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Dordrecht is in verkiezingsmodus, maar deze aflevering voelt opvallend dichtbij. Op de bank zitten twee lijsttrekkers die allebei “echte Dordtenaren” zijn, allebei jong, en allebei met een heel ander kompas. Emre Hoogduijn (24) namens D66 en Brian van der Graaf (37) namens de PVV. De hosts Joris Libert en Esmee Versluis prikken meteen door de slogans heen: wat betekent dit concreet voor jongeren, voor wonen, voor veiligheid en voor de sfeer op straat?Emre opent met iets wat je niet vaak hoort in campagnes: hij is blij dat hij met mensen van zijn eigen generatie praat. Hij woont nog thuis, zoekt zelf een woning en voelt de woningcrisis dus niet als thema, maar als dagelijkse realiteit. D66 zet woningbouw bovenaan, met een duidelijke lacune: studenten. Dordrecht heeft duizenden studenten rond het Leerpark, maar er wordt volgens Emre te weinig gesproken over studentenwoningen. Hij wijst plekken aan waar dat wél kan: Campus Leerpark en het Maasterras, en pleit ervoor studenten dichter bij de stad en het stadsleven te brengen. Verder is zijn lijn helder: verdichten, splitsen en optoppen. Alles is bespreekbaar als het de ernst van de wooncrisis erkent.Maar Emre wil meer dan stenen. Hij maakt van participatie een soort handelsmerk: de referendumverordening verruimen, wijkwensen (buurtbudgetten) groter en bekender maken, en vooral: de Dordtse jongerenraad nieuw leven inblazen. Niet als “leuke commissie”, maar als vaste stem in besluitvorming, liefst al vanaf middelbare-schoolleeftijd. En dan komt zijn grootste ambitie: hij wil dat Dordrecht gaat voor Europese Culturele Hoofdstad 2033. Groot plan, met een duidelijke belofte: cultuur is geen bijzaak, maar motor voor trots, bezoek en levendigheid.Brian zet een andere toon. Hij begint bij wat volgens hem zichtbaar verandert: de Nederlandse cultuur in de wijken, de taal op straat, en het gevoel van vervreemding. Hij koppelt dat direct aan veiligheid en aan wat hij noemt massa-immigratie. Voor de PVV loopt de rode draad via migratie naar woningnood: meer vraag, te weinig aanbod, dus stijgende druk. Zijn lokale oplossing zit vooral in twee richtingen: migratie moet landelijk omlaag (hij wil dat het college hiervoor lobbyt) én Dordrecht moet slimmer bouwen zonder de polders op te offeren. Ook hij wil optoppen en meer flats bij herontwikkeling, omdat er volgens hem in het verleden juist te veel flats verdwenen zijn ten gunste van gezinswoningen, waardoor je minder mensen kwijt kunt op dezelfde ruimte.Op energie zet Brian een extra accent: minder afhankelijkheid van zon- en windparken, omdat die weersafhankelijk zijn en in de winter tekortschieten. Zijn richting is kernenergie, zelfs de gedachte aan kleine reactoren in of nabij Dordrecht, zodat de stad minder afhankelijk wordt van het buitenland.En dan veiligheid: bij beide partijen zit het in het verhaal, maar anders. D66 zoekt het in vertrouwen, inspraak en een stad die aantrekkelijker wordt voor jongeren en studenten. PVV legt de nadruk op handhaving, afvaldumping en “verpaupering” in buurten. Brian wil bijvoorbeeld weer een pasjessysteem voor de milieustraat om controle te houden. En als het over jongeren gaat, raken ze elkaar onverwacht: er moet meer te doen zijn in de stad. Brian noemt het gemis van uitgaansplekken (vroeger had je discotheken, nu mislukt het steeds), Emre wil ondernemers ruimte geven en de binnenstad gezelliger maken met vertrouwen en ruimere mogelijkheden.Wat blijft hangen na deze aflevering: het verschil zit niet alleen in plannen, maar in wereldbeeld. D66 vertrekt vanuit keuzevrijheid, participatie en cultuur als toekomstmaker. PVV vertrekt vanuit grenzen, identiteit, orde en controle. En toch zeggen ze allebei hetzelfde zinnetje in hun 30 seconden: kom stemmen. Want als Dordrecht iets laat zien in deze reeks, dan is het dit: je stad wordt gemaakt door wie meepraat én door wie op 18 maart op komt dagen.

