April 1962 Issue
Pointers for Preachers
Various Authors
Machinery or Mission, Shepherding the Flock, "The Old Ring"
Machinery or Mission, Shepherding the Flock, "The Old Ring"Candles in the Night -- No. 6
Louise C. Kleuser
God has always reserved for Himself men and women who would minister to every need of His children. The history of the Christian church abounds in loving humanitarian service. No need has been overlooked and no area excluded. This was true when Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845), a Quaker minister, became burdened for the inmates of Newgate Prison in London.
God has always reserved for Himself men and women who would minister to every need of His children. The history of the Christian church abounds in loving humanitarian service. No need has been overlooked and no area excluded. This was true when Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845), a Quaker minister, became burdened for the inmates of Newgate Prison in London.How to Work for Jehovah's Witnesses
E. B. Price
It is just six years since I had the joy of seeing my first Jehovah's Witnesses family step out and accept the Advent message. Although this family had been connected to the Witnesses for more than eighteen years, and have relatives still in that organization, they are loyal Seventh-day Adventists today, actively working to spread the message for these days.
It is just six years since I had the joy of seeing my first Jehovah's Witnesses family step out and accept the Advent message. Although this family had been connected to the Witnesses for more than eighteen years, and have relatives still in that organization, they are loyal Seventh-day Adventists today, actively working to spread the message for these days.Ten Times to Call the Minister or an Elder
Reuben W. Engstrom
At our recent elders' council, we spent much time discussing ways in which we as ministers and local elders can be of greater help to our people.
At our recent elders' council, we spent much time discussing ways in which we as ministers and local elders can be of greater help to our people.Evangelism, 1962!
Gery P. Friesen
A new day is dawning for public evangelism! The idea that the day of the public meeting is past is being forgotten and the vision of true evangelism is dawning again. Thank God for it!
A new day is dawning for public evangelism! The idea that the day of the public meeting is past is being forgotten and the vision of true evangelism is dawning again. Thank God for it!The Message of the Empty Tomb
Various Authors
Christianity is founded upon an empty tomb." So said Thomas Payne in derision. But that scornful remark is a tremendous truth. Were there no empty tomb there would be no Christian church.
Christianity is founded upon an empty tomb." So said Thomas Payne in derision. But that scornful remark is a tremendous truth. Were there no empty tomb there would be no Christian church.An Indispensable Element in Worship
Robert H. Iles
Music has proved to be an indispensable element in religious services, as an adjunct to worship as well as evangelism. It has proved to be a great source of controversy, probably because it is a property that belongs to everyone, not just a few. Music has been called the "handmaiden of religion," and is used as a vehicle for the expression of man's religious spirit.
Music has proved to be an indispensable element in religious services, as an adjunct to worship as well as evangelism. It has proved to be a great source of controversy, probably because it is a property that belongs to everyone, not just a few. Music has been called the "handmaiden of religion," and is used as a vehicle for the expression of man's religious spirit.The Breaking of Bread in Acts 20:7-11
Robert L. Odom
In meeting the argument that Acts 20:7-11 proves that Christians observed Sunday as a sacred day in apostolic times, a few of our ministers have denied, sometimes even in print, that Paul and the believers at Troas partook of the Communion, or Lord's Supper, on that occasion. However sincere they may have been in using this counter argument, it is a mistaken one in so far as Seventh-day Adventist teaching is concerned. Hence we deem it fitting to caution our workers that such a position is not only untenable, but it may also result in embarrassment both to him who uses it and to the cause that he represents.
In meeting the argument that Acts 20:7-11 proves that Christians observed Sunday as a sacred day in apostolic times, a few of our ministers have denied, sometimes even in print, that Paul and the believers at Troas partook of the Communion, or Lord's Supper, on that occasion. However sincere they may have been in using this counter argument, it is a mistaken one in so far as Seventh-day Adventist teaching is concerned. Hence we deem it fitting to caution our workers that such a position is not only untenable, but it may also result in embarrassment both to him who uses it and to the cause that he represents."Unto the High Place"
J. H. Rhoads
What are the conditions in our day that will cause our wayward and confused young people to come to us for help? There must be a way to span the barrier that too often exists between the pastor and the youthful members of his flock.
What are the conditions in our day that will cause our wayward and confused young people to come to us for help? There must be a way to span the barrier that too often exists between the pastor and the youthful members of his flock.Some Books I Can Recommend
Lyndon K. McDowell
Book recommendations from Lyndon K. McDowell.
Book recommendations from Lyndon K. McDowell.Great Words of the Bible—No. 9: Atonement (c)-"Kopher" and "Lutron"
William T. Hyde
The thought of covering, which the previous article showed to be a valid meaning of the word so often translated "to make an atonement," is continued in the words related to kaphar.
The thought of covering, which the previous article showed to be a valid meaning of the word so often translated "to make an atonement," is continued in the words related to kaphar.We Don't Make the Rules
Roy L. Smith
The modern disposition to soften the judgments of God by trying to change the rules may prove to be an extremely costly experiment in morals. And in view of the desperate struggle in which we are engaged, it ill behooves us to make mistakes.
The modern disposition to soften the judgments of God by trying to change the rules may prove to be an extremely costly experiment in morals. And in view of the desperate struggle in which we are engaged, it ill behooves us to make mistakes.Conservative or Contemporary Church Style?
L. G. Steck
There are various views on church architecture. Sometimes we present viewpoints that are regarded as modernistic, sometimes the conservative angle is presented. The author of this article gives his views as a contribution to the important subject of church architecture, so vital to many of our readers.
There are various views on church architecture. Sometimes we present viewpoints that are regarded as modernistic, sometimes the conservative angle is presented. The author of this article gives his views as a contribution to the important subject of church architecture, so vital to many of our readers.Are You Satisfied With Your Life?
Harold Calkins
A sermon given in the Temple City church, Glendale, California.
A sermon given in the Temple City church, Glendale, California.Righteousness by Faith: Concluded
Edward Earl Cleveland
The Master's pronouncements are all master statements, infinitely profound, yet marvelously simple. His meaning is clear: I am your spiritual life. Attached to Me, your life is clean and your witness faithful. Apart from Me, you can do nothing.
The Master's pronouncements are all master statements, infinitely profound, yet marvelously simple. His meaning is clear: I am your spiritual life. Attached to Me, your life is clean and your witness faithful. Apart from Me, you can do nothing.The New Being
Walter Raymond Beach
To have a complete idea of Pauline doctrine, the new creation and its implications must be understood.
To have a complete idea of Pauline doctrine, the new creation and its implications must be understood.The Man Who Lived Again
Andrew Fearing
The resurrection, mentioned 104 times in the New Testament, became the central doctrine of the early church—a cornerstone of Christianity. May the same great power be upon Christ's ministers today as they bear witness of the resurrection.
The resurrection, mentioned 104 times in the New Testament, became the central doctrine of the early church—a cornerstone of Christianity. May the same great power be upon Christ's ministers today as they bear witness of the resurrection.