The Spirit of Thanksgiving...........................Rev. Art Besteman.......................2
Rev. Art Besteman views the way David gave thanks to God as an example of how
Christians today can express the Spirit’s fruit of thanksgiving.

The Craze for Amusement.............................Rev. Jason Tuinstra....................3
Rev. Jason Tuinstra looks at the place of amusement and entertainment in the life of
a Christian.

Preaching the Word.....................................Rev. William Kok.......................8
In this reprint from the January 1956 Torch and Trumpet, Rev. William Kok explains
the importance of the preaching of the Word.

A King Like Melchizadek...........................Rev. Ken Kok..........................10
Often considered an obscure Old Testament figure, the priestly kingship of
Melchizadek is reviewed by Rev. Ken Kok.

Sound Bites - 1956.............................................................................................................15
Quotes from the Torch and Trumpet’s sixth year that still speak to us today.

Teen Scene - Standing On Air..............................Mr. Dave Vander Meer.................... 17
Mr. Dave Vander Meer looks at the excuses we often use to break the rules that God
has given to us.

Reformed Evangelism............................................Dr. Cornel Venema.......................... 19
Dr. Venema continues his series of articles on the subject of evangelism by looking
at the means God uses to produce a saving faith in His elect.

Like Apples of Gold in Settings of Silver [2]......Rev. Paul Murphy .........................22
In part two of the advances the Reformed faith within America, Rev. Murphy looks
at denominations and ministries.