Arie Van Weelden
Arie Van Weelden is an Assistant Pastor at Skyview Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Centennial, Colorado. He is a graduate of Westminster Seminary California. He is married to his wife Mary and has a daughter. When he’s not working, he enjoys reading a good book, watching a good film and bird watching with his wife.
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Old Problems, New Proponents: The Sufficiency of Scripture Debate in Our Day
The church today finds itself amidst a revived trend of advocating for hearing God speaking to his people apart from his word. While there are new figures in this movement, the content of their message is hardly original. One can think of late medieval mysticism’s emphasis on a mystical encounter with God […]
Prophecies of the Cross
Not just from a pagan or anti-Christianity standpoint was it true that death on the cross was a shame ridden thing, however. The prophecies of the Old Testament speak of the curse of the cross, too. In understanding the reputation connected with those hung on a cross or tree, the great love of our Savior in becoming a curse for us shines forth (Gal. 3:13).
Why Is Tamar Declared Righteous for Prostitution?
Given all of the circumstances of Genesis 38, it might be shocking to us that Tamar is included in the line of the Savior of the nations. This passage challenges our sometimes superficial understanding of faith, righteousness, and the sovereignty of God.
The Offspring of God
When considering the sanctity of human life, we ought to reflect upon the nature of its maintenance. If God has delighted to create a man or woman, to weave them together in the great mystery of conception, and to sustain them all their days with life and breath and being, who are we to allow them to be put out?
Are Christianity and Science in Conflict?
Christianity and science are not enemies, but friends. The relationship between the two should lead us to marvel at the wondrous revelation of God, both in nature and his word to his people.
