Already it is March. Here at the headquarters of Reformed Believers Publishing (RBP), the sun has some warmth in it again. There may be snow yet, but the winds of spring begin to blow. “Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth” (Ps. 104:30).

Meanwhile, the winds of false doctrine continue to blow unabated. This too is according to the counsel of Jehovah. “For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you” (1 Cor. 11:19). 

The articles in this issue set forth the truth of the gospel over against the lies, “that we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive” (Eph. 4:14).

The articles in this issue speak for themselves, except, perhaps, for the editorial. The editorial is a transcript of a speech at one of the Wednesday night doctrine classes last year in First Reformed Protestant Church. The popular and thoughtless accusation of the day is that the Reformed Protestant Churches are antinomian, despising good works. Let the reader examine the speech and judge for himself whether the accusation is true or false.

The editorial that was originally planned for this issue is being pushed back to a special March 15 issue of the magazine that will deal with the doctrine of repentance. Let Caesar beware the Ides of March, but let Sword and Shield readers keep an eye on their mailboxes.

Speaking of special issues, we continue to hear how much our readers look forward to letters editions of Sword and Shield. So keep the letters coming! Whether you have a question to ask or a point to make, or you just need to let us know how wrong we are about everything, you have an open forum and a wide readership in Sword and Shield.

Finally, a note about bound volumes of Sword and Shield. Those who have saved their issues from volume 1 and would like them bound, please have them brought to the RBP office by April 1. The cost to have them bound will be $35. Reminder: there are fifteen issues in volume 1 (twelve monthly issues and three special issues).

Those who do not have their back issues can purchase a bound volume using RBP’s stock at a cost of $45. Please notify the RBP office by April 1 if you would like to purchase this option.

May God speed the truths written herein to your heart and the next issue into your hands.