This issue contains articles by two NJLs. Rev. Nathan J. Langerak, in addition to his meditation and his Finally, Brethren, Farewell, continues to revisit the theology of Norman Shepherd. Rev. Langerak labors with might and main to save the PRC from the dread clutches of the federal vision. Our second NJL is Dr. Nathan J. Lanning, who has been reading Herman Witsius for many years and who takes issue with the promotion of Witsius’ theology in recent issues of the Standard Bearer. Dr. Lanning labors with might and main to save the PRC from the dread clutches of Witsius’ covenant doctrine.

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And just like that, we have come to the end of the first volume year of Sword and Shield. I say “just like that” even though from one viewpoint it seems like a long time ago that Sword and Shield was born. A lot has happened since June 2020. Nevertheless, article has followed article, issue has followed issue, and suddenly we find ourselves at the end of volume one. To reprise a line from the first issue of the magazine: Let us end where we began, with thanksgiving to Jehovah for giving this first volume a place. We pray that he will speed the truths written herein to your heart, and the next volume into your hands.