October 1961 Issue
Pointers for Preachers
Various Authors
Baptismal Qualifications, Lethargy or Liturgy, Graham, Wesley, Moody, and News Notes
Baptismal Qualifications, Lethargy or Liturgy, Graham, Wesley, Moody, and News NotesCandles in the Night—No. 3
Louise C. Kleuser
The sixteenth-century Reformation became one of the greatest crises of the Christian church. Decisive issues were at stake, and some of the noblest examples of living the "newly revealed" doctrine of righteousness by faith were women associated with the leaders of the movement. Woman's candle shone the brighter in the gloom of those Reformation times!
The sixteenth-century Reformation became one of the greatest crises of the Christian church. Decisive issues were at stake, and some of the noblest examples of living the "newly revealed" doctrine of righteousness by faith were women associated with the leaders of the movement. Woman's candle shone the brighter in the gloom of those Reformation times!Our Friends the Congregationalists: Discussions on the Contemporary Religions of America—No. 6
Louise C. Kleuser
In the year 1931 the Congregational and the Christian churches discovered that while they had been separated for many years, they were identical in their ideals and principles. A merger of the two bodies was then brought about, with a forward look toward soon merging with the Evangelical and Reformed Church. We can well understand why the Congregationalists have given strong leadership for the union of churches in both the National and World Council of Churches.
In the year 1931 the Congregational and the Christian churches discovered that while they had been separated for many years, they were identical in their ideals and principles. A merger of the two bodies was then brought about, with a forward look toward soon merging with the Evangelical and Reformed Church. We can well understand why the Congregationalists have given strong leadership for the union of churches in both the National and World Council of Churches.The Minister's Ally
John P. U. Mcleod
In spite of the fact that the ministry is such a high calling, there are times when the preacher has the experience of pouring his heart out in a great sermon and then finding that he had aroused only a minimum of response in his listeners. Why is this?
In spite of the fact that the ministry is such a high calling, there are times when the preacher has the experience of pouring his heart out in a great sermon and then finding that he had aroused only a minimum of response in his listeners. Why is this?The Pastor and the Sabbath School
Milton T. Reiber
If the pastor were to depend entirely upon his own efforts to win souls, the task at times would seem almost hopeless. However, this is not the case in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Sabbath school is especially conducive to winning souls.
If the pastor were to depend entirely upon his own efforts to win souls, the task at times would seem almost hopeless. However, this is not the case in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Sabbath school is especially conducive to winning souls.Youth Can Win Souls!
L. M. Nelson
Any youth old enough to be baptized is old enough to win souls." This new slogan, adopted by the Missionary Volunteer department of the Southwestern Union, is proving that our youth are able to assume responsibilities of church membership.
Any youth old enough to be baptized is old enough to win souls." This new slogan, adopted by the Missionary Volunteer department of the Southwestern Union, is proving that our youth are able to assume responsibilities of church membership.The Bible Course and the Soul-winning Campaign
Salim Japas
When someone speaks of a unique efficient method for evangelization in a specified area the expression does not seem convincing. The ways and means to reach people with the gospel are manifold, just as varied as are the human personalities it is destined to reach. On the other hand, it can be proved that the combination of several methods is highly productive in a campaign, when the men who lead are willing to work in humility and simplicity.
When someone speaks of a unique efficient method for evangelization in a specified area the expression does not seem convincing. The ways and means to reach people with the gospel are manifold, just as varied as are the human personalities it is destined to reach. On the other hand, it can be proved that the combination of several methods is highly productive in a campaign, when the men who lead are willing to work in humility and simplicity.The Significance of Baptism
A. R. Fraser
One of the fundamental beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, held in common with other conservative Christian faiths, is that of baptism by immersion. Its institution as a Christian ordinance gave to baptism a far greater significance than it had ever possessed before. This article seeks to consider some of the more significant points of which baptism is a fitting symbol.
One of the fundamental beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, held in common with other conservative Christian faiths, is that of baptism by immersion. Its institution as a Christian ordinance gave to baptism a far greater significance than it had ever possessed before. This article seeks to consider some of the more significant points of which baptism is a fitting symbol.Progress at the New Gallery Centre, London, England
Kenneth Lacey
During the seven years of its existence our London evangelistic center, with its unique position at the cross-roads of the world, has been instrumental in raising up a large central church of some 500 members. At the same time it has added to the membership of our other London churches.
