December 1975 Issue
Grace for Obedience
Orley M. Berg
THE FUNDAMENTAL doctrines of Scripture that guard against Satan's delusive last-day deceptions, including the standards that make the true Christian different from the worldling, are set forth in our Church Manual and appear on the certificates given to new converts at the time of their baptism. These are all founded on Scripture. Added emphasis given to them through the counsels of the Spirit of Prophecy is designed to help keep the remnant church on the right path to the kingdom. . .
THE FUNDAMENTAL doctrines of Scripture that guard against Satan's delusive last-day deceptions, including the standards that make the true Christian different from the worldling, are set forth in our Church Manual and appear on the certificates given to new converts at the time of their baptism. These are all founded on Scripture. Added emphasis given to them through the counsels of the Spirit of Prophecy is designed to help keep the remnant church on the right path to the kingdom. . .Consider the Source
Charles Bradford
IN THE interest of the consumer the Federal Government is requiring manufacturers and producers to label their products. Food processors especially must tell the people what is in the package. Vitamins, minerals, calories, fat, and minimum daily requirements are what nutrition-minded homemakers are conscious of. Some even want to know whether it was organically grown. . .
IN THE interest of the consumer the Federal Government is requiring manufacturers and producers to label their products. Food processors especially must tell the people what is in the package. Vitamins, minerals, calories, fat, and minimum daily requirements are what nutrition-minded homemakers are conscious of. Some even want to know whether it was organically grown. . .Presenting the Case for Creation
Leonard Brand
WHEN THE disciple Thomas heard that Jesus had risen he would not believe it until he could see and touch the wounds in His hands and side (John 20: 24, 25). When Jesus appeared before Thomas and the other disciples eight days later, His words made it plain that those who have strong faith and can believe without seeing all the evidence gain a blessing from their strong faith. However, He also felt compassion for Thomas in his weakness, and showed him the evidence he had asked for (verses 26-29). . .
WHEN THE disciple Thomas heard that Jesus had risen he would not believe it until he could see and touch the wounds in His hands and side (John 20: 24, 25). When Jesus appeared before Thomas and the other disciples eight days later, His words made it plain that those who have strong faith and can believe without seeing all the evidence gain a blessing from their strong faith. However, He also felt compassion for Thomas in his weakness, and showed him the evidence he had asked for (verses 26-29). . .Why Continuing Education?
John Osborn
A PROFESSOR in the Harvard Medical School informed first-year medical students that half the information they would receive in medicine during their four years would be obsolete by the time they completed their degree. "The trouble is," he said, "we do not know which half.". . .
A PROFESSOR in the Harvard Medical School informed first-year medical students that half the information they would receive in medicine during their four years would be obsolete by the time they completed their degree. "The trouble is," he said, "we do not know which half.". . ."She Is My Bookmaker"
Robert W. Olson
ELLEN WHITE had many secretaries and helpers during her lifetime. Probably none of them was more highly appreciated than Marian Davis, who worked for her for twenty-five years, from 1879 to 1904. Miss Davis' special role was the organizing of Mrs. White's writings into books. . .
ELLEN WHITE had many secretaries and helpers during her lifetime. Probably none of them was more highly appreciated than Marian Davis, who worked for her for twenty-five years, from 1879 to 1904. Miss Davis' special role was the organizing of Mrs. White's writings into books. . .Malachi-the Message of "the Messenger"
L. R. Van Dolson
THE BOOK of Nehemiah describes what was most likely the last great reformation among the people of Israel. As Nehemiah, with characteristic zeal, thought to purify the church from its wickedness, we are told that all Judah brought "the tithe of the corn and the new wine and the oil unto the treasuries" (Neh. 13:12). . .
THE BOOK of Nehemiah describes what was most likely the last great reformation among the people of Israel. As Nehemiah, with characteristic zeal, thought to purify the church from its wickedness, we are told that all Judah brought "the tithe of the corn and the new wine and the oil unto the treasuries" (Neh. 13:12). . .Enlisting in the Armed Forces
Clark Smith
NOTE: The following information is particularly pertinent to our readers in the U.S.A. However, others may share similar problems and will find the position being taken by the church in this matter helpful in evaluating the appropriate response that should be made to their specific situations. . .
