July 2007 Issue

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Nikolaus Satelmajer

Unfortunately the cross has been used for purposes other than to announce Jesus' triumph over evil powers. Some centuries after the New Testament era, the cross was used by armies, with the hope that their political mission would be blessed by its presence. No longer was it a symbol of conquering evil; rather, it was used with the hope that its presence would conquer human enemies.

Jesus Christ in the Apostle Paul's Epistles

Francois Bovon

What contributed to the development of Paul's Christology?

What contributed to the development of Paul's Christology?

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Preaching to the world: how Web church can extend the impact of your preaching ministry

Derek J. Morris, Delwin Finch

Is streaming video a reason to stay home, watch church services, and avoid the crowds? Or does it actually have benefits?

Is streaming video a reason to stay home, watch church services, and avoid the crowds? Or does it actually have benefits?

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Surprise in biblical typology - Part one of two

Hans K. LaRondelle

The key to correctly interpreting New Testament writings has always been in understanding the Old Testament symbols and references.

The key to correctly interpreting New Testament writings has always been in understanding the Old Testament symbols and references.

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Idolatry: It begins with I

Carol M. Norѐn

Idolatry is a temptation for pastors-even when we are engaged in ministry to and for the people for whom we are called to serve.

Idolatry is a temptation for pastors-even when we are engaged in ministry to and for the people for whom we are called to serve.

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The anatomy of worship

Kenneth Crawford

A call to make time for God before making time for ministry.

A call to make time for God before making time for ministry.

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How to deal with open questions: facing the challenges between faith and science

Frank M. Hasel

The author shares nine guidelines to assist in striking a balance in understanding the relationship between faith and science.

The author shares nine guidelines to assist in striking a balance in understanding the relationship between faith and science.

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Spirituality: what the church needs most today

Ferdinand O. Regalado

Spirituality focuses not so much on public success as on private and inner development.

Spirituality focuses not so much on public success as on private and inner development.

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Letters to the Editor

Missionaries’ kidsYour article “What Happens to TheirChildren” (May 2007) clearly describedthe experience of my own family.My parents were missionaries for50 years in a Latin American country. Iwas homeschooled; went on to college,seminary, and graduate school; andserved…

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James A. Cress

"I believe that counting sheep is such a natural part of the shepherd's life that Jesus took for granted His followers would know that. It is biblical to feed the sheep, but also to count them."