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NOVEMBER. 1977 VOLUMe52_UMOEn" - 

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CONTENTS , " ....... 

1 The Seasonal Sermon,. " Editorial - _ . 

3 The Cycle of Financial Victory ...... . ,. JamesS Spruce 

• : " = - 

5 Pastor. May I Play a Tuba Solo 

Sunday Morning? ........... " .,. RayWelch ." • 

AlbetlJ.Learn " ": " . ' " . 

7 The Priestly Pastor ..................... 

9 Methodist Class Meetings: , . " " ..'- . " . 

The Genius el Christian Intimacy . ...... LarryShelton " " _OME PASTORSTAKE THEM IN STRIDE',with never a hint of pressure. 

:11" The Cry of the Forgotten ........... 

..... 

:... Cl#lyltotl " P,Wilson '" _ome 

Some 

fret and chafe under them, wishing they 

dre slaves to i;he custom, following it in minute 

woui_ 

detail 

go away. 

as though 

12 From Survival to Belonging ..._ .......... aeneVanNote:. driven bv an o_,erwhelming compulsion. Others are "free," even to the 

14 Christian Perfectlon--Whatls • poin_ of ignoring them completely..We refer here to the "special.days" 

Mear_tby It? .......... " .: .... a. GrantSwatJk,'Jr.. ", "" in the church year, the "seasons" adring which'the pastor is expected 

16' Ten Thousancl Churches Make a .. • to produce a masterpiece which is directly related to the occasion. 

Difference ..... " P(actlcalPoinf_. " "At the top of the list is Easter, and this could include the entire 

17 The Power of Apprecl'ation ..... " ....RuthAnn Pofston Lenten season. Christmas stands alse at the top in importance. Some 

.• might- argue that Pentecost should head the list. Regardless of their 

19 Growing Pains. ........ "......... -... "...Ro[_ertE_ Manor order' of importance, the list of special days is long. There is the New 

22 The Startlng Point ................... -.... C.NellSUslt Year.-Reformation Sunday, :Mother'sDay, Father's Day, Promotion 

23 Seeds for Sermons ..................... MarkE,Moore -. Day, and,Laymen's Sunday, to name only a few. 

26 Gleanings from tne Greek _at_h E_rle The ideal is for the pastor t0 USE.these special occasions, but not 

................. let them make him a slave to their demands. We offer here a few suggestions 

and one example. 

The seasonal sermon does have its advantages• It affords the 

preacher the opportunity to capture the imagination of his congregation 

. at the point of their interest. It makes the message fresh and appropriate. 

It gives a congregation the feeling that the pastor is aware of 

what is happening, sensitive to needs and interests, and living life as 

his people live it. 

Thanksgiving is one such season. In Canada it comes in October, 

and in the United States in November.'Some othe; countries celebrate 

it as well. Thepastor cannot afford to preach essentially the same sermon 

every year on "thanksgiving'.'! Nor can he find enough variations to 

narrow the subject to '_The Meaning of Thanksgiving" or similar topics. 

This writer found an answer which may he the sohition you have 

been seeking. It comes through letting (not forcing) the Scriptures to 

speak on these various themes. Topics suggest themselves ir_ regular . 

devotional readings of the Bible (this ie very important) as contrasted 

November,:1977 1

• ACtiON 

during Scripture study, it is jotted down in a notebook used for this purpose--a 

Collection of sermo'n ideas for future use. 

Such a topic was suggested several months ago in a study of First , - _ - 

Corinthians. One of the key verses in the first chapter reads: "I thank " 

my God alway_in'your behalf, for thegrace of God which is given you by 

Christ-Jesus'.(v. 4L Thanksgiving! But thanksgiving with a difference. 

when problem-ridden you consider church the occasion. St Paul This ever founded. letter wasIts addressed memberstolived the most in a _Fhe _ Cye_ e Of F_naRcJa_ _$rJctoFy 

wicked.city, and this was having its effect upon their lives. They wi_rc • • - 

divided and contentious" (1:11 ff.). immature (3:2}. carnal (3:3)..and 

t0lez*anttoward sexual immorality of the basest sort I5:1-2). A church 

• By James S. Spruce* 

• 

with problems: . - . . " 

So one might quickly conclude Here is _ message, to. use during _TE wean ue ^C.AINgTIT.Our church ble. still, for creating an atmosphere 

some .future thanksgiving season: '_Thanksgiving for a Church with -. ¥¥ owed $76.000 in 40 months, of genuine expectancy, but the task 

Problems." And indeed you may wish to use it in this way. .. and over the past 12 years we had of individual c0nviction'to the debt 

The application, however, is not only Ibr a church.It is also for a reduced the mortgage Only $25.000. was .in-. God's hands. Our church 

family, a nation, or an individual. The theme may begin to emerge, We were raising. $60,000 annu- board, first ofall experienced spiri- 

"Thanksgiving in T,imes of Crisis."' Thechurch 

And so are we at times as churches, as nations, 

at Corinth was in cris]s, 

as families, asbusifiess 

ally. The banker was not overly 

anxious, to renew our financial relatual 

rene'wal. Then the board 

pledged themselves to specific finan- 

. 

organizations, eras'individuals .... Lionship. The people were fearful, cial "gift commitments." Through 

Si_ch'a sermon could\be introduced-with-the reminder that anyo'_e some even expressing private hopes the Combined faith of several key 

ean.be\thpnkfulwh'en things are'g0ing Well,when health is goodl money to me that I not mentionthe "de- laymen we purposefully spread the 

is in the bank, and life's problems are all solved. But it is adifferent pressing debt" too much -in my interest and enthusiasm to our conkind 

of person who gives thanks to God when things are not going well. preaching ministry, gregation. By this time we were down 

Perhaps health is gone, or material needs are not being met, loneliness The debt, by man) ) standards, Was to within six moffths of the due date. " 

has replaced corn panionship, and life's.problems are multiplying. Any- not much at. a l."But over a period of But during those closing Sundays we 

one can give thanks in times'of prosperity. God can.help us to be thank;. .years it had become a millstq_e, a received $43,000 in cash! The bar- 

- " ' weight around our- necks that had rier, at least, had been broken. 

fulintimesofcrisis, - " " " strapped our people to fear and Our problem was largely attitudi- 

Notice how thischapter supports this theme. • 

d ,, . negative reasoning. Suddenly the aal. We had spun-around in a"Cycle - 

1. There is thanksgiving for'the premiseo/Go (v. 6). . : even as gravity of realizing that the mortgage of Financial Defeat" as shown below: 

the testimony of Chr!st was confirmed in you." • 

-His testimony is now confirmed What Christ said istrue,- and what 

He promised is fulfilled. Like the church at COrinth, we tend tO forget 

this. Let us be thankful for God's liromise, and its fulfillment. 

2. There is thanksgiving for the gift el God (v. 7). "So that ye come" 

would come due dm:ing my ministry 

really hit me. And the more I studied 

"the picture arid preached on obedi- 

ence in tithing and self-denial, the 

more concerned I became, _nd I saw 

. Neecl_ 

m 

_ 2_warenass_ 

Frustration Ddubt 

_' " GOAL' _.. 

behinlt in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." Here that if the problem were to be solved, Guilt. Delay 

the word charisma is used, and it means a gift freely.given; agift not God would need to employ me.as an _ / 

deserved, a .gift"which cannot be earned. The gift is God's only begotten agent of change. My calling to my _" Fatlore_/. * 

Son. the price of our redemption. Salvation is God's gift'to us; and for church demanded that I instill suf- Every time._ve recognized our need 

thatwe should be thankful. . ""' .ficient faith in those around me. we hit the "doubt button," much 

3. Thereis thanksgiving [orthe hope el God (v. 8). "Who shal] also And yet, if former pastors had not like the. conditioned reflex of Pav- 

'.confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our convinced the people, how could I? lov's dog. Doubt "produced delay, 

Lord Jesus Christ." We have hope for the future. Judgment day causes - . Then our miracle began. It hap, which bred failure. Failure led tO 

i no panic in the heart of the Christian whose hope is in Christ. E,_en in pened quietly, slowly. The Holy guilt and frustration. By the time _vi_ • 

Z timesofcrisis, wecan bethankful forour hope.. Spirit was to be the Convincer--not saw our need again, we fell into 

Here. then. is an exam pie of a sermon idea which germinated and me. And when I learned that lesson doubt. For us this was true because 

grew. You may find it helpful to "let" this happen to you " the pressure left me! I was responsz-", the GOAL was cehtra] and WE were 

It makes any sermon--and 

rewarding and less threatening, 

especially the seasonal sermon--more .... Pastor,_'irstChurchof the'Nazarene. Chain, 

pa,sn,nL " 

peripheral! The goal was simply not 

part Ofour cycle! We had been more 

2 The Preacher's Magazine November 1977 3 

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inl_erested in goal-meeting than •n total reduction of our debt. but the 

getting started desire to be sensitive to our need.- 

.I finally arrived at a time wben Along the way, ofcourse, weardfind. 

my personal objective'was to devise ing that indeed financial _oals are 

practical, specific ways to reduce the being met. And, interestingly,' we 

debt little by little. And we began to have found that individuals have 

conceptualize a framework in which gained satisfaction in personal goal ' t 

people could see their own involve- attainment even though: the col- p(l_ O1_$ M(I_I_ I ]P|a_l _ _l_lP(l_ SOlO 

ment in debt reduction as a necessary lective job of total debt. reduction is ' " 

part of God's will for financial vie-" not finished. " " ' dl_lli$ SU'illldil_ MOlr_ltlnl_ 

tory. When I unfolded what happened to 

Our barrier was psychological, not our bank president, he ju'st shook his " " " 

financial. I saw.that a ffholesome " head.. (I'm glad• it was in the i-ight ' - " " " 

approach in my preaching toward direction!) Ii was able to relate to" , ' '' By Ray WoIch_' : 

accepting the debt rather than men- him that much of ore" problem did 

tally rejecting it was needed. We center around,the attitudes.we had " . .... • " " 

had to break the cycle at the doubt toward our own money. He Under- 

level. other Small faith usually 

defeat perils treadmill and _ continued. usledon into our stood that. ButI was also able to tell 

.That him that We foufid God came a fewto new our church, tithers. 

_(_'_i_course day morning NOT,PETER. service The is a Sun-' wor. . activities the participation in some manner, may be although in some • 

.So we embarked upon a '!Cycle of That we found a few.who began prae- ship us toservme, establishand.it a mood is n'eeessary of reverence for subliminal of this participation level..The may onlybeevidence his rapt 

Financial Victory" Which made goal- tieing self-denial. That'some people • " with the music. I cannot see how a attention, an occasional nod of ap- 

.attainment a part of the natural •borrowed large sumsof money in tuha solo cah contribute to an at-m'os: proval, or perhaps the presence of a 

course of even,l_ We 

first in the boat_the 

established, 

policy. 0£,antheir, 

own -names from 

banks. That others.sold, 

their own 

personal 

phere of worship or praise. And be- tear. Nevertheless,'the worshiper has. 

nouncing hmounts_pledged without property, or dipped into preciouslife-, sides, able tothe identify congregation With thewill music not un- be really'come participation. to church . expeetiog this 

revealing the giver's name. This of time savings funds. He seemed to lessyou are planning to.play a hymn : " The musician can sometimes for: 

course, inspired the congregation. understand that too. _ - or a. gospel song that they know. get this fact and assume that he him- 

Actually,. more than .$60,000. was Needless to mention, but worthy -These argt]ments do sound valid, self'is all that he nee[Is to be conpledged. 

It is just a matter of time of your attention, a revival spirit don't, they? Music is very important _cerned with, sihce he,is the obvious 

now before all the.money comes in.. broke upon-our fellowship. Prayer, -to the corporate Worship. The out- leader of worship at the moment. 

You can see from the new cycle that not money, becameour primary con. standing churches of our day have. Thus:he sometimes says, "If'L carl 

we t6ok our GOAL off its high and earn. When our regularly scheduled . outstanding music .programs. The worship with this piece of music, 

mighty pedestal and made it a part revival arrived, one young, man set-" nature of the music that precedes the that is all that matters.". What a 

of our workable, reachable structure, tied his call to "preach and left a message can often determine the de- tragic.mistake he .is making. As a 

_Need . . - promising managerial career to at- gree of reception of the message. If result, the worshiper often leaves the 

wareness_ss_" .. tend our seminary. A man•.with a the congregation receives the music service shying, "My, that was dead." 

o: 

G 

_ 

Faith 

broken fellowship 

complete spiritual 

•with God found 

transformation, 

it is apt to receive 'the-message as 

well. No pastor can afford to neglect 

It is because hehasn't participated. 

What about, instruments" then? 

Attainment Goal "And many other l_eople found that " ' • what is happeping musically in his Since participation is important 

"E_'a ation Setting their needs were rooted in a kind of church and focus on his preaching to the worshiper, .how can. this be 

spiritual depres_ion as well as.in their ministry only. achieved? With.choral musi_ the 

_Actlon_ attitude toward 'the church debt. Where does niusie'by instruments problem is less serious. Choral music . 

I cannot _call thisa "success story" belong in this ministry?An under- has a text that may p.rovide a point 

In _his new relationship:to our goal because we rumply did not meet our standing.of corporate worship may of cominon reference. Also, since the 

of debt reduction, we'are able to be goal on time. But ] can tell you that help. Unlike many other group church has alonghistoryofincluding 

constantly "need-sensitive" whether when people become involved in any gatherings, corporate worship is a" choral music inits worship, familiaror 

not a goal is reached. Since faith type of faith enterprise, an explosion community experience. The persgn ity may provide the link. But music. 

builds the foundation.for goalsetting, 

our purpose was dramatically 

altered. Our goal became not the 

isbotindtoc0me. 

And the fall-out i_ simply wonder- 

full 

" in the pew is participating in the written for an instrument may not 

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lege,Marion, 

"DirectoroftheDivisionofFineArtl.'MnrlonCol- 

Ind. 

haveeitheroftheselinks. 

