Articles by Taylor G. Bunch
Parallel Movements (Concluded)
November 1929
Parallel No. 11. It was near the close of Israel's wanderings that the fiery serpents entered the camp. This was a time when the people were " much discouraged because of the way," and began to murmur against Moses…
Parallel Movements — No. 1
October 1929
According to the scripture recorded in 1 Corinthians 10: 1-12, the experiences of ancient Israel under the exodus movement were a type of the experience of modern Israel under the advent movement. They are parallel movements.
Ancient…
The Association Forum
August 1929
The Logical Sequence in Evangelism
An increasing demand comes from workers of experience, as well as from beginners, for a discussion of the logical sequence of sermon topics in an evangelistic…
" A Little Folly "
July 1929
Among "the words of the Preacher, the son of David," are these: " Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savor: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honor."…
Giving Our Specific Message to the World
February 1937
1. Exalt Christ, Not the Preacher
I wish to emphasize that Christ and the message are—or should be—one, and that they should never be separated. In the Spirit of prophecy we are told that "Christ is Christianity."…
Ministering to a Sick World
August 1943
The clouds of global war darken every zone. As we listen to the roar of battle and witness the destruction of life and property on a scale unparalleled in the history of man, it is difficult to find a…
Are Scripture Readings Out of Date?
May 1943
The custom of reading Scripture as a part A of the worship of religious services has come down to us through many centuries of church history. In the days of Nehemiah and the return of Israel from Babylonian captivity,…
What Is the Worth of Man?
February 1944
The question, "What is man, that Thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that Thou visitest him?" is one that has come down to us out of the distant past and has been asked from time immemorial. Three thousand…
Reaching Ministers of Other Denominations
December 1944
We are told that under the early rain, when "the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly," a "great company of the priests were obedient to the faith." Acts 6:7. These were doubtless from among the many…
Diligent Sowing Brings Bountiful Harvest
May 1945
"Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. In the mormng sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether…
Prayer in the Public Service
October 1946
Prayer is an important part of every public service. A modern congregation of any size would not think of engaging in any form ot worship without an opening public prayer to invoke the Lord's blessings upon what is to be done and said. But…
The Successful Prayer Meeting
March 1947
The prayer meeting is almost universally the most poorly attended service of the church, and is considered the most difficult to conduct. In many churches it has ceased to function, and in others the pastor would…
Office and Work of the Holy Spirit
December 1948
Not only was the Holy Spirit the active agency in the original creation, but He also makes possible the new creation. Not only did He inspire the prophets in producing the Scriptures, but through His ministry…
Office and Work of the Holy Spirit
November 1948
Because He is a member of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit is called God in the Scriptures. The Triune Godhead is composed of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. The gospel is proclaimed by the authority…
The Minister's Qualifications
July 1948
Here are seven characteristics or qualifications that are essential to success in the ministry, and seven is the Biblical number of completeness and perfection. "In order for a man to be a successful minister,…
God's Greatest Gift to the Church
October 1948
Christ was the supreme gift of God to the world. (John 3:16.) This was a universal gift of a universal Saviour. But the greatest gift of God to the church was the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, "And I will pray the Father,…
The Ideal Minister
September 1948
Jesus was the ideal minister. He was the master preacher. Those who proclaim the gospel "in His name" and "in His stead" should ever follow the example of the incomparable Man of men. He is "the…
The Pastor-Evangelist, a Spiritual Shepherd
April 1948
The word pastor comes from the same root as "pasture"; and an evangelist is one who proclaims the "evangel" or gospel. The true pastor-evangelist is the spiritual shepherd who leads the flock of God into…
The Latter Rain of the Spirit
June 1949
The following statements were quoted in the previous article : "The prophecies which were fulfilled in the outpouring of the former rain at the opening of the gospel. are again to be fulfilled in the latter rain…
In the Spirit and Power of Elijah
August 1949
The Old Testament closes with the prediction that "before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord" to "smite the earth with a curse," the Lord will send Elijah the prophet with a message that will…