NOTE: The following information is particularly pertinent to our readers in the U.S.A. However, others may share similar problems and will find the position being taken by the church in this matter helpful in evaluating the appropriate response that should be made to their specific situations. . .Nazareth Attested in Caesarea Fragments
James J. C. Cox
DURING the 1962 archeological campaign at Caesarea Maritima, 1 two gray marble fragments of a significant Hebrew inscription were found. . .
DURING the 1962 archeological campaign at Caesarea Maritima, 1 two gray marble fragments of a significant Hebrew inscription were found. . .Peace on Earth?
Patrick A. Travis
WE ARE living at a time when many bow low before the throne of those seemingly magical words love and peace. Somehow these two words are used as if they were something new to be sought after, something the world has never desired before. . .
WE ARE living at a time when many bow low before the throne of those seemingly magical words love and peace. Somehow these two words are used as if they were something new to be sought after, something the world has never desired before. . .Behavioral Change in Health Education
Ella May Stoneburner
ANY TYPE of education that requires behavioral change is extremely slow and difficult. In fact, in certain circumstances it might be labeled impossible. However, Adventists can take courage from the following. . .
ANY TYPE of education that requires behavioral change is extremely slow and difficult. In fact, in certain circumstances it might be labeled impossible. However, Adventists can take courage from the following. . .Nutrition Research and Menu Planning
Lydia Sonnenberg
IT HAS been estimated that it takes on the average about seven years of time for findings from scientists' lab oratories to reach the general public. How much time it takes before nutritional findings are even partially implemented into an individual's food practices is anyone's guess. . .
IT HAS been estimated that it takes on the average about seven years of time for findings from scientists' lab oratories to reach the general public. How much time it takes before nutritional findings are even partially implemented into an individual's food practices is anyone's guess. . .Revelation Seminars
Michael D. Fellows
THE It Is Written telecast's Revelation Seminar has generated tremendous enthusiasm in the major centers where it has been held. But the question remains, Is the Seminar approach to evangelism the answer to soul winning in every church?
THE It Is Written telecast's Revelation Seminar has generated tremendous enthusiasm in the major centers where it has been held. But the question remains, Is the Seminar approach to evangelism the answer to soul winning in every church?The Diet, the Day, the Prophet
Walter R. L. Scragg
IN MY own personal, non-Gallup, nonscientific survey of the public's knowledge of the Seventh-day Adventist Church I think I've discovered the winners in the "what-I-know-about- Seventh-day Adventists" question. John Q. Public knows about the diet, the day, and the prophet, and probably in that order. . .
IN MY own personal, non-Gallup, nonscientific survey of the public's knowledge of the Seventh-day Adventist Church I think I've discovered the winners in the "what-I-know-about- Seventh-day Adventists" question. John Q. Public knows about the diet, the day, and the prophet, and probably in that order. . .By His Side
Catherine Dower
Dear Shepherdesses: In my mind's ear I can hear the strains of "Silent Night, Holy Night" and "O Come, All Ye Faithful" ringing out on the night air as our people carol for missions during this holiday season. I know it is a busy time for us all Ingathering, evangelism, church duties, families to care for, and the extra excitement of seasonal festivities. . .
Dear Shepherdesses: In my mind's ear I can hear the strains of "Silent Night, Holy Night" and "O Come, All Ye Faithful" ringing out on the night air as our people carol for missions during this holiday season. I know it is a busy time for us all Ingathering, evangelism, church duties, families to care for, and the extra excitement of seasonal festivities. . .Christmas Kodachromes
Marye Trim
AS MY Christmas Day memories span miles and years it seems as if a series of Kodachrome pictures glow brightly on the screen of my mind. They start, of course, with my childhood in the depression years, with Mum and me just the two of us. I see myself seated on my kitchen chair by the potbellied corner stove, eating away at tasty new potatoes boiled with mint, shiny green peas, asparagus, and stuffed tomatoes, all from my mother's garden. . .
AS MY Christmas Day memories span miles and years it seems as if a series of Kodachrome pictures glow brightly on the screen of my mind. They start, of course, with my childhood in the depression years, with Mum and me just the two of us. I see myself seated on my kitchen chair by the potbellied corner stove, eating away at tasty new potatoes boiled with mint, shiny green peas, asparagus, and stuffed tomatoes, all from my mother's garden. . .