March 1974 Issue
SDA Charismatics
L. R. Van Dolson
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS, above all people, believe in charismatics. Where would we be as a church without the gift of prophecy? Here is a gift, expressly given for "building up the body of Christ" (Eph.4:12, R.S.V.). Here is a gift that has withstood the test of time and the impassioned attack of a multitude of critics. Here is a gift that is as relevant today as when it was first given. . .
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS, above all people, believe in charismatics. Where would we be as a church without the gift of prophecy? Here is a gift, expressly given for "building up the body of Christ" (Eph.4:12, R.S.V.). Here is a gift that has withstood the test of time and the impassioned attack of a multitude of critics. Here is a gift that is as relevant today as when it was first given. . .Catholic Pentecoctalism: What Is It and Where Is It Going?
Raoul Dederen
CALL it revival, spiritual renewal, or whatever, something big and of unusual significance is happening in Roman Catholicism. Singing with great enthusiasm, holding hands in the air while praying, speaking and singing in tongues, tens of thou sands of Catholic Pentecostals claim a deeper prayer life, praise God for an ongoing conversion and are studying the Scriptures on a scale rarely seen in Catholic history. Written off by some as "sheer emotionalism" and feared by others as "just another divisive factor," Catholic Pentecostalism is coming of age. . .
CALL it revival, spiritual renewal, or whatever, something big and of unusual significance is happening in Roman Catholicism. Singing with great enthusiasm, holding hands in the air while praying, speaking and singing in tongues, tens of thou sands of Catholic Pentecostals claim a deeper prayer life, praise God for an ongoing conversion and are studying the Scriptures on a scale rarely seen in Catholic history. Written off by some as "sheer emotionalism" and feared by others as "just another divisive factor," Catholic Pentecostalism is coming of age. . .A Linguist Looks at Glossolalia
Frederick Diaz
GLOSSOLALIA, or speaking in tongues, is by now a familiar, if not a completely understood, phenomenon. Several years ago the average person would not have been aware of the meaning of the term glossolalia. Today, because of its widespread manifestation within and without the church walls, even the man in the street is conversant with the term. . .
GLOSSOLALIA, or speaking in tongues, is by now a familiar, if not a completely understood, phenomenon. Several years ago the average person would not have been aware of the meaning of the term glossolalia. Today, because of its widespread manifestation within and without the church walls, even the man in the street is conversant with the term. . .Tongues in the Corinthian Church
Edward Heppenstall
THOSE who today claim to experience the Holy Spirit's gift of tongues invariably appeal to the glossolalia in the Corinthian church as recorded in chapter fourteen to substantiate their own position. . .
THOSE who today claim to experience the Holy Spirit's gift of tongues invariably appeal to the glossolalia in the Corinthian church as recorded in chapter fourteen to substantiate their own position. . .Ecstatic Utterance or Foreign Languages?
Bruce Edminster
IF PAUL uses the word tongues or languages (which is a better rendering of the Greek word glõssa) differently in 1 Corinthians 14 than it is used elsewhere in the New Testament, one must conclude that he is talking about something other than "languages." If the word is used in the same way as in other places, one must conclude that Paul is referring to the same gift as is mentioned elsewhere, that he is speaking of foreign or non-Greek languages. . .
IF PAUL uses the word tongues or languages (which is a better rendering of the Greek word glõssa) differently in 1 Corinthians 14 than it is used elsewhere in the New Testament, one must conclude that he is talking about something other than "languages." If the word is used in the same way as in other places, one must conclude that Paul is referring to the same gift as is mentioned elsewhere, that he is speaking of foreign or non-Greek languages. . .Multiplying Your Effectiveness
C. E. Guenther
EXPERIENCE taught me early in my ministry about the unique contribution the Bible instructor makes in evangelism. Working with one of these dedicated, trained personal evangelists, we formed a small team. The Lord blessed with fruitage and a new church of believers was formed. . .
EXPERIENCE taught me early in my ministry about the unique contribution the Bible instructor makes in evangelism. Working with one of these dedicated, trained personal evangelists, we formed a small team. The Lord blessed with fruitage and a new church of believers was formed. . .Making the Baptismal Service Evangelistic
James R. Hoffer
BAPTISM is often thought of as the "sealing" of a person to the church, and the baptismal service itself is considered merely a formal act to be held in conjunction with a worship service. But in Brazil we have learned it can be so much more than that. . .
BAPTISM is often thought of as the "sealing" of a person to the church, and the baptismal service itself is considered merely a formal act to be held in conjunction with a worship service. But in Brazil we have learned it can be so much more than that. . .Enhancing the Communion Service
Anonymous
DRIVING home from church to day my children complained that the service was so long they were starving. After having celebrated Communion that's all they could think about since we didn't leave church until twelve-fifty. They had a right to be tired and hungry, for the service lasted nearly two hours. From shortly after noon onward they had been restless as they realized the service was only half over. Each hymn sung after twelve o'clock added to their frustration. . .
DRIVING home from church to day my children complained that the service was so long they were starving. After having celebrated Communion that's all they could think about since we didn't leave church until twelve-fifty. They had a right to be tired and hungry, for the service lasted nearly two hours. From shortly after noon onward they had been restless as they realized the service was only half over. Each hymn sung after twelve o'clock added to their frustration. . .The Family Tree of the Nations
8706
MANY a man gazing into the silent heavens has felt like the poet and longed for assurance from One greater than himself. In all his early presentations to new interests the worker does well to remember that he lives in an existential age. . .
