October 2009 Issue
Adventist World Radio beams the gospel to millions in the Pacific Rim
Benjamin D. Schoun
Asia has the largest population in the world with the least number of people who have heard of the gospel. Radio is an important way to reach them.
Asia has the largest population in the world with the least number of people who have heard of the gospel. Radio is an important way to reach them."Let it be so": The meaning and significance of the baptism of Jesus
Miguel Luna
The one Person who seemingly never needed to be baptized volunteered to be immersed. Why?
The one Person who seemingly never needed to be baptized volunteered to be immersed. Why?Another look at the back door
Joseph A. Webb
Is it a realistic expectation that we should be aware of the direction traveled by every member of our congregations?
Is it a realistic expectation that we should be aware of the direction traveled by every member of our congregations?Reclaiming church identity in a whatever society
Bruce Manners
Though this "whatever" attitude can be problematic enough within society, it's now seen within churches.
Though this "whatever" attitude can be problematic enough within society, it's now seen within churches.Meeting the challenges of life
Don Leo Garilva
Ministry will have its ups and downs. The life of Daniel may just be the model that gives us hope when we face challenges.
Ministry will have its ups and downs. The life of Daniel may just be the model that gives us hope when we face challenges.Crisis or opportunity? Adventist pastors speak on Creation stewardship
Should the Seventh-day Adventist Church advocate on behalf of Creation? Should other more pressing matters relating to faith, belief, and theology take priority? Should pastors or congregations be involved practically in matters of unresolved science?
Should the Seventh-day Adventist Church advocate on behalf of Creation? Should other more pressing matters relating to faith, belief, and theology take priority? Should pastors or congregations be involved practically in matters of unresolved science?Letters to the Editor
Keeping the Sabbath holyThe article by Shawn Brace,“Keeping the Sabbath IntenselyHoly” (August 2009), really caughtmy attention. His emphasis on principles,rather than rules, is fully inharmony with how Jesus dealt withSabbath observance. Brace was alsoon target in…