September 2001 Issue

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Willmore D. Eva

There's a strange, almost collective reserve among Christians ("conservatives" especially) when it comes to championing the health of God's creation, particularly that of earth itself and its collective environment.

The rapture: Why it cannot occur before the Second Coming

Gerhard Pfandl

The date is a day in the near future. The place, a Boeing 747 over the Atlantic on its way to London Heathrow. Most passengers are sleeping or dozing. Suddenly almost half the passengers disappear into thin air.

The date is a day in the near future. The place, a Boeing 747 over the Atlantic on its way to London Heathrow. Most passengers are sleeping or dozing. Suddenly almost half the passengers disappear into thin air.

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The rapture: A pastor's concern

Steve Wohlberg

Ministers of the gospel, whatever their denomination, may eventually have to take a position on this controversial issue. Why?

Ministers of the gospel, whatever their denomination, may eventually have to take a position on this controversial issue. Why?

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The rapture: The blessed hope, Jesus, and Paul

Hans K. LaRondelle

The apostolic church lived in expectation of Christ's return in glory and power.

The apostolic church lived in expectation of Christ's return in glory and power.

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Dealing with criticism

Victor M. Parachin

Helpful principles when facing critical people.

Helpful principles when facing critical people.

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Pastoring the postmodern frontline (part 2)

Samir Selmanovic

Attitudes and approaches to the postmodern mind.

Attitudes and approaches to the postmodern mind.

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The case for creationism: Fifty scientists speak out

John Ashton

Contemporary scientific views that expose the inadequacies of Darwinian evolution.

Contemporary scientific views that expose the inadequacies of Darwinian evolution.

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The lonely pastor

Larry Yeagley

Loneliness in ministry and how it can be eased.

Loneliness in ministry and how it can be eased.

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Letters to the Editor

Luther and the gospelI found the analysis of Luther's theologyby Hans LaRondelle very stimulating("Luther and the Gospel," November2000). The letters it has drawn inresponse, both agreeing and disagreeing, are likewise most interesting.However, there is a major problemwith…

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James A. Cress

Nearly thirty years after seminary my favorite professor gave me a new assignment.