Roman Catholic Authorities
Through the years our ministers have used as evidence and authority, books circulated by the Catholic Church through their bookstores.
By N.J. Waldorf
By N.J. Waldorf
July 1932
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Have Faith in God
Christ not only taught that we should have faith in God, but also that we shall receive from God what our faith grasps.
The Power of the Gospel*
The gospel is more than good news, more than what we call the gospel story, more than a statement of truth, more, even, than a plan of salvation. It is the power of God unto salvation.
The Holy Spirit and Human Effort
We have no new ideas nor methods to make soul winning more successful than in the apostles' day. As then, so now, the combination of the Holy Spirit with human effort is required, together with the whole-hearted surrender of the messenger, and constant, prayerful service on his part, not only from the desk, but also by the fireside.
The Appeal in Evangelistic Meetings
Frequently the difference between success and failure in an evangelistic campaign lies in the right use of the appeal.
Attracting an Audience to Hear the Message
Successful evangelism to winning people to the third angel's message centers around three points.
It Pays to Make Friends
From both personal observation and experience I believe that we as Seventh-day Adventist ministers have been too slow and timid in making friendships with government officials, men of influence, and leaders of other denominations.
Poetry in the Preaching Service
Firmly believing in the value of reading a Christian poem to enforce the Y thought in a sermon, I have for some years asked the co-operation of Mrs. L. D. Avery-Stuttle in supplying poems on certain topics that I planned to use in sermons.
Convictions on Methods of Evangelism
Both our evangelists and our pastors earnestly desire to know why and how others follow their special plans and policies of work.
Organization Helps the Bible Worker
When associated with an evangelist carrying on a public effort, with only one or two Bible workers, I find it impossible to do efficient service unless I have my work well organized.
What the Bible Worker Expects From the Evangelist
The work of evangelist and Bible worker may be likened to that of physician and nurse. The physician diagnoses the case and prescribes the treatment, leaving the nurse to carry out his orders. Were it not for the systematic care given by the nurse, of what avail would be the doctor's orders?
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