April 2005 Issue

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Willmore D. Eva

In a compelling course taught by Gottfried Oosterwal at Andrews University in the late 1960s, we were required to read a potent little volume by Hendrik Kraemer titled, Why Christianity of All Religions? As I look back, those 125 pages of wisdom and insight qualify as among the most influential in my life.

Seven sermon tools I wouldn't trade

Maylan Schurch

Practical suggestions for composing material for sermons

Practical suggestions for composing material for sermons

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The Apostolic Council and the Ten Commandments (Part 2)

Tim Crosby

Final installment of a two-part series on where the issue of the Sabbath may have fitted into the Jerusalem Council of Acts 15.

Final installment of a two-part series on where the issue of the Sabbath may have fitted into the Jerusalem Council of Acts 15.

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Presenting creation and evolution: How? (Part 2)

Cindy Tutsch, Leonard Brand

Final in a two-part series on understanding and communicating the issues of evolution and special creation

Final in a two-part series on understanding and communicating the issues of evolution and special creation

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Supporting those new to ministry

Joseph A. Webb

How may the church, local and corporate, provide better orientation and care for young pastors?

How may the church, local and corporate, provide better orientation and care for young pastors?

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Political reality and the Holy Spirit: when change confronts the Church

Robert K. Mclver

Some of the issues behind leading the church as a spiritual organism rather than a mere ecclesiastical organization.

Some of the issues behind leading the church as a spiritual organism rather than a mere ecclesiastical organization.

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Letters to the Editor

None of the letters responding toOliver Jacques' article on vicarioussubstitution (February 2005) dealt withthe real issue regarding this doctrine.Both the Bible and Ellen G. White makeit absolutely clear that Christ died forour sins and in our place. But the issueis,…

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James A. Cress

I increasingly suspect both individuals and entities that seem unable to move beyond the one note they have perfected. Rather than engaging a wide range of options theological, practical, or liturgical these "same songers" seem content, even committed, to repeating over and over their one noise until the brassy clanging become so familiar that volume is valued over substance.