October 1987 Issue
J.R. Spangler
It happened during a Geoscience Research Institute tour for church leaders. A small church in a crossroads town in Utah arranged for our group to use a public school auditorium for Sabbath services because their tiny building could not accommodate such a large group. When I arrived I noticed a young couple sitting alone on the far side of the nearly empty auditorium. Although a stranger myself, I felt impressed to walk over and get acquainted. Imagine my surprise… Continue reading...
The Ministerial Association at 65
Why do we have a Ministerial Association? What does it really do?
Why do we have a Ministerial Association? What does it really do?The reprieve of Martin Luther
Arnold V. Wallenkampf
After more than 400 years of consignment to hell, Martin Luther has been readmitted to the body of Christ by Roman Catholic leaders.
After more than 400 years of consignment to hell, Martin Luther has been readmitted to the body of Christ by Roman Catholic leaders.Viewpoint: Why I don't believe in sola scriptura
Tim Crosby
Is the Bible our only rule of faith and practice? Does Christian teaching allow room for inspired, authoritative messages beyond the New Testament canon?
Is the Bible our only rule of faith and practice? Does Christian teaching allow room for inspired, authoritative messages beyond the New Testament canon?Sola scriptura: a response
George W. Reid
Who determines what is true at the cutting edge?
Who determines what is true at the cutting edge?How I use small groups in evangelism
Miguel Angel Cerna
Here's how one pastor has used small groups successfully for evangelism.
Here's how one pastor has used small groups successfully for evangelism.Should a minister's wife weep?
Cathy McBride
Often we are embarrassed by our tears or afraid that they will make others uncomfortable. But tears may bring needed relief to us and draw us closer to others.
Often we are embarrassed by our tears or afraid that they will make others uncomfortable. But tears may bring needed relief to us and draw us closer to others.Meditation for Christians?
Gunter Reiss, Jim Florence
This article has been provided by the Health and Temperance Department of the General Conference.
This article has been provided by the Health and Temperance Department of the General Conference.Letters to the Editor
"Religion and South Africa"?We, a group of laymen in South Africa, read with great interest your articleentitled "Religion and Communism"(March 1987). It is interesting to notethat the Communist regime in theU.S.S.R. has recently been given redcarpet treatment by Adventist…