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Protestant Reformed Missions, The War Years: Mission Work Flounders (1940-1946) (5)

Wilbur Bruinsma·2019-12-16
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This article examines Protestant Reformed missionary efforts during World War II (1940-1946), focusing on evangelistic strategies including the distribution of pamphlets on biblical and Reformed subjects and the launching of new periodicals like Beacon Lights. The resource provides historical insight into how the PRC conducted mission work and maintained doctrinal outreach during wartime constraints, with significant contributions from Rev. Herman Hoeksema and various church societies.

Previous article in this series: September 1, 2019, p. 473. There are various legitimate means evangelism committees and mission committees use to spread the gospel. One such means already faithfully used by the PRC Mission Committee was that of the printed page. During the years that war was being waged in Europe and the south Pacific, various churches, especially First PRC in Grand Rapids, published pamphlets addressing diverse doctrinal and practical issues -- many of them written by Rev....

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Author
Wilbur Bruinsma
Date

2019-12-16

Source
Standard Bearer
Scripture References
Ephesians 4:3
Topics
MissionsPRCA HistoryHerman Hoeksema
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