: Backgrounds to th


2010: Journal 21
Articles The Turbulent Fortunes of Narrativity in Twentieth-Century Historiography William Perkins on Union with Christ and Justification The Mosaic Covenant: A "Republication" of the Covenant of Works? A Review Article: The Law Is Not of Faith: Essays on Works and Grace in the Masaic Covenant Notationes Some Observations about the Three Forms of Unity and the Doctrine of the Covenant of Works John Calvin-- Erudite Educator Homiletica et Homiliae Preaching Predestination-- An


2009: Journal 20
Editor's Introduction J. Mark Beach: Editor's Introduction Commemorative Articles Calvin's Doctrine of the Imputation of Christ's Righeousness: Another Example of "Calvin against the Calvinists"? Calvin and the Dual Aspect of Covenant Membership: Galatians 3:15-22—The Meaning of "'the Seed' is Christ"—and Other Key Texts Micellaneous Articles A Third-Way Reformed Approach to Christ and Culture: Approaching Kuyperian Neo-Calvinism and the Two Kingdoms Perspective Orthodoxy and


2008: Journal 19
Editor's Introduction J. Mark Beach: Editor's Introduction Articles Kuyper, Bavinck, and "The Conclusions of Utrecht 1905" Covenant and Election in the Theology of Herman Bavinck Herman Bavinck Speaks in English: A Bibliography of Bavinck's Writings in English An Article of Herman Bavinck Herman Bavinck, trans. Nelson Kloosterman: Calvin's Doctrine of the Lord's Supper Miscellaneous Articles Meet Me in the Middle: Herman Witsius and the English Dissenters T.F. Torrance's Real


2007: Journal 18
Editor's Introduction J. Mark Beach: Editor's Introduction Articles Toward the Pactum Salutis: Locating the Origins of a Concept Calvin's Understanding of the “Twofold Grace of God” and Contemporary Ecumenical Discussion of the Gospel Erik de Boer (translated with introduction and epilogue by Nelson D. Kloosterman): Unfinished Homework: Charting the Influence of B. Holwerda with Respect to the Doctrine of Election Symposium: Revisiting the Division of 1937: The Orthodox Presb


2006: Journal 17
Editor's Introduction J. Mark Beach: Editor's Introduction Articles Divine Covenants, Absolute and Conditional: John Cameron and the Early Orthodox Development of Reformed Covenant Theology The Election and Salvation of the Children of Believers Who Die in Infancy: A Study of Article I/17 of the Canons of Dort Luther Totus Noster Est: the Reception of Luther’s Thought at the Heidelberg Theological Faculty 1583-1622 On the Efficacy and Utility of Baptism in the Case of Elect I


2005: Journal 16
Editor's Introduction J. Mark Beach: Editor's Introduction Articles Hebrews: A "Doxology" of the Word N.T. Wright on Romans 5:12-21 and Justification Calvin on Justification and Recent Misinterpretations of His View Leonardus Rijssenius (translated by J. Wesley White with an introduction by J. Mark Beach): On Justification Notationes Redemptive Achievement and Personal Faith Homiletica et Homiliae Peter du Moulin (with an introduction by J. Mark Beach): "Add to Your Faith Vir
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22nd Annual Golf Outing
Calling All Golfers! Mark your calendar—August 29, 2026—because you won’t want to miss the 22nd Annual MARS Golf Outing! Tee off with us at 9:00 AM at the beautiful Deer Creek Golf Course in University Park, IL. This championship course features bent grass greens, seven scenic lakes, 55 sand bunkers, and naturalized areas bursting with wildflowers, making it as stunning as it is challenging. The event will follow a scramble format with a shotgun start. Enjoy complimentary ran

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June 2026, The Messenger
June 2026, Volume 44 Number 4 In this issue of The Messenger, Mid-America Reformed Seminary shares highlights from a milestone-filled close to the 2025–2026 academic year. Readers will find coverage of the 41st commencement ceremony, the exciting news of Dr. Paul Ipema's newly completed doctorate, and a full list of seminarians heading into summer ministry placements across North America. The feature article by Dr. J. Mark Beach brings his four-part series on pastoral leaders

