December 1938 Issue

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Extraordinary Men Extraordinary Times

Francis D. Nichol

God wants men who think great thoughts, dream great dreams, and see great visions in relation to the kingdom of God and the finishing of His work.

God wants men who think great thoughts, dream great dreams, and see great visions in relation to the kingdom of God and the finishing of His work.

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Those Final "Rapid Movements"

F.G. Young

A discussion of the mighty issues that unquestionably constitute the movement toward the end.

A discussion of the mighty issues that unquestionably constitute the movement toward the end.

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As to Vested Choirs

C. Lester Bond

What position does the denomination take in regard to the wearing of robes by members of the church choir?

What position does the denomination take in regard to the wearing of robes by members of the church choir?

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Evangelistic Bible Class

Howard A. Currant

The Bible class in connection with a large series has proved to be a most excellent method of getting personal contacts with interested people, as well as indoctrinat­ing them in various phases of our message.

The Bible class in connection with a large series has proved to be a most excellent method of getting personal contacts with interested people, as well as indoctrinat­ing them in various phases of our message.

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Missionary Misconceptions and Mistakes

Frederick, Lee

Every missionary delights in recording the souls he knows he has won to Christ; but how many try to figure out, the losses that have accrued to the church through their mistakes?

Every missionary delights in recording the souls he knows he has won to Christ; but how many try to figure out, the losses that have accrued to the church through their mistakes?

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Just Between Us Missionary Wives—No. 4

Eric M. Meleen

Adjusting Ourselves to Conditions

Adjusting Ourselves to Conditions

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The Sabbath in Revelation 11:19

W. M. R. Scragg

Exploring an important Sabbath argument often overlooked.

Exploring an important Sabbath argument often overlooked.

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Emphasize the Fundamentals

J.E. Fulton

The presentation of the old-time message in the setting of the sanctuary and the twenty-three hundred days always brings confidence and assurance to our people.

The presentation of the old-time message in the setting of the sanctuary and the twenty-three hundred days always brings confidence and assurance to our people.

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The Message Is the Thing

Charles E. Weniger

What are some of the queer mannerisms seen and heard in the pulpit of today—man­nerisms that keep the congregation from grasping the preacher's message?

What are some of the queer mannerisms seen and heard in the pulpit of today—man­nerisms that keep the congregation from grasping the preacher's message?

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Daybreak in Islam—No. 2

Samuel Zwemer

In the preceding article, we stated that there were three great facts concerning the chal­lenge of Islam: The Mohammedan eclipse of Christianity, the dawn of a new day in Islam, and the wavering hope for final victory. We now come to the third and concluding part of our topic.

In the preceding article, we stated that there were three great facts concerning the chal­lenge of Islam: The Mohammedan eclipse of Christianity, the dawn of a new day in Islam, and the wavering hope for final victory. We now come to the third and concluding part of our topic.

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Conference Presidents and Evangelism

H. W. Lowe

Aids to successful evangelism.

Aids to successful evangelism.

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Luring the Listeners

C.G. Bellah

Men have never discovered anything that equals prayer for securing an audience.

Men have never discovered anything that equals prayer for securing an audience.

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The Preparation of Sermons*

Howard J. Capman

There cannot be a strong ministry or church without effective preaching.

There cannot be a strong ministry or church without effective preaching.

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Editorial Postscripts

LeRoy E. Froom

From the Ministry back page.

From the Ministry back page.

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Religious World Trends

Anonymous

How successful will the Utrecht Conference actually be in persuading various religious groups—Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, An­glican, and Old Catholic—to unite in the pro­posed World Council?

How successful will the Utrecht Conference actually be in persuading various religious groups—Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, An­glican, and Old Catholic—to unite in the pro­posed World Council?

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Tibetan Mission Hospital

H.E. James

It is almost twenty years since Dr. J. N. Andrews arrived in Tatsienlu with the pur­pose of establishing a medical unit on the Tibetan border. How have things developed since then?

It is almost twenty years since Dr. J. N. Andrews arrived in Tatsienlu with the pur­pose of establishing a medical unit on the Tibetan border. How have things developed since then?

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Healthful-Living Motives

H.M. Walton

In the previous eleven numbers of The Ministry for 1938, we have endeavored to present various principles relative to healthful living and health education. In summary and retrospect, we wish to direct attention to the real purpose and the true motive in this whole health program.

In the previous eleven numbers of The Ministry for 1938, we have endeavored to present various principles relative to healthful living and health education. In summary and retrospect, we wish to direct attention to the real purpose and the true motive in this whole health program.

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The Full Gospel To All the World

Daniel H. Kress

Never in the history of the world have there existed facilities such as we now have to make possible the carrying out of the great gospel commission, "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."

Never in the history of the world have there existed facilities such as we now have to make possible the carrying out of the great gospel commission, "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."

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Leadership in such an Hour

Carlyle B. Haynes

Realizing the importance of our heavenly work and the shortness of time in which to do it, would we not do well to consider seriously whether hundreds of books and papers should not now remain untouched by us.

Realizing the importance of our heavenly work and the shortness of time in which to do it, would we not do well to consider seriously whether hundreds of books and papers should not now remain untouched by us.

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Editorial Keynotes

LeRoy E. Froom

From the editor's desk.

From the editor's desk.

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The Bible's Companion

Harold A. Miller

The hymnbook as the companion of scripture.

The hymnbook as the companion of scripture.

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College Ministerial Seminars

Frank Breaden

Current Field Training Notes

Current Field Training Notes

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