June 2008 Issue

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The biblical canon: Do we have the right Bible?

John C. Peckham

Diverse and competing definitions and interpretations regarding the canon exist in scholarship. Check out the reason for such diverse interpretation.

Diverse and competing definitions and interpretations regarding the canon exist in scholarship. Check out the reason for such diverse interpretation.

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Down from the pulpit

Clifford Owusu-Gyamfi

Our ministry does not end with the spoken Word, for there are other things we can and must do after coming down from the pulpit.

Our ministry does not end with the spoken Word, for there are other things we can and must do after coming down from the pulpit.

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Understanding and relating to the new world view

Aleksandar S. Santrac

Is there another era after the postmodern era? The author discusses this question.

Is there another era after the postmodern era? The author discusses this question.

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Stem cell research: What is a Christian to do?

Allan Handysides

Sitting in his study, the pastor welcomed two faithful and wonderful church members, Rod and Betty.* They had requested a private meeting. Don, the pastor, noticed they were a little more flushed than usual. After the initial greetings, Rod looked at Betty. She responded, "You start, Rod."

Sitting in his study, the pastor welcomed two faithful and wonderful church members, Rod and Betty.* They had requested a private meeting. Don, the pastor, noticed they were a little more flushed than usual. After the initial greetings, Rod looked at Betty. She responded, "You start, Rod."

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Letters to the Editor

Hospitality, equality, and mutual submissionIgor Lorencin’s article on hospitality,equality, and mutual submission(“Hospitality and not Patronage: Lessonsin Relationships From 3 John,” February2008)—the gracious and humbly servingspirit of Jesus—offers potent medicinefor…

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More from this issue:

Nikolaus Satelmajer, Willie E. Hucks II

"Preaching each evening in an evangelistic meeting is spiritually exhilarating," states the speaker for the upcoming Discoveries '08 series. Such passion all preachers should possess.

James A. Cress

As thousands of congregations prepare to conduct public evangelistic meetings in 2008 and 2009, we need better methods for bringing people into our venues.