February 1960 Issue

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 PURPOSE

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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...