All is not lost, however. All instrh- 

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November. 1977 5

mental music- generally represents the mood I feel the music represents 

some overriding mood. It may be and provide the link that way. Other Tl_e"preliminaries," the prayer, the 

light, and fast moving. It may be times a familiar gospel song provides worship, the sermon--all are necessary . ' 

ponderous. It may be lyrical and awe- - the needed llnk. Again; a verbal testi- paris of the complete pastoral function . . 

inspiring. It may be a shout. These mony describing the joy I see in the 

different moods can .he very con_ music, or the pathos I see in it pro: - 

ducive to worship. All we have to do vide# the basis for worship. Simple, 

is to identify and label the mood and isn't it? " " 

tie it into our womhip, You: as the Certainly with the amount of in- _[_he l_t_y ID_St_]P_ " 

pastor or mus_cian, may not associ- sere/mental musm activity all around 

ate the same mood to the same piece us. and with the emphasis of many 

of music, but that doesn't.matter, public schools.0n instrumental "" =" 

An therefore, accepiable name mood it andcan usebe it for named: wor- music, clergymen we as should (:hurch gi,vemusicians this medium and - "I - Tthe: 

IS THE 

prophet 

RESPONSIBLEprivilege 

to interpret God 

of 

tO. 

men 

lumination 

sense, 

gained 

and a psychological 

in.the school 

if: 

of 

.ship. : . of. Worship its due consideration. ' man, and the privileged responsibil- life and experience--combine the 

For instance, being a French horn lnstru_ne'ntal ifiusic does not need ity'o( the priest to interpret man to roles of prophet and priest, training 

player: I was recently asked to play to be limited t0a familiar gospel song r . God.'In Christian ministry they are .apart: Untrained by the standards 

my horn'for a city-wide Good Friday 9r hymn before' it is appmpri0te for .complementary aspects of the one of earthly schools,."Jesus knew what 

service. Knowing that the mood of worship. Neither does it need to be pastoral calling: they belong as faith was in men," their hidden depths 

the se_ee would be one of quiet -limited to something slow and p0n-" and works, questions, and possibilities, as He 

meditation and challenge concern- ddrous. The Bible is full of moods-- Catholicism tends -_o exalt the knew the hunger and reservation of 

ing the seven sayings, of the Cross, I joy sadness, rejection, reproof, quiet- priest and assign preaching to a Nmodemus--John s • proof-example 

chose¢o play an excerpt fromMefi- ness. peace, boldness, qhallehge, secondary place, while Protestantism of a divine, supreme, psychologist. 

delsohn's Fifth Symphony that I awesomeness, and on and on. Instru- inthe maln reverses the process, There are pastors who excel in 

felt was in the _ame established mental music can represent any of [ Psychological and secular pressures preaching and counseling, Pulpit 

mood. I didn't feel thatin this case it tbese moods. Let's ta_)' all of bur have alerted both,to the importance ministrygives people confidence to 

was necessary to explain a thing to resources ['or corporate, worship. In of the dual role in ministry. Preach- approach and unburden-in i_astoral 

• the congregation. I didn't feel that'I the case of instrumental music: " ing is accentuated in: the modern calling or requested conference. This 

was there to educate them on. the simply identify the mood,. shpport Catholic priesthood.. Group counsel- in turn quickens congregational atlofty 

ideals of serious music for _vor- the mood with scripture, or explain ing and indi2idual interviews involv- tendance and receptivity . to the 

ship. I would not have felt that I was it ifnecessary. , ing "confession" and soul.therapy preached Word. Some ministers have 

condescending to any'lowei' level Of Yes, Peter. since your solo strongly " increase in the" Protestant pastor's felt impelledto major upmi counselmusical 

standards had I played "The supports' the spirit of awesomeness "schedule'and office, ing, relinquishing'the full-time pus- 

Old Rugged Cross," but for this par- and somberness that we hope to Invariably, when any aspect of .torhte to. d/) this. A minority of 

titular occasionI felt that the moods establish this Sunday, your sustained ministryis reemphasized, specialize- churches wRh scope and resources 

of "the service and my. solo. were Bach.chorale would be very appro, tion and specialists appear in that are' appointing an associate pastor 

matched.'and so I si'mply played the 

solo• As- a result I felt I had given 

priate this Sunday morning. Let's 

see..we'll place it right after the 

area.. The majority of pastors,.in les-. 

aer or greater degree--by virtue of 

or family counsellor to assist 

enlarge thisaspect of ministry. 

in or 

Pus- 

" My best, and accordin!_ to the response 

I received from those in the 

scripture where the pastor reads the 

portion about. "Holy is the name of 

their love for God and people, the torsi book 

sensitive intuitionof sanctified corn- , paperba_:k 

shelves, the space...of 

"l_roblem-solvers" and 

congregation, the music was received the Lord. '_ That lyrical tuba sound "experiential-formulas" for success, 

and so we worshiped : you have Will sound, great in the re- • . " .. and the number of training courses 

On another occasion I may read a verberant_ high-ceilinged sanctuary and sessions available indicate this 

portion, of scripturethat identifies at our church. God bless you.", rethinking and re:slanting of minis- 

" " _ . try. 

. -- . . by case-training are, there is a time 

Christ will be Lord of ALL your life--however much or lit- Albert J: Lown and place a true pastor is inherently 

tie that may be, depending upon your degrc9 oflight--or He Nnzare,oova,_o,st and intuitively a priest in calling and 

.... . Lo,_on,E,_ano privilege--in the Sunday morning 

.6 

•will.not be Lord of ANY .of,your life. 

.... 

---John A. Knight 

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Novomber, 1977 

service particularly. 

Valuable The preliminaries'is as specialization the usual and 

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term for smgmg_ praying, scr'ipture absolutions. He does not convey expression too: educational achieve- marvels of design and color; mysreading, 

voluntaries, special items, magical merit or inspire mindless meat, safe travel, legitimatepride in teries of bounty and barrenness inand 

offering that precede the ser- chants of Baal OrKrishna. Christ has the success of loved ones, invested spire awe and wonder• 

men. This is an unacceptable term if • "died once for all. He is the risen Lord unselfish talent, good books with '"Thank you foryour message, Pasit 

implies, as it could sometimes reigning.in the midst of an eternal humor, wise stewardship, and warm tor," is a heartening tribute as serseem, 

'.'unbssentials" to be shortened throne.and resident in His Church hbspitality .The world of nature is vic'es close. "If I did not.come _o hear 

or oinittedfis if in comparison with tl_rough the Holy Spirit. He alone is not neglected in the shepherd soul's you preach, I would come to hem: you 

preaching they count but little, to be loved_ honoied, and adored m Outpouring: its laws; rhythm 0fbirth, pray," is the greatest tribute.a pas_ 

• It is here, if anywhere, the pastor the churchi the one Mediator be- il life, and death; myriad forms of life; . torsi hear could covet. " " 

is priest, exemplifying and inspiring tween Godand man as faith=is the 

the _vomhip of his people, "and pre- one medium by which salvation and _ 

senting,their hearts and lives.before sacramental 'grace are appropriated. -._..-:.:_ 

God in the fresh focus of the pas- ASprophet the pastor dec!ares this • :"..'- " 

torsi-family prayer.- Well-chosen saving word of full salvation to men. 

hymns.of adoration, .confidence, fel-. As priest he gathem the needs of his 

lowshipl supplication, theology, and people to andupon his heart, and " 

testimony combining in poetry and bears theme-and bares them--bepraise.will 

give release and atmo- fore the throne of grace as Aaron earsphere 

for the opening invocation. ried the names of Israel's tribes upon 

special.music, and clear,.impressive his.breastplate. Never more so than 

'reading of God's Word. A people who in a pastoral-family prayer that is the 

have expressed.themselves wortllily, unifying andunburdening of a conthoughtfully, 

and emotionally in re. gregation's soul in the Father's house 

hewing worship are most open to be On thhir Lord's day. He, Jesus, is in - . . 

_mPressed by. the sermon-message, themidst of the Church and in every 

It is a slight against God and man phase of its corporate, common life; 

Through Him the Christian's sac- 

for the "preliminaries" to be insipid 

Methodist Class Meetings: .... 

or impoverished. They are of right rifice, altar, and priest, thepastor 

and necessity worship indeed--so .leads his people into theholy of holies The Geniusof Christian Intimacy 

much so that the term .is etymol- " of: communion, confession, and 

ogicany correct in usage, but almost cleansing_ - - By Larry Shelton" 

a misnomer in.parlance and practice. . His prayer, preferably extempore, - 

They are not grace before meat; a is thelanguage of love's involvement 

courtesy before e prepared meal; a and intercessiom JOY," sympathy, . - 

calling card laid aside upon the or- sorrow, penitence, confidence, grati- "[_rUCH ATTErCrIONhas been given to p. 189). Wesley's answer is classic: 

rival ofan important personage; a tude, hope, mystery, agony, and faith 1_'11 John Wesley's ecclesiasfical I answer. That which never existed, 

short driee'to a large.house or a long " are blended. His faith and concern organization• His purpose was not to cann6t be destroyed . . Who watched 

address. They are a m_jor part of the touch all ages and every area of life. found a new structure for schisms- over them [converts] in love? Who 

spiritual menu and me_; the warmth Children, teens, singles, and mar- tics,, but to care .for souls. H_ was marked their growth in grace?.Who adand 

welcome of a Presence in prepsration 

for a message; the vestibule 

and tour Of a beautiful mansion betied 

young adults: parents, grandparents, 

all ages and sta_es of life " 

assemble ifi his petitioning. HeartS. 

task-oriented, not program-oriented, 

His organization was always for the 

pastoral purpose of nurturing the 

converts who had come to Christ 

visedtime?.andwhoeXhortedprayed 

withthem themfr°m andtime fort° : 

them, as they had need._ This, and this 

alone, isChristian fellowship. But, alas! 

Where is it to be found? Look east or 

fore.the 

talk with 

privilege 

the Owner. 

of a heart-to-heart 

.sponsibilities, 

homes, families, 

privilegesi 

friendships, 

memories 

re- through .his preaching: In establish- west, north or south; name what parish 

Only in order of servme are pre- and hopes touch him deeply. The ing the Methodist societies, he 'faced you please: is this Christian fellowship 

liminaries preliminaries. The pastor- world of denial and handicap is.his:, the'criticism that he wa/_ causing a there? Rather, are not fhe bulk ofthe 

priest has neither part nor place in loneliness in all its forms; bereave- .. schisn_ in the church and destroying • parishioners a mere rope of sand? What 

bygone or unchristian systems of meat; affliction of body, mind, and existing fellowship -(A. S. Wood,. Christian connection is there between 

'sacrifice:.seledtion of substitutionary spirit; limitation of sight, hearing, " John -Wesley: The Burning Heart, .them? things? What watching intercourse, overeach in. spiritual other's. 

.victims, - bloodshedding,, atoning speech, or movement. The glad and . "AMistant pastor.First.Wt_leyanChurch.High souls?. What bearing of one another's 

penances, indulgences, or formal beautiful, things of 'life find happy 'Poim.N.C. - '• burdens?...'We introduce Christianfel- 

8 The Preacher's Magazine November, 1977 9

lbwship where it w_s mterly destroyed at least indirectly., to theformation - . /_J_h_ ,,-"_ 

And the fruits _f it have-been peace, job'. of the Holy Club. and later tothe 

• lover and zeal for every good word and class meetings (Wood. Burning 

work" ( Works Vol. VIii. p. 251 f.: brack- Heart. p 31). 

etsThe mine,. key to th;e effectivene_ of his dition Although shouldwerealize il_ the that Wosleyai'i there tra- can __._T_IB e _r y EIP' 

ganized under a system of under- we often•allow -just this in our " otten 

shepherds, the class was the disei- churches• at least in practice. 

plinary and .. pastoral unit of the Whereas the class meetings were .- . 

societies society..Each was the, under-shepherd class meeting. visited Or-be laboratories no such thing for as learning a solitaryto religion. live out 

"!__ ,_e 1_i_, 

"week to fnquire of his spiritual eondi- : duction machine which allows little 

tion and to give comfort or reproof as 

each the occasion member required ot" his flock (Works. once Ibid. eai_h 

or no Christian intimacy. Hi_w can 

the we" gospel, expect we deep substitute personal, a mass sharing pro- _ . . --c.._j__.. _!i:_ i,,/ _ By Clayton P. Wilson* 

p. 253}• In theclass the new convert, when our people see each'other Once 

found the kind of disciplined fell0w- .or twice a week, and then for only a - _ 

ship heneeded, find the mortality few minutes, with no real personal III_ECENTLY my 85-year.old mother used .to. In the church calling pro- 

rate of babes in Christ was'greatly interaction? People can'sit in adja- an enjoyable.time because She m so remember tlaoge who'ar_ past the age:. 

reduced. 

pastoral 

It was 

care, 

an !deal 

especially 

system 

for 

of 

the 

cent pews for years without 

shedding " h ."sympathizing 

ever 

.tear" 

. ..Ij 

" Some Christians are not yet ma_:ried, some will . • . they hurt and what maker them chooses not to mar_. The church 

never marry. Thereis a need for a caring laugh, adds its voice to this common idea by 

community of believers who accept them and • • They have talked with me like l affirming that marriage is the noblest 

will involve them in the life of the church had never heard single young adults way to personal fu!fillment. 

' " talk before.'Perhaps it was because ] But some'are not ye_ married, 

was no longer'a pastor. More likely, some will never marry, and some 

it Was the first time'I had stopped wlil not marry again. For these there 

long enough to listen to what they is a need for a paring c6mmunity, of 

.. : - had to say. I found the'm open, el0- believers Wh6 will accept "single- 

_- :.. ' quent,..and forthright in what they fiess" as an acceptable life-style:,'who 

rr{[_ 'S_g_*_D_)_[_ t{[_*_[J_{[_ng_g . i thought about the church. .. will attempt to ministei, to their 

I asked one young lady who is needs 'who will involve them corn- 

• . .... - . : _ .. completely committed to follow Je- pletely in the life 'of the church.. 

" . - sus Chri.st and deeply involvedin the "Our family orientation' in the 

' ".... " " life of the church "Is it easiqr to be'a church makes us uncomfortable with 

- single inside or outside the church, the trends in our society toward sin- 

I young SAT AT adults_They LUNClt withwere twoplanning dozen food. cmnmittee Somewhere was.appointed along the to make line .a a the"'Itchurch," is easier she to bereplied, a single'_hecause outside " gleness. for us to Our minister traditions to two-parent make it easier fam- . 

a "singleS" retreat for their district .final decision about theme and. pro- outside the church no one questions ilies than t() single young adults and 

-I had been invi'ted to be their .gram, with instructions to'keep in the validity of my singleness." . to one-parent families. 

speaker, and sin_e i just happened .- mind the fiuggestion, ,Froth'Survival . There exists no Christianimpera- " However, _ the church that will acto 

be.in the area at the right time, to Belonging." . . tive to get married. Every pastor has cept."singleness" as a valid option for 

they included 

session, 

me in the plfinning . By that time 

of new friends, 

I had.madea 

especially 

number 

the young 

" " I " spent 

with 

many 

those 

weary hours 

who should 

counseling 

have tern. 

adults will find an exciting new field 

for evangelism and ministry. To do 

The first.topic for.discussion _vas. ,"lady _;ith whom I was sharing a plate porarily or permanently postponed that we will have to accept these 

to adopt'a theme for the retreat, of. sweet.anti-soUr ribs. So I asked marriage. Obviously, marriage is. people as '.'whole" people not one 

From _omewhere down at the other her, "Why did the group react so not:the answer to the problems of the half looking'for the other half: We 

end of the table, a young lady said, positively when the suggestion was world. One newly-married, former will have to change our thinking to 

"Let's call it something but a 'Sin- made that thetheme be 'From Sur- "career" single put it this Way, "I'm include them in the, fabric of the 

gles's Retreat.'" . vival to Belonging:?" happil:y married, and I'm happy mar- " church--right nov_, just as they are. 

"Yeah!" everybody agreed "Because," she said quietly and ried. but it wasn't marriage that not at some future date .when they 

The first speaker continued, "Let's without" bitterness, "most of us sin- made me happy," are a part of a couple which.fits more 

give it aname that tells where weare, gles are lust barely s'urviving in the But'. the fact of "singleness" has neatly intoour cultural- framework. 

and what we want to get-from the, re-,: church." " made many yotmg people very'un- But, most of.all, each of us must 

treat. We ought to Call.ii 'From Sur- I sat there stunned. I was totally happy. In this country people wal k in revolve ourselves in a loving way with 

vival to Belonging.'" , unprepared for her honest reply. Here pairs. Our. culture strongly encouu these young people--this great, army 

"Yeah!" they gave unanimous ap- were two dozen of the most involved .i ages a woman to'find her identity in that is marching to a different beat, 

proval, single young adults from the I relatioh to a man, and questions the and most of them marching outside 

The discussion continued, as we churches of tkat- area Saying, "We sexual orientation of a man who thi_influenceofthechurch. 

.destroyed that mound ofChipese don't feel like we belong " My 23_ • . 

• " " " .years'in the pastorate had not been ' • -conspic_uous.for, 

a major ministry to • "' 

single young adults,butI had not ig- • ". h SANCTIFIED •SPIRIT 

by stood them pretty well But [ was from anger, malice, flattery, self-praise, self-seeking,.and pridein every 

Gene Van Note unprepared for this. 

