September 1994 Issue
Negotiating with the law
Martin Weber
Divine laws describe the way things are, have always been, and always will be. They are eternal absolutes that never change and cannot be negotiated.
Divine laws describe the way things are, have always been, and always will be. They are eternal absolutes that never change and cannot be negotiated.Peter the preacher
John M. Fowler
If Peter were to reflect on the road that led to his first sermon, what would he say?
If Peter were to reflect on the road that led to his first sermon, what would he say?Needed: gospel preaching
Robert S. Folkenberg
The everlasting gospel of God's free grace is still the good news, the only news that counts.
The everlasting gospel of God's free grace is still the good news, the only news that counts.How to start women's ministries in your church
Marybeth Gessele
It's more than women interacting with women; it's focusing on a vital dimension of church life and growth.
It's more than women interacting with women; it's focusing on a vital dimension of church life and growth.The church newsletter
Glenn Holland
Powerful and practical for small multichurch pastorates
Powerful and practical for small multichurch pastoratesHow mature? How involved?
Roger Dudley
A study of faith maturity and congregational involvement among Adventist young adults
A study of faith maturity and congregational involvement among Adventist young adultsChanges at the Watchtower
Edward Eugene Ross
Over the past century, Jehovah's Witnesses have dramatically altered their teachings.
Over the past century, Jehovah's Witnesses have dramatically altered their teachings.Judging without being judgmental
Larre Kostenko
A pastoral reflection on John 7:25
A pastoral reflection on John 7:25Family evangelism in Mexico
Adly Campos
During our family evangelism campaign in a Mexico City suburb, 1,600 persons completed the Family Life Seminar course, and 219 were baptized.
During our family evangelism campaign in a Mexico City suburb, 1,600 persons completed the Family Life Seminar course, and 219 were baptized.Letters to the Editor
Can pastors keep the Sabbath?David Newman asks, "Can pastorskeep the Sabbath?" (March 1994).The Sabbath is a day off work and aday of rest dedicated to God (Ex.20:10).That does not work for ministers.Ideally, the minister must worshipwith the same attitudes and feelingsas…