The Truth Never Begs: The Necessary Voice of the Reformed Free Publishing Association
This article by Joshua Hoekstra reflects on Herman Hoeksema's 1953 editorial philosophy regarding the Standard Bearer magazine and the Reformed Free Publishing Association's commitment to publishing truth rather than merely seeking subscribers. The piece articulates the RFPA's foundational conviction that authentic Reformed truth requires careful study and engagement, not marketing pressure, and describes the collaborative effort of faithful Reformed workers in producing quality publications that serve the denomination.
In 1953 Herman Hoeksema penned an editorial titled "Why We Should Read the Standard Bearer." He stated: Mark you well, the Standard Bearer is not begging for subscriptions. The truth never begs. And the Standard Bearer represents the truth. If many of us are not interested in the Protestant Reformed truth anymore, something which I am still loath to believe, the truth of God nevertheless stands and marches on, even without them. Besides, I do not want mere subscribers, but readers that will...
Full article available on sb.rfpa.org
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