For several months now, I have 

form. Sin not only corrupts the soul. but it also hardens and encrusts 

affections with an icy coldness, puts a stiffness into the voice 

the 

and 

; directorof 

Young Adult Ministries 

Church of the Nazarene" 

been 

Just 

listenitig to single young 

listening--just trying 

adults. 

to hear 

" manners, and dries up the fountain 

heart of Jesus. 

of tenderness ... which is the very 

what they aye saying--trying to feel " . " -" --J. M. flames 

" . noted what they thein', are and feeling--to thought learn I under- "where . " " " " A sanctified spirit is a pure, tender, Christlike spirit, one that is free 

12 •- The Preacher'sMagazin_ November,1977 . t3 

r

2 Cor. 13:11 reads: "Finally, repentance from dead works, and 

Perfoctl Not in talents or thought brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of of.faith toward God. of the doctrine of 

patterns, but ir_'love and oyalty to good comfort, be of one mind. li'¢e in " bapi_isms, and of laying on of hands. 

Christ. This is His will for us. peace; and the God of love and peace and of resurrection of the dead• and 

" - shall be with you." Al_ain, the chal, of eternal judgment. !' . 

lenge of Paul is for the Christians to Heb. 12:23 reads: _'To the general 

. " .- _ • . " . have a total commitment to _od assembly and church of the firstborn. 

, • • . • -. . . which "yields a unity in peace which are written in heaven, and to 

\ 

,,..1"="ristian 

• " " . . - . throughout 

bringing t_e 

the congregqtion, thus 

love of God in power in 

God the ,Judge of ali, to the spirits 

just men made perfect.". 

of 

Perfection-- 

- - " theft" midst. And Heb. 13:20-21 concludes the 

Wh M We find in aph. 4:11-13, "Ana he. epistle with: "Now the God of peace, 

at Is eant by It? _, gage some. apostles: and some that brought.again from the dead 

" prophets; and some. evangelists: our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd 

"' " " " " and some. pastors and teachers: For' of the sheep, through the bleed'of 

By J. Grant Swank, Jr.* 

.... • • " . " .'.._ the perfecting of the saints, for the the everlasting_covenant, make you 

.... : work o( the ministry; for the edifying perfedtaifn every good work to do his 

' • 'ofthe.bodyofChrist!Tillwealleotne will, working in you that which is 

gllnE BmLE ST)_Ti_ CLEARLYthat the man, and behold the upright: for the " jn the unity of" the faith, and of the wellpleasirlg in his sight, through Je- 

.i. people of God are to be perfect_: end of that man is peace." •. "knowledge of the.Son of God; unto a su_' Christ; to whom be glory for ever 

3'his is mentioned in both the Old Studying these verses alone we can - - perfect ma'n, dnto th'e measure of the' ' and ever. Amer_." 

add New TeStaments. . conclude that the biblical 'definition - " stature of the fulness of Christ." Jatfies 1:4 states: "But let patience 

In Gen. 6:9 there are these complj- Of ':perfection" has to do with being- Col. 1:28 states: "Whom we h'ave her perfect work, thatye may be 

mentary words about Noah: "Noah just and upright, hhiihg evil. and" ' preach, warning every man. and perfect and efltire_ wanting nothing." 

was a just man and perfect in his .walking with God,all of which reaps teaching every man in all wisdom; 1 Pet. 5:10 reads: "But the God Of 

generations aqd Noah•walked wi.th God's peace• Consequently, God's- that we may present every man per- all grace, who hath called us unto 

God:" call to perfection'is not a physical feet .in Christ Jesus." Paul yearns his eternal glory by-Christ Jesus, 

In Gen. 17:1. we read concerning perfection.. It is not even an emo-. • that his ministry will yield people •after that .ye have - suffered a 

Abram: "And .when Abram was tional or mental Rvrfection. Nor. is. who are"comp etely conseciated to while, make you perfect, stablish. 

ninety years old and nine, the Lord ita perfection of abilitibS and talent_. GodT-perfect • m.... thmr commRment, strengthen, settley ou . "' 

appeared to Abram, and sa[d unto dnstead, it is a perfection of the soul • In 2 T m 3:16-17, Paul talks to his The words of Jestis in Matt. 5:48 

him. I am the Almighty.God walk --a perfect walk! . . " preacher-friend: "All scriptiar6 is " are:"Be.ye therefore perfect, even as 

before ,me, and 'be thou perfect." That perfect walk stays'in step given by inspiration Of God, and is .,your Father which is in heaven is 

The familiar passages concerning With God. Itdoes. nbt run ahead ira- profitable for doctrine, for reproof, perfect.". Certainly one of the main 

Job read: "There was a man m the pulsively, nor.does it lag hehind in for correction, for instruction in thrusts of these wordsin the Sermon 

land of Uz. whose nan3e was Job; and spiritual sloppiness. That walk keeps righteousness: That the. man of God on the Mount isthe thought that just 

that" man was perfect and upright; pace with the Almighty in total corn: | may be perfect, throughly furnished as'the Father has given His all. we 

and one that feared God, and mitment. A .step-by-step consecra- "/ unto all good works?' The Bible.ls to who are disciples are to give our all 

eschewed evil ... And the.Lord said tion With the Lord yields its own up- form the perfect man, that one who back to Him. He has givenHis perunto 

Satan HastThou. considered': righ_ life which hates that Which is " • is spiritually perfectin knowing thai fect plan to us, if we willit. Therefore 

my servant Jab. that there is_none evil, and this in itself brings the soul .... he has done all he dan do. He has we respond with giving our perfect 

like him in the eai'th, a.per[ect and pe_/ce of Ps. 37:37. a .. " " - " given his all upon the altar of God commitment' to Him. In this way, 

an upright man.' or/e that feareth Continuing into the New Testa- for His blessing (Rom. 12:1-2}:: He lJerfection [divine)-meets perfection 

God and'esoheweth evil? 'and still ment, 1. Cot. 2:(_ gives the worsts of has measured up to the divine chal- (human) in peace and!eve. 

he holdeth fast his integrity,.although . Paul "Howbeit we speak wisdom lenge.of the Scriptures and therefore In Matt. 19:21. we read of Jesus 

thou movedst me against him, to among them that are perfect:yet not has found the sanctifylng.presence once again referring to "perfect." He 

destroy him Without cause" (Job I:L the wisdom bf this World, nor of the of the Lord. is confronting the rich, young ruler: 

• u 

8; 2:3). princes of this world, that come to. Heb. 6:1"2 states• Therefore leav- Jest_s asks of him hie all: qf thou wilt 

ImPs. 37:37 there is the reward of nought•'.' ."Them.'that are perfect" . ing. the principlesofthe doctrine of be perfect,.go and sell that thou hast. 

the perfect man: "Mark the perfect are thdse who. are in" perfect step . Christ,.let us go on unto perfection: and give to the poor, and thou shalt 

with God--a total commitment to not laying again the foundation of have treasure in heaven: and come " 

=Pastor. Church of the Nazarene, FishkiS. N.Y. His will. • . • 

November• 1977 15 

14 The Presct_er's Magazine

. NOVEMBER 

and follow me." The man was called rifice, holy, ready for the lord's use. , ":'_%_' ,' "' FOR. 

to givehis all, to make that Complete P'erfection in the Bible points to a _:;_, PASTO'RS 

consecration, 

If he would 

that totalcommitment, 

do th[e, Jesus could call 

perfect "all-ness." When the disciple 

has given his all--moment by-me: and LOCAL 

him "perfect, v for his allegiance ment--thenGodcarlaskfornomore. .: . .CHURCH 

wouldbejustthat--perfect.. "All" is all:.When the disciple has " : ,. _::;.--:.,7-•., " '" .._ . LEADERS 

Jesus asks th'atof every disciple, presented everything, there is no- . " "_ " EARLC. WOLFtxecu0v_Offed0r - 

He does not ask for playsical perfec- thing" more to present, except the Comped by the General SlewarclstTtp Cc_mmlssifn I ,Sit}HELl f. S01_ENrEH. 01IiceEdilor, 

tiPs in flesh and bones. He does not everyt'hing of the next moment, and . " ,_ -, . . , . . 

ask for perfection in thought patterns the next moment, and the next me- . . : 

and emoti@al structure. He doespot "ment--that perfect walk that Noah, 

ask for pm:fection in talents or capa-. Abram, and Job experienced..Wh'en" . . : . 

bilities. But He does ask for perfec- the all- is given-_the everything- • . - 

tien in loyalty in the,disciple climb- ' then God can look upon His disciple •- 

. e.General Superintendent Lewis 

present 

ing up 

his very "self as a living saconto 

the altar of God to 

ment is perfeet:--100 percent. 

and call him "perfect.'_ The commit- 

.. 

_ " •' 

: 

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OllOtlmfflilnllillOiLelin 10UOllellnllnllOllillnllollnlleqnllll;iOllOllOllllllQiIOtllSlle InllIIIIOIlIIIOIIOIIlIIIQ i " " ' " "" " " _' " 

i • m 

since you have taken::'orders" in.the Church Growth 

- church framework. you There mustis work a crisis within of authorits 

lnetJ a 

that make ity in the world, and the church has 

a difference .... 

-- "oo- ame n_--c-'-veme:" 

your not escaped. leaders "When and accepted you stood"elder's before • - TH E BiI3LE tellsus that '?the Lord addedto : thechurch daily 4. 

orders;" you. also accepted the re- " " such as should he saved." This is essentially the requirement we 

sponsibility of working within the " have in our Manual on page 58. We break into the full memberi 

framework of the organized church. It ship statement by quoting in part. "after, having declared their 

• may "gall" you sometimes, but it is - expetieni:e of salvation• and 'their belief In the doctrines of the 

Ten Thousand Churche:i the only way that a church can fulfill Church of the Nazarene, and their willingness to submit to its 

I 

• 

Make a Difference its purpose. There will I_e a day when 

you will be glad for the counsel 

government..." 

It is our belief that the doctrines 

- " 

are scriptural and helpful for 

. . 

Dear Son: • District assembly is next week, and the faith of:the Christian. We believe that the government of the. 

Our pastor made the taeticlll mist_ike you will stand before the loaders and -. _ church is fl0od for. the corporate witness of Christianity and for 

last boardweek action, of dispensing The board funds was kind witho_it and make work. You an accounting have nothing.for to your be ashamed year's the truthspursuit and practices of the'Christian we must not in living forgetfor 

Christ: These are basic 

confirmed his action after the fact. but of. It has been a better year•than last. • " There is a lot of emphasis on prom0tion and growth today: 

f I expect that it taught him a lesson be . The week will take-your time, over- Both are good and helpful to.the building of the kingdom, of 

needed to learn. T'he discipline is very -whelm yot(withprogram andprobably "God. The lack of growth is abnormal and results in deformity. 

.explicit at this point. No pastor or result in raising all your local appor- Growth. however, is more tban fletting larger, lt must proceed as a. 

treasurer has tim legitimate" right to " tlonments. But that:is' all right too! result of health and activity. 

dispense funds apart from the direction " The church in the world needs your - A chllrcb is a spiritual organism. As such. a spiritual dimension 

of the church board.:The pastor was help where you .are. And 10.000 must be paramount in the organization. When a pastor lays plans 

chagrined, the board amused--but I churches Working t0gethet make a . " " " for outreach and church growth, he must give attention to the - " 

"hurt" for my leader. E_'idently he was trem'ondousdiffercnce! basic doctrinal, biblical preaching that.must accompany the 

impetuous or had just not read his l.ov'e, a - " growth pattern. Plans for significant growth In members then must 

have road it. " , - " :' " Bible. 

dinelpline And then.asI seriously began t'o as think he of slmuld your -_ " Include J_ookinfl extensive back at•the preaching aboveof quote the redemptive from the Manu'al, doctrines weOfalso the 

career ahd how important it' is that _ "_ - .... - must emphasize the distinctive beliefs •of our church and ffs 

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govemmqnt.'This is good and profitable to the new Christian. . _, 

for'it gives him a "set" of beliefs'that he can substantiate in his 

standard and causes him to fdel a senseof 

chfirch enwronment. 

belonging to I_isnew 

Also. since he needs to take his placeas a part of the continuing 

growth, he must be a constructive part. of the govern- 

Bible 

meat of 

reading. 

the church• 

It,enables 

The ndw 

him 

people 

to bring 

must 

his 

join 

life 

the 

to 

church, 

a Christian 

The " " _ '" . " 

_ T_Ig 

church must not "join" them. !.._ 

seeming to be nght. it is in reality t_e beginriing of death. I know - " • - ,E_,. 

of a church that has nearly 4,000 members and hasa weekly 

Numerical growth carl be abnormal_ When this is so, while 

attendance between 7 and 4-0at its sei'vices How dead: in.reality, 

'_ 

_" 

'''n''" "U" (F'T / 

. . a church can be w_en it nolonger has spifitbal vitality. ']'hat " " 

church has four pastors. They keep.birth records a'nd death.':. "..'.. .'. _11 E_ll _ 

• "" statistics. How tragic: how useless-members on a roll: no life'. , • 

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• THDRHY00. R0Nt.(ClS_e3.80,901.C0_na.UFBI24i - I can still hear Mother's sermons, working all daB; helping Mom, and _ " 

STEWARDSHIP : When ] was .in my teens she said, my dad came in and. kicked me 

..... "-- ............................ " _ " " "Never walk by an older persqn with- several feet forward while I was 

CHANGE OF ADDRESS FORM out speaking. They love to know stooped over sweeping, dust into s 

PASTOR--a Service to You youth notice the'm and care that they pan. He reprimanded me because l 

When yotJ change address, fill in the form below and mail to the General Secretery. are there.'" . didn't work more." 

Name Date of Change " " _ " 'I guess Mother's sermons were be- Little wonder her wm:dD stuck in 

FormerAddress ...... ;/ip "" " ing etched on my subcbnscious mind her mouth and expressing apprecia- 

FormerChurch ' because I tell 

thing..Today 

my children 

our children 

the same 

think ap- 

tion was painful. • 

The Bible is probabl:_ the most 

New Address preciation is law and gospel " appreciative beak in the world. God 

.| City State " _ Zio [ had stoppedmy car in front of a lavishes appreciation on His people: 

Name of Church District ' friend's home and let her out. I asked He takes advantage of repentance to 

New Position: Pastor ( ): Evang, ( ); Other ' • her what I should speak about.on 

radio because I was just getting 

the 

my 

domore 

" The 

for His 

Apostle 

children. 

Paul started most of 

All officialrecordsat Headquartersand periodicalschockedbelowwillhe changed thoughts t0gether. I said, _'I'm think- his 13 Epistles with words of cornfromthisonenotification 

. ing about writing on the power of ap- mendation. To Corinth, "I thank my 

Check Herald of Holiness ( ); World Mission ( ): Preacher's Magazine ( ): preciation."She threw up her hands God always on your behalf." To Phi- " 

. Other, , . . " . . 

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m_mmmmmm_mtmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmiilmmmm_ll4mm_ • • " 

t

lippi, "I thank my God upon every 3. You cannot have good for your- " " : 

remembrance of you." To Thessa- self until you recognizeit for all the If a ch0rch does not grow. it is because 

loniea, "We give thanks to God for world around you. that church is either unable or unwilling • . .. . 

you all.'.' ToPhilemon.."I thank my 4. If you tell a man he's lazy; un, to pay the price-ingrowing pains 

God. making mention of thee always spiritual, self-centered you.will no 

in my prayers doubt five long enough to eat your 

Thebeloved AlJostle John excelled own words .... ' ": " , " 

in apprceiation.'In writing to each of " . 5. If you"tell a child he's lazy, 

the seven Churches, whom he had mean, ugly, stupid, you will eat your r_ : Gr wi::ng 

alwdys prefaced his correction with 6.. If you speak evil" of youtla. I . "i 0 i -- .... .: 

commendation. , " , churches,-politics, public officials in !. . _,t_ I . , " " " 

rection I, can if listen someone much takes betterthetooppor- a corsomething 

tunity to aboutwhich love and appreciate toeorreet, me he 

general, problem. you .become " ." pm't of the 

_wnwords. 7. H3/pnosis m the power of helief. ' • ' 

. 