Dordrecht kiest, maar in deze aflevering voelt het alsof de stad zelf het woord neemt. In Dordt Kiest! 2026 zetten Joris Libert en Esmee Versluis twee lijsttrekkers naast elkaar die allebei zeggen “voor de Dordtenaren” te staan, maar dat totaal anders invullen: Margret Stolk van de VSP en Wim van der Kruijf van het CDA.Margret opent met een duidelijke diagnose: Dordrecht bestuurt nog steeds op agenda 2030 alsof de wereld niet veranderd is. Volgens haar is het tijd voor bijsturing, juist omdat oorlog, corona, ondernemersherstel en woningnood het speelveld hebben omgegooid. Ze trekt het meteen naar de wijken: bereikbaarheid staat onder druk en het is “toch bizar” dat niet eens elke wijk fatsoenlijk openbaar vervoer heeft. Dubbeldam, De Staart, de Essenhof: ze noemt het concreet. Haar voorstel is stevig: regionaal meer grip op buslijnen, gratis OV voor 65+ als basisvoorziening, en tegelijk een frontale aanval op eenzaamheid. Niet met losse projectjes, maar met plekken waar jong en oud elkaar blijven tegenkomen. Denk aan knarrenhofjes, meer-generatiewonen, en een stad waar jongeren niet wegvluchten omdat er geen plek en geen leven is.Op wonen is Margret fel: er is te veel gebouwd voor “mensen van buiten met een dikke portemonnee”. Haar lijn: binnenstedelijk bouwen, maar dan voor Dordtenaren. Groei mag, zegt ze, maar niet als doel op zich. En als het over afval gaat kiest ze een praktische route: geen voorscheiding-stress voor bewoners, maar nascheiding bij de afvalverwerker. Minder containers in het straatbeeld, goedkoper, eenvoudiger.Wim (CDA) zet een andere toon: minder “reset”, meer “fatsoenlijk en haalbaar”. Zijn kernwoorden zijn solidariteit, gelijke kansen en zorg voor de schepping. Hij benadrukt dat je ook duurdere woningen nodig hebt, omdat je daar geld aan verdient om betaalbaarheid te financieren. Het CDA wil dat 2/3 van de nieuwbouw betaalbaar is (helft huur, helft koop) en hamert op doorstroming: seniorenwoningen en woonzorgcomplexen maken ruimte vrij voor gezinnen en starters. Hij noemt concrete Dordtse voorbeelden en wijst erop: optoppen, splitsen en herstructureren gebeurt al, maar het moet breder over de stad worden gespreid.Waar Margret mobiliteit en eenzaamheid als urgent probleem neerzet, pakt Wim dat thema als een “veelkoppig monster” aan: eenzaamheid zit bij jongeren én ouderen, bij mensen die digitaal afhaken, bij mensen die nooit buiten komen. Zijn aanpak: signaleren via alles wat de stad al heeft - thuiszorg, corporaties, buren, werkgevers - en dat samenbrengen. Niet alleen praten, maar op tijd zien waar iemand wegglijdt. Hij onderstreept ook het belang van verenigingen: het cement van de stad. Besturen en vrijwilligers verdienen ondersteuning (zoals via Inzet078) zodat sport, cultuur en scouting blijven draaien.Mooi moment: beiden beschrijven Dordrecht als thuis. Margret: “als ik de brug over kom, ben ik thuis.” Wim: stad én natuur, een oud centrum dat de laatste jaren veel levendiger is geworden, en toch dat eilandgevoel: wij met elkaar.En dan de vraag die je voelt aankomen omdat de hosts zelf 18 jaar zijn: wat doen jullie voor jongeren? Margret zegt het rechtuit: niet over jongeren praten, met jongeren praten. Meer betaalbare woonvormen (flex/prefab), meer bruis in de stad, en jongeren echt betrekken. Wim zegt: die gesprekken voeren we al op scholen en via jongeren op de eigen lijst, en je hoort steeds dezelfde twee thema's terug: wonen en uitgaan.De aflevering eindigt met een simpele maar scherpe onderstroom: Dordrecht gaat niet alleen over stenen, maar over wie er mee kan blijven doen. Op 18 maart ligt dat in jouw handen. En wie wil, kan Margret en Wim (en alle partijen) ook live spreken op het jongerendebat van 13 maart.Wil je op de hoogte blijven?Abonneer je (gratis) op ons kanaal!

Culture Friday on Texas politics, linguistic surrender, and a mass shooting, Max Belz on Oscar contender Hamnet which explores love, loss, creativity, and Les Sillars on South Sudan's tribal violence. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Pensacola Christian College. Academic excellence, biblical worldview, affordable cost. go.pcci.edu/worldFrom Ridge Haven Camp in North Carolina and Iowa. Summer Camp registration open now at ridgehaven.orgAnd from Dordt University, where the MSN–Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurses for Christ-centered, family-focused care. Dordt.edu

In episode 74 of the In All Things podcast, guest host Dr. Gayle Doornbos, professor of theology at Dordt University, interviews Dr. Justin Ariel Bailey, dean of chapel at Dordt, and discuss his most recent book, Discipling the Diseased Imagination.

