M.L. Andreasen

The sermon is the foundation of all ministerial approach and appeal to the group mind. Hence, its paramount place in the study and labor of the gospel ministry. We are ordained, charged, and commissioned to preach. How, then, shall we preach,…

The endency among many today is to exalt religion and decry theology. By religion they mean a kind of nondoctrinal Christianity, an effort to lead a good life, but totally divorced from any stated dogma.…

In a certain sense a minister selects his own congregation. If, in beginning a series of meetings, I advertise that I will speak on astronomy, I naturally draw a number of peo­ple who are interested in astronomy. Among them there may be those…

When the popular newspaper of today is challenged as to its portrayal and treatment of news, it answers, accord­ing to popular custom, that it is what it is because the public wants it so. It is merely catering to public taste, and if the…

There are few subjects more important than that of the sanctuary. In it is con­tained the gospel in embryo. And as it is gradually unfolded in types and ceremonies, a clearer view is had of what was done on Calvary as…

No Biblical subject is of more vital import to Sev­enth-day Adventists than the sanctuary truth, with its varied aspects and far-reaching involvements. It con­stitutes the unique and distinctive contribution of this movement to the all-inclusive…

The first part of the first angel's message reads: "Fear God, and give glory to Him; for the hour of His judgment is come." We can truthfully say that we have been faith­ful in giving this message. Ever since 1844 we…

A doctor who is unable or unwilling to discover the causes of certain symp­toms is at a disadvantage in attempting to supply the proper remedy. He can prescribe certain medicines that will do no harm and may do some good, but at best such…

I. The Communion Service on Earth

At the time of the institution of the Lord's supper, Christ said, -"With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer : for I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof,…

Fundamental Principles of Biblical Interpretation

Seldom has a series of articles been secured for The Ministry offering greater spiritual stimulus or richer returns than these studies on the wonders of the…

The qualifications essential for the successful preacher may be enumerated at considerable length, but the qualifi­cation of paramount importance is a personal, experimental knowledge of God. And such knowledge must be of no superficial nature,…

In the former article we noted four basic principles of investigation. A disciplined mind will—(1) Patiently gather all avail­able facts; (2) Hold in its grasp many facts at once; (3) Educe by continuous reflection their…

One night, after I had preached on the im­minent coming of Christ, a man came up to me and said he was happy to know that we believed in the soon return of Jesus to this earth. He said he had watched events in the Near East, and…

The word "theology" means the "science of  God." In general usage it includes not only a study of God as such, but also a study of His relations to His creatures and to the universe. It therefore embraces such subjects…

Whereas, It is altogether right and fitting that we assure our leaders and people generally of our un­shaken faith in the third angel's message and in the Spirit of prophecy, and our determination to keep the schools under our supervision…

Did Christ confine His public teaching to general statements concerning goodness, virtue, and repentance, or did He also definitely teach doctrine? The rallying cry among the popular churches today is, "Back to Christ."…

I may be well to consider just here some of the things that have been written through the special gift of God for the edification of His people at this time. Much has been said in the Spirit of prophecy concerning diligent…