'_,p._,_.=_' ,'am-.. m ' Painsi 

_ . 

r 

t 

- ? ". • . " • - . 

fi st. It's always good to remember People who are hypnotized only do • 

when l_here-s a need foi- correction surprmieg things when they are con- " " " • 

that the person is not all bad, vinced the hypnotis['s words are true: 

Here's a little test for you. Are you 

'ready with a pencil? 

- It makes 

idea ,came 

no dift:erence 

from--God, 

where the 

the devil. 

._ "umErtousBOOKSon church _:rowth 

--or the lack of it--ale appearmg 

in. bookstores, and being distribtatioe 

and exten,_ion classes:. They 

: talk growth, hope for growth.:_nd ac- " 

tually work for a larger church. But 

1. Is it'hard for you to pay - - " some, 

onen conlpliment,? 

- - -" 

Why 9 

" 

. 

" , 

2, m it earn mr you to relay to. 

man, cepted or an yoursel/'. idea and If ateyou: convinced" have ac- it ' 

is true 

• 

_t 

- 

has 

- 

"the same power over 

- " • " - - ' " 

uted' by the various denominations, 

Most of them are helpful and encouraging. 

Church growth is a real posyearafter 

yea/" Lhey.report t_bout the 

sfime numbers in memhershii) and 

attendance. 

someone a compliment 

has gwen them?, 

someone else you as nypn0sm,-wnetner or not you 

have been formally hypnotized. You 

sibility in most cases. But when these The onlyreal solution to this prob- 

3. When is the ,las:t time you paid canhave a wrong belief and be 'will- books we are are stillread, left as ,with helpful only two as they reasons are, lem searching. must The begin pricewith to besome paid soul is a 

your was it? husband, a compliment? What 

ing 

mendous 

to die 

power• 

for it. 

How 

Belief 

important 

_s a tr& 

to 

fol: a lack' of growth. A church" is, painful exercise in self-discipline..It 

4. When did you last pay your believe rightly! .The either former incapable is self-evident, or unwilling to andgrow. the hurts board tomembers. grow. It hurts Sunday the pastor: school 

most difficult child a compliment? Through appreciation you can be latter sounds like a cruel oversimpli- teachers, and others who have been 

5. When did ymi last pay a diffi- the healing agent for a world around fication. . in their position for many years. 

cult neighbor a complimfirit? you. If you're having a hard time lov- Most of the material availahle 

6. When did you last epmplimi_nt 

a person who_has Wronged you? 

ing a .rather" unlovely person, try 

writing this note to change your atdeals 

w th the matter of how to over- " There is the pain of 

"When did you last compliment titude: come this isthe essential, problemthe of inability. matter of While being lost Anleadership influx of new/" people means that 

someone myour family? 

8. When did you last Compliment tiful person. 

]s really a beau- 

I observe this one good i 

unwilling to grow' isec/ually importam. 

Few congregations would be 

some 

from those 

of them 

now in 

will 

office, 

take 

Even 

leadership 

sancti- 

,: 

9. When didyou'last compliment . "I "relinquish formei" negative don't want to grow.-Most of them be- quishing the reins to others. To see 

your competitor? th0ugfits about him and w II check moan the fact of their smallness., new people come in and be elected to 

the custodian of your church? quality about him: [ willing to admit that they actually fled people have" difficu'lty relinaroundy.ou? 

Most of us would I _;ant before they leave my mind. I want • can be painful to the biggest souls. It 

to give you seven secrets to change the very best in life to come to hurts! Bet if the members are not 

othersin the world around you. = : spiritually, phy- big. enough to" see younger (and 

1. Becoming inten_ on the'good in sically, in his" family, 13usiness and _ frequently untried) people take over, 

the 

another thought breaks of evil in thehim continuity , and gives of the 

church life. . . 

. the Name of Jesus Christ. 

: ._ 

' 

_ 

, by Robert E. Maner 

real growth is _nlikely. 

The pain Ofdiminished i_rominenee 

good a Chance to manifest itself. . _ Amen.'.' pastqr" The more people.we have, the less 

- 2. What you:accept 

you accept for yourself 

l_or another This'has helped to chhnge my inner 

and outer world, 

Ci_urchollhoNazarone 

wldosta as, 

prominent any oneperson becomes, 

When a church of 4Osuddenly.jumps 

" V_rould you like to .change people them with,,ingoodthoughts and words ' . "___Manyhave i'°utreach programs, visi- "a "job we thought we were doingwell 

18 Th_ Preacher's Magazine " tO 80, competition for the limelight 

November. 1977 tg

THF " 2. Notice the reality .that is shocking, gether.' In addition. I wou_d like him to as well as my joys" (Edmund A, Steimle. 

3 Notice the remedy that is sure. v. 5.. that l snow this fellow is for real. And Theological Cassettes. Dec 1976_ vol. 7. 

"Remember . : . an_l repent." t that he shares my doubts and my agony, No.. 11l. 

A ,Thought on the Life of Jesus 

An interesting stuuy wt_uld bethe fact 

sus had was borrowed--the stable, lodg. 

• . 

Some ThoughtsonPrayer 

Here are some "/_tarting points" from 

Gordon W, Johnson, editor of Time to 

was crucified, etc. But after the Cross. He 

ing, the donkey,the crossi_ whie_He 

is Lord and lays claim to His place atthe 

side tbat of bef°re the Fafher. tb_eOr_s everytbing that Je" 

IN TH 

. 

" " 

" 

TUD 17 " 

Tell. on.thesubject of prayer, I pass them Life aftdr theCross And the Resurreci 

i 

ont. forPrayer your further revwes, development, Acts 4;29-32 

2. Prayer restores. Ps. 51:12 

,3.PrayerremovesBin.Isa.6:6-7 

tiofi, Christ. has buta for newevery authority--not man. only for 

Know,he VVi, of00. 

r " • ". " 

Seeds. for Sermons : 

4. Prayer reconciles, Gem 32:9; 33:4 Iv Elisabeth Elliot's book Shadow "of 

Justification by Faith 

theAlniighty, sheshares some interesting 

thoughts on the will of God found,in Jim.. 

. . 

' Bible scholar Warren W. Wiersbe. in Elliot's journal. They could be Lhe seed- ._ During Novembe_ we continue our you, hut you te I me what you did to your 

his book Be Free, which is a study of Ga. bed for. asermon. Herethey are: "Major Message9 from the Minor brother." God is that way. Ho doesn't ask 

latians, points out something that could "Impressed with'Ephesians.5. 'under: Prophets." This month, week by week . what others did to us, but What wedo to 

he developed into a series of sermons an standing whdt lhe will of the Lord is:' and rend: Micah, Nahum, itabbakuk, others. He shoffs us what we ought to do. 

the doctrine of justification by faith. Romans 12. 'proving what is the will of Zephaniah. Each man of God has a I. WALKWITUGooti_ ^ WOliK_.n^vWoaLn 

Wiershe states that Romans explains the God.' Every'moment I.may be conscious message from God for us today. As wd walk witla God we see people who 

meaning of "the just.' Galatians ex- and rejoice in. the knowledge of God's " are covetou's; They lie 'awake nights 

plains "shall live"; and Hebrews explains will. Obedience tb every command puts thinking_how they earl get tile best of 

hy faith ' (Viet.or'Books, b975,..i_.:53l, me on the track and-keeps m_there. De- November 6 others (2:1-2). Life is a rat race. A dog- 

A Ma tier of Priorities 

cisions of course must be made, but as ifi 

railroad, so in life_a block sigma/, a 

.,I WALK WITH GOD eat.dog dilemma. Seeins there are no 

good men. no honest men. no trdstworthy 

"crisis. is lighted italy where there is spe- T_:XT:"Hehath shewed thee, O man, mennnymore (7:2-5). Howshould a godly 

Rev. 2:1-7 records the" letter to the cial need. I may not always he in sight of , what is good; and what doth theLord re. man.live? Why--just keep walking with 

me 

church 

l_ass 

at 

Along 

Ephesus. 

three 

From 

'-'starting 

the context.qet 

points" for take-me.where 

a GO light, bu't sticking 

the next.one 

to the 

is. 

trai:ks 

Underwill. 

quire of thee, hut to do justly, and tohwe God and do justly. Tre'.at those above you. 

beside you below you fair and square. 

your 

l. 

further _tudy. 

Notice" the record.that is spotless, 

standing the will of the Lord is believing 

Him. that He will-:in allsituations 

God?" mercy, (Mic. and to 6_8). walk humbly with thy He has showed you _hat He requires of 

v 2. "1 know yourdeeds and your toil and where I have obeyed--make that we3;His IN_'HOOUCTtON: TWOfussing children came you. 

perseverance, and that you cannot on- own way, effectual for eterfiity." ' .running to Mother, each vehemently tell- , [L WALKWtTtlGot) [NX WrCKF.OWottLo 

dure evil men" (NASB}* . ing what the other had done to him. The We long for a day of ufiiversal peace 

•Fromthe NewAmericanStandardBible._opy- . A Thought on Preaching mother stopper them and said: "1 don't when men "shall beat their swords into 

right_JTheLockmanFoundation.19601962.196,'1. Edmund A. Steimle_- formerly Brown want: to. know what your brdther did to plowahargs'.' (4:3-5), We are sickened by 

tsc_. 107t. ' " .hypocrisy in leadership, especially when 

Professor of Homiletics at Union Thee- it is in religion (3:901). For America to- 

: logical Seminary in New York City, gives day verse 11 could .wellread: "Our ha- 

- " us this interesting wm'd concerning " " tional mottois: 'In God We Trust'! none 

preach rig,. quoted on Thesis TheololCieal evil can come upon us." Even in a wicked 

Cassettes: "I would hope for thepulpit of world the Lord'hath showed you what to 

by. the future what I would hope for when'I :_i hy . do: love mercy, walk with God. Leave 

gointo any church and listen to t_sermon, Mark E. Moore judgment and.vengeance m God's hands.. 

C." Nell Slral! that my story [preaehingl would be re- " ' 

Pas_or.Fast flected in such a way, with such sensitiv- Pastor IIL WALK WITII GOD 

ChurchofthoNazarone ity and accuracy, thatearly on'in the ChurchoftheNazarene As Amos said: "Camtwo walk togeth- 

Lansmo M]ch sermmi 1 could say to the preacher, 'Yes. _:, _ _ylvama.Ohlo ' or, except they be agreed?" So in our 

yes, thaCs '_here I am. Now let's gd on to- _,_,'t t_'..,, walk .with God We need a oneness w!th 

' 22 ThePreacher'sMagazine ii November;1977 23

Him. Micah said: "I am full of power by A. We make our own gods " .... '" outof I. TIIE "WirY" nF FAITH hand: for the Lord hath prepared a sacrithe 

Spirit el' theLord" (3:8). He needed the hou§e of thy gods" (1:14). (}no has "0 Lord.. how long shall I cry, and thou rice. he hath bid his guest,_" (Zeph. 1:7). 

this power to keep his own soul alive and 

to rebukesin. Walking with Christ we en: 

said that in ages to come if someone 

v_ould dig into the ruins of America and : 

r) 

wilt not hear! "... Wh_ .... 

Habakkuk is not questioning 

,i 

(2:2_3). 

God but 

INTrtOOECrlON: We are ['amiliar with the 

joy Hi_ presence. Filled with Christ's 

Spirit we enjoy His power. A .humble 

find an autojunk yard' and say, 

ancient Americans Worshipped 

"The 

these 

_ 

I] 

bringing his questions to God, Why do l 

feel n burflen for the Wicked about me 

New Testament parableof the wedding 

fdast'where the servants are commanded 

walk will. ever acknowledge God as the idols," he would be right, 

" 

and .You do not punish them? Our to 

guests 

go into 

to come 

tl_e highways 

to the d 

and 

nner. 

compel 

Here 

the 

in 

gnkle. B. We make our own set of standards. "whys" often result from God's timetable . Zephaniah is a strange acc6unt where'the 

CONCLUSION: Our unchanging Compamon 

on the changing path of life is Jesus.. 

Nineveh I3: l). "is all full of lies'and robbery" being sower than ours. "Truth forever or[ .. Lord has pre!6ared a sacrifice and bids his 

th_ scarfed.d,wrong forever on the throne. 

Micah 

walked 

told of His earning (5:2). Jesus 

life's road among covetous and 

:t-5_i We find imm0rality acceptable (3: Yet the scaffoldsways the future, and'behind 

' the .'dim unknown, standeth God 

guests. 

ricked men He knows the evils of this III. WHEN OUR FAIT]!IS A FORcF.: within the shadows, keeping watch above I. The STRANUEGUESTS 

Lord is searching (1:12) for his 

world firsthand. He has promised to walk 

with us, never to leave nor forsake us. He 

The name Nahum 

fort.'.' Our comfort, 

means "full of camis 

this: When the 

His own.!' guests. They are: 

A. Those who actively worship other 

daily'will show us what to qo. wrath, anger, vengeance, and fury of God I1, "Iwill'.. TnF. "WIIAT" watchOFFAITH to aee what aewillsay gods{l:4-5a). 

is i'eleased--and it will come when we : unto me" (2:1): Bertha Munro once B, Those who are hypocrites and war- 

November'13 

ask; Who can.stand 

then what eonifort! 

in that day? (1:6)_ 

'The Lord.'s good, a 

wrote: '?_'ou get ahead in your faith when 

.you change the question Why to What 

ship the Lord and 

then god--(l:5). 

"Malcham"--a 

: " . 

heR- 

. 

IS .YOUR FAITH_A FARCE strong hold in .the day of trouble; and he when you are speaking to God." To the C. _lhe backslider 'who has turned 

knoweth them that trust in him". (1:7). _sincere heart comes.the answer: I will back from thbLbrd(l:6)_ 

OR A FORCE? He knows if our faith is a farce or'n force. I make it plain (2:2) it will come (2:3); the D. The indifferent--not actively evil, 

TEXT: "The Lhrd'is slow to anger, and He knows! . " 1 just shall live byhis faith.(2:4I..Disil-' butwhohaveneversoughttheLord (1:6)great 

the wicked" in power, (Nah. and1:3). will not at all acqpit John CONCLUSION: saw theInsir/ner his Revelation fleeing to th'e (6:12-t7), rocks, :' t lusiobed?. find that Look you have to yourself, taken your and you eyeswill off II, SURPR!sEnGuESvs " " " 

IsTnOnUCrtOS:Anothi_r fitting title for to- hoping to hide from the wrath of God. ] God and fixed them on people. -The attitude of these guests was: It 

day's message from"Nahum could be" 

"The Fol y of Fo owing a Faded Faith." 

Our comfort is not in the rocks but in the 

Rock of Ages! 

]" . Dr. Earle comments on 2:2 first God's 

answer trill be plain enough" to speed us 

makes .no difference how we act, God 

won't do anything about it (1:121. The 

We are all aware of Jonah's message to ' " " : I on our way and keep us in the way. plan of the Lord is like the time Jehu pre- 

Ninevah and the-saving revival the city. pared a great sacrifice for all the followenjoyed. 

A century has now passed and III .Tim' "Wo_!aP" oF Farm . era" of BaaL When all the guests were .. 

that gi'eat city is set for destruction" 

November 20 

- The first two and last three verses of 

Habakkuk's prayer (chapter 3) are,best 

assembled, they were all destroyed without 

mercy (2 Kings 10:18-28). Dr._Earle 

I. WhEN OUR FAtT!!"IS A FARCE GOD'S, . .. known, He had waited before .God not has said, ';Oui" religion will be nostronger 

VIEW: - • " THE WHY OF FAITH, just long enough forGod to hear him I_ut than our attitude against sin." 