During the seven years of its existence our London evangelistic center, with its unique position at the cross-roads of the world, has been instrumental in raising up a large central church of some 500 members. At the same time it has added to the membership of our other London churches.Our Forgotten Brothers
William H. Bergherm
The person who has broken the law and has fallen into disgrace and shame in the community is still a child for whom Christ died. Only Christ can save him. He is our brother as well as is the saint in the church for whom we labor. May God roll upon us then a sense of obligation toward these "disinherited souls" who are increasing in such numbers all about us.
The person who has broken the law and has fallen into disgrace and shame in the community is still a child for whom Christ died. Only Christ can save him. He is our brother as well as is the saint in the church for whom we labor. May God roll upon us then a sense of obligation toward these "disinherited souls" who are increasing in such numbers all about us.The Wonderful "Charis" of God
T. K. Ludgate
The important part played by grace in the plan of salvation is of itself a good reason for observing the significance of the word charis; and the many and varied applications that are made of the term "grace" by Christians emphasize the need for a clear understanding of the derivation of the word.
The important part played by grace in the plan of salvation is of itself a good reason for observing the significance of the word charis; and the many and varied applications that are made of the term "grace" by Christians emphasize the need for a clear understanding of the derivation of the word.A Veteran in Active Retirement
H. L. Roberts
Golden anniversaries are not uncommon, but when a pastor returns to his first church to speak at the fifty-first anniversary of its founding the observance would seem unique.
Golden anniversaries are not uncommon, but when a pastor returns to his first church to speak at the fifty-first anniversary of its founding the observance would seem unique.The Problem of Retirement
James J. Short, M.D.
Our recent correspondence on retirement problems has brought this reply from a respected doctor. The author has served this cause in various capacities, including a staff appointment at the College of Medical Evangelists.
Our recent correspondence on retirement problems has brought this reply from a respected doctor. The author has served this cause in various capacities, including a staff appointment at the College of Medical Evangelists.The New English Bible: A Preliminary Critique
A. P. Salom
The appearance of a major Bible translation is always of interest to the Christian world. When that translation is released simultaneously in a number of places in the world in an edition numbering nearly one million copies, it is sure to capture its fair share of interest and controversy for some time to come. The New Testament section of The New English Bible (N.E.B.), published on March 14, gives every sign of fulfilling this prediction.
The appearance of a major Bible translation is always of interest to the Christian world. When that translation is released simultaneously in a number of places in the world in an edition numbering nearly one million copies, it is sure to capture its fair share of interest and controversy for some time to come. The New Testament section of The New English Bible (N.E.B.), published on March 14, gives every sign of fulfilling this prediction.Tithing in the New Testament
C.G. Tuland
In the past, Seventh-day Adventists have been severely criticized for stressing the obligation of paying of tithe by their church members. This attitude, however, has more recently changed, and a number of other denominations or individual churches have accepted this system, which we call systematic benevolence. We have to clarify the problem of whether paying of tithe is required in the New Testament.
In the past, Seventh-day Adventists have been severely criticized for stressing the obligation of paying of tithe by their church members. This attitude, however, has more recently changed, and a number of other denominations or individual churches have accepted this system, which we call systematic benevolence. We have to clarify the problem of whether paying of tithe is required in the New Testament.Some Books I Can Recommend
Stephen S. Hiten
Book recommendations from Stephen S. Hiten.
Book recommendations from Stephen S. Hiten.The Minister and Culture *
Godfrey T. Anderson
The minister is expected to be many things to many men. Among these many things, he is expected to be a person of good taste and an exponent of the humane and the beautiful. He must be this in spite of handicaps, not the least of which may have been an education that was vocational rather than liberal. And since leaving college he probably has had to contend with a crowded daily program.
The minister is expected to be many things to many men. Among these many things, he is expected to be a person of good taste and an exponent of the humane and the beautiful. He must be this in spite of handicaps, not the least of which may have been an education that was vocational rather than liberal. And since leaving college he probably has had to contend with a crowded daily program.