Rev py de jong biography
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These are treasures beyond price, some written with the blood of martyrs, and continue to provide a rich heritage for the Reformed and Presbyterian churches. Rev. De Jong passed away in 2005 from heart failure.
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Christian education
Christian Reformed Church
Christian Reformed Church - Missions
De Jong, Peter Y.
(Peter Ymen), 1915-2005
India, South - Religious life and customs
Missions - India, South
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Repository: Heritage Hall, Calvin University's Hekman Library
Alternate Extent Statement: 6.45 cubic ft. De Jong received his Ph.D. 3) Quietly leave for a church federation that would allow for his views.” He added, “When differences arise, let us always speak the truth without compromise but ‘speak the truth in love.’”
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This shouldn’t surprise us since, in worship, we enter the presence of the thrice-holy God on whom our temporal and eternal life depends.”
“Liturgical experimentations produce much havoc and heartache in our day,” he continued. He provided leadership in the formation of the URCNA in the 1990s.
He was influential in beginning The Outlook and Christian Renewal, frequently contributing to both as while as writing Bible studies for The Federation Messenger.
De Jong believed mission efforts should be based on “biblical principles and apostolic practice and the Spirit’s leading.” He added, “Bear in mind, the Holy Spirit…does not lead apart from the written Word of God.” He decried the “nonsense” of those who speak about following the Spirit’s leading, but are not clear on what the Bible teaches.
He believed an effective method of “doing missions” locally was “missions through neighboring,” which he described as “being a neighbor, showing an interest in your neighbor.” As one becomes better acquainted with others, opportunities to talk about the Lord will naturally arise.
He was a man of firm convictions who had a deep appreciation for the Reformed faith. He related with warmth and affection to his parishioners and his churches remember him as a caring shepherd. It is often no more than a doctrinal lecture or a moralistic talk, a sharp scolding or a soothing address. In the church there has been far too much ‘passing of the buck to the next guy’ and then wailing that everything has gone so far wrong.”
He also wrote: “As I see it, any delegate who is unhappy and disagrees with a synodical decision has three honorable options: 1) Acquiesce without any further argument.
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De Jong, 90, was born into a pastor’s family in Grand Rapids, Mich., in 1915. By 1953, De Jong returned to North America, and began to serve the First CRC in Pella, Iowa. Together they had six children. It insults the God of heaven and earth.