"The Loud Cry"
July 1949
The "loud cry" is not strictly a Biblical expression. It is used often in the writings of the Spirit of prophecy, and is based on a description of the final warning message during the latter rain as set forth…
Variety in the Vesper Service
July 1949
The vesper service at the close of the Sabbath has been an important feature of the religious program of some of our larger churches for more than twenty years, and has therefore long since passed the experimental stage. This service occupies…
The Early Rain of the Spirit
May 1949
On the banks of the Jordan the Lord told Israel, through Moses, that Palestine was a land of hills and valleys watered by rain, rather than by irrigation like the land of Egypt. The eyes of the Lord would be upon…
Indwelling and Baptism
April 1949
Just before Jesus ascended He promised His disciples the gift of the Holy Spirit as "another Comforter" who would abide with them forever. "For He dwelleth with you," He said, "and shall be in you." It is evident that the Calvary victory…
The Anointing of the Spirit
March 1949
Anointing is one of the most important of the various phases of the work of the Holy Spirit. "But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things." '"But the anointing which ye have received of Him…
Sealed by the Spirit
February 1949
Sealing is a prerequisite to entrance into the kingdom of heaven, and this is accomplished through the agency of the Holy Spirit. "Grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption." Eph. 4:30. In verses…
Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit
January 1949
When Jesus ascended to heaven He took with Him "a multitude of captives and gave gifts unto men." (Eph. 4:8, margin.) These were the prisoners of the grave who were resurrected at the time of Christ's death. (Matt. 27:51-53.) They were the…
"Give Attention to Reading"
February 1955
Let the wife and mother take time to read, to keep herself well informed, to be a companion to her husband, and to keep in touch with the developing minds of her children."—Ministry of Healing, p. 294.
Note the challenge,…
Tact
November 1959
How important is tact in the work of the ministry? The answer is given in the following sentence: "Tact and good judgment increase the usefulness of the laborer a hundred-fold."—Gospel Workers, p. 119.…
Energy
October 1959
Industry and energy are closely related, but there is a clear distinction between them. Energy is inherent in the power, force, strength, resolution, vitality, and forcefulness that accompany action. It is the…
Industry
September 1959
Habitual diligence in any employment, physical or mental; steady attention to business; any productive activity; the opposite of slothfulness; laziness, or indolence"—thus we may define the word industry,…
Intelligence
August 1959
Intelligence is defined as mental acuteness, intuition, instinct; the ability to comprehend and understand, and the capacity to successfully handle difficult situations. It is therefore distinct from knowledge…
Consecration
May 1959
The second essential to success in the gospel ministry, as set forth in the statement on which this series is based, is consecration. This is necessary if we would make the proper use of book knowledge. Information,…
Book Knowledge
April 1959
In order for a man to be a successful minister, something more than book knowledge is essential. The laborer for souls needs consecration, integrity, intelligence, industry, energy, and tact. Possessing these…
A Prophetic Message-4
October 1962
In this study we shall consider another prophetic picture of God's last gospel message as it is revealed in 1 Corinthians 10:1-11. Here we are told that we should not be ignorant concerning the deliverance of…
A Prophetic Message—3
September 1962
Of the many signs given by Jesus in His great prophetic sermon by which we may know when His return is near, "even at the door," the only one He repeated, indicating its importance, was the warning of the coming…
A Prophetic Message—2
August 1962
The most complete and important of the many descriptions of the final message to be given "in the spirit and power of Elias" to "make ready a people prepared for the Lord" is recorded in Revelation 14:6-14.…
A Prophetic Message
July 1962
A few years ago a prominent religious leader declared that the greatest need of the modern church and world is a prophetic message, and he should have added, preached by a prophetic people—a message predicted…
Types and Moods of Prayer
October 1964
A School of Prayer for Seventh-day Adventists? Do we need a renewed and deeper comprehension of communion with God? Have we analyzed our motives in prayer? Why should we pray? Why do we pray? What is prayer?
The Bible tells us that…
The Need of a Spiritual Revival
October 1964
It is very appropriate that we begin this School of Prayer with a message on "The Need of a Spiritual Revival," because this is the greatest of all our needs and without it the gospel work can never be finished.
