April 1979 Issue
Caring for new converts
John W. Fowler
During 1977 approximately three persons left the Adventist Church for every ten persons who joined. The solution to such excessive losses, says the author, is to stop trying to determine who is at fault, and develop an attitude of caring for the new convert.
During 1977 approximately three persons left the Adventist Church for every ten persons who joined. The solution to such excessive losses, says the author, is to stop trying to determine who is at fault, and develop an attitude of caring for the new convert.Luther and Justification
Arnold V. Wallenkampf
What was the doctrine that split Christendom?
What was the doctrine that split Christendom?A fish story
John M. Drescher
Is a fisherman really a fisherman if he never goes fishing?
Is a fisherman really a fisherman if he never goes fishing?A basis for Christian counseling
Colin Standish
The same God who has shown such deep concern for man spiritually and physically is just as interested in him mentally and emotionally.
The same God who has shown such deep concern for man spiritually and physically is just as interested in him mentally and emotionally.Creed, authority and freedom
Edward Heppenstall
To what extent can a church Biblically require conformity to its understanding of doctrine?
To what extent can a church Biblically require conformity to its understanding of doctrine?Speaking to the eyes and ears
Every pastor wants his congregation to remember his sermons. But how much does a person remember after 72 hours? According to a study by Thomas W. Hope Research, Inc., the percentage may not be very high. Only 35 percent of what a person hears is retained for as…
Memorial of the cross
Ed Gallagher
The Lord's Supper is a kind of looking glass for all Christian teaching, pulling the past and the future into the focus of the present.
The Lord's Supper is a kind of looking glass for all Christian teaching, pulling the past and the future into the focus of the present.From the Editor
B. Russell Holt, J.R. Spangler
P.R.E.A.C.H. Report and Appeal. Continuing relationships with clergy of all faiths is proving to be mutually advantageous.
P.R.E.A.C.H. Report and Appeal. Continuing relationships with clergy of all faiths is proving to be mutually advantageous.Biblical Archeology
Lawrence T. Geraty
New Thinking in the World of Archeology. Scholars at the recent meetings in New Orleans air some of their latest findings.
New Thinking in the World of Archeology. Scholars at the recent meetings in New Orleans air some of their latest findings.Science and Religion
G.T. Javor
The Billion-dollar Question. Is there life on Mars? The United States Government spent a billion dollars to find out.
The Billion-dollar Question. Is there life on Mars? The United States Government spent a billion dollars to find out.Health and Religion
Denis P. Burkitt
Medical Priorities and the Nature of Man. A surgeon says doctors have accepted society's evaluation of man's needs.
Medical Priorities and the Nature of Man. A surgeon says doctors have accepted society's evaluation of man's needs.Shepherdess
Miriam Wood
Madonna of the Sawdust Trail, Part II. Evangelistic wives of yesteryear were made of very stem stuff indeed.
Madonna of the Sawdust Trail, Part II. Evangelistic wives of yesteryear were made of very stem stuff indeed.