In this issue two editors continue their series. Rev. Nathan Langerak continues his evaluation of Professor Gritters’ speech on un-forgiveness, demonstrating that Professor Gritters’ doctrine of unforgiven is essentially Roman Catholic. The undersigned goes back to the Afscheiding to demonstrate that one of the primary reasons for the emigration of the Seceders was that they might establish their own Reformed schools. We also publish a letter and reply regarding preaching and church membership.

The editors have also made a change in the staff of Sword and Shield. Rev. Martin Vander Wal has been removed as an editor of the magazine, on the ground that his Formula of Subscription examination at the Reformed Protestant classis in January revealed that he is not Reformed according to the confessions. Because the purpose of Sword and Shield is to promote the Reformed faith, the two remaining editors judged that a man who has revealed himself as not Reformed according to the confessions cannot serve as an editor of the magazine. 

Readers who are interested in seeing the examination for themselves can watch the proceedings here. 

Reverend VanderWal’s rubrics have been discontinued in this issue, but further decisions about the future of the rubrics are still being made. Personally, I am thankful to be part of an association and publication that takes the Reformed faith this seriously. It is refreshing to be united by the truth in the cause of publishing the Reformed faith.

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