The Reformed Perspective
The Reformed perspective emphasizes the covenant relationship between God and His people, shaping how believers live within the church, home, and school. This holistic approach ensures that the biblical foundation for faith and life is nurtured and passed through the generations.
Covenant Theology Overview
In Reformed theology, the covenant of grace reveals God’s redemptive plan to bring His people into a lasting relationship through Christ. This covenant includes believers and their children instilling an inter-generational responsibility to nurture faith in all spheres of life.
Genesis 17:7 Acts 2:39
The Church
as the Covenant Community
At Bethel Canadian Reformed Church, we value the biblical foundation of family and the union of man and woman as designed by God.
Genesis 2:24 Ephesians 5:22-33
We believe that children are a heritage from the Lord, entrusted to parents, and included in the covenant promises.
Psalm 78:4-6 Matthew 19:14
The church plays a central role in supporting families, encouraging covenantal living, and providing sound doctrinal teaching. Our worship services invite families to glorify God together, fostering inter-generational participation. Through the Catechism and teachings of the Christian faith, we affirm and pass on a biblical worldview to the next generation.
1 Timothy 4:6
The Home
as the Covenant’s Foundation
Parents bear the primary responsibility for raising their children in the covenant. This involves diligent teaching of God’s Word, daily family worship, and modeling godly behavior.
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Ephesians 6:4
We affirm that households should meditate on Scripture day and night, cultivating faith through prayer and godly habits.
Psalm 1:2, 2 Timothy 3:16-17
The home is an extension of the church’s mission, reinforcing its teachings and nurturing children’s understanding of their place in God’s covenant.
The School
as reinforcement of the Covenant
Christian education is an integral aspect of covenantal life, partnering with the home and church to teach children a biblical worldview. Members of Bethel Canadian Reformed Church support institutions like Beacon Hill Christian Academy, Guido de Brès Christian High School and homeschooling families, providing children with an education that integrates faith and academics.
Psalm 78:4-6 Matthew 19:14
Unified Vision for God’s Glory
Together, the church, home, and school function as interconnected spheres of covenantal responsibility, ensuring that God’s promises are celebrated and His commands are upheld across generations. In all these efforts, we seek to glorify God, proclaim His Word, and nurture faith within a covenantal framework, trusting in His promises to His people and their children.
