December 1983 Issue
Within the veil: where did Christ go?
Erwin R. Gane
Some have felt that Hebrews 6:19, 20 destroys the understanding Adventists have had regarding the ministry of Jesus in the heavenly sanctuary and His special work of judgment beginning in 1 844. Where did Jesus go at His ascension and why? Is Ellen White at variance with Scripture on this point?
Some have felt that Hebrews 6:19, 20 destroys the understanding Adventists have had regarding the ministry of Jesus in the heavenly sanctuary and His special work of judgment beginning in 1 844. Where did Jesus go at His ascension and why? Is Ellen White at variance with Scripture on this point?Adventist hospitals can be different
J.R. Spangler , D.L. Dunfield
In the following interview MINISTRY'S editor, J. R. Slangier, questions D. L. Dunfield, president of Adventist Health Services/Asia, on the role a hospital and its staff can and should play in supporting the church's mission.
In the following interview MINISTRY'S editor, J. R. Slangier, questions D. L. Dunfield, president of Adventist Health Services/Asia, on the role a hospital and its staff can and should play in supporting the church's mission.A Christmas litany
Roger W. Coon
Ever felt a need for more congregational participation in the worship service? The author shares a Christmas litany he used successfully last year, and why and how it came to be.
Ever felt a need for more congregational participation in the worship service? The author shares a Christmas litany he used successfully last year, and why and how it came to be.Apocalyptic prophecy and the church--2
Kenneth A. Strand
Daniel, Paul, and John the revelator all depict an anti-divine power to arise after the decline of the Roman Empire. The end-time judgment, which involves both investigative and executive phases, vindicates God's people and pronounces against this power a verdict patterned after the law of malicious witness of Deuteronomy.
Daniel, Paul, and John the revelator all depict an anti-divine power to arise after the decline of the Roman Empire. The end-time judgment, which involves both investigative and executive phases, vindicates God's people and pronounces against this power a verdict patterned after the law of malicious witness of Deuteronomy.Is your church staffed to grow?
Don Jacobsen
Sometimes significant growth doesn't take place in spite of all that a local church tries to do. The author suggests ways to break through the impasse.
Sometimes significant growth doesn't take place in spite of all that a local church tries to do. The author suggests ways to break through the impasse.Leadership in crisis
Gordon Bietz
Change necessarily accompanies growth. But change can be hard to handle, because we hold political, theological, and emotional stakes in our church. These can lead to problems of perception both as to the ideas and the personalities of others. The author offers his views as to how we should handle change. If we split as a church, let's do it right on real issues and hard facts!"
Change necessarily accompanies growth. But change can be hard to handle, because we hold political, theological, and emotional stakes in our church. These can lead to problems of perception both as to the ideas and the personalities of others. The author offers his views as to how we should handle change. If we split as a church, let's do it right on real issues and hard facts!"Shepherdess: The best gift
Christmas Eves packed agenda included supper with the in-laws. Despite the hectic schedule, all went well——until the time to exchange gifts. This story points us again to the One who is the reason for Christmas.
Christmas Eves packed agenda included supper with the in-laws. Despite the hectic schedule, all went well——until the time to exchange gifts. This story points us again to the One who is the reason for Christmas.