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Apostasy (2): What the Apostate Does

In verse 26 we read, “If we sin willfully.” That is a general statement. In verse 29 the Holy Spirit describes the serious sins of the apostate. He does this to underline the guilt of the apostate, to warn the reader against the sin of apostasy, and to set forth the utter hopelessness of the apostate’s case. We have in verse 29 proof that apostasy is no ordinary sin. It is not dishonesty; it is not theft; it is not adultery; and it is not murder. It is something much worse.

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Book Review - Ten Commandments for Children

The following review was written by Amanda DeBoer on the book The Ten Commandments for Children by Prof. Ron Cammenga (Jenison, MI: Reformed Free Publishing, 2023). This review will be published in the Clarion, a biweekly magazine of the Canadian/American Reformed Church federation, Vol. 72 No. 14, in November 2023.

Cammenga not only teaches the commandments, but also explores their depth and practicality in an age appropriate way. He has a kind, yet unwavering, manner of writing that is very appropriate for the topic. The Ten Commandments for Children will undoubtedly be a blessing for many families.

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Apostasy (1): Who the Apostate Is

The text of Hebrews 10:26-29 is a warning against apostasy. In fact, the epistle to the Hebrews contains many pointed warnings against apostasy. Indeed, it contains some of the most chilling, most frightening, and most sobering passages of the New Testament on the subject of apostasy. In a number of blog posts I intend to explain and apply these warnings against apostasy.  Read More

RFPA Annual Meeting 2023

Have you ever wondered why the Reformed Free Publishing Association is the RFPA, and not just the RFP?

Our nonprofit has long published "Reformed" literature and authors, we're "Free" because we operate without a denominational affiliation, and "Publishing" is self-explanatory, but why are we an Association?

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The Standard Bearer: Loving Service of the Church

Read on for an editorial written by Prof. Barrett Gritters in the 

Standard Bearer

 Vol 100, No. 1 (October 1, 2023). 

The Standard Bearer exists for Christ’s church. Our writers labor for the magazine because they love the church too. You read our magazine most likely because you also love the church...

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Translations in Focus - Doctrine According to Godliness (Amharic)

This month on the blog, we're looking forward to the RFPA Annual Association meeting in a few weeks by highlighting our translations. Today's "translation in focus" is the Amharic translation of Doctrine According to Godliness (translated by Selam Kefyalew). Read on for a side-by-side comparison of chapter 328 from the English and Amharic versions of Doctrine! Read More

Translations in Focus - Come Ye Children (Tagalog)

This month on the blog, we're looking forward to the RFPA Annual Association meeting in September by highlighting our translations. Today's "translation in focus" is the Tagalog translation of Come, Ye Children. Read on for side-by-side excerpts from chapter 153 of Come and Halikayo, Mga Anak: Kuwento ng Biblia para sa Mga Bata! Read More

Book Review - I Believe

The following review was written by Ken Vink on the book I Believe: Sermons on the Apostles' Creed by Herman Hoeksema (Jenison, MI: Reformed Free Publishing, 2012). This review was originally published in the September 2023 issue of The Grandville Gleaner. Read More

"I Believe": Book Interview with Hope RWC

Long commute today? Read on for links to an episode of Hope PR Ministry podcast featuring RFPA staff members Marco Barone and Ashley (Huizinga) Mulder. In the episode, they discuss the creation and impact of the book I Believe: Sermons on the Apostles' Creed by Herman Hoeksema, released in June 2023. Listen on Spotify here.Listen on Apple Podcasts here. ________ In the early- to mid-1950s, Herman Hoeksema delivered a series of radio sermons on each of the articles of the Apostles’ Creed, thereby presenting...

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Book Review - Ecclesiastes: A Reflective Exposition

The following review was written by Richard Alan Fuhr Jr. on the book Ecclesiastes: A Reflective Exposition by Thomas Miersma (Jenison, MI: Reformed Free Publishing, 2022). This review was originally published in the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society (JETS). Read More

Translations in Focus - Reformed Education (Spanish)

This month on the blog, we're looking forward to the RFPA Annual Association meeting in September by highlighting our translations. Today's "translation in focus" is the Spanish translation of Reformed Education. Read on for side-by-side excerpts from chapter 1 of Educación Reformada: La Escuela Christiana Como Demanda Del Pacto (translated by Doner Bartolon)! Read More

Book Review - Job: God's Sovereignty in Suffering

The following review was written by Randall C. Bailey on the book Job: God's Sovereignty in Suffering by Ronald Hanko (Jenison, MI: Reformed Free Publishing, 2021). This review was originally published in the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society (JETS). Read More

Translations in Focus - Behold! He Cometh (Spanish)

This month on the blog, we're looking forward to the RFPA Annual Association meeting in September by highlighting our translations. Today's "translation in focus" is the Spanish translation of Behold! He Cometh: An Exposition of the Book of Revelation. Read on for side-by-side excerpts from chapter 7 of Behold and HE AQUÍ, ¡ÉL VIENE! Una exposición del libro de Apocalipsis (currently being translated by Jorge Carbajal)! Read More

Book Review - Fruit of the Spirit

The following review was written by Ava Langerak on the book The Fruit of the Spirit of Jesus Christ by Richard J. Smit (Jenison, MI: Reformed Free Publishing, 2012). This review was originally published in the August 2023 issue of The Grandville Gleaner. Read More