One definition of"fai'ce" is "an absurd " THE WHAT OF FAITH, for hinf t_ hear from God He"had fought . 

failure." Thus, a faded faith is'a forceless 

farce, lt_ the opening.eight verses of 

THE WORSHIP OF FAITH 

' " . . 

throtigh doubt to faith. He ends by saying 

that .even f he doesn't bade a good her- 

III. ,SAFEGUESTS 

These guests are much different from 

Nahum we find every Hebrew word to in- TBxT: "And the Lord answered me, and vest and there are no livestock in the the former. These are those who gather 

dicate the wrath, anger, and vengeance . said, Write the vision, and make it plain barns, he will still rejoice,in .the -Lord. for the great, 

H - 

solemn 

. 

assembly 

,i . 

(3.18). 

that God feels toward a faith thal is a Upon tables, that he may run 1hat read- What a thanksgiving testimony! Those who have sought the Lord: sought 

farce. Vengeance .(_ 2; cL Ram 12:19; 

2 Thees. l:8).'Wrath (v. 2; el. Ram. 1:18: 

eth it . . , but the just 

faith" (Hab. 2:2, 4b). 

shall live by his CONCLUS!ON:In the early days of our meekness.and righteousness [2:3). Those 

John 3:36). Indignation, fierceness, an-. _eminary, President Benner often had who have so trusted the Lord know how 

get; fury iv. 6) all reveal God's hatred for INTROnUCT!ON:Having moved weak'by faculty and students sing one" of his to "wait on the Lord" (3:8} For them 

sin. God's wrath is intense because His" week "through the Mihor Prophets, we favorite hymns, "Living by "Faith." there is salvation, security, joy, and rest 

love is intense! True love is jealous love note that the' burden or message of Habakkuk knew'the just shall live by his versein HiSinlOVezephaniah,(3:17).- OnDr.thiS.Earlemost hasbeautifUlwritiv 

2) Jonafiaan Edwai'ds, preaching in NahUm and Jonah was toward Nineveh; " faith..Dr. Banner knew it. And I rejoice ten:' "Only. in .Christ does this gracious 

New England at the time of the Great that of Micah toward Samaria and Jeru- for I too know it! !bromise find its fulfillment. We can never 

Awakening, made the wrath of Gad'so salem: that 6f Obadiah toward Edom, ' " " exaggerate how much. Christ means to 

vivid ahd hell eo real, people did not need etc. Habakkuk's burden,'however, ia that- us." ' " 

an atlas to know where it was. 

. 

of a sincere man of God trying to find the 

answer to his prayer, the.solution to his 

Npvembor 27. 

- 

" " 

CONCLUS[ON: Someday we will all stand 

II. WHZS OuR FA!T!!IS A FARCE--MAN'S problem, and the rest of faith. His mes- " GU EaTS OF THE LORD r before the Lord as His guests, either 

Vmw: - sage is most fitting for us this Thanksgiv- TEXT::'Hold thy peace at the presence of guests destined for grief,or guests des- 

We will accept many things. Some are: " ing Sunday." the Lord God: for the day.of the Lord is at tined for glory.The choice is ours. 

24 . ThePreacher's.Magazine November.1977 " 25

p. 338]. He describes it as shady and well as in the Synoptic Gospels. The first.is Ideas That Worked-- - 

Ralph l;arle [ 

den, pleasure-ground; grove, park 

it is used for "'an upper regain 

watered, heavens" and {Thayer. so it-came p. 4801. to mean 

" Here 

in the 

"a gar- 

"wonders." The third is\dynameLsm-- 

I erally, powers, or power ul works 

semciois, --th'e term"signs. that _ Thq is usually second is translated terasin, 

Thanksgiying Project .. 

Umbongo m an African word meanirf/g 

"'a i)resent with which to express thanks.'" 

DtsSn_utshedProfessor[.._':_]f 

" ' _,_,._To,,om0o, Nazarerte TheologiCal Im_l 

• I Joachim Jeremias devotes eight 

¢0a d,souss,,m ofthisword. He 

pages 

asserts 

L"miracles" in tile Synoptic 

Acts. as here in the NASB 

Gospelsand 

and NIV. 

At Thanksgivihg time challenge your 

church peop e to hrmg their "U nbong.os 

(TDNT, 5:765), and adds: "A!ready by were :'powerful works ". But they were These .then goto needy families desig. 

._m._- Sem._a_ _ that it is "a loan word from old" Persiah" The miracles of Christ and His apostles in the form of some type Of canned food. 

generally foY a 'park (p. 766l. Tile And they were called ' wonders because home mission pastor on the district. This 

Persian term was adopted into Hebrew - they. excited.wonder in those who saw will give your church family an oppnr- 

_! eB'_eg"2"'------f---- frO_ _hgJ 

s 

and Aramaic. but only in u'secular sense. 

the 3r_l centuryB.C. ,t,c, an then be used 

It was used for the Garden of Eden in 

Lhcm. 

_ilso "sign._," slgnifNiag:n, spiritual truth.,, 

"Crafty" ([2:16) 

tunity to become involvnd with,, the. needs _ 

natsd hy the church hoard, "or to some 

of Others Flyers shoul!l be..sclt out, i_ 

• . Genesis 2 . • - ' The adjective panouragos (only here in reminders put in your church newsletter 

• . . Jcremias -agrees with other writers- NT) •literally rdcans "ready •to do any: just prior.to the launching 0fthis special 

Coll'in[_|ans | _ " (e.g., Plummet} in saying thatwe cannot th'ng. In classical Greek it was used Thanksgwifig project. 

he sure whethec Paul equates "the third mainly in a bad sense• But in the Sap, Bm'rv B. ROI_ERTSON 

"Expedient" or "Profitable"? (12:1} heaven" (v. 2_ with Pa_'adise Iv. 4); It tuagint it is used frequently in the Book - " " 

Sympheron means profitable or ad- _seems to us th'at he does. - .'of Proverbs in a good sense-- clever r .. 

vantagcous.'" The word expedient har.dly " "prudent;" 

commun antes:that today. The first part. "Buffet" (12:7) What does Paul mean by his use of it 

of the verse may rat er terally be ten- The verb holaphizo comes, from the " , "here?:Arndt and Gingrich (p. 613) sug-. 

dered: Boasting is necessary, thoughit nounkolaphos, "the knuckles, the closed gest: '.'Paul sayhi taking uI_ an expression 

is not profitalile" (NASB)A The whole fist." So it literally meant "to strike with .used hy his opponents .... crafty fellow 

verse is well expressed this way: 'q must the. fist" (A_-S, p. -252), Since thorns d ° . that I "am" (see NASB, NIV). This is a 

go on bi)astin'g. Although there is nothing more than buffet a person, [t seems that- "" logical explanatian. . 

. to be gained, I.will go on to visions and "torment" (NIV) is.justified here. 

revelations IYom the Lord" (NIV).: Eight-sins (12:20) 

"Reproaches" or "Insults"? (12:I0) _The KJV has '!debates. envyings, - - \ 

"Thorn'"(12:7) The word hybris occurs here and in _ Wraths, strifes, backbit)ass, whisperings, 

The word skolops (only here .in .NTI Acts 27:10.(t f physical disaster), rhaycr swellings, tumults." These hardly conve)_ _ood News from Galatians 

meres someth'ng p "ntcd. ' In classical says that it means "insolence. impu- .tl3e correct meaning today. 

(]reek it meant "a stake." But in the dence, pride." and then "a wrong spring- The first is eris. which basically/neans By Darl Keofar 

Septuagint it clearly is used. for the first ing from insolence, an. injury, affront, in- "strife" (NASB) or "quarreling" (NIV): 

time. in the sense of"splinter" or'!thorn" suit." He adds this comment: "in Greek The second, zelos, means jea oasv. rhe No other Gospel 

never for stake ITDNT, 7:410-11). Anti usage the mental, injury and wantonness 

this is unquestionably its meaning in the 

papyri (VGT. pp. 578-79 . "In the flesh" 

suggests _t was a physical affliction, 

of its inflict)ore heing prombient" 

613). It seems that insult conveys 

better than "reproach." 

(p. 

this 

• 

" n 

third.thymoi, is better" rendered suggests as aa boiling gry tempers 

- ' .... 

over. 

IV' 

I! 

(NASB) or outbursts of anger i_s i. • . , 46 • P 

The fourth, er thelm, suggests facu ns 

, 

Scna,rnaz: Gal. 1:6-10 

I. No OTUER GosPEl, 

ASTR^V iv. 6) 

SHOUl.n LEAn US 

probably chronic malaria or poor .eye- or ,, d|sputes. • " The fifth, hatalaliai, liter- A. The gospel of materialism 

sight, q'he idea of pain seems suggested Four things, or three? (12;12) ally means acts of speaking against..ft. • B. The gospel of socialism 

by the context.' The KJV of this verse sounds as if the may. be trhnslated "slanders", (NASB). 

signs of an apostle were wrought by Paul The sixth, psithyrismoi (only here in NT) C. The gospel of social prestige 

"Paradise" ( 12:_l in foul ways: patience, signs, wonders, .does literally mean "whisperings.?' Today D. The gospel.of"new morality" 

" This comes directly'from the Greek and mighty deeds. But the Greek clearlY, we would call this "gossip" (NASB; " E. The gospel of "isms'Y 

i" parade)sos (here, Luke 23:4,3.; Rev. 2:7), . does'nOt shy this. The correct translation NIVI, The seventh; Physioseis (only here F. The gospel of occult 

which is thought to be of Persian origin, is found in the NASB; ."The s gas of a ih NT), in the s ngu ar.means _'a.puffing. G. The gospel of cults 

Among the Greeks it was first used by the true apostle were performed among you up,!' and so; swelhng wtth pride (A S, H. The gospel of glossolalia 

historian Xenophon in reference to tile with_hll perserverance, by signs and won- 

- p: 476). Perhaps "arrogance" .(NASB, " 

parks of Persian kings and nobles IA-S. ders and miracles." We have noted be- NIV) best expresses it today• The last• ll. No OTtma Gosp_ SimuLn Lv,an Us 

fore •that hypomone, usually translated ahatastasiai, literally means "disorders" lute CONWSmN .iv. 7l 

I Fromtho New Arnericat_Standard Bible. copy- "patience" in'the KJV. actually means 

tight (v The Lockman Foundation. 1960.1962:1963. - (cf. NIV} or "disturbances" (NASB). A. We i_houldstudy the true gospel. 

_9c,8.l_ "perseverance " Paul feared that these were the things B, We Should know.the true gospel. 

2. From the.New International Version.copyright " - " " ' " " he would .meet when he returned to C. We snould be aware of. the per- 

197aby New'York alble Society International. Used "Miracles" (12:12) . - - vertcd gospel. " " 

by pe.rmmaion Three.words are here used for miracles. Corinth. No wonder he dreaded to go.. 

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lit. NO OTHER GOSPE_ SUOUI.D BE AL- - Becoming Sons of God The Biblical Concept of Ill. lave TonAv WiXU Gt^bN_:_S Let us 

LOWEDINTOTIlE CIIURCH SCRIPTURE:Gal. 3:26--4:7 Interpersonal Relatiohships , rejoice and be glad in it," --RQN FRY 

A. There should be purity to the true 

gospel. . ; Becoming a son of God involves I '_ Scan'runE: Gal. 6:1-10 

B. There should be singleness to the I. Faith in Christ Iv. 26l Christians should:-. 

true gospel. - II. A vital relationship with Christ sym- I. Deal with others in gentleness (v. 1) 

C, There. should 56 priority to the holizett b:_ baptism Iv. 27) • II. Deal with'others in wisdom Iv. 11 

true gospel': III, A knowledge thaV whbsuever will" I11. Shhre'each others' burdens iv.2) When Trouble Comes 

IV No OTHER GosPr:t, Is R_t,LV GOSPEL may come Iv: 28) : . IV. Compare themselves in ttm'light of Senu'rol_E BACKGROUND:2 Kings.6 and 7 

Iv..7) • IV A. covenant... contract of hmg standing Christ and not others _v. 41 INTRODUCTION:I get alarmed at the oum- 

A. TI/e only true gospel is Jesus. Iv. 291 . V. Shouldgr responsilfility Iv. 5l bet who let their problems.get the best 

B. The 

sus. 

only true gospel is about .Ic- V. Rights 

(,I:5. 7) 

and privileges of ,sonsbip VI. Learn frdm each other Iv. 6) of them. It is what we do when we arc 

C. The only true.gospel is tobe ac-. VI. A umque joy. of calling" G0d':our ' VII. Plant fertile heals of relationships " down:that determines whether or nat we 

with others to. 7) succedd_ Being a Christian does not solve 

eepted. Father [4:6) . " • - all our problems• Christ is the answer, 

•" " . VIII, Be active in the family x)f God'(v'(.. but this does not mean He has" worked 

.... 8-101 

• * IX. Be led by the Spirit in dealingwith all the problems. Illus.: The old math 

- book. 

Freedom in Christ others [v. 8) We come now to the-moment of great 

Lessens.for the Clergy Smul'runE' Gal. 5:1-12 ] ' erism in the lives of four leprous men. 

SCRIPTUIIE:"Gal. 2:1-21 " " Freedom" comes-- . :] ,I Became a New Person I. CONFRONTED_rlTI ^ GR_ATPROBLEM-- 

• I. In the Person afChrist Iv. 1) " "Andtimre was a great fa'mine in Samar- 

The clergyman-- " SClUl,rUEE: Gal. 6: l 1-18 in" (6;25). 

I. Must catch a vision of the gospel• II. To replace slavery Iv. 2) . 

Iv. 2) III. B_, the grace of God Iv. 4) ._ new person-- . A. Because of where they were 

It. May get discouraged Iv. 2) IV. By a hope in Christ Iv. 5) I. As exemplified in Paul's life Iv. l 11 B. Because of what the_ were 

• . . * " " " nd 

Ill. May be a decci;¢er Iv. 3) V. By, the ex _ression of love Iv. 6) .It. Comes through the cross of Christ It. EXEI_ClSED GRS^T COURAGE-- A . 

IV. Must be firmin his stand for the VL By running the race oflife iv. 7l (v. 12). - 

gospel Iv. 5) VII. By way of the offensive cross, of Ill. Does not boast ii_ Selfish ambitions thetheYeamRr°se ofUPtheinSyrians"the twilight,(7:5)•togo- finto 

V, Must have an inner compulsion for 

. 

Christ Iv. 12l 

IV. 

Iv. 13) 

Bpastaabout Christ Iv. 14) 

A.. Theyfaced an army. 

Vl. 

l_he gospel 

Must Im 

(v. 6) , 

a minister to all people 

" ' " 

- 

V." Receives peace and mercy (v •16) B. They had nd resources. 

" ..... e 

(vv. 7-10) - Life by the Spirit " " . Vl. Beamtbe mark of Christ Iv. 17) 1II. RECmVED ^ GREhT R.EWARD-- 'I n y 

I VIIL Vll. Can Must betell wrong of faith Iv, land l) justification 

• - Scau-rul_E: 

'" 

Gal. 5 1,1-26 

" . .VII. Will reccive God'sgraee Iv. 18} 

drink" (7:5). 

went. A. rrlae into Lord oho 

. . 

had tent. removed and 'didtheir eat great- find 

" " " in Christ (vv. 15-161 I. Life by the Spirit is bathed in est obstacle. 

• " agape love Iv. llt) . How TO' THANK GOD • B. They foun(l what thby so desperate- 

IX. Must.livein Christ Iv. 19) . II. Is'evidenced by our love for each . (Ps. 116:12-14, RSV) " ly needed. 

. " other Iv. 14) " " "I. BY PRAISING TIlE Loat>--"I Will lift. 

