June 1985 Issue
J.R. Spangler
Discussion of Christ's human nature has gone on for nearly two thousand years, and continues among Seventh-day Adventist scholars. Perhaps we will never fully understand Christ, but we can accept His gift of life.J. David Newman
Power. This word conjures up many images: strength, explosion, force, energy, authority, vigor, persuasion. Power is neutral; it can be exercised for good or evil. Pilate asked Jesus, " 'Don't you realize I have power either to free you or to crucify you?' " (John 19:10, N.I.V.). This was the display of "position" power. The source of this power comes from the title--the position held--and is given to us by others, usually by some formal decision. Jesus demonstrated… Continue reading...
Planned giving versus project giving
Donald E. Crane
When you need funds to keep the church running, is it better to make special appeals or to rely on regular planned giving to fulfill the needs?
When you need funds to keep the church running, is it better to make special appeals or to rely on regular planned giving to fulfill the needs?The minister and anger
Marilyn Thomsen, Archibald D. Hart
A minister's position sets him up for many hurts that can lead to anger. Is it wrong to be angry, or is it all right to be angry just as long as you don't act angry? What is the best way to deal with feelings of anger, and what should you do if you ' 'lose your cool' ' in front of the congregation?
A minister's position sets him up for many hurts that can lead to anger. Is it wrong to be angry, or is it all right to be angry just as long as you don't act angry? What is the best way to deal with feelings of anger, and what should you do if you ' 'lose your cool' ' in front of the congregation?What human nature did Jesus take? Unfallen
Anonymous
What Greek terms underlie the key words and phrases in the discussion? What was Christ's primary mission? What limits does His primary mission impose on the human nature He took in the Incarnation?
What Greek terms underlie the key words and phrases in the discussion? What was Christ's primary mission? What limits does His primary mission impose on the human nature He took in the Incarnation?What human nature did Jesus take? Fallen
Anonymous
What backgrounds do the early church councils provide for our current debate on the nature of Christ? What do the key New Testament passages indicate about the kind of human nature He took? Why did He take human nature, and what does this reveal about the kind He took?
What backgrounds do the early church councils provide for our current debate on the nature of Christ? What do the key New Testament passages indicate about the kind of human nature He took? Why did He take human nature, and what does this reveal about the kind He took?The joy of friendship
Anonymous
We often hear it said that a pastor's wife cannot have close friends. But is it possible that there are other women like the author who need a kindred spirit to help them through life's hard times?
We often hear it said that a pastor's wife cannot have close friends. But is it possible that there are other women like the author who need a kindred spirit to help them through life's hard times?Recommended Reading
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