April 1995

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April 1995 Issue

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Editorial

Another look at ordination

J. David Newman

"From the endless variety of plants and flowers," says Ellen White, "we may learn an important lesson. All blossoms are not the same in form or color.... There are professing Christians who think it their duty to make every other Christian like themselves." This counsel is particularly applicable to the current debate on ordination of women to the gospel ministry, a subject that most people have a definite opinion on. People on both sides speak passionately to… Continue reading...

The rise and fall of Adventist women in leadership

Kit Watts

Historical factors affecting the number, influence, and status of women leaders in the past 150 years.

Historical factors affecting the number, influence, and status of women leaders in the past 150 years.

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Called to be a minister

V. Norskov Olsen

A biblical, theological, historical inquiry of ordination and its relevance to ministry

A biblical, theological, historical inquiry of ordination and its relevance to ministry

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The Jerusalem Council: a model for Utrecht?

Andrew Bates

By God's grace, the miracle of Jerusalem could become the miracle of Utrecht in handling the ordination issue.

By God's grace, the miracle of Jerusalem could become the miracle of Utrecht in handling the ordination issue.

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Advancing in the light

Graeme Bradford

"Whenever the people of God are growing in grace, they will be constantly obtaining a clearer understanding of His Word. They will discern new light and beauty in its sacred truths." -Ellen G. White.

"Whenever the people of God are growing in grace, they will be constantly obtaining a clearer understanding of His Word. They will discern new light and beauty in its sacred truths." -Ellen G. White.

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When you don't get what you want

J. David Newman

We must obey God's church, even when painful.

We must obey God's church, even when painful.

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Change can be transforming

James A. Cress

The gospel's account of Jesus healing the demoniac of Gadara offers some fascinating insight into human nature. People resist change. People resist change even for the better. Consider the demoniac. He lived a hellish existence. He made his home among the tombs. He broke off the strongest bonds with which he was fettered, and ran naked through the villages. He terrorized everyone. Then came Jesus. The account of the demoniac's transformation is compelling. After… Continue reading...