Volume 1

Issues

June 2020 – May 2021

May 2021

— NUMBER 15

Articles

Meditation
Pentecost Fully Come
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
Editorial
An Answer to Deposition (2)
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
From the Editor
From the Editor — May 2021
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
Understanding the Times
Revisiting Norman Shepherd (2)
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
Contribution
Witsius and Possession as a Condition in the Covenant
Nathan Lanning
Finally, Brethren, Farewell
Finally, Brethren, Farewell! — May 2021
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak

Articles

Meditation
Finished
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
Editorial
An Answer to Deposition (1)
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
From the Editor
From the Editor — April 2021
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
Understanding the Times
Revisiting Norman Shepherd
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
Faith and Life
Fear and Anger
Rev. Martin VanderWal
Contribution
Walking with God
Elijah Roberts
Finally, Brethren, Farewell
Finally, Brethren, Farewell! — April 2021
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak

Articles

Meditation
In Wisdom Jehovah Made Them All
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
Editorial
Our Present Controversy (8)
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
Understanding the Times
The Majority Report
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
Sound Doctrine
Enmity Promised, Enmity Fulfilled
Rev. Martin VanderWal
Contribution
Two Questions for Calvinists Who Support John MacArthur’s View of Judas Iscariot
Dr. Sonny Hernandez
A Pilgrim’s Prayer
Finally, Brethren, Farewell
Finally, Brethren, Farewell! — March 2021
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak

Articles

Meditation
The Defeat of Sennacherib
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
Editorial
Our Present Controversy (7)
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
From the Editor
From the Editor — February 2021
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
Understanding the Times
A Defense of Sword and Shield and Reformed Believers Publishing (5): False Charge of Antinomianism
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
Faith and Life
Cancel Culture
Rev. Martin VanderWal
Letter
Letter: How Others See Us
Stefan Griess
Contribution
Two Ditches…or One?
Connie L. Meyer
Finally, Brethren, Farewell
Finally, Brethren, Farewell! — February 2021
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak

Articles

From the Editor
From the Editor — January 15, 2021
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
Letter
Letters: Sword and Shield
Lydia Rau
Letter
Letters: Sword and Shield (2)
See Leh Wah
Letter
Letters: Our Present Controversy
Matt Hanko
Letter
Letters: Our Present Controversy (2)
Sara Doezema
Letter
Letters: Our Present Controversy (3)
Mike Vermeer
Letter
Letters: Our Present Controversy (4)
Annette Kuiper
Letter
Letters: Our Present Controversy (5)
Doug Wassink
Letter
Letters: Our Present Controversy (6)
Carl R. Smits
Letter
Letter: Biblical Counseling
Brendan Looyenga
Letter
Letter: Book Review
Darryl Kooy
Finally, Brethren, Farewell
Finally, Brethren, Farewell! — January 15, 2021
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak

Articles

Meditation
A Pilgrim’s Prayer
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
Editorial
Our Present Controversy (6)
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
From the Editor
From the Editor — January 1, 2021
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
Understanding the Times
A Defense of Sword and Shield (4): Necessary
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
A Word in Due Season
Heresy (2)
Rev. Martin VanderWal
Contribution
Christological Heresy—Nestorianism
Dr. Sonny Hernandez
Contribution
Settled and Binding
Rev. Martin VanderWal
Finally, Brethren, Farewell
Finally, Brethren, Farewell! — January 1, 2021
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak

Articles

Meditation
Good and Pleasant Unity
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
From the Editor
From the Editor — December 15, 2020
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
Chairman’s Opening Remarks and Prayer
Editorial
The Formal Principle of the Reformation
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
Annual Secretary’s Report
A Word from the Board of Reformed Believers Publishing
Truth, Freedom, and Sword and Shield
Rev. Martin VanderWal
Committing Our Way to God
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
Finally, Brethren, Farewell
Finally, Brethren, Farewell! — December 15, 2020
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak

Articles

Meditation
No Room in the Inn
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
Editorial
Our Present Controversy (5)
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
From the Editor
From the Editor — December 1, 2020
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
Understanding the Times
A Defense of Sword and Shield and Reformed Believers Publishing (3): Their Origins
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
A Word in Due Season
Heresy (1)
Rev. Martin VanderWal
Contribution
The Sufficiency of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Samuel Vasquez
Book Review
Once More, Dr. Richard J. Mouw on Common Grace
Prof. David J. Engelsma
Finally, Brethren, Farewell
Finally, Brethren, Farewell! — December 1, 2020
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak

Articles

Meditation
Be Thankful unto Him
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
Editorial
A Believer’s Paper: The Freedom of Sword and Shield
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
From the Editor
From the Editor — November 2020
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
Understanding the Times
Defense of Sword and Shield and Reformed Believers Publishing (2): The Formula of Subscription
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
Sound Doctrine
The Antithetical Promise
Rev. Martin VanderWal
Contribution
The Virus, The Movement, and Our Great Leader: An Allegory
Philip Rainey
Finally, Brethren, Farewell
Finally, Brethren, Farewell! — November 2020
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak

Articles

Meditation
Blessed Nation!
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
Editorial
Our Present Controversy (4)
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
From the Editor
From the Editor — October 2020
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
Understanding the Times
A Defense of Sword and Shield and Reformed Believers Publishing (1): Article 31 of the Church Order
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
Faith and Life
The Ethics of Mercy
Rev. Martin VanderWal
Book Review
Root and Fruit in Review and Comparison
Connie L. Meyer
Finally, Brethren, Farewell
Finally, Brethren, Farewell! — October 2020
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak

Articles

From the Editor
From the Editor — September 15, 2020
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
Letter
Letters: The Church’s Response to Pestilence
Amy Bauer
Letter
Letters: The Church’s Response to Pestilence (2)
Barry Warner
Letter
Letters: Editorials
Ron Kooienga
Letter
Letters: Editorials (2)
Rick DeVries
Letter
Letters: Editorials (3)
Michael Rau
Letter
Letters: Editorials (4)
Matthew Overway
Letter
Letters: Editorials (5)
Philip Rainey
Letter
Letters: Editorials (6)
Phil and Barb Dykstra
Letter
Letters: How Others See Us
Stefan Griess
Finally, Brethren, Farewell
Finally, Brethren, Farewell! — September 15, 2020
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak

Articles

Meditation
Trouble
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
Editorial
Our Present Controversy (3)
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
Editorial
A Unique Synod
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
From the Editor
From the Editor — September 2020
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
Sound Doctrine
The Enmity of Covenant Grace
Rev. Martin VanderWal
Understanding the Times
Unholy Alliances
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
The Book of Esther
The Greatest King
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
Book Review
The Crux of the “Free Offer” Is the Cross! (3)
David J. Engelsma
Finally, Brethren, Farewell
Finally, Brethren, Farewell! — September 2020
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak

Articles

Meditation
Faith without Partiality
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
Editorial
Our Present Controversy (2)
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
From the Editor
From the Editor — August 2020
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
Letter to the Editors
Letter to the Editors — August 2020
Agatha Lubbers
Letter to the Editors
Letter to the Editors
Annette Kuiper
Sound Doctrine
Fellowship of the Word
Rev. Martin VanderWal
Understanding the Times
How Others See Us
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
Faith and Life
Priestly Ethics
Rev. Martin VanderWal
Book Review
The Crux of the “Free Offer” is the Cross! (2)
David J. Engelsma
Pleasant Praises
The Horse’s Nay
Connie L. Meyer
Finally, Brethren, Farewell
Finally, Brethren, Farewell! — August 2020
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak

Articles

Meditation
Meditation — July 2020
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
Editorial
Our Present Controversy
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
Editorial
A Matter for the Contact Committee’s Attention
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
From the Editor
From the Editor — July 2020
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
Sound Doctrine
Covenantal Aspects and Their Coordination
Rev. Martin VanderWal
Understanding the Times
The Church’s Response to Pestilence
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
The Book of Esther
The Theme of the Book of Esther
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
Book Review
The Crux of the “Free Offer” is the Cross! (1)
David J. Engelsma
Book Review
Unfolding Covenant History: From Samuel to Solomon
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
Finally, Brethren, Farewell
Finally, Brethren, Farewell! — July 2020
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak

Articles

Meditation
Jehovah, Israel’s Sword and Shield
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
Editorial
Sword and Shield
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
From the Editor
Two Invitations and Two Requests
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
Sound Doctrine
Covenant Doctrine
Rev. Martin VanderWal
Understanding the Times
“Where Is God in a Pandemic?”
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak
Faith and Life
Ethics and the Gospel
Rev. Martin VanderWal
The Book of Esther
Introduction to the Book of Esther
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
Book Review
Walking in the Way of Love
Rev. Andrew W. Lanning
Finally, Brethren, Farewell
Finally, Brethren, Farewell! — June 2020
Rev. Nathan J. Langerak