MAY WE SHOOT TO KILL?   1
The problem of the Christian's duty in war is discussed by Rev. Henry R. Van Til, a former Army Chaplain...first article in a series on this timely subject.

UNTO HIM THAT LOVETH US   3
Our spiritual service to the King of kings is the theme of Dr. Leonard Greenway's devotional meditation...concluding an article begun in the August issue.

THE STARS TELL TIME   4
What can we discover about the age of the universe from a study of the stars? Does the evidence from astronomy force us to compromise with the evolutionist? The answer to these and similar questions is discussed in this illuminating article by Dr. John DeVries.

WHAT IS REFORMED PIETY?   6
Does the Reformed doctrinal viewpoint involve a distinctive approach to Christian piety? What are the marks of true godliness? Rev. Alexander C. De Jong, Rev. Edward Heerema, and Rev. John H. Piersma begin a series of articles on this thought-provoking subject.

THE PAUSE FOR PRAISE   8
Rev. Frederick W. Van Houten treats a thanksgiving theme...a meditation based on the account of Abraham's faithful servant.

ABSOLUTE TRUTH AND THE HEARTS OF MEN   9
What is the relation between God's Word and mental poise for the souls of men? What of the new psychological emphasis in pastoral work? Read the answer given in Rev. Edward Heerema's stimulating article.

THE VALUE OF RELIGION   12
Another of the popular religious fallacies of our day discussed and exposed...Rev. Johannes G. Vos' lucid pen treats the subject, Is religion primarily a means to human benefits?

CHRISTIAN COMMUNISM OR CHRISTIAN CHARITY?   14
First in a series of articles on much-maligned words from Scripture...by Rev. Henry R. Van Til...Did the early Christians practice a form of Communism?

"BE YE SEPARATE"   15
Has our leitmotif become a relic? Mr. Jacob W. F. Uitvlugt takes up the clarion cry, "In Isolation Is Our Strength!"

THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE   16
Does Christianity offer absolute certainty or only "rational probability"? Dr. Cornelis Van Til continues his challenging series on the approach of the Calvinist to the unbeliever.

A CALVINISTIC UNIVERSITY IN AMERICA   18
Dr. Ned B. Stonehouse contends for the principle of a Calvinistic University free from church control...What about the Christian University Association?

FROM THE LETTERBOX   21
Dr. John H. Kromminga challenges Rev. Henry R. Van Til's interpretation of his book review, and Mr. Van Til replies.

HERE I STAND!   22
Lessons 9 and 10 in this series of articles on the Belgic Confession treat the doctrine of the Holy Spirit and the creation of all things by God...by Rev. John H. Piersma