Greetings! My name is Rev. Clayton Spronk, and it is my privilege to write for this blog on behalf of the RFPA. The plan is for me to write at least two posts a month. The RFPA has left it up to me to select the subjects, meaning that you can expect coverage of a wide variety of topics. Though not every post will be devoted to the promotion of RFPA publications, I do plan to put a plug in...
We welcome guest blogger Rev. Clayton Spronk, pastor of Peace Protestant Reformed Church in Lansing, IL! Rev. Spronk will be blogging for us several times a month, taking us first through a brief study of Richard Smit's newly released book, The Fruit of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. Many have been asking for a discussion or study to follow-up each of the Book Club books, and we hope you feel free to join in by leaving your comments at the...
Many of our titles are now available in eBook format! Our readers have sent us many requests for eBook versions of our distinctive Reformed literature, and we're thrilled to now be offering this new format for a dozen of our most popular titles (with more coming soon). We love this new medium and it seems that you do, too. Our eBook titles are "flying off the shelves" but we've had a few questions from readers about how to access their eBook...
Available Summer 2013 in print and eBook formats! Perhaps you've noticed that the popular commentary on the Canons of Dordrecht, The Voice of Our Fathers, has been out of print for well over a year. We're pleased to announce the new revised edition will be available this summer in both print and eBook formats! This book is an extensive commentary on the articles drawn up by the great Synod of Dordrecht (1618–19). The articles stated and defended the doctrines of...
Next month marks the 60th anniversary of the schism of 1953 within the Protestant Reformed Churches (PRC), the culmination of the hard fought battle for sovereign grace in the covenant. Delve into this history with David J. Engelsma's new book, slated for release next month! The Battle for Sovereign Grace in the Covenant recounts much of the gripping history of the schism, including new, important details that have not been previously published. The book also provides the history of the controversial...
Looking forward to receiving the May 15 issue of the Standard Bearer? Here's a taste of what's to come in the next issue of our Reformed magazine: Meditation | Rivers of Living Water "The church of Spirit-filled believers is led to preach the gospel and bear witness to others of the grace of God in Jesus Christ… These are what the Spirit uses to bring others to faith and life with God." Editorial | "These Are Exciting Times" - The...
Notice to Book Club Members! **Changes to the Book Club Benefits.** (Book Club members please respond.) Since eBooks are now available to our Book Club members, we've made a few great changes to the Book Club benefits that will take effect in June, 2013. Here's what's new: 1. You choose to receive your books either in print or in eBook format and will from this point on receive that chosen format for your Book Club books. 2. You may choose to...
You've been asking...and we're so close to giving you what you've asked for! Our very first eBook will be this old tried-and-true, hard-to-find treasure: The Church Order Commentary by Monsma and Van Dellen. This revised third edition is the accepted standard for the interpretation and application of the Church Order of Dordrecht by Reformed and Presbyterian denominations. This authoritative, time-tested commentary instructs us today on the need for a book of order for biblical consistency in church government. The Church Order...
(This meditation by Rev. James Slopsema first appeared in Vol 88 Issue 13 of the Standard Bearer.) And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me. Matthew 28:9-10 In the 40 days after His resurrection Jesus appeared ten times...
Excerpt from Herman Hoeksema’s When I Survey, Book Two, Chapter 1 “Laying Down His Life” (page 65) The suffering of the Lord is as many-sided as human sin and redemption; it is as deep as hell and as high as heaven; it is as rich as the love of God. And we may notice, too, that a comparatively very large part of the gospel narratives is devoted to the passion and death of the Savior. We must, therefore, confine our discussion...
Well, not necessarily near you. The next issue of the Standard Bearer is heading to mailboxes all over the world. Hopefully, to yours. If not, order your subscription today! This periodical is a must-have in every Reformed household. Ever wonder how the Standard Bearer is mailed? Here's a short little demonstration in pictures... 1. First, we stage the copies of the Standard Bearer on the work table for easy access. Then Tim and Paula work on exporting our current subscriber list...
Coming soon to you in the April 1 issue of the Standard Bearer... Meditation | Disciples on the Road to Emmaus "Jesus Christ rose from the dead, just as He said." -Rev. John Marcus A Word Fitly Spoken | Corruption "Our misery is that the whole of creation is held captive by a destructive, pervasive, and inexorable power." -Rev. Bill Langerak All Around Us "With the imminent legalization of homosexual marriage in the US and euthanasia in Canada,...
Here's a little taste of what we're working on...eBooks on our website!
Stay tuned for more details about pricing, access, and changes to the Book Club!
Wondering about RFPA book distributors, the success of the warehouse sale, or what books are on special this spring? Read about it all in the newest issue of the RFPA Update! Click here for to view the Update as a PDF. Spreading the Truth...One Book at a Time Do you imagine the woman in Europe studying the truth of God’s word, whose bookshelf of RFPA publications is her most prized possession? Or the man in Asia just hearing about the...