• - * " III. Is seen by our positive altitude to-" . .up the cup ofsalvatioh." CONCLUSION: r heard Dick Palmer tell 

• , wards each other Iv. 15) . . lI. BY PR^YINO TO TOE Loan--:"I willcall his life's story last night and as he told 

• : _ Gospel: Faith IV. ,Life i_ the Spirit desires to do right on the name of the Lord." .it I received a new awareness, of God's 

SciuvrvaE: Gal. 3:1-14 " " .... Iv. 16) " - III. B'_ PA_INO MYVows TO Tnz LORO--_ willingness to help us when in offr des- 

• . : " - , • peration we come.to Him. 

Gospel faith"eornes by-- -V. Despises the wrong (vv.-17-19) "I will pay my vows to the Lord." JAMES F. SPRUII_L 

VI.. Develops freedom [v. 18) - --Ro_I Fay 

I. Seeing Ji_su_ Iv. 1) 

VII. Destines the fruits produced (vv. • * 

II. Hearing the Word (v. 2). 22-23) " • 

IlL Receiving the Spirit'(vv. _], 6) . VIII• Crucifies the old nature Iv. 24) LIVE TODAY - 

IV. Examining the Word Iv. 8) " i IX. Continually follows the .Spirit of (Ps. 118:24: RSV) Most of us live too near the sur[ace el 

• V. Living righteously Iv. 11) " life Iv. 25) I. LIVETonAv_-"This is the day'" our abilities, dreadin'g to callupon our 

VI. Observin$ the law out of love Iv. 12) "X. Makesus aware of faults and needs II. LWE TODAY wn:n F^mt_-"The day deeper resourceS. It is as i{ a strong man 

VII Promise of the Living God Iv. 141 (v. 26) " which the Lord has thade." were to d_ his work with only one finger. 29 

28 The Preacher's Magazine November, 1977

said to his congregation. "Be[ere I 

BULLETIN BARREl. preach, l want ta say samething"? ' " 

•" ........i 

A'PRAYER OF THANKS A tourist who visited an exquisite gar: 

den (m one of the lovely estates.in Italy I. Conducted.lay the Editor 

O Lord, I thank You . • , 

For being my Guide , . gives us the following conversation he . 

For being with me, .had with the carbtaker..- ,, 

So close to my side. - "How long .have you been .here, he - . . . " 

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For giving me light,• ."And how often has tile owner b'een to your•Publishing House • - 

And guiding me through . see the•state?" 

The Ibng winter night. "Four times.". " ' " ' " " " 

- "When did he last come'?" " " " 

Lord Jesus, I want "Twelve _ears ago." . The Making of _/Christian Leader the totality Of your lfe The flint part of 

To do Thy, blest will. ,,He writes to ytm, I suppos'e. BY Ted W.. Engstrom (Zondervan Pub- the book deals with the work ethic, pur-' 

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Thy call to fulfill. "From whom do you get your orders?: _ The author is executive vice-president Then it applies practical biblical pndci- 

An_ if it takes me "From • the, steward in Milan." ii 

of World Vision International, also serv- " employee, l_als to spei:ific the salaried kinds of employee, jo_s--:the hourly home- 

Through valleys so drear. Does he come here often? .ing formerly as book editor of Zondervan 

Lord, I know'always •'Never." , Publishers. and as executive director " maker• working women, military and 

That You will be near. 

" 

O Lord, make me holy, 

." "Who comes, 

things'?" 

"I am.left pretty 

then. 

much 

to look " 

alan., " e " 

after and president of Youth.for Christ'!nterna_tional. 

He gtates,' This book has been. 

.. written' lo help the Christian leader get 

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salesman; 

Author ,lerry'holds ' a bachelor's 

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selfdegree 

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.Pure through and through, _'yet you keep the garden.so spic and a clearer picture of whaL he •wants to do in a Ph.D. electrical, in astronautics. engineering, Hea resigned master sfrom and 

That I may do what " span. one would think you were'expel:ring "and be in a church or organization--and tile air force to become a full-time staff 

You want me to do. the owner tomorrow." how to get there"" . member of the Navigators and Ls now 

Thank You, dear Lord, "Today, sir, today!" Fhe book deals with understanding rel_ional director for.them. 

For Thy presence today, 

For all You have given, . . 

- the principle_ of management and human 

relationships, how to deve op skills 

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_ 

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" " " " 

1"gratefully pray. l cultivate the qualities find personal Pastor's A:nnaal 1978 

--Linda MaUriee 

• 

THE BIBLE traits 

gifts 

according 

and skills. 

to,a person's 

To this end the 

unique 

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'By T, T. Crabt}.ee(ZondervanPublishing 

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I am the BIBLE, considers examples of lefiderahi p in This is the Zondervan annual planned 

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...where else (Titus2:3). • To those who stoop beneath heavy Survival or Satisfaction? 

Men who pr: ym do'n 't brag much. • 

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1 The End of an Era .... ,... .......... Editorla_: , ,, 

3 Are.You Being Cheated? ........ • " Kenneth Vogt " 

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5 The Unsolvable Conflict ............... . vaugKn R,Davis 

8 Skill Is Not Enohgh .............. ... Neile.Highto_ler 

10 Wesley and the Assistants .............. ;.ClaudeRles 

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12 -How to Live on a-Pastor's Salar_ : - r_Hle ISSUE MARKS THE END OF AN ERA in the publication of the 

--with Joy ........... " ......... ThdlmaKratzar l .' Preacher's Magaz.irie. . • 

15 Make Yourself an Ark ................. w_vneDuncan. Beginning with the next issue, we will be published bimonthly. You 

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16 The Key to World Peace. .............. Josephr. Larso;_- the year instead of 12. . . 

17 What Wives Want from Their Husbands . RuthAnnPolMotl- - • Each issue •will be larger--48 pages instead.of the present 32--but 

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19 Headquarte/'s.ls Really.Trying to An explanation is in order, and your editor Will do his best_ to set 

Help You ........... "............... eractJcaIPolna, forth the i-caso.nsfor this departure )'ram the format which Was followed 

,20 The Starting Point ............ "........... c. No//Strait for-51 years. 

• To put it simply and briefly, the principal reasons• are finnncial. 

21 Seeds for Sermons ...................... _arkE._oore In times like these, with rapidly rising costs, periodicals.have been 

24 Gleanings from the Greek .................. RmDhearle dying like flies. Red ink replaces black_ costs outrun income, and 

managerial .headaches multiply. Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, 

which publishes our periodical for the'Aldersgate Publications Ass0cia- 

"' I_ion. has been wrestling'_vith these problems, as have other religious 

publishers. 

In a recent repoit tohis governing board, Beacon Hill Publishing " 

House Manager M. A. (Bud)Lunn:diseussed the escalating costs of 

publication, financed by large volume sales and small profitS. The cost 

of phl_er, for example, increased an average of 5.5 per'cent annually from 

1968 to ].974, and there was a huge 30.2 percent increase in 1974over 

1973. 

" Paper costs are predicted to continue this rise for the next five 

years. This industry, asan others, is affectedby inflationary, pressures 

in general, and its own problems in particular. One of these is the increasing 

cost.of meeting governmental environmental standards in the 

production'of wo_)d and pulp for the manufacture of paper products. 

.a/nd then ther.e is the postiige pr0blem. Postal i'ates lave risen 

rapidly during this period and are projected to go higher Beacon Hdl s 

• December. 1977 

1

annual postagehil! in 1968was approximately $294,800. For the year- "The minister can keep his head and heart 

1976, it totaled $666.250. Which is an increase of 126 percenu, rI_he . above the tidal wave of materialism'that 

postage hill foi this year was up 30.4 percent over last year. would destroy his sense of significance 

With publication of six issues ann/tally, the pestage costs ohviously _ in the high calling of God. 

will be reduced, and the coat of papbr will be down despite the larger 

sizeof thebimonthly edition. 

So touch'for the bad news. Now for tim good news. -.. 

Wewill continue our policy of improvementZ and. more than ever. . . 

strive Itfortop was five qua years tryined,tor,a 

ag6 that a giant materi.,s step was taken. In ,lanuary, 197"L Are You Being -•. 

we broadened 

in evangelical 

our subscription base to include our _ister denominations 

holiness circles. The Preacher's Magazine.was better, 

" " • . • . . " . 

known and more widely read than at _iny time previously. C/flleges ahd . 

Seminaries" began subscrihing, for-their libraries'. Interest was sil,mifi- " " " .... - 

cantle" the occasion increased, of-ourand 50th many _Inntvemary letters ofissue congratulations (danuai'y, 1976). were received on .LY_'m _ro,a_ course TUANONEMAN,during of his ministry, has been the work: headed.beak. fashioned:. after What acould shiprsbefiddle more 

. . In 1972, a year before becoming an interdenominational publica- - che'ated and robbed of his aensb of .full of meanifig, for'thepulpit is ever 

tion, we began using more piatures and artwork. This was.made pos- worth. Beyond salva'tion t what this earth's foremost part; all the 

sible by changes in production techniques" which permitted the use of 

such graphics at. a more reasonable cost than had been possible, 

:" • greatel: gift could the Lord God.give 

to a mortal man"than His call into" 

rest ,comes in the rear; the pulpit 

leads the woHd. From thence it is 

Most important-, with the cooperation of ALL the denominatiohs- the-ministry? To-answer that call is the storm of God's quick wrath is 

involved in the magazine, the quality of writing rose steadily and has -both the greatest privilege and the first described and the bow'must 

cdntinued m reach higher stand//rds. 'higheSt responsibility known. There' bear the earliest brunt. From thence 

-. All this means we .have codes'voted r_ move toward a more attrac- ." is nokingdom, no political.office, r/o it is the God of breezes fair or foul 

tire magazine with better articles and editorials. Now. with the begin- ' corporution .presidency'to be camis first invoked for favorable winds. 

.ning of the bimonthly .publication. this trend will be ihtensified. This pared With the call of God to minister Yes, the world's a ship on its passage 

is our pledge. His spiritual gifts to men. out, and not a voyage complete; and 

So there yott have it, the had news and the good news. They do go When a nation has heard and the pulpit is its.prow." 

together, 

" An 

more ofien _han not 

amusing.sto/y was making the 

" 

r_unds'recently. It seems a 

.heeded the pronouncements of the 

. Lord's.prophets, she has moved for- 

Since thePulpit leads the 

why is it that any minister 

world, 

of the 

preacher 'dreamed. he .was qonversing, with an angel, and .he took . . ward-and 

when- a church 

prospered• 

era tiation 

Contrariwise,' 

has lost 

Lord 

tant or 

God.should 

insignificant 

ever 

in 

feel 

his 

unimpor- 

role? It 

advantage of his rare audience with. Lh/_heaven!y being to satisfy his 

curiosity. "Will there be golf courses in heaven? he/tsked the angel, died.her prophets, she. has dwindled and selfmay tobebecaus¢"be cheatedhehas.mallowedany onehim'of 

"First, I will give.you _he good news

a, minisl.er's inner hfe. his' prayer" about hist week's weather, while a A pastor looks at the disagreement between 

life. ]sis intercessions. He will still hapless visitor looks apprehensively the elder brother and his father, and draws 

know that_he is giving himself to the for a place to be seated. Then, of a conclusion for, today's Christians " " 

things that are high and holy and course, the finances are balm)cod i 

eternal. He is not o_erwhelmed by. precariously on £he thin. edge of di- -_ . " " 

things which role transitory as tran- saster. Have 1 overdrawn the "rub" 

sitory as last Sunday's attendance. ' of the corporate life of the church'? 

He is apt to be cheated of his sense Unless we learn to see in every disof 

significance when hedoes not learn ruption, every telephone call, ev(;ry 

how to.shift the load of life into a shattered ideal, an opportunity for " " " " 

more comfortable posit.ion from time 

to time. Have you ever backpacked 

the Holy Spirit to work. we will be 

'rtibbed out " by" the cares .of the The Unsolvable 

• 

Conflict 

"" 

": 

into the high country? Many are church." . . 

trying it these days. Have you felt Worth_ significance in .our task. . . 

the straps cutting into your shouldel:s comes from our constant renewal of . By Vaughn R, Da_l.s °. - 

until your whole body demanded our relationship with "God in the " " " 

att.ention to that spor_ of strain and Holy Spirit:There is no other way to. . " . - 

pain? Then by giving a little shift to keep our heads and hearts above.the . " • "" " ' " 

the load the burden became fulcra- tidal:wave of materialism and huhie 

again. Pray er,the quiet time with manism that wquld destroy our sense 

God, 

into 

adjusts 

God's 

the 

high 

load. and 

country 

the climb 

is accomof 

significant_e 

God! 

in the high calling 

" 

of 

" 

1" 

L" HAVE^ many years CONI_SSXONto I've been make. secretly.inFor family's He severe_wealth. the tiesIt with was the gwen business' him. 

plished successfully and with.joy. But there ts a way, thank God. We I '.sympathy with. the "eider brother" " responsibility,: and became a •free 

A called man of God can 'be..have been promised the "renewal of • in the story of the'prodigal son. The agent. Hi, pockets'were full of men- 

significance cheated of his because sense of. ofwhat.l worth call or. ha,.s tl_e Holy been Ghost." validated Andover this.promise and .over 't - elder becausehas Of beenhiscondemned attitude toward in the past the ey, ideas_coupled and his head" with was no sense frill of of .wild true 

the "rub of life." The people com- again in.pemonal experience. We can . t younger brother. However, it's hu-. values. He determined to invest in 

plain, .are picky and critical, lack" be growing persons in Christlikeness ! manly possible for anyone in like his ideas away from the restraints of 

" ' vision 'and are'unreoponsive. They in the midst of life's realities, circumstances to react as he did. home and parental authority.. When 

never praise the preacher, or their Rollo May states in Looe and Wilt. ' _ " My sympathy, in all probability, he arrived in the land of hisdreams, 

comments at the door are so perfunc- "The human being cannot live in n stems from my conclusions to the un- he Soon became engulfed inhis caretory 

as tobe mechanical indicating rcondition of empt ness:[insign fi- answered questions 1 entertain rela- free adventure, At th_s point the 

..... 

no life change 

preacher," is 

atall. 

said 

"GOod message, 

like "Hello!' or 

canoel 

growing 

for .very 

toward 

long; if 

something 

he is not 

he does. 

fiveto 

reason 

the parable. I" question the 

for the prodlgalson's dmsatm- 

"Bible 

stance 

is 

m 

clear:. 

rmtous 

He. 

hwng. 

'.'wasted. " 

T 

o his 

be frank 

sub- 

• 

"Good morn.ing" for lack .of some- not merely stagnate; the pent-up faction, the real'motive for his leav- about it, he begin acting like a hog, 

thing else to say. The board quibbles potentialities turn into m0rbidity " " ing the home, and I wonder if he was and it wasn't long until he was living 

about little things and the committee and despair, and eventiaally into de- ".a pampered and spoiled child. Per: with them and eating with them_ 

discusses high-sounding philosophy, struetive activities andattitudes.? haps my reasoning is faulty,, and my His and be motto merry, was for"Eat, tomorrow di'ink, I'mspend, going 

when action is needed. The children Titus 3:5 tells us, "'He saved us = answers to "these questions but a home to father." 

are noisy in worship and"the ushers . . . by the. ; .renewing Of the Holy guess. But the fact remains, the 

huddlewith each' other and talk Ghost." younger son made a..decision that He came home all right--bankbrought.the 

fatherand the elder son rupt. Broken financiany and physi- 

,, into an unsolvable:conflict.' eally, friendless and guilty, the 

. .The foil.owing will reveal some younger son threw himself" on-the 

One of the great benefits ofthe baptism of the Holy Spirit is . traits in the personality of the mercy of the father. He had no other 

intellectual. George Mueller said that the night" the Spirit' of younger .br°ther. that triggered, the recoume.openly,.forgaveThe fatherhimimmediately,received him 

God filled him, he learned more in four:hours about the Sol'ipturea - • upset. 

than he'd learned'in' tlie. pri_eeding four. years' that he'd 

- 

been 

- 

a _ - First, he asked 

- " 

for his share 

" " 

of the 

. 

of thi_and reinstatedhome. DadhimtOkined.thethe goodfattedgrace 

calf put: a ring.on his:hand, and 

" 

Christian." 

