(Note: This article presents the affirmative side of the question in what was originally planned as pro and con discussion. These articles are not intended to be a critique of our church services, but only to serve as an aid for possible debates, round table discussions etc. in our Young People’s Societies. The negative appeared […]
Evangelism means different things to people of the present era of the church. To the Roman Catholic, evangelism means the extension of the Romish church to many lands and has as its objective the aggrandizement of the hierarchy and the enlargement of the number of “the faithful.” The means used to accomplish this end may […]
The Federation Board has suggested to your Bible Outlines editor that he suspend writing any outlines for some months, due to the fact that most of the societies were far behind in their treatment of the Book of Acts. The Board also suggested that an article be written to suggest a remedy for this situation. […]
In articles that have appeared in this magazine in the past, I have shown that membership in an organization necessarily implies responsibility for the principles and actions of such an organization. This is because of what is called corporate responsibility. The members of a corporation are answerable for the principles and deeds of such an […]
Tim was a sensible young man of twenty-three years of age who had recently returned home after serving two years in the army. Prior to his tenure of military service he had led a very active life in the sphere of the church. In catechism he often raised good questions that were indicative of profound […]
Oh, what a joy to be culled to be a child of God! Still greater is the joy to be called to the office of deacon! To begin with, this office is an office to which the men of the church might well hope, some day, to attain. This office along with the office of […]
As I write these lines it is the seventh day of January, 1957; the busy but always interesting holiday season has once again come and gone; the annual congregational meetings were held in the various churches of our denomination; men were elected from previously announced nominations to serve as elders and deacons in their respective […]
“Each succeeding generation, at thy mighty word appears; Thou dost count in times duration, one day as a thousand years. Death with swift and sudden warning, calls us from life’s dream away. Like the grass green in the morning, withered ere the close of day.” Such is the reality of human existence. Is it […]
Coming from Holland, Mich., one evening this winter, the roads were very slippery. A friend and I noticed a lady who had very nicely manipulated her Ford into the ditch. At first, I laughed a little and was ready to continue on my merry way home. My buddy said, instead, “Let’s help her out Jim.” […]