Internet Study Resources
As with all study material, one needs to use discernment as to whether resources are Biblically sound. Important things to consider are, who manages the resources, and their theological commitment. Ideally, they need to be committed to either the Three Forms of Unity and/or the Westminster Standards.
The following shortenings are used: BC (Belgic Confession), C of D (Cannons of Dort), HC (Heildelberg Catechism), and WC (Westminster Confession).
Section 1
The following resources subscribe to the Three Forms of Unity and/or the Westminster standards.
| Website | Doctrinal Standards | Resource Type |
|---|---|---|
| The Seed | BC, C of D, HC, WC | Sermons Indexed by Author, Text, Occasion or Topic. |
| Spindleworks Site maintained by Riese Heemskerk, who is a member of our Canadian sister church at Lincoln, Ontario | BC, C of D, HC, WC | A library of articles: Written, Audio (sermonaudio.com) and Video sermons. Articles about church music and Reformed education. Some writing: poetry, prose and short stories |
| Word and Spirit The Word and Spirit Study Centre is for outreach into the community of our sister church of Brampton, Ontario | BC, C of D, HC | Sermons, Videos, Audio and readable articles indexed by topic |
| Reformed Churches of New Zealand | BC, C of D, HC, WC | Sermons, written and audio, archived by minister and text. NZ Faith in Focus magazine |
| Christian Study Library Maintained by Rev Jopie van der Linden of our South African sister churches | BC, C of D, HC | Articles on many church life topics and Bible chapters. Sermons available on audio.com |
| Heidelberg Catechism, Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary The webpages carries the following tabs: History, Lord's Days, Topics, Resources and New to the Catechism. The webpage is sponsored by the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary. Sermons of Free Reformed ministers are availible on all the Lord's Days.
| HC | Lord's Days, sermons, articles |
Section 2
Websites which provide resources for Further Study.
| Website | Doctrinal Standards | Resource Type |
|---|---|---|
| Free Reformed School Association Articles which have appeared in the past have been arranged by Journal, Title, Topic, and Author, and may be searched on the JCCC website. To navigate, select: JCCC Library Index to Reformed Journals. These articles are available in the JCCC library or via email with the librarian: johanna.vanderplas@frsa.asn.au | BC, C of D, HC | Articles in: Clarion, Contender, In Holy Array, Reformed Perspective, Reformed Polemics, Thy Way, Una Sancta |
| Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary Website of the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary. Go to the 'Library' and choose 'Web Resources for Students.' You may choose: Bible tools and then Dictionaries/Encyclopaedias (linked to Studylight.org) | BC, C of D, HC | Dictionaries, encyclopaedias |
| Reformed Books Online This site is maintained by a member of the Free Church of Scotland | WC | Writings from 1800-1900, sermons and articles. Links to commentaries and outlines |
| Ligonier ministries Maintained by R.C. Sproul Snr. | Calvinist | Sermons, Articles, Courses available online - pay to study |
| YINKAHDINAY This is the blog and resource page of Rev. W. Bredenhof. It is possible to subscribe and receive regular updates | BC, C of D, HC | Articles |
| Reformed Outfitters | BC, C of D, HC | Articles on many topics by ministers of the Canadian Reformed Churches. Indexed by topic |
| Monergism | C of D, WC | Articles on many subjects, recommended books and commentaries for sale; courses; sermons |
Section 3
Websites with non-specific Doctrinal standards, but providing useful Bible study tools and Reformed resources which need to be selected.
| Website | Doctrinal Standards | Resource Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bible Hub | General | Commentaries, concordance, dictionaries, atlas, timeline, sermons, works of Augustine, writings of early church fathers, Church History, History of Bible lands, Apocryphal writings, Creeds and Catechisms |
| Bible Gateway | General | Bible Gateway allows you to find and compare particular passages in multiple Bible translations based on keywords, phrases, topics, or Scripture references you have in mind |
| Sermon Audio To navigate you can:
| The site is not specific to our churches but you can select sermons of CanadianRC or FR Australia. | Sermons; select by Bible, Topic, Speaker, Date |