July 1959 Issue
The Greatest Mystery Story
Roy Allan Anderson
We all like mysteries, and the universe is full of them. But the greatest mystery of all is God Himself—His person, His power, His nature.
We all like mysteries, and the universe is full of them. But the greatest mystery of all is God Himself—His person, His power, His nature.The Peril of Inconsistency
Ralph S. Watts III
This arresting message was delivered at the spring meeting of the General Conference Committee held in Takoma Park, April 13-16. Following the address all entered into an experience of reconsecration.—EDITORS.
This arresting message was delivered at the spring meeting of the General Conference Committee held in Takoma Park, April 13-16. Following the address all entered into an experience of reconsecration.—EDITORS.The Minister as a Teacher
Godfrey T. Anderson
Excerpts from a talk given at Workers' Retreat, Cedar Falls, California, August 26; 1958.
Excerpts from a talk given at Workers' Retreat, Cedar Falls, California, August 26; 1958.An Epic in Humility
Richard D. Fearing
One of the necessary attributes a Christian should have is humility.
One of the necessary attributes a Christian should have is humility."Go in This Thy Might"
We are all aware of the fact that evangelism is and shall remain the most urgent, the most important, task that a servant of the Master can perform.
We are all aware of the fact that evangelism is and shall remain the most urgent, the most important, task that a servant of the Master can perform.Integrity
Taylor G. Bunch
Integrity carries the meaning of quality, of being in complete unity, undivided in loyalty, and unquestioned in character.
Integrity carries the meaning of quality, of being in complete unity, undivided in loyalty, and unquestioned in character.Importance of making Wills
Andrew Fearing
Why do we ignore such a crucial topic?
Why do we ignore such a crucial topic?Teamwork Essential in Evangelism
Walter Schubert
Evangelism—the conflict with Satan and his legions for the souls of men—can only be victorious through the powerful leading of the Holy Spirit and the untiring assistance of the holy angels, while we follow Christ's blueprint.
Evangelism—the conflict with Satan and his legions for the souls of men—can only be victorious through the powerful leading of the Holy Spirit and the untiring assistance of the holy angels, while we follow Christ's blueprint.The Revival of Biblical Theology
Earle Hilgert
One of the most significant changes in theological study during the last quarter century has been the revival of interest in the theology of the Bible.
One of the most significant changes in theological study during the last quarter century has been the revival of interest in the theology of the Bible.A Minister's Wife Counsels
Bernhill Wyatt
If a minister's wife accompanies him in his travels, she should not go for her own special enjoyment, to visit, and to be waited upon, but to labor with him. She should have a united interest with him to do good."—Testimonies, vol. 1, p. 452. It is good if the minister's…
Psychological Temptations of an Administrator
Bruce Wrenn
Reprinted by kind permission of The Education Digest, March, 1958.
Reprinted by kind permission of The Education Digest, March, 1958.Ministering in Prison
William H. Bergherm
My experience with working in prisons.
My experience with working in prisons.Beverages What and When?
M. Dorothea Van Gundy
Beverages may be classified in another way also; those that furnish something in the way of nutrients that are needed in the body, and those that are harmful because they carry ingredients that are damaging to the body.
Beverages may be classified in another way also; those that furnish something in the way of nutrients that are needed in the body, and those that are harmful because they carry ingredients that are damaging to the body.What's Your SQ? Part II
J.Ernest Edwards
Exploring the various tests of spirituality.
Exploring the various tests of spirituality.The Importance of Reading in the Life of the Preacher
H. W. Lowe
If Solomon needed an "understanding mind . . . [to] discern between good and evil" (1 Kings 3:9, R.S.V.) as the basis of his ability to guide Israel, how much more does the Christian preacher need an understanding mind to guide God's people through the complexities of life today!
If Solomon needed an "understanding mind . . . [to] discern between good and evil" (1 Kings 3:9, R.S.V.) as the basis of his ability to guide Israel, how much more does the Christian preacher need an understanding mind to guide God's people through the complexities of life today!Wise Approaches in Personal Evangelism
H.E. Greer
Before approaching a person on the matter of overcoming any specific evil habit, I would preface my appeal with one or more studies on the love of God, and our response to it.
Before approaching a person on the matter of overcoming any specific evil habit, I would preface my appeal with one or more studies on the love of God, and our response to it.Changes and Future Service
Roy Allan Anderson
Changes in our headquarters staff are always important, but the most recent change will be of particular interest to THE MINISTRY readers.
Changes in our headquarters staff are always important, but the most recent change will be of particular interest to THE MINISTRY readers.