Varner J. Johns
Minister, Loma Linda, California
Articles by Varner J. Johns
Guard Health As Sacredly as Character
April 1940
Overtaxing the delicate machinery of the human body to the point of nervous exhaustion is a transgression that exacts a full penalty of shattered nerves and weakened powers. "Workers" who are broken in health as a result of intemperance in…
The Prophecy on the Mount
December 1941
From the Mount of Olives, two great messages were proclaimed by the Great Teacher —the sermon on the mount and the prophecy on the mount. For those who are looking and longing for the coming of Jesus, the words of Matthew 24 and 25 are a…
Leaders and Molders of Men-2
February 1941
Much of the world's literature is written by men who have no experimental knowledge of God and His word. Their thoughts are expressed in their writings, and as we read, their thOughts become our thoughts. "In the study…
Bible Teachers as Leaders and Molders
January 1941
"The world has had its great teachers, men of giant intellect and wonderful research. Inca whose utterances have stimulated thought, and opened to view vast fields of knowledge; and these men…
Sevenfold Errors of "Dispensationalism"
November 1942
It is significant that the very first words of Jesus in answer to the question, "What shall be the sign of Thy coming ?" were, "Take heed that no man deceive you." The last days were to be marked by multiplied deceptions in regard to the…
Misconceptions of Adventist Belief
March 1942
In an article on "The Second Coming of Christ" in the Methodist Christian Advocate, William P. King writes: "The whole procedure of dealing with Daniel and Revelation, as with all of the prophetic literature,…
The World Looks Romeward
February 1942
The trend of our times is in the way of lawlessness—a bold disregard of the ten commandments and a reckless abandonment to sin. "Because of the prevalent disregard of God's law, the love of the great majority will grow…
Dispensationalism' s Sophistries
January 1942
Dispensationalism, as taught in the Scofield Bible and promoted by many Bible schools, is among the most dangerous of modem heresies. In the form of "new light," it disseminates darkness. In the guise of "rightly…
A Foundation for Feebleness or for Forcefulness
November 1944
1. Building No Stronger than Foundation I. Health building and character building must have strong foundations to fight successfully the life-long battle against disease and sin.
2.…
Dispensationalism and the Scofield Bible
March 1945
Few of us realize how widespread the errors of modern dispensationalism have become in recent years. Some deal with the old issues in the religion of yesterday, seemingly unaware that new errors of giant proportions must be met today. The…
Selecting Meeting Places
December 1947
The selection of a proper meeting place will contribute much to the success of the evangelistic effort. The importance of the right selection is emphasized in the following statements by Mrs. White:
"We…
Drift Toward Rome
May 1955
One of the popular Protestant churches televised its morning worship hour on the program "Great Churches of the Golden West." Looking forward through the aisle of the magnificent building, our gaze centered on the altar. A seven-branched…
G. W. Anglebarger—Pattern Preacher
October 1969
IN MY Bible is a prized possession—a bookmark printed long years ago by a Denver church in memory of its minister. Underneath the picture of this venerable man of God are the words:
G. E. Anglebarger
Forty-three years of…
Economy in Advertising
January 1931
The evangelist who is restricted to a yearly budget of $200 expense money must exercise the greatest care in financial expenditure. To such, the spectacular effort in auditorium or tabernacle, with Bible workers…
Minnesota's Evangelistic Creed
October 1934
Thirty-Four counties in Minnesota with no church or company or Sabbath school within their borders, present a mighty challenge locally to those who have been given the marching orders, "Go ye . . . to every creature." There are scores of…
My Books are My Wealth
November 1938
My books are a treasure chest, stored with gems of thought and gold of wisdom gathered by others, and given to me for my enrichment. My library is more than a shelf of books. I am not alone in my study. Men are gathered…