November 1939 Issue
Hold Steady Under Crisis Conditions
J. Lamar McElhany
Shun the temptation to prognosticate what has not been revealed.
Shun the temptation to prognosticate what has not been revealed.Blessings of Sacrificial Giving
E.D. Dick
Whether our responsibility centers in the local church or in general administrative work in any capacity, as leaders in the cause of God we need to be reminded often of the spiritual objectives that are before us and our believers, and need to have a knowledge of how these are attained.
Whether our responsibility centers in the local church or in general administrative work in any capacity, as leaders in the cause of God we need to be reminded often of the spiritual objectives that are before us and our believers, and need to have a knowledge of how these are attained.Adventist Editorial Council
J. Lamar McElhany, William A. Spicer
Denominational editors meet in council convened at Washington, D.C. on August 23-29.
Denominational editors meet in council convened at Washington, D.C. on August 23-29.Editorial Defenders of the Faith--No.1
M.L. Andreasen
A devotional study from the morning of August 25.
A devotional study from the morning of August 25.Cultural Cycles and Religious Trends
Frederick, Lee
This is the first of four studies that lay bare the notable revolution that is taking place in religious world thought.
This is the first of four studies that lay bare the notable revolution that is taking place in religious world thought.Facing the India Problem No. 1
Eric M. Meleen
India presents such a variety of conditions—geographical, economic, sociologic, and religious—that it is well-nigh futile to attempt any general statement about the country which would apply accurately to all parts or to all classes of people found there.
India presents such a variety of conditions—geographical, economic, sociologic, and religious—that it is well-nigh futile to attempt any general statement about the country which would apply accurately to all parts or to all classes of people found there.Schools, an Evangelizing Agency
Isaac X. Nkoma
One of the difficulties that stands in the way of carrying on evangelistic work in a large way in the native reservations and villages of Africa, is the inability of the people to read.
One of the difficulties that stands in the way of carrying on evangelistic work in a large way in the native reservations and villages of Africa, is the inability of the people to read.Statistical Report for 1938
H.E. Rogers
Have you stopped to think that nearly one hundred years have passed since this movement began?
Have you stopped to think that nearly one hundred years have passed since this movement began?Principles of Hymn Choice—No. 1
H. B. Hannum
Hymns and hymn tunes, gospel songs, and other types of music used in the work of the church are often criticized. Why this difference of opinion?
Hymns and hymn tunes, gospel songs, and other types of music used in the work of the church are often criticized. Why this difference of opinion?Baptism for the Dead
Paul Omar Campbell
How may one deal effectively with the Latter-day Saints' (or Mormons') contention on vicarious baptism for the dead, which they base on 1 Corinthians 15:29?
How may one deal effectively with the Latter-day Saints' (or Mormons') contention on vicarious baptism for the dead, which they base on 1 Corinthians 15:29?The Art of Tactful Approach
Walter R. L. Scragg
I have found that a frank, practical, sympathetic appeal to the people through avenues of natural approach is a wonderful success in the country.
I have found that a frank, practical, sympathetic appeal to the people through avenues of natural approach is a wonderful success in the country.How to Deal With Hecklers
Lamont Murduch
If we find that our meetings are being regularly interrupted, there is either something wrong with our manner of lecturing or with our method of advertising.
If we find that our meetings are being regularly interrupted, there is either something wrong with our manner of lecturing or with our method of advertising.A Departmental Secretary's Duty
Robert G. Strickland
As a home missionary secretary, I view with grave misgivings the alarming indifference toward Christian education which is manifested by many parents.
As a home missionary secretary, I view with grave misgivings the alarming indifference toward Christian education which is manifested by many parents.Medical Missionary Activities
I.J. Woodman
The following postscript on a letter under date of August 8, 1939, is from one of our College of Medical Evangelists graduates in New Mexico, who located in that State in 1935.
The following postscript on a letter under date of August 8, 1939, is from one of our College of Medical Evangelists graduates in New Mexico, who located in that State in 1935.Extending Our Influence
K.L.J.
This paper was presented at a meeting of the Southern Institute of Hospital Administrators, held at Duke University, August 4.
This paper was presented at a meeting of the Southern Institute of Hospital Administrators, held at Duke University, August 4.Medical Relief at Chungking
H.M. Walton
We feel that the following excerpt from a letter written by Dr. Herbert Liu, of China, will be of interest to our medical group at this critical time.
We feel that the following excerpt from a letter written by Dr. Herbert Liu, of China, will be of interest to our medical group at this critical time.Daily Nutritional Needs*
G.K. Abbott
Fasting for short periods is physically beneficial and health promoting for those who overeat. Were it not for overeating, fasting would be largely unnecessary, and entire abstinence from food would be harmful.
Fasting for short periods is physically beneficial and health promoting for those who overeat. Were it not for overeating, fasting would be largely unnecessary, and entire abstinence from food would be harmful.Medical Work in South China
A.L. Ham
From about the middle of 1937 and onward our people in China have been given a rare opportunity for service. This is especially true of our medical workers.
From about the middle of 1937 and onward our people in China have been given a rare opportunity for service. This is especially true of our medical workers.Dispensationalism's Basic Fallacies--No. 1
W.J. Young
Professor Price's article on dispensationalism in the August, 1938, Ministry, is most timely, and worthy of careful study by every Seventh-day Adventist minister. But I believe that we concede too much when we classify dispensationalists as fundamentalists.
Professor Price's article on dispensationalism in the August, 1938, Ministry, is most timely, and worthy of careful study by every Seventh-day Adventist minister. But I believe that we concede too much when we classify dispensationalists as fundamentalists.Carefulness in All Utterances
V. T. Armstrong
Of all people, Seventh-day Adventists should be the most careful of what they present orally or publish in written form.
Of all people, Seventh-day Adventists should be the most careful of what they present orally or publish in written form.Ambassadors for Christ
M.E. Kern
What carefulness it should beget in us to be fit representatives of the government of God and His grace to lost humanity! What zeal we should have to improve ourselves, and to advance His work!
What carefulness it should beget in us to be fit representatives of the government of God and His grace to lost humanity! What zeal we should have to improve ourselves, and to advance His work!