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The Lord Provides: Forty Years of God's Faithfulness
This article was previously published in the March 2021 issue of The Messenger More than forty years ago, eight pastors met weekly for fellowship at the Iron Horse restaurant in Sheldon, IA. They discussed the need to equip men for ministry with confessional awareness and gospel preaching. After several months, they decided to begin a new institution. “One morning my phone rang,” relates Tom Vanden Heuvel, one of the pastors. “It was my mother calling from Grand Rapids.” She

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March 2026, The Messenger
March 2026, Volume 44 Number 3 In this issue of The Messenger, Mid-America Reformed Seminary shares a range of encouraging news as the spring semester unfolds. President Dr. Alan Strange opens with a presidential message on the Christian's proper engagement in politics, previewing his March lecture series on the topic. The development report introduces Brett Chase, the seminary's incoming Vice President of Advancement, including a warm Q&A interview to help readers get to kno

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2026 Spring Evening Class with Dr. Alan Strange
We're excited to announce a special series of evening classes coming this March 2026 at Mid-America Reformed Seminary! The Christian and Politics Taught by Dr. Alan Strange, President of MARS Thursdays in March 2026, 7:00-8:30 PM central These classes are FREE and open to EVERYONE—no registration required for the livestream. Many of you know Dr. Strange's work on the spirituality of the Church, which emphasizes the Church's spiritual mission as distinct from political, econom

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2026 Spring Student Lectures with Dr. Mark Jones
Mid-America Reformed Seminary is pleased to announce the 2026 Spring Student Lectures featuring Dr. Mark Jones, minister at Faith Vancouver PCA. Dr. Jones will deliver a three-part series titled "Losing My Religion," exploring the nature of sin and backsliding through careful theological examination and biblical exposition, on Tuesday, March 10. The lecture series will address critical questions facing believers: Why does backsliding happen? What are the warning signs? And w

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December 2025, The Messenger
December 2025, Volume 44 Number 2 In this issue of The Messenger, Mid-America Reformed Seminary pauses to give thanks for a season marked by remarkable milestones and God's faithful provision. President Dr. Alan Strange opens with a timely Advent reflection on the importance of keeping the gospel distinct from political agendas, written against the backdrop of a turbulent national moment. The development report celebrates a year of newness — new leadership, new facilities, an

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Mid-America Reformed Seminary Appoints New Vice President of Advancement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mid-America Reformed Seminary Appoints Brett Chase as Vice President of Advancement Dyer, Indiana – December 9, 2025 — Mid-America Reformed Seminary announces the appointment of Brett Chase as Vice President of Advancement, effective Spring 2026. Mr. Chase brings over 25 years of leadership in global operations and strategic planning with leading technology companies, including Meta Platforms, Microsoft Corporation, and Apple Inc. Throughout his career,

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September 2025, The Messenger
September 2025, Volume 44 Number 1 In this issue of The Messenger, Mid-America Reformed Seminary opens the 2025–2026 academic year with much to celebrate and reflect on. President Dr. Alan Strange shares a moving and theologically rich presidential message on grief, finding comfort in Reformed theology following the death of his wife. The development report gives thanks for a strong fiscal year, with contributions finishing slightly ahead of budget and the Foundation for the

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Mid-America Reformed Seminary Granted Ten-Year Reaccreditation by ATS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mid-America Reformed Seminary Granted Ten-Year Reaccreditation by ATS Dyer, Indiana – June 10, 2025 — Mid-America Reformed Seminary (MARS) is pleased to announce that the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) has reaffirmed its accreditation for the maximum term of ten years, extending through March 31, 2035. This decision was made by the ATS Board of Commissioners at its winter meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on February 3-4, 2025. The Board hi

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