The…
The Funeral: The Ministry of Mourning Sabbath Funerals
January 1953
All things earthly speak of decay and dissolution. Ever since the heavyhearted sorrow of God made the awful pronouncement upon Adam and Eve on the occasion of their banishment from the sweet waters of Eden: "Dying thou shall die" (margin),…
Features
December 1953
A Message to the Adventist Ministry
W. H. BRANSON, General Conference President
If it were only possible, I would like to have a personal visit with each one of you in the Adventist ministry. I would like to talk to you…
When Can We Claim Sinless Perfection?
December 1965
Webster defines perfection as being "blameless" and "flawless" with characters "fully formed," "completely developed," "satisfying the highest expectation," and having reached "full maturity." It is stated that perfectionism from a theological…
Have YOU Tried One?
July 1965
Because of its great importance we must not forget the action of the Autumn Council of the General Conference under the heading, "Prayer and Revival":
"WHEREAS, The messenger of the Lord declares that, 'Before the final visitation…
Recognizing personality differences
July 1960
A subject of ever increasing importance with the passing of time, wherever two or more persons are associated in service, whether in families, churches, schools, conferences, institutions, or various kinds of business, is personality…
SHEPHERDESS: The Minister's Wife in Public Life & Additional Topics for Ministers' Wives' Meetings
June 1952
1. OUR DUTY IN THE COMMUNITY.
1. In a previous study we were reminded that our first duty is in our own homes, especially so if there are children de pendent on a mother's care. It is well stated, "As goes the home, so goes the nation."…
SHEPHERDESS: The Well-dressed Christian
May 1952
I. DRESS PROBLEM OF THE CENTURIES.
1. The dress problem is as old as the history of sin. If time and space permitted, it would be interesting and profitable to trace the efforts of past generations in Bodily adornment.
2.…
SHEPHERDESS: Getting Along With People
April 1952
I. IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING TO LIVE.
1. Learning to live with people means that we must first learn to live with ourselves. Learning to live with ourselves is not the particular theme of our study to night. Since we have previously…
SHEPHERDESS: The Minister's Home
March 1952
[EDITORIAL NOTE. We are pleased to share with the readers of THE MINISTRY some helpful material presented to a group of ministers' wives at South Lancaster, Massachusetts. At Atlantic Union College, Mrs. T. G. Bunch has guided the work of…
PULPIT AND STUDY: Cultivating "Sermon Gardens"
December 1950
The commission of the Chief Shepherd to every undershepherd, or pastor, is, "Feed my sheep." If the flock of God is to flourish and produce the needed wool, it must be led into "green pastures" and beside the "still waters" and "in the…
Qualifications for True Leadership No. 1
April 1937
A leader in any capacity in the cause of God is a watchman, and his office carries with it most solemn responsibility. He is directly accountable to God for the results of his work and influence, whether they…
Qualifications for True Leadership No. 2
May 1937
Another test of one's ability to lead is found in his attitude toward his predecessor. We are all builders of a great spiritual temple that has been under construction for many centuries, and will not be completed till the gospel work is…
Meeting Divergent Movements
June 1937
The second advent movement is not only repeatedly foretold and definitely identified in Bible prophecy, but the forces that seek to hinder its progress and thwart the purpose of God are also described. Of one of the signs…
Public Prayer
January 1932
THE MATTER OF METHOD
As we enter upon a new volume, and the statement will not be construed as alluding to any particular article, it is desirable to state clearly that the discussions of method appearing in this…
Eating the Bittersweet Book
June 1935
In prophetic vision the seer of Patmos was given "a little book" and was commanded by the angel to "eat it up." The injunction was obeyed; and the message of the book was to the spiritual palate as "sweet as honey," but when…
The Why of the Parabolic Method
February 1934
The word "parable" is from the Latin parabola and the Greek parabole, which means "to throw beside, to compare." A parable is therefore a "comparison." Webster defines it as "a thing darkly or figuratively expressed, a…
Forward and Upward
April 1929
Leading in Service
By W.A. Spicer
The minister who is in close contact with the church members and who is leading them into service, is filling a post second to none in all the cause. This time of the…