" " " 

" 

" " 

" 

"" " . " " " • 

" 

: -. . 

"pant'or. 

W.Va .... 

Church of the Nazarene, Charleston,. _hoes on his feeti and celebrated- 

4 "" " " The Ereacher's Magazine . . , . Decoml_er. 1977

hilariously the homecoming of the 

wanderer, waster: wrongdom:, 

he was Upset, and I" pity him as he 

further states his case. • " " • - - 

that • Is there"an ends in answer stalemate? to theMaybe: conflictI of forgood God, to "All themthings that love workthetogether Lord.' 

I can sympathize.with the father. "But _as soon as this thy son was heard'Dr. Vanderpool Say "It's bet- However, the principle has always 

Had I been in his place, I would have come, which hath devoured thy living ter for a 10aded freight train to be been there. 

done,what he did. An:y father worth with harlots; thmrhast killed for delayed on a siding, than to run into Anothersppr_mch to the solutionhis 

salt would do the same thing. He him the fatted -calf." .With these " a passenger train head on and hurt.a but one that is very difficult to pracwould 

rejoice, be glad, grateful, and •words the:charge.ends, lot of people." The siding is a pos- tice--i's to put'. oneself, in the other 

pleased that his _long.lost son had .The father pleads his defense anti _ible solution, person's s_oes._'Evidently 'the "e!der 

returned. But the_son's return ere- " countercharges: . . When I use the word sympathy son hadn't heard this idiom. 

ated a rift between the father and "Son, thou art ever with me, and with i'egard to the elder brother, I I pity him because.he was clinging 

the elder brother. It added fuel to the all that I have is thine, It wasmeet . do not mean that I agree with his to the '.'eye for an eye, and tooth for 

fire that had been smoldering in the that we shouldmake merry, .and be pent-up feelings, or his angeu nor his a tooth"" philosophy. Forgiveness on 

heart of the dldest son. 'And as it glad: for this:thy brother was dead, attitude;. But'I pity him--pity,him th'e.part of the offended party will 

burns, hehas my sympathy, and is alive again; and waslost, and " because apparently he never learned often bring about a reconciliation: 

Comewith 

elder brother 

me and let-us study the - is found." So ends'the defense, 

as he approaches - " the No.more' words were spoken, yet 

the matetrue situation. value ofPrayer prayeroften.changes in the staleone's"mind 

and helps him to undermate 

Is thm'e situal:ion such in a thing humanas relation- a s_ale- 

ships? As-far as human beings are 

house. D.rained and .tired from the story doesn't end/Many ques- stand the ethel: person's point of concernecl, there may be acertain 

the day's.work in the 

• stopped in his tracksby 

field, he is 

the sound 

tions 

elder 

remain, 

brother 

unanswered: 

change his 

Did the 

mind? I 

- view, 

. 

" .. 

" 

. type.conflict that ends in what apof 

the celebration. Quickly he calls don't think so..He wasn't ready to -" I pity him.because obviously he pears to.be an unsolvable situation. 

a sere'ant and asks what these*things surrender his hurt feelings caused hadfi't learned the lesson of'_forget- But not sc with God. For.with Him 

mean. by his father's neglect, shortcomings, ' " - "" ring those things that are'past" and "All things-are possible.'.' and with 

"Thy brother is come; and thy and failures, Did the father apologize pressing onward. " Him and His wisdom, there ts no 

.father hath killed the fatted calf, to the elder son, and try to heal. the Certainly he knew not the promise '..unsolvable. conflict. . 

because he hath received him safe. hurt? Again, I don't think so.,.Thete's . - ' • 

and sound," he is told: His face is no mention of it in'the parable. So 

flushed from the heat of anger as the 

servant dashes off to the house to 

we wind up with an unsolvable 

filet. 

con- . 

__warn 

the father of the return of the Another confession, please. In my 

elder brother.- 25 years as pastor. I have met. many "-:': " 

Surprised at thebad news, the pedple--good people-:whose views 

father takes-leave of the jubilee, and were different from mine. The situa- . .:,- ' 

rushes out to the field to explain his tion sometimes called for me to agree _h{_ _vVo_k| 

excitement-. He pleads with'him to with them or.collide head on with .... O_:. . n G ITl_,n -" 

join in the celebration. But the elder them. From my standpoint, to sur.... .' 

son refuses to'surrender his position, render my convictions and agree With 

He states his views emphatically, the m. was to do wrong. But by the 

The conflict rages. We have a same token the other party felt that ' "':_ fields; 

father 

mad; Their 

who is 

views 

glad 

are 

and 

diametrically 

a son who is to 

compromise 

yield to my 

for 

philosoph:/would 

them. We.were'suebe 

- 

_' 

? " 

in' Hislore'and 

Somaof'us 

_problems of labour Would 

"' 

find a solution, 

" 

can t}0bthe light resting upon a blshop!s crosier, but _ve 

opposite• point of view. Each The feelselder he.iscan't right accept in his cessful Deadlocked.situations in reaching a stalemate.. do not hap- 

_'" cannot'see thei-adldn_:e on the ordinary_shepherd'astaff. We can discern 

the foolishness of the younger, nor pen solely in the church: Theysome- ' : :the h_i|owedness era priest's V0catlon,..hutwe can s_v tie sanctity in the: 

the reception staged by the fatber: times occur in.the home, Certainly 

After all, he had stayed by his fa- they can happen among the best of 

ther's side, faithful and obedient., friends. When they happen "in the 

He had worked without any,fringe church, they can lead to total aborbenefits_not, 

once had the father tion of God's work. In the home they 

rewarded him with a goat, much-lees often lead to the divorce court. 

a fatted calf that he might'have'a .Among friends, they end in bitter- i; : .:.:.?'_..' . " ....... 

feast with his friends. Little wonder hess. 

6 The Preachsr's Magazine December, :1977 7

It doesn'(matter who you know, and " 'their relationships. This demands a cease placing them in perfect plasterdeepening 

of their personal devotion-" of.paris moulds, and accept them 

only partially on what you know.. " " al strength.'Prayer and meditation, with all their "whrts" of imperfec- 

Success depends primarily on what you are _ ' " • . . - for personal growth as well as for pro- tion. We will cease expecting them to 

: fessional communication, are re- accept .us as. little tin gods, and 

, ., . . qifired patterns that mustbe devel- 'realize that they will in return seeped" 

" cept our' "warts." We will he amazed 

This kind of focus will nece_itate that in that very mutual acceptance 

the cultivation of the inward journey of each other, the foundations of the 

• of the soul _;ith God. It will require bridges ['or change and growth-will _, 

Skill • -Is - Not ...... Enough " " _ _God's honestysake, m-our but for prayer us. God:knows life• not ['or us heNo, laid. skill is not enough; but i_erfect 

.. "'..." 

" " • " 

anyway, but He can't help us deepeh 

" spiritually until we are willing to 

love is. Divine love, poured out in our 

hearts by the sweet Holy Spirit given . " " 

: " • "'. " • " ..... : admit our "face" in His sight, to us will .prove adequate for both _' 

- . • • . .-.. . . . , . This kind of focus will rearrange moi;ivatlo 9 and method in the work 

EVEaV, nEVELOPIN6industrial sac:- of Coi:a-Cola. listed them in this our people _oncerns.'We" will begin of the chm:ch. Love builds bridges 

ety, by necessity,, must plac'e order: integrity_of personal conduct; to see'them not as statistical report f6r.imde_'standing and success..It is 

great emphasis.on skill. That's "the integrity of product; integrity of polX .:digits but as persons created in the the guarantee that character will be 

name of the,,game'! in machinery icy; dedi_:ation; sound judginent; in:- image of God'. We will become sans:- the fundament from which .skill is 

prod_ction on a:massscale. But there tiative; .persigte_ce; orgamzing and tire to their hurting- places We wi!l applied. ' " " -" 

-comes a .time when industry must . planning ability. 

say, "Skill is' not enough:" .To be Mr. Golightly says: "Motivation : . • 

accurate, it never was er_6ugh, hut is importanti.eapahility is necessary; - " " 

in the developing industrial society" knowledge and experience arc re- " " " 

this fact was obscured. Now business quired. But these leaders: and others, " " "' " '" "" 

•leaders are saying audibly that it's are placing rene_ted'.emphasis on . . ,. : ....... , _ . :,,, . : • ,. ,_ .._, ., .... 

not enough. They are stressing-in- innate strength and integrity ascn_ ..... . .... _ , ,.z ., . , . 

tegrity over intelligence, steadfast- teria of success. It no longer matters . . , .,._ ,..... , • ........ ,, , .., o, ,, ......... 

words, "Success depends oncharac depends,rimarilyon whutyouare"' ".....' " : 

hess over skill, what's, inside a man so niueh who you know, and only _ ,t_t._-_,_, ! 

as critical.factors in success. In ether partially on "what you.know. Success _!+_'_e'Chi'l_t at Ghrlstmas_)_ .,' . , :. ,i:.ii..' ." :: - 

ter." Weareapparently entering uona ::.'1e"tb 60 Oenl;s' 

Henry O. Golightly, a management renewed concern in industry and in ' ""' _'- " ..... : " ..... 

consultant; . authored :an article in government on the basic-necessity .i; "'_,Ji": • "' " " _¢_'_'_' 

Americ_in Way.by that title. In it he of integrity, and other factors of sound " _i_d'_iothe good Idewdeame to "wise men,'"shali _vesay to atddents, 

quoted "12".leading business execu. 

tires, and their evaluations of criteria 

character in success. 

this. " 

ThankGod for " busying'tbemsel_;es with thiJvast and lntrtcate..proMems of the mind. 

'And th'_'dimndeloffered thb'students mental satisfaction bringing the . 

. . 

' 

for success make 

reading. J. Lucian 

very interesting 

Smith, president 

"But if industry is saying this, hew 

much more must we reiterate in the 

church that skill is not enough. This -. 

' ::hlte_i'eting'cllie'beanlmguponthemwlththe'guidmgr'aywhlchwould 

_... .- . .... _....... ..... L 

:inad._em,lntoperfeetneon.. ;. ' "' . " " " 

_i ".'_Yes_'eu¢_lse men must'find the ke_ of wisdom in'the.Lord; T° seek 

' "' 

' 

. 

" . 

: 

is not to:downgrade the constant 

need for trained minds and. hands, 

mental_sati_fdctlonshndleavequtJesusisl!ketryingtomake.ag 

""fiildlbavo_ont thb.sun.."'Without me ye cando nothing, 

arden 

not even the 

. _... "" 

• 

. . 

• 

. . but 

skill, 

it 

and. 

is to 

exercised 

underscore 

with 

that.prior 

it, character 

t0 

" 

' 

" ', .... 

:unra_;elling'0f 

Mi_mental'nlin'rlmsge. 

th0 pr_Jblemi_whichbeset 

• ; must begin 

and 

with 

besiege 

Jesus 

the 

and 

mind. 

i)ay homag'o 

. 

• 

by 

• 

is of fundamental importance. 

Church leaders must focus.on What 

" to HIs Kingly "aiidlheomparhhld glory. I must lay my,treasttres at HI ' 

. _" feet '-i,' gold, .... and fran_.n._nS k| _,_ e: , anil"myrrh," . Thtm:ha _biii lead . . . tub"Into , . .. ' 

Nell E. Hlghlowar they are--on whether, or not there is 

Suvetinlondonl CanadaContralDistrlct integrity communicated through 

..... all trlath, '__'and"the' truth" " shall make me l_ce." " " .... • ' . ..: , " 

", ........ --_John Henry.Jowett ' 

Church of the Nazareno C : ' 

• . 1. American Way, April, 1976 (Magazine of the "' . "....... 

American Airline_) " " - 

8. The Preacher's Magazine Oecomber:1977 . 9

God's "assistanff' as a painter. He. canker. Keep your thoughts within 

• " fulfilled his calling from God, and your own breast till you come to the 

U)es["---eyana t I 

t lived find worked for His glory, person,concerned. 

pertinent here• In verse 11 is a prQm- wrong in him, and that plainlyi as 

ise God gave to my fathe}: "I x4ill soon as may be, else it will fester in 

. " 

. 

rebuke the.devourer for your•sakes." 

"What 

think Malachi, 

is my devourer?" 

chaptdt 3. is 

Dad 

very 

your heart, Make 

tbe 

7: 

fire 

Tell 

out 

everyone 

of your 

all haste- to cast 

bosom. 

what you think 

-_-_ "asked.. 8. Do not affect, the gentleman. 

God said, "Your doctor bills,".And You have• no more to do with this 

" ' ' • ' ":- how God made good that promise! character than with that ofadancing 

•Wesley and the As sista n ts }'i , "And day when they 1shall make beupmine.. myjewels". _-in that (v. master. theservant-of A'preaeher al, of the Gospel is 

13yClaude Riea" "_'/ 

/ 

17). Wesley's words are so pertinent •. 

here for those in the "assistant," class 

- not9, offetchingwood(iftime Be ashamed of nothing permit), but sin; 

. or Of.drawing Water; not of cleaning 

C " " :. of God's people. We find them under _your own shoes or your neighbour's. 

giveWnm bNE GOD-CALLeD_RUVP theChureh of Jesus of lS seldom people - addicted them that themsei_;es are such to" " thTeheYnhs_ve Wesiey's [. Be diligent. titld: . "Rules Never Of aHeiper": be Unem-. exactly .10, Beatthe punctual.. time. And, Do everything in geheral, 

any prominence in *ecclesiasti. of the saints." That is,.'_they havr_ ' p!oyed a moment. Never be triflingly do: not mend our rules, but keep 

cal circles, yet.they comprise the devoted themselves to the service of employed, Never while away time; • them., not for wrath but for con- 

"largest number af those "appointdd'; the saints." rAeither spend anymore at any place science' sake. 

by God as an essential part of His The men in church leadership need than is strictly Uecessary. 11. You have nothing to do but to 

laborers in the kingdom.of God. l an encouraging word Occasionally. A 2. Be serious. Let your.motto.be: . save souls: therefore spend.and be 

refer to that blessed body of Chris- little fellow was running in a race, Holinessto theLord. Avoid el[light=' spent in this Work. And go always. 

tines known as "helps" nr helpers.- When he suddenly dr0ppedout. Wheff hess, jesting_ _md foolish talking, not only to those that want [need] 

In 1 Cot. 12:28 we find first.the out- aske(i why, he said sorrowfully, "No- 3..Converse Sl_[iringly and eau- you, but to thos_)tbat want yt)umost. 

standing spiritual leadership.of the body said, 'Go to it, Jimmy.'" . . tiously with women; particularly 12. Act in all things, not accord- 

Church, .the apostles, prophets, and That is part of the laity's job as an . with young women in private. .rag to your own will, but as a _on in 

teachers: After that vairacles, then "assistant," to occasionally say to •4. Take no step toward mar;iage the Gospel; as such, it is your part 

gifts of healing, helps, capacity to the overburdened pasto_" or spiritual withbut first acquainting' us with., to employ your time in the manner 

gove_'nThe so-calledand speaking,,helps,,in int°ngues'the Au- leader.o ,, "Go to it,'Pastor, 

y u. And t() remember 

we are With 

to say m the 

your design. 