MANY a man gazing into the silent heavens has felt like the poet and longed for assurance from One greater than himself. In all his early presentations to new interests the worker does well to remember that he lives in an existential age. . .Easygoing Eli
R. W. Taylor
AS A priest and judge of Israel, Eli held the highest and most responsible position among the people of God. He had the spirit of the average thinking person and he loved peace. Since being exalted to the office of high priest, as many would say today, "he had arrived." His was the highest position in the land. He could say, "I'll eat, drink, and enjoy the advantages I have. The eyes of all Israel are on me. I am their leader. I give the orders. What I do is all right. My children are the children of the high priest. Let them be the leaders of other children. Let them speak and let other children look up to them. The nation wants it that way. They want us to lead them."
AS A priest and judge of Israel, Eli held the highest and most responsible position among the people of God. He had the spirit of the average thinking person and he loved peace. Since being exalted to the office of high priest, as many would say today, "he had arrived." His was the highest position in the land. He could say, "I'll eat, drink, and enjoy the advantages I have. The eyes of all Israel are on me. I am their leader. I give the orders. What I do is all right. My children are the children of the high priest. Let them be the leaders of other children. Let them speak and let other children look up to them. The nation wants it that way. They want us to lead them."The Ministry of a Healing Church (Part 1)
Wilber Alexander
This article is one of many on going attempts to probe seriously the meaning and validity of the unique ministry we have been called and commissioned to do as a healing church. We will deal with (1) the ministry of healing; (2) the ministry of healing persons; (3) the putting together of a healing ministry; and (4) the healing of ministry. . .
This article is one of many on going attempts to probe seriously the meaning and validity of the unique ministry we have been called and commissioned to do as a healing church. We will deal with (1) the ministry of healing; (2) the ministry of healing persons; (3) the putting together of a healing ministry; and (4) the healing of ministry. . .Change and the Adventist Hospital
Maxine Atteberry, R.N.
LIKE it or not, changes in medical care and changes in hospital organization and management must be accepted as fact. Government regulations and requirements have become so all-inclusive it is no longer possible for a medical institution to establish its own policies and standards dictated by its own philosophy and objectives. . .
LIKE it or not, changes in medical care and changes in hospital organization and management must be accepted as fact. Government regulations and requirements have become so all-inclusive it is no longer possible for a medical institution to establish its own policies and standards dictated by its own philosophy and objectives. . .Does Organic Gardening Add More Nutrients?
Victor H. Campbell
SPRING is coming, and across the country experienced and novice farmers are poring over seed catalogs, planning their gardens for the season just ahead. Perhaps you're one of them. . .
SPRING is coming, and across the country experienced and novice farmers are poring over seed catalogs, planning their gardens for the season just ahead. Perhaps you're one of them. . .Medical Missionary Workers to Reveal Christ's Character
Ellen G. White
TRUE medical missionary work is of divine origin, and has a most glorious mission to fulfill. In all its bearings it is to be in conformity with Christ's work. . .
TRUE medical missionary work is of divine origin, and has a most glorious mission to fulfill. In all its bearings it is to be in conformity with Christ's work. . .The Shepherdess at Home and in the Church
Martha Montgomery Odom
HOWEVER efficient, devoted, and eloquent the minister may be, he needs the cooperation of a consecrated wife, for there are some things that it is impossible for him to do. The success or failure of any man's pastorate depends to a great degree on the demeanor, example, influence, and consecration of his wife. . .
HOWEVER efficient, devoted, and eloquent the minister may be, he needs the cooperation of a consecrated wife, for there are some things that it is impossible for him to do. The success or failure of any man's pastorate depends to a great degree on the demeanor, example, influence, and consecration of his wife. . .In Remembrance of Me
Ernest Lloyd
AS HE came to the time of His last Passover, our Lord knew plainly from the storm that was gathering about Him in old Judea that He was moving rapidly toward the climax of His earthly career, and He desired to have a special meeting with His disciples. Luke records, "And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: for I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God" (Luke 22:15,16).
AS HE came to the time of His last Passover, our Lord knew plainly from the storm that was gathering about Him in old Judea that He was moving rapidly toward the climax of His earthly career, and He desired to have a special meeting with His disciples. Luke records, "And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: for I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God" (Luke 22:15,16).Current Archeological Publications
Lawrence T. Geraty
THE MARCH, 1973, Ministry carried a similar review of books published in 1971. It was so well received at that time that the author has again provided us with brief introductions to the most significant scholarly books in the field of Biblical archeology produced since that time. Depending on a minister's individual interests, each of the books reviewed is a suitable addition to his general library. . .
THE MARCH, 1973, Ministry carried a similar review of books published in 1971. It was so well received at that time that the author has again provided us with brief introductions to the most significant scholarly books in the field of Biblical archeology produced since that time. Depending on a minister's individual interests, each of the books reviewed is a suitable addition to his general library. . .Unity in the Sermon
Steven P. Vitrano
COHERENCE in the sermon is determined, to a large degree, by whether or not the parts of the sermon are properly arranged. . .
COHERENCE in the sermon is determined, to a large degree, by whether or not the parts of the sermon are properly arranged. . .