It's conference championship time and we check in with the Dordt athletic communication staff

AI's expanding reach and your digital footprint, fathers' involvement links to children's health, and handing down more than a farm. Plus, Cal Thomas on Jesse Jackson's complicated legacy, a new pizza topping in Italy, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Dordt University, where the MSN–Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurses for Christ-centered, family-focused care. Dordt.eduFrom Ridge Haven Camp in North Carolina and Iowa. Summer Camp registration open now at ridgehaven.orgAnd from Pensacola Christian College. Academic excellence, biblical worldview, affordable cost. go.pcci.edu/world

Senior Spotlight with Ty Van Essen, Dordt men's basketball player

As part of our Women in Athletics Series we talk with Dordt graduate and current Sioux Falls Christian volleyball coach Darci Wassenaar

Washington Wednesday on Marco Rubio's Munich address, World Tour on Bangladesh's general election, and America's shrinking agricultural workforce. Plus, Janie B. Cheaney on AI that writes its own code, a delivery bot miscalculates, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Dordt University, where the MSN–Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurses for Christ-centered, family-focused care. Dordt.eduFrom Ridge Haven Camp in North Carolina and Iowa. Summer Camp registration open now at ridgehaven.orgAnd from Pensacola Christian College. Academic excellence, biblical worldview, affordable cost. go.pcci.edu/world

Dordrecht warmt op richting 18 maart. Niet met posters en praatplaatjes, maar met een hippe zitbank, twee 18-jarige hosts en drie partijen die heel verschillend naar “de stad” kijken. In Via Cultura - Dordt Kiest! 2026 duiken Joris Libert en Esmee Versluis in gesprek met Hans van der Breevaart (Forum voor Democratie), Raymond Hartmeijer (SP) en Robert de Heer (ChristenUnie/SGP). Korte spreektijd, scherpe vragen, en toch: genoeg om te voelen waar het schuurt.Forum voor Democratie: Dordrecht teruggeven aan de Dordtenaren Hans zet meteen een groot frame neer: beleid komt niet uit Dordrecht, maar uit Den Haag en Brussel. Zijn antwoord is even simpel als radicaal: meer directe inspraak via referenda. Hij noemt het AZC als voorbeeld: laat wijken zelf stemmen. Ook bij klimaatmaatregelen (zoals windturbines langs de A16) stelt hij dezelfde vraag: moet je buigen voor hogere lagen, of terugduwen namens inwoners? Zijn lokale prioriteit is daarnaast veiligheid: meer politie op straat en stevig kunnen ingrijpen. BOA's zijn volgens hem niet genoeg.SP: opkomen voor gewone mensenRaymond is Dordrechtser in hart en verhaal: van arbeiderswijk naar binnenstad, met werk en muziek in de stad. De SP-lijn is herkenbaar praktisch: wonen, afval en een schone, veilige stad. Hij prikt in het woningaanbod van de afgelopen jaren: te veel duur, te weinig voor starters en alleenstaanden. De oplossing: verdichten, meer kleinere woningen, leegstand ombouwen en waar nodig ook durven kijken naar randen van de stad maar wel zorgvuldig en met groenbehoud. Veiligheid vertaalt hij niet naar stoere taal, maar naar inrichting: betere verlichting, slim ontworpen routes, en samen met bewoners (zeker vrouwen) kijken waar het onveilig voelt.ChristenUnie/SGP: stabiel, groen en sociaalRobert presenteert ChristenUnie/SGP als een typische Dordtse combinatie: twee partijen, al ruim 40 jaar samen, met een reputatie van stabiel en betrouwbaar. Hun top-3 is duidelijk: wonen, groen, sociaal. Geen “polder open”, wél maximaal benutten wat al bebouwd is: verdichten, doorstroming van ouderen mogelijk maken, kantoren omkatten naar woningen. En opvallend: hij koppelt wonen ook aan dakloosheid, die groep mag niet tussen wal en schip vallen. Groen is bij hen niet alleen een park, maar ook fietsbeleid: de fietser meer voorrang, betere doorstroom, en stoplichten die niet alleen de auto belonen.Jongeren: levendigheid, thuiszitters en veilige routesOmdat de hosts zelf 18 zijn, komt de vraag logisch: wat doen jullie voor jongeren? De SP hoort jongeren zeggen: “de stad is dood” en wil meer cultureel en uitgaansaanbod. FVD wil de kermis terug en meer kroeg-stadgevoel, plus woningbouw via doorstroming. ChristenUnie/SGP benoemt twee zorgen: thuiszitters (jongeren die uitvallen op school) én donkere, onveilige fiets- en looproutes in de stad.De kern Deze aflevering is geen debat met winnaars, maar een spiegel van drie Dordrechts:- FVD: macht terug naar de burger, referenda, politie op straat- SP: betaalbaar wonen, schone wijken, praktische veiligheid- ChristenUnie/SGP: verdichten zonder polderverlies, vergroenen, sterk sociaal vangnetEn dan eindigt het zoals het moet: ga stemmen op 18 maart. Niet omdat “het hoort”, maar omdat Dordrecht letterlijk de komende jaren wordt ingericht door wie er wél komt opdagen.

