October 1993 Issue
Rejoicing despite apostasy
Martin Weber
Apostasy lurks within the church. Trusted spiritual leadership is betraying the faith. Others are playing political power games. Some want to sleep when they should pray. Confronted with that time of trouble such as never was, what was Christ's reaction en route to…
Essential Adventism or historic Adventism?
Woodrow W. Whidden
Not everything historic is essential. A plea for theological understanding and clarity.
Not everything historic is essential. A plea for theological understanding and clarity.Adventists and change
George R. Knight
By saying that the Bible is our only creed, Adventism's founders revealed a profound understanding of the dynamic nature of present truth.
By saying that the Bible is our only creed, Adventism's founders revealed a profound understanding of the dynamic nature of present truth.Reaching secular people
Mark Finley
The early church also faced the challenge of secularism.
The early church also faced the challenge of secularism.No hidden agenda
Rex D. Edwards
The relationship between evangelism and social action.
The relationship between evangelism and social action.Letters to the Editor
Spirit-filled marketingThe article "Spirit-filled Marketing," by Kermit Netteburg and GeorgePowell (February 1993), containssome excellent material but misses themark entirely concerning the archaeological approach, possibly because theauthors are relying more on hearsaythan…
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James A. Cress
Love deserves better than the gutter. But there it was right in the filth of the streets. Last January, Sharon and I received invitations to attend the inauguration of the President of the United States. It was exciting to join the thousands who crowded the streets of the capital in order to get a glimpse of the country's new leader. The day was festive and the mood of the throng was upbeat. Thousands attended the festivities for the sole purpose of pushing their… Continue reading...
David B. Smith
Even as an insider in religious television, I am stunned by this powerful book coming from the president of Christian Research Institute (an organization founded by Dr. Walter Martin). Hanegraaff outlines the clear and present danger of the "faith movement" blanketing America's airwaves. American televangelism has long been a source of amazement and amusement to secular viewers with its shallow theology, Robert Tilton's $1,000 harangues, and emphasis on the prosperity… Continue reading...
