March 1932 Issue
The Sure Foundation
I.H. Evans
In order to build on the sure foundation, the word of God, one must seek for the true meaning of the word.
In order to build on the sure foundation, the word of God, one must seek for the true meaning of the word.The Leaders Should Lead in Evangelism
W. H. Branson
It is easy for us to see how institutionalism has hindered evangelism in mission lands in the case of other mission boards; but are we not in danger of drifting in the same direction?
It is easy for us to see how institutionalism has hindered evangelism in mission lands in the case of other mission boards; but are we not in danger of drifting in the same direction?Making Successful Contact
G.F. Jones
There is one sure, certain way to have success in working for souls——the way of personal contact.
There is one sure, certain way to have success in working for souls——the way of personal contact.Others Are Also Watching
M.N. Campbell
Readers of the Ministry will be interested in a report of the recent Student Volunteer Movement convention held in Buffalo, December 30 to January 3.
Readers of the Ministry will be interested in a report of the recent Student Volunteer Movement convention held in Buffalo, December 30 to January 3.Editorial Keynotes
LeRoy E. Froom
Next to the direct operation of the Holy Spirit upon the human heart, the profound and sincere belief of the preacher in the integrity of the message he proclaims is doubtless the most potent influence that can be brought to bear upon the hearer.
Next to the direct operation of the Holy Spirit upon the human heart, the profound and sincere belief of the preacher in the integrity of the message he proclaims is doubtless the most potent influence that can be brought to bear upon the hearer.A Layman's Appeal
Anonymous
The rebuke and appeal in the following letter, sent recently to one of our evangelists, touch upon a point that unfortunately makes it personal to many who are engaged in the gospel ministry.
The rebuke and appeal in the following letter, sent recently to one of our evangelists, touch upon a point that unfortunately makes it personal to many who are engaged in the gospel ministry.Hints for Amateur Song Leaders
Henry De Fluiter
Often our young men, and older ones too, are pressed into the service of conducting the music in our meetings, even when without previous experience. For such, a few suggestions may be timely.
Often our young men, and older ones too, are pressed into the service of conducting the music in our meetings, even when without previous experience. For such, a few suggestions may be timely.The Prophetic Periods
C.P. Bollman
Reviewing the method of understanding the prophetic periods of Daniel and Revelation.
Reviewing the method of understanding the prophetic periods of Daniel and Revelation.Sunset Musings
E.H. Gates
When in 1875 I accepted "present truth," my whole outlook was changed, and life seemed to take on a new meaning.
When in 1875 I accepted "present truth," my whole outlook was changed, and life seemed to take on a new meaning.Open-Air Meetings
J.E. Shultz
To speak successfully in the open-air forum, one needs to have a very definite conviction that he has a divine message, and must not be moved from its presentation.
To speak successfully in the open-air forum, one needs to have a very definite conviction that he has a divine message, and must not be moved from its presentation.Receiving the Offerings
B.F. Bryan
Giving to the support of the work of God is an act of worship, and has been so regarded from the earliest times.
Giving to the support of the work of God is an act of worship, and has been so regarded from the earliest times.Non-Biblical Testimony to the Historicity of Jesus
W.W. Prescott
The letter of Pliny the Younger, written in 107 A. D., when he was the representative of the Roman government in Bithynia, and addressed to the then reigning emperor Trajan, "is considered one of the most important documents remaining of early Christian history."
The letter of Pliny the Younger, written in 107 A. D., when he was the representative of the Roman government in Bithynia, and addressed to the then reigning emperor Trajan, "is considered one of the most important documents remaining of early Christian history."The Question of Decision
Kathleen Meyer
One has to deal differently with different persons relative to the matter of conversion.
One has to deal differently with different persons relative to the matter of conversion.Attracting the Youth to the Bible Work—No. II
Louise C. Kleuser
When there is a leader, youth will ever follow.
When there is a leader, youth will ever follow.The Proper Use of Books
C.C. Crisler
When we gather and read books for the purpose of making plain to others the truths for our day, the blessing of the Lord accompanies such gathering and use; but when we accumulate them to read or study simply to learn truth for ourselves, or to become learned, or to receive mental stimulus or pleasure, and fail to pass on to others that which we receive, we become like stagnant pools, and make a curse of what might be a blessing.
When we gather and read books for the purpose of making plain to others the truths for our day, the blessing of the Lord accompanies such gathering and use; but when we accumulate them to read or study simply to learn truth for ourselves, or to become learned, or to receive mental stimulus or pleasure, and fail to pass on to others that which we receive, we become like stagnant pools, and make a curse of what might be a blessing.