Russia's expanding nuclear arsenal, matching U.S. drug prices with Europe's, Federal agencies backing farmers' right to repair, and the fatal takeoff of UPS flight 2976. Plus, Albert Mohler on the borderless illusion, Larry the Cat at Number 10 Downing Street, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Pensacola Christian College. Academic excellence, biblical worldview, affordable cost. go.pcci.edu/worldFrom Ridge Haven Camp in North Carolina and Iowa. Summer Camp registration open now at ridgehaven.orgAnd from Dordt University, where the MSN–Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurses for Christ-centered, family-focused care. Dordt.edu

Legal Docket on the justices' clash over retirement-plan calculations, Moneybeat on Trump's move against climate regulation, and History Book on Australia's dramatic first Winter Olympic gold. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Dordt University, where the MSN–Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurses for Christ-centered, family-focused care. Dordt.eduFrom Pensacola Christian College. Academic excellence, biblical worldview, affordable cost. go.pcci.edu/worldAnd from Ridge Haven Camp in North Carolina and Iowa. Summer Camp registration open now at ridgehaven.org

IntroductionThe Canons of Dort is a theologically rich document that addresses critical questions about God's sovereignty and human free will. While it can unfortunately fuel argumentative "cage phase" theology, its true purpose is far more pastoral: to provide genuine consolation in knowing that God desires, chooses, and gives life to His people. This teaching isn't meant to create theological elites obsessed with debate, but rather to lead believers toward Scripture, submission to God's Word, and ultimately to His glory. The Canons address two extremes. The two extremes are hyper-Calvinism and Arminianism. Both of these extremes rob believers of assurance and leave them chasing their tails without real spiritual progress. Significant Observation - The Tension Between God's Universal Call and Particular WorkThe Canons of Dort do not aim to divide the church but to address real theological problems with precision. The challenge is that the Canons desire to remain helpful rather than overwhelming people with details. It reminds us that theological work should be done "with a view to the glory of God's name, holiness of life, and comfort of anxious souls.” Our temptation is to make a name for ourselves or win arguments.This creates an important tension visible in John 3: there's clearly a universal, sincere call in John 3:16 where God loves the world and offers eternal life to "whoever believes.” This has to be read in light of verses 1-15. John 3:1-15 makes it explicit that one will not respond to the Gospel without being born again. This is why Nicodemus struggles with the reality that one must be "born of the Spirit" to even see the kingdom. Both truths stand: the general call is real, and the particular application of Christ's work to God's people is also real. Like Nicodemus, an intelligent Pharisee who knew the Torah by heart, we must wrestle honestly with how these fit together. We must submit to Scripture (ministerial reasoning) rather than forcing Scripture into our philosophical boxes (magisterial reasoning). The complexity is real, and we're called to accept both truths even when we can't fully reconcile them with human logic.A Significant Freedom - The Spirit Works Like the WindWhen Christ tells Nicodemus that the Spirit "blows where it wills" like the wind, He's making a crucial point: we cannot control, predict, or harness God's work. The Greek/Hebrew word for wind and spirit is the same (pneuma), creating an intentional wordplay. Just as we don't fully understand or control the wind despite our scientific advances, we cannot determine when or how the Spirit will work in regeneration. We cannot control the wind. We cannot control the Spirit. This is both humbling and liberating for ministers and believers alike. We cannot twist God's hand or guarantee results through the perfect methodology or sermon. God normally works through the preaching of the gospel in the context of the church, but even this has exceptions. We immediately think of the thief on the cross, who likely never attended synagogue, given his lifestyle. The reference to being "born of water and the Spirit" points back to Old Testament promises in Ezekiel 36:27-28 and Jeremiah 31:31 about God giving His people new hearts. Christ rebukes Nicodemus as a "teacher of Israel" for not recognizing these prophetic promises. Christ is not primarily using water to teach about baptism, forcing God's hand, but about the Messiah as the one who confirms the new age. Christ is confirming the covenantal promises as predicted by Ezekiel. So, he is upset because Nicodemus should know this prophecy. He should see that Christ is the confirmation of God's promises. A Significant Consolation - Our Hope Rests in Christ, Not OurselvesHere's where the pastoral beauty of the Canons shines through. God's call in passages like John 3:16 and Matthew 11:28 ("Come to me, all you who are weary") is absolutely sincere. Christ is issuing a genuine invitation to all people to believe in Christ. We cannot know how many will be saved, and we shouldn't limit God's work. The call goes out to everyone.Yet there's profound consolation in knowing that when we do bow the knee to Christ, it's because we've been born from above by the Spirit. In moments of struggle, doubt, and anguish, we do not hope in the strength of our faith or our ability to persevere. Our confidence rests in Christ, in His Spirit, and in His power to uphold us until the end. God doesn't just dangle an unattainable carrot; He guarantees that the seed of the woman will enter His rest. When Christ teaches Nicodemus that His people will truly respond in faith through the Spirit's power, then we can be assured that we believe in Christ's power and not our own. Our confidence should never be in ourselves. ConclusionThe Canons of Dordt is honest in that it paints an unflattering picture of humanity: we're wretches who hate God and don't want to turn to Him. But it simultaneously reveals God's astounding mercy. God restrains sin, publishes the gospel, gives His Son, and calls all to believe in Christ. The assurance is simple yet profound: if you take hold of Christ by faith, He is your Redeemer and Savior. You have life in Him. Your sins are taken away in Him. We're not believing in our faith or in ourselves. We believe in Christ, who is the source of hope and gives the gift of faith. This is the "yes and amen" from the Canons: our ultimate consolation is found in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Let us walk in him believing we will overcome by His Power.