5. Believe evil of-no one, 

. . 

unless 

which we direct; partly in preaching 

• and visiting from" house to house.; 

thorized Versmn are. variously trees- vexdd Christian. layman, "Hold .... you see it done, take heed how you • partly in reading, meditation and 

lated in different _,ersiona as "'aptness stead),, Jim, we're praying for you." credit it. Put the best cohstruction l_i'ayer.Above all, if _'ou labour with 

for helping others," "ability to render That is being an "assistant" in God's on everything. You know the judge is ds in the Lord's vineyard, it is needassmtance/' 

"l_hose who help others,'! great cause... . .always supposed to be on the pris- ful that you should do that part of 

or just _'assistants. ,, My dear father was. a.grown man oner's side. ' the work which wd advise at those 

I call your attention to the fact 'when he was converted,.He asked " " 6. Speak _vil of no one; else your times and places which we judge 

that such helpers are God's gilt to the Lord Whdt He wanted him to de. word especially would eat as doth.a, most for His glory. 

the church The Apostle'Paul points The Lord's reply was, "Do with thy ' " " " ' 

out three men representative of this might what thy hands find to- an. " . . '" =-' . 

class ofGod-called assistants, name- And Dad did just that. He was a Did ybu think the star' was meant lust for the Magl and the sheply, 

Stephanasc Foi;tunatus and " .house painter and painted to the - - herds--just for that onenight alone? 

Achaieua "(1 Cot. 16:17). _'For that glory of God. When times'were hard • Oh, no! God hung it there against the ages it is for all of us. Its. 

which was lacking on your part they and linseed oil soared in price, other radiance enfolds us all, knowing no bound of creed, color, or servi- 

S " ii have.supplied." Of them the Apostle painters' used substitutes, but- Dad rude. It _,uides the aged home: it is reflected in the eyes Of babes, 

rod: They have refreshed my spirit kept to the pure product and ever generation after generation, and inthe eyesof mothers'seeking in 

and yours; tl_erefore acknowledge ye sought to do a first-class paint job. their babes the countenance of Christ. All of as are come once more 

"Prafcaaor EmentusofBibleandGreek.Houghtoa When other paintem were out of under'the spell of the star, come 1o take new hope in peace and the 

College. Houghton. N.Y. 

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work:,Dad was always busy.He was . Pr/nceofPeace. --Selected " 

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I 

I 

. " Another thing I have found helpful is "world. We are' bombarded /:onstantly 

an "emergency shelf." There have been " with billboards. TV commercials, magasome 

weeks when cash was. low and I zme and newspaper advertisements. (2) 

. {ova'and couldn't buy happiness groceries, ate the but real I could luxuries, fix a overexposure Avoid.daydreaming to the value about system mate'tialofpos- the 

"J . " I am a great '*sale" person. I carefully expenditures that ate often "pitfalls for 

_ :'Y_ 

,_ 

I_OW to 

Ag"g4gsi{[_r 

]Lille.on: 

S _[_$G_y 

a 

_ 

race meal if company dropped b_¢. 

and plan-my menus for the following. 

week from them. Some items I never buy 

sessi6ns. {3l Talk yourself 

Ofle thing so important 

cuss financial struggles. 

out of large 

is not to dis- 

With church 

. --with Joy . unlessthey sugar, shortening, areon paper sale.including'flour, products, and members.I'mafrOid is done in hope thatthatsometimes it will result.inthisa . special dinne_ items such as pineapple, 

olives, etc I save for these sales and then 

special gift• It's like confessing that the 

Lord and theehilrch" are not taking care 

_ ___ 

By Thoima 

_l_._,L___. 9 

Kratzei'* 

dl_ " a , ".. 

buy several to last until.the next _ale. 

go over the ads in Wednesday's roper 

of us properly. It's a great day when we 

Christians." 

o"" • - In SaleOctober that l will I startwatching need for my for cookies items.on and can Him commit alone--n0t all of calling this to parents the Lord or a and rich 

" i punch for open house or ether'Christmas uncle, but tmstinl_ in Him coml_letely. 

. entertain'ing, When we do get a. raise in salary I want 

WHEN thought, I WASASSIGNEDthis I can get along fine title, withI the first patt--"How to Live on. fi Pasand 

didn'tthought need it. thatThee_ was nice,.but the very we nextreally day 

the motor went out m our car, and it had 

Christmas You can cards, save money wrappings, if youand purchase other 

deeoratiuns right aRer Christmas. " 

it deserveit. to he because the . board feels that we- 

We wives can sets joyful atmosphere 

tor's Salary": but it's the"with Jay"that tobecompletely overhauled. We thought." The January white sale is a good time in our homes regarding our financial 

might need to be reexamined. So I de- "How neat!" Then we remembered the " " to use some of that Christmas cash gift '¢statusquo." No husband enjoys feeling 

cided to study the wold joy. I havebeen scripture in Mati. 6:8, "'Be not ye there-, trJ purchase a nice set of-sheets and that he is not.adequately caring for his " 

studying in the Book of Philippians. and fore like unto them: ['or your Father towels to b_ used.only when the avenge- family, and parsonage children should 

over and over Paul shows us that we are knoweth what .things ye have need of. " : list or special visitors come, or a nice never grow up feeling they are poor or 

to have joy in all things. Joy is not dependent 

upon outward circumstances. Joy 

be[ore ye ask him." 

,bden a constantsource 

That scripture has 

of strength to me 

I" cloth 

nets. 

and napkins " :. for those special din- deprived. came to me A few andweeks said, ago "Mother, our little ate girl we 

comes from within• Joy is a part of the for many, years. Just to know that God Take advantage of end-of.season sales . poorT' I said, "Honey, what makes you 

"fruit of the Spirit•" We are not handed knpws, brings comfort for clothing. Ronda's Easter dress'has ask a question like that?" 

joy all wrapped in pink ribbons, but it is 

cultivated through the power of the Holy 

Spirit. Someone has said that joy used 

Even though we know. that God will 

provide, He still expects us to do our 

part. In our great denomination, 50 per_ 

al@ays been one purchased the previous 

August atthe sidewalk sale• We will putchase 

next winter s coat in March. I also 

She replied, "Well,'l was.just thinking, 

the house belongs to tile church, and the 

_ .... nd 

Stove and the remgerator, a I broke 

as an acrostic Would be "Just Our Yield- cent of the churches are smaller con- watch for the annual lingerie sales of in with "and the washer and the.dryer, 

edness." I believe that'is the.secret, gregations, and therefore the salaries good brand itemsthat will mitlastseveral: and a bedroom _et." She said. "Wow! 

- Since God has called my husband-to are smaller: But it is amazing how Far of cheaper brands. We really are peer!" . 

be a minister 

_and'privilege 

of the gospel, it" is my: joy 

to share with him in this 

that money can Stretch if there is s plan. 

And. there can be real joy m working 

Entertaining can 

used to go "all out" 

be done simply. 1 

to fiX the best, and 

I told her that even though we didn't 

have a lot of material' things we we're 

highest of callings• And because I am his that plan• often spent money on things'that should reany rich-in many ways. We have never 

wife. I am pledged to be-his helpmate-- It ismy belief that, where at all pos- have gone for something else. I have. gone withoutanything we really needed. 

and one"of the responsibilities is to sible, we must be full-time pastors' wives, learned that we can have just as great We are rich because we have so many 

balance the budget• • • We won't be abld to afford some of the " fellowship over something simpler. I can dear p:eople who care for us_ They do pro. 

" My heart is full of joy because I have 

great trust in the Lord. I recall an mciluxuries, 

.but we will 'have the satisfae- 

. 0on of knowing that we have been able 

still have a p]'ett:_ table:without 

coume dinner: " .. 

a seven- 

- . 

video borne for.us, pay our ut!lities, and 

give us cash benefits. Then we went 

dent that happened While we were in to balance the budget on Our husbands' We can save finazice charges b_;buying around the house and looked at all the 

seminary: We received a letter from my salaries. Having a plan and working that ' on layaway rather than.charging. . pretty' little "extras"-that decorate our 

husband's mother with a check for $100 plan is the secret to financial solvency. Plan for _those semiannuar insurance home--nearly nil given to kts across the 

in it. The.letter to d about how a dear Sometimes learning new skills can help . ". premiums or new tires, for special of- _years by our dear church people. All .of 

saint in Nampa First Church, who had immeasurably--such as drassmakin g, ferings at Easter, Thanksgiving, and these tipthe scales toward a very rich 

a hot line to.heaven, rushed up to her furniture upholstering and refinishing, missmnaries. _ life because her father is _-pastor. 

after church and placed a $100 bill in Real bargains in furniture can be found John White, in an article entitled " Whenwe left seminary, we went to a 

her hand and said, "Getthis to Ronnie. through newspaper ads on.moving sales. "Prioiities'? m the Moody Monthly, gwes very small church in Ritzville, Wash. 

He needs it." We were a little surpr sad garage sales, etc, Touches of refinement Us three principles to help us live Within During our second year there we began 

can be added quite reasonably in help: our needs rather than our desires: {1) . to feel the pressure £maneially. We were 

'Pastor'swlfe. Baket. Ore mg to make 0ur homes castles where Don't allow yourself to be burned by _getting $30.00 a week, and_Ren was 

12 " " : The Preacher'sMagazine December.1977 13

driving a school bus--getting along fins God knows our needs and has promised God I_atos sir), but He loves sinners. 

because those dear people cared for us to supply thehl As our churches grow, The ark symbolizes both aspects of .. - 

in many other ways. But we were going alert.church boardh usually increase the His nature 

to have to replace our car, and I was..ex-, pastor's income. When this happens, 

pecting, and we had no'insurance. We . there comes a sense of mutual accomreally, 

prayed about our situation. ,plishmefit in this "journey of joy.!"If 

Then we received a call to another salary increases arc sloweror less gener- .. - - J. - 

church, much larger_which paid$90.00s ous than the growing treasury would f - 

week plus insurance and all the extras, warrant, we can refu_e to become im- " " " 

I was so excited. Ninety dollars a week[ patient but wait for God's timing. 'Con-" 

I tried to be objective in my praying, hut tenl.ment brings joy. " _[_" Y4[_U_Se[f _[ A_._ 

in prayer all I could see was $90.00. , Ella. Miller, in hei" Book I Am a We- 

Then one afternoon while Run was man, says: "Contentment.brings happi- " ': " ' " " ' : 

drivirig the bus: our district superinten- ness, an innerjoy.and peace of milid. It " • . 

dent, who was also my father-in-la_, frees your mind for positive_ wm:thwhile By WayneDuncan:' " " " ' : 

came by.for a fast cup if'coffee. He had thoughts and actions." 

with him our General Superintendent .A motto on the wall of a home where " . .. " " 

Powers. Dad had shared with him our there were six or seven children said: _ : • .'=- - 

call and he was aware of our situation. Eat it up, rlrs TUF.BOOKOFGESF_SS.the chapters they were in the time of Noah. Of all 

Then Dr. Powers gave" me _ome wise . - Wear it out, i.record as foU0ws: " generations and societies, Jesus pointed 

counsel that has helped me so many. Make it do, 1--2, Creation, with'God mal_ihg'man out that His retqrn to earth was directly. . . - 

times when faced with similar situations• .Or do Without. in His own image, " " related to :the world.betas'corrupted as." " 

He said, "Thelma. we pray for. Gott to Make up.your mind to_.be satisfied. :l 3_Thefirst sin • it was .in Noah's day, for-they were 

supply our needs, and He always does, might be dreaming of a. new couch or 4, The first mm'der "eating, drinking, marrying giving in 

hut we never know how He'is goingtodo table and cbaim. If ! get thetn?l_ll be 5, Genealogy'of Noah marriage" (Matt. 24:38). Note. that He 

this. Perhaps mowng to another church satisfied; but if I don t get ihem. I'll he 6. The story of the flood that destroyed didn t _a_;it was a day of'murder, rape, 

is the way that He will answer your satisfied. To.be dontent with what we the world. " or adultery, which are in direct violatioh 

prayer, but never let that be the deciding have is the greatest-of a r ches The _Bible contains 1.189 chapters, of the Ten Commandmenth Rather;they 

factor. If He wants you in Ritzville. He'll Nothing is more attractive to a con- but w th the first" 6 God passes iildg- were judged,and punished by the things 

supply your needs right here:" gregation than a pastor's wife who radi: " "" 

_ • . ment and punishment Upon sin. He did that God hact given and, at one time,_ ' 

The mare we prayed the smaller that ates joy. Nothing is more defeating than so, not because of the stars:being in a sanctioned as.beifig good'. When Jesus 

$90.00 looked, and in a few shortdays we. one who constantlycomplains about in- certain orcler, not because a c'ertain num- returas for His" Church. it will be a day 

had peace. We knew we were suplmsed to sufficient funds, ber of years had elapsed on'a .calendar in which the God-given thlngs.have bestay 

right there in Ritzvilbi. And in a few Two passages of scripture have beena and something dreadful always happens come corrupL for they are the very 

days miracles began to happen! Our source of strength to me:. "Let your con- every so many years, nor was it due.to balance" by .which .the world is to .be 

church, who never suspected that we versation be without cdvetousness; lind " " any other mystical reason. Rather, the weighed. 

might be leaving,, gave us a $15.00raise be content with sUCh things as ye have: Bible says it was the result of Onething-_. 

in salary, plus taking on our insurance, forhe hath said, l will never leave thee, God ' always, punishes sinl .Yet. befbre HI. WU^T Gun WAs LIKE.In the first two 

and the amazing thing was that the nor forsake thee" Heb. 13:5). And,"Not He did three things are worthy of notice: chapters of ,Genesis,. God was excited 

- . . and delighted about what He had made 

insurance company, accepted Us, even that I speak in r.espect of want::for I have " 

though I was expecting, ancl later pad learned in-whatsoever sthte I am, there, I. WH^'r No^U WAs LINE.The Bible pays --and said it was all good. In chapter 

moat of the expenses of the delivery, with..to becontenC' (Phil. 4:11). Noah one of tl_e greatest compliments "6, it hhd 'all been "degraded and had 

Then a. very dear. but frugal 'aunt and So I can live on a pasi.or's salary with in ;the Holy Account by saying, "Noah become, repulsive to Him. He actually 

uncle, who were notChristians, felt"im- joy because He has promised to take walked'with God" (Gen. 6_9), . regretted having made it. Something 

p_'essed" lars to help to purchase'a send us several new hundred car. Another dol- care all your of me. needs '_But.my according God toshall his" supply riches B. wasWtt^w a day OTHF.aPSOPL_ when people lived WF_'LIKE, for hundredsIt had God to were beincorporated done: Two character at the same sties, time of 

, miracle[ in glory by Christ Jesus"(Phil. 4:19).. of years, but their hearts were.evil con- --love and punishment. Noah had to be 

- . " . tinually King Solomon said. "There's" preserved, Sin had to be punished. It's 

• " = -- : -- nothing new under the son." Then it's hard to unders:tand that the same God 

Always it has been through preacl_lng that revivals have v.ery possible that their generation was who loves and always preserves His poe- 

• come: always 

Church young 

by preaching 

again .... 

that the Spirit 

If history is any 

has" made the ¢ired 

guide, if you are to .... 

corrupted b_/ the same things that corrupt 

ours. Is it important to know fo_: 

"certain? Yea. Very. For Jesus _aid that 

pie also hates and" will always punish 

sin. However: these fire both characteristics 

of God. 

win back the world for God, it will far'likeliest be through The Hebrew language used'different 

pre_lching. . . . He would return . when the days were as n'ames for God When .speaking. of His 

--Arthur John Gossip " *Pastel Church of the N'axa_ene_ Maeomb, Ill. 

" " 

