February 1960 Issue
Edward Earl Cleveland
MANY are they who were once a part of the body of Christ but are now defectors, detractors, and organizers of new movements. Labeled "offshoots" by the founder of the largest of these groups, the question arises, "Why do offshoots shoot off?""What Hath God Wrought!"
E. L. Becker
In soliciting this article we felt that many of our workers would be helped if they understood more clearly the method of our denominational finance.
In soliciting this article we felt that many of our workers would be helped if they understood more clearly the method of our denominational finance.The Development of a Dynamic Fundamentalism
Leo Van Dolson
AS OLD as Jesus Himself, yet as new as tomorrow, is the force that is even now beginning its sweep through the religious world. Some have already dared to pronounce it a new reformation. But it might better be understood as a continuation or perhaps the climax of that Reformation...
AS OLD as Jesus Himself, yet as new as tomorrow, is the force that is even now beginning its sweep through the religious world. Some have already dared to pronounce it a new reformation. But it might better be understood as a continuation or perhaps the climax of that Reformation...The Bible Without Comment
William E. Cox
Protestants accept only the Scriptures as authoritative, but Roman Catholics accept the Scriptures plus tradition. It is at this point that Protestants differ most from Roman Catholics.
Protestants accept only the Scriptures as authoritative, but Roman Catholics accept the Scriptures plus tradition. It is at this point that Protestants differ most from Roman Catholics.The Importance of Balance in Doctrine
G. D. Keough
IN MATTERS of doctrine there is no greater or more subtle danger than that of overemphasizing some statement of Scripture...
IN MATTERS of doctrine there is no greater or more subtle danger than that of overemphasizing some statement of Scripture...Is There a Future in Protestant-Catholic Conversations?
Daniel Walther
A religious movement, regardless of the urgency of its message, has to live in a world where there are other religions. Protestant denominations as well as Catholicism are here to stay, and all of them cherish their particular denominational emphasis. But the inevitable clash of ideologists has contributed to the confusion in the thinking of the masses.
A religious movement, regardless of the urgency of its message, has to live in a world where there are other religions. Protestant denominations as well as Catholicism are here to stay, and all of them cherish their particular denominational emphasis. But the inevitable clash of ideologists has contributed to the confusion in the thinking of the masses.When Did Christ Begin His Priestly Ministry?
Robert L. Odom
WHEN did Christ begin His priestly ministry? Did He enter it before His ascension to heaven?
WHEN did Christ begin His priestly ministry? Did He enter it before His ascension to heaven?Lay Medical Evangelism and the Final Crisis
R. L. Klingbeil
In the field of preventive medicine all can shine, especially if a definite effort is put forth to seek added information.
In the field of preventive medicine all can shine, especially if a definite effort is put forth to seek added information.Evangelistic Advertising Methods in a Changing World
Don Hiatt Spillman
TIMES have certainly changed from the days when we could put up a tent or tabernacle on a vacant lot and get about all the advertising we needed from the crowds of curious spectators...
TIMES have certainly changed from the days when we could put up a tent or tabernacle on a vacant lot and get about all the advertising we needed from the crowds of curious spectators...The Discipline of the Church (concluded)
R.R. Bietz
When disciplining members is necessary we must act, not with a spirit of revenge and prejudice, not with a hard-fisted attitude, but with the spirit and love of Christ.
When disciplining members is necessary we must act, not with a spirit of revenge and prejudice, not with a hard-fisted attitude, but with the spirit and love of Christ.An Introduction to Paul's Teaching on the Holy Spirit (concluded)
Roland E. Loasby
AS A Christian - Christ's child - I may have an essential, vital relation with the Holy Spirit. I must be fully cognizant of that relation in spiritual matters in order that He may control me in a sanctified life.
AS A Christian - Christ's child - I may have an essential, vital relation with the Holy Spirit. I must be fully cognizant of that relation in spiritual matters in order that He may control me in a sanctified life.The Minister and the Children
Archa O. Dart
The most productive field in which any evangelist can work is with the children of the church and the next most productive territory is the children of the neighborhood.
The most productive field in which any evangelist can work is with the children of the church and the next most productive territory is the children of the neighborhood.Preparing the Church for the Coming Crusade
Gerald R. Hardy
ANOTHER very important and enjoyable part of the evangelistic campaign is the time taken in preparing the church for the coming crusade.
ANOTHER very important and enjoyable part of the evangelistic campaign is the time taken in preparing the church for the coming crusade.How to Reach the Millions of Islam With the Gospel
E. Robert Reynolds
AS I THINK of the millions of Moslems , among whom I work, the challenge of a greater evangelism possesses me. So I have a cause to plead and a call to make, and may some who read be inspired to answer the call.
AS I THINK of the millions of Moslems , among whom I work, the challenge of a greater evangelism possesses me. So I have a cause to plead and a call to make, and may some who read be inspired to answer the call.Pointers for Preachers - February 1960
Various Authors
A FATAL POSTPONEMENT, "KEPT IT FOR THEMSELVES", and FOR WHAT PURPOSE
A FATAL POSTPONEMENT, "KEPT IT FOR THEMSELVES", and FOR WHAT PURPOSEMore from this issue:
Various Authors
Conversion, E. Stanley Jones, Abingdon Press, Nashville, Tennessee, 253 pages, $3.25. The author, always a vivid speaker and writer, is not here concerned with the theological background of conversion or with Biblical proof texts. He deals wholly with the experiential, which to him is the imperative thing if life is not to end in shipwreck. Seldom is a book so packed with apt and powerful anecdotes. In many places the author strings his paragraphs… Continue reading...