Dordrecht is in campagnestand, niet met loze slogan maar op een bank met twee 18-jarige hosts die dóórvragen: Joris Libert en Esmee Versluis. In Via Cultura - Dordt Kiest! 2026 schuiven Rolin den Heijer (VVD) en Pieter Groenewegen (Partij voor de Dieren) aan. Binnen minuten voel je het: dit is geen praatje-voor-de-vorm, maar een botsing van wereldbeelden die doorwerkt tot in jouw straat.Veiligheid staat meteen op scherp. Rolin vertelt over “Guus”, die na gedoe met vetbikes anders door de stad beweegt. De VVD kiest voor een stevige koers: meer BOA's, camera's, handhaving en ingrijpen. Zelfs het idee van een vetbikeverbod op hotspots komt langs.Daarna: wonen. Volgens Rolin moet Dordrecht sneller leveren: minder regels, snellere vergunningen en dóórbouwen, met plekken als Spuiboulevard en Maasterras in beeld- zonder het groene buitengebied op te offeren.Pieter zet daar mededogen tegenover als politieke meetlat: wat doet beleid met mens én dier, nu én later? Hij focust op lucht, water en bodem, en pleit voor minder steen en meer groen, schaduw en verkoeling in versteende straten. Het wordt scherp bij rattenbestrijding: niet “harder pletten” met rattenstampers, maar de bron van kapotte riolen en afval op straat aanpakken.En jongeren? De hosts maken het persoonlijk: wat doen partijen voor een stad waar je wilt blijven? VVD: onderwijs, verbindingen, levendigheid en voorkomen dat jongeren wegtrekken of afglijden. PvdD: leefbaarheid, klimaatbestendige wijken en betaalbaarder wonen, bijvoorbeeld boven winkels in het centrum.Tot slot: een waarschuwing tegen zondebokpolitiek én een uitnodiging om mee te doen. 18 maart wordt er gestemd. En wil je als jongere (of gewoon als betrokken Dordtenaar) meepraten? Kom naar het jongerendebat: vrijdagavond 13 maart in de Biesboschhal. Dordrecht leeft. En Dordrecht kiest.Wil je op de hoogte blijven?Abonneer je (gratis) op ons kanaal!

Jeff Zomer | Dordt Softball Coach | February 4, 2026

Dordt swim coach Mason Youngblood talks about the season and the rapidly approaching KCAC Championship

Dordt men's volleyball coach Chad Hanson previews the 2026 season.

Culture Friday on the art of dying, Joseph Holmes on Angel Studios' I Was a Stranger, and Arsenio Orteza on Lothar Kosse's Shekinah. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's online Master of Social Work program equips students for faithful service in their local communities – until all is made new.From Free The Free Lutheran Bible College (FLBC), Plymouth, MN, preparing students to live out their calling through the study of God's Word in authentic community since 1964. At FLBC, biblical truth isn't an elective course—it's the foundation of our academic study. Through the study of God's Word in authentic, Christ-centered community, you'll form a biblical worldview that gives you clarity and confidence for whatever comes next—college, career, family, or ministry. Learn more at flbc.edu/worldAnd from Commuter Bible, the Bible podcast series that matches weekly schedules. On podcast apps and commuterbible.org. Annual plans begin this week.

The reduced vaccine recommendations, U.S.-China relations, and the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian migrants. Plus, the oldest woman to complete the Appalachian Trail, Cal Thomas on the coming congressional showdown over Venezuela, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Commuter Bible, the Bible podcast series that matches weekly schedules. On podcast apps and commuterbible.org. Annual plans begin this week.From Dordt University. Dordt's online Master of Social Work program equips students for faithful service in their local communities – until all is made new.And from the Free Lutheran Bible College (FLBC), Plymouth, MN, preparing students to live out their calling through the study of God's Word in authentic community since 1964. At FLBC, biblical truth isn't an elective course—it's the foundation of our academic study. Through the study of God's Word in authentic, Christ-centered community, you'll form a biblical worldview that gives you clarity and confidence for whatever comes next—college, career, family, or ministry. Learn more at flbc.edu/world

Washington Wednesday on moral rescue in Venezuela, World Tour on the deadly fire in Switzerland, and Arsenio Orteza's conversation with Ellie Holcomb. Plus, Janie B. Cheaney reflects on slow change, a big expensive fish, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from The Free Lutheran Bible College (FLBC), Plymouth, MN, prepares students to live out their calling through the study of God's Word in authentic community since 1964. At FLBC, biblical truth isn't an elective course—it's the foundation of our academic study. Through the study of God's Word in authentic, Christ-centered community, you'll form a biblical worldview that gives you clarity and confidence for whatever comes next—college, career, family, or ministry. Learn more at flbc.edu/worldFrom Commuter Bible, the Bible podcast series that matches weekly schedules. On podcast apps and commuterbible.org. Annual plans begin this week.And from Dordt University. Dordt's online Master of Social Work program equips students for faithful service in their local communities – until all is made new.

The mission that seized Maduro, Venezuela regime change versus regime management, and exploring functional neurology. Plus, a wallaby's brief escape, Hunter Baker on the scandal behind Tim Walz's withdrawal, and the Tuesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's online Master of Social Work program equips students for faithful service in their local communities – until all is made new.From The Free Lutheran Bible College (FLBC), Plymouth, MN, prepares students to live out their calling through the study of God's Word in authentic community since 1964. At FLBC, biblical truth isn't an elective course—it's the foundation of our academic study. Through the study of God's Word in authentic, Christ-centered community, you'll form a biblical worldview that gives you clarity and confidence for whatever comes next—college, career, family, or ministry. Learn more at flbc.edu/worldAnd from Commuter Bible, the Bible podcast series that matches weekly schedules. On podcast apps and commuterbible.org. Annual plans begin this week.

Legal Docket on the case against Maduro, Moneybeat on the economic stakes of Maduro's capture, and History Book on what fueled the Palisades fire. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Commuter Bible, the Bible podcast series that matches weekly schedules. On podcast apps and commuterbible.org. Annual plans begin this week.From Dordt University. Dordt's online Master of Social Work program equips students for faithful service in their local communities – until all is made new.And from Free Lutheran Bible College. (FLBC), Plymouth, MN, prepares students to live out their calling through the study of God's Word in authentic community since 1964. At FLBC, biblical truth isn't an elective course—it's the foundation of our academic study. Through the study of God's Word in authentic, Christ-centered community, you'll form a biblical worldview that gives you clarity and confidence for whatever comes next—college, career, family, or ministry. Learn more at flbc.edu/world

IntroductionWe spend another week considering the doctrine of Limited Atonement. We examine this doctrine using John 17 and the Canons of Dort. Christ's pristly work and his compassion is evident as he goes to the cross. Our problem is that we can have a “scarcity mindset” regarding Christ's work. We might think that limited atonement teaches that there is just enough of Christ's work to go around. The reality is that this doctrine teaches that Christ's work is guaranteed to be applied to Christ's people. Christ does not potentially secure some people, but he certainly secures his people. Christ Accomplishes the Work the Father Gave HimJesus declares in John 17:4, “I have accomplished the work that You gave Me to do.” This means that Christ is conscious he has an assignment. He has met the requirements for his day's work. Christ has done his work. His people are not part of a co operative arrangment. Christ did the work that the Father gave him to do. 
The Canons of Dort rejects the idea that Christ's death was “without a fixed plan.” Jesus is acting as a servant completing the father's assignment. If the plan was to save everyone then Christ's work is sufficient. We will address that potential in a moment. The important thint to note here is that the Father assigned work. Christ consciously accomplished that work. Christ expects his wages. This simply means that Christ has obeyed in the place of his people. He is going to the cross to bear the penalty of sin (Cover/Atone) for the sin. Now, he expects that the father will raise him from the dead.
Therefore, Christ's atonement is not theoretical. It is deliberate, polished, and there are metrics he is espected to meet. Christ knows the expectation and he met the expectation. Therefore, the Father owes him a resurrection. Christ has earned his vindication. (cf. Romans 1:3,4; Romans 4:24-25; 1 Timothy 3:16)Christ Secures His PeopleNow we address the question, “Who are Christ's People?” The second section centers on John 17:2, 6, and 9, showing Christ consciously interceding for a specific group. This group is identified as, “those whom You have given Me.” This group is still in the world, lives in the world, but is not the world. 
He possesses full authority over all flesh, but his application is only to the people that the Father has given him. Eternal life, in Jesus' definition, means knowing God. This means that His people truly experience the blessings of the Spirit as they rightly know God. This is only by the Spirit's work. (John 3) The Canons of Dordt stands against the Arminian claim that grace universally restores human neutrality by a universal assisting or prevenient grace. The Canons uses the strong language that this revives the Pelagian heresy. The log is: if prevenient grace makes us capable of saving ourselves through faith, then Christ's death becomes unnecessary. The canons is working out the consistent implication of prevenient grace. 
The Reformed view maintains that faith does not save; Christ saves. Faith is the God-given instrument by which believers take hold of Christ's accomplished work. Consequently, Christ's prayer for “those You have given Me” assures us that the Lord's people will necessarily receive his blessings. This is not UniversalIn verses like John 17:20–24, Christ extends His prayer beyond the disciples to include “those who will believe through their word.” When people ask, “Well why do missions?” The reason: God uses a means to accomplish his goal. So, simply here Christ is laying out the general call of the gospel will go forth. When we properly understand that God calls his people normally through the gospel and sees to it that the call will be effective in His Spirit then we have every reason to engage in missions. We know that the work will have an end. This is later in the Canons of Dordt. 
Christ is very specific about who receives his work. His intent is not to save humanity in general, but to redeem the people who are one with Him and the Father. His work is going to be applied to the people who will dwell with God forever. 
We might wonder if we are part of Christ's people. When we consider Judas and Peter we see a stark contrast. Judas,(the “son of perdition” (v. 12) betrays Christ. He takes his life out of remorse rather than turning to Christ. (This is a very specific case of suicide, and not a universal commentary). Peter turns to Christ in remorse. The reprobate never sees Christ as a solution. Peter sees Christ as the only solution. Judas is not having a momentary crises, but it is a whole mindset that fails to see Christ's mission. So, when we doubt if Christ loves us then we should believe Christ. One who does not have Christ does not care about Christ. If we struggle in our assurance it testifies that we are God's child, and so believe! Walk in Christ becasue he is your redeemer. 
Christ's high priestly intercession continues today. We have the snippet of Christ praying for the protection of his people. We should never minimize prayer. If our Lord does it as the first order to protect his people then we should be following our savior's lead.ConclusionWe need to realize that limited atonement is not cold exclusivism but comforting assurance. It teaches believers that salvation depends wholly on Christ, not our pedigree, or our performing for God's attention. Faith is how we take hold of Christ. Faith does not save. Faith in Christ saves. It is Christ who saves and faith is the means whereby we take hold of Christ and his his distinc benefits. 
Christ's prayer in John 17 shows His compassionate heart: He wants His people with Him in glory. Christ longs for full fellowship, Christ continues to intercede on our behalf. 
Thus, the doctrine calls Christians to humility, prayer, and gratitude. We are humbled not in our choice for God, but in God's choice of us through Christ.
Because the Redeemer has accomplished His mission and continues to intercede, our salvation stands secure. His faithfulness, not ours, sustains us. That is our peace. Let us walk in faith discerning how to live as living sacrifices unto him.

IntroductionLimited atonement sounds as if the Lord is setting up an excluvie group or there is not enough for everyone. Far from portraying Christ's atonement as scarce or exclusive, Scripture presents it as infinitely sufficient for the whole human race. However, Christ's work is only applied to the sheep. So, Christ's work is not a scarce resource, but it is only applied to the elect. This is not something for the elite because none of us deserve Christ's work. We are all sewer dwellers who need to be lifted up by the scruff of our necks.Who Are the Sheep?John 10 divides humanity into two groups: Christ's sheep and those who are not His sheep. Christ lays down His life for His sheep. The Canons of Dordt teach us that Christ's death is infinitely sufficient. This means that if the human race continued to generate generations forever that Christ could save ever last one of them. However, God chose only to apply Christ's work to his sheep or his elect people. These sheep are not identified by elite status or by receiving mystical confirmation of election. Jesus explains that His sheep are simply those who hear His voice, and follow him. How do we know if we heard his voice? Do you believe the Gospel? Do you believe that Christ is the God man? Do you believe that Christ is your savior? Well, then you are one of his sheep. The problem with this doctrine's title, “Limited Atonement” is we think we know the number of the elect. However, we have no idea how many people will be in heaven. It is not for us to know. We are simply called to preach the gospel, call Christ's sheep, and follow his lead as faithful sheep.What Does It Mean That Christ Lays Down His Life for the Sheep?Article 4 of the Canons highlights the unique value of Christ's death: only the God-man can offer a sacrifice sufficient to satisfy God's requirements. Christ is both truly human (creature who offended) and truly divine (able to bear the infinite wrath). Christ is our unique savior, but the beauty of John 10 is that he is also our shepherd. His self-giving is radical. He gives his life so his sheep can have life. Christ intentionally lays down His life because this is the only way to secure His people. We do not walk in a dead shepherd, but the shepherd who also takes it up. Christ's work definitively assures us. This is why we sometimes say that this is definite atonement. What Does “Limited Atonement” Actually Mean?The doctrine does not teach scarcity, insufficiency, or elitism. Instead, it affirms:Christ's atonement is infinite in worth and fully sufficient for all if God so chose. The beauty of this is that Christ's sheep not only will hear his voice, but they will obey. As they obey their shepherd they will be lead into the heavenly pastures.Assurance comes through believing Christ, not by calculating how many are saved or whether the “supply” of atonement has run out. Christ knows His sheep, calls them, gives them eternal life, and promises that no one can snatch them from His hand.ConclusionWe need to remember that the doctrine of limited atonement or definite atonement is not meant to unsettle believers but to anchor them. Christ never reveals the number of the redeemed or invites us to speculate on who is in the flock. Rather, He directs us to one simple question: Do you hear the Shepherd's voice and believe the gospel? If so, His atonement is yours, His life is yours, and His protection is yours. The doctrine is therefore not restrictive but profoundly comforting: the Good Shepherd lays down His life with purpose, gathers His sheep across history, and guarantees that His sheep will dwell with him him in glory. Let us hear the voice of our shepherd. Let us walk in the Good Shepherd, who not only laid down his life, but who also took it up again.

On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet discusses AI chatbot Bible studies, Arsenio Orteza spotlights Christmas albums with old hymns and new harmonies, and a craftsman preserves memories in stone. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Dordt University, where pre-med students gain knowledge through undergraduate research and hone skills through hands-on simulations. Dordt.eduFrom Free Lutheran Bible College. The Free Lutheran Bible College (FLBC), Plymouth, MN, prepares students to live out their calling through the study of God's Word in authentic community since 1964. At FLBC, biblical truth isn't an elective course—it's the foundation of our academic study. Through the study of God's Word in authentic, Christ-centered community, you'll form a biblical worldview that gives you clarity and confidence for whatever comes next—college, career, family, or ministry. Learn more at flbc.edu/worldAnd from Cedarville University—a Christ-centered, academically rigorous university located in southwest Ohio, equipping students for Gospel impact across every career and calling. Cedarville integrates a biblical worldview into every course in the more than 175 undergraduate and graduate programs students choose from. New online undergraduate degrees through Cedarville Online offer flexible and affordable education grounded in a strong Christian community that fosters both faith and learning. Learn more at cedarville.edu, and explore online programs at cedarville.edu/online.

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(00:00-25:08) – Query & Company opens on a Thanksgiving Eve with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing how many people are working today even if they are in the office. They also discussed last night’s Indiana win over Kansas State at Assembly Hall, highlighting some things that Darian DeVries team has done well so far this season, but also point out a concern they have. Plus, they preview Friday night’s bucket game between IU and Purdue. (25:08-42:02) – Jeff Rabjohns from Peegs.com joins the show to give his perspective on last night’s win for the Hoosiers, gives a very detailed breakdown of what he has heard about the potential for Trent Sisley, agrees with Jake as to what he has heard about Tayton Conerway, and admits that his concerns about IU match what Jake and Eddie are concerned about. (36:15-47:16) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake asking Eddie for his opinion on a situation that he found himself in because he needs to know if he is in the right or wrong. (47:16-1:10:26) – Hour number two of Query & Company starts with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing Sunday’s game for the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans. Kyle Neddenriep from the IndyStar makes an appearance on the program to preview the IHSAA Football State Finals that are going on Friday and Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium. Jake asks Kyle to give his perspective on the 6A game between Westfield and Brownsburg, believes the most tantalizing matchup in is 3A between Bishop Luers and Cascade, and ranks Thanksgiving foods. (1:10:26-1:21:29) – Marian Knights Head Coach Ted Karras joins Query & Company to preview their NAIA playoff game on Saturday afternoon against Dordt, explains how difficult it is trying to learn how to stop the option in a week, highlights a couple of ways his defense can stop the option, and gives a detailed breakdown on his signature Thanksgiving side dish. (1:21:29-1:29:04) – The second hour of the show concludes with Jake Query discussing how big of a loss Ashton Dulin will be for the Colts over the next four games. (1:31:54-1:55:17) – Shane Steichen, Daniel Jones, and Jonathan Taylor have met with the media ahead of this weekend’s game against the Houston Texans. Jake plays what Jones had to say about his fibula injury and the team’s mindset to avoid the first losing streak of the season and what Taylor said about his mindset heading into the game after minimal usage against the Chiefs in the final quarter. (1:55:17-2:12:37) – Joel Erickson from the IndyStar makes his weekly visit on the show to assess whether Shane Steichen learned his lesson from how he called plays in the fourth quarter against Kansas City, thinks that Daniel Jones and Shane Steichen are downplaying his fibula injury based off how he looked against the Chiefs, and admits that he does not feel any tension right now with the team after losing two of its last three games. (2:12:37-2:13:45) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake from Brothers in Broad Ripple to preview his show and Thanksgiving weekend!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On Legal Docket, three Supreme Court cases dealing with jurisdiction; On Moneybeat, Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani; and on History Book, the enduring power of fairy tales. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Cedarville University—a Christ-centered, academically rigorous university located in southwest Ohio, equipping students for Gospel impact across every career and calling. Cedarville integrates a biblical worldview into every course in the more than 175 undergraduate and graduate programs students choose from. New online undergraduate degrees through Cedarville Online offer flexible and affordable education grounded in a strong Christian community that fosters both faith and learning. Learn more at cedarville.edu, and explore online programs at cedarville.edu/onlineFrom Dordt University, where pre-med students gain knowledge through undergraduate research and hone skills through hands-on simulations. Dordt.eduAnd from Free Lutheran Bible College. The Free Lutheran Bible College (FLBC), Plymouth, MN, prepares students to live out their calling through the study of God's Word in authentic community since 1964. At FLBC, biblical truth isn't an elective course—it's the foundation of our academic study. Through the study of God's Word in authentic, Christ-centered community, you'll form a biblical worldview that gives you clarity and confidence for whatever comes next—college, career, family, or ministry. Learn more at flbc.edu/world

In episode 73 of the In All Things podcast, guest host Dr. Gayle Doornbos, professor of theology at Dordt University, interviews Howard Schaap, professor of English at Dordt and author of forthcoming book, Brooding Upon the Waters: A Memoir of Farming, Fishing, and Failure in America's Lost Landscape. As part of a recent series on the In All Things blog, Doornbos and Schaap discuss disappearing landscapes, rural communities, rich histories, and the unexpected beauty that comes from committing to a place, inviting us to consider how faithful attentiveness deepens our sense of belonging in the places to which we are called.

This week we began a series on the Canons of Dort, exploring the five points of Calvinism. These doctrines—Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, and Perseverance of the Saints—show God's sovereign, transforming grace. Far from prideful or fatalistic, they call believers to humility, worship, and confidence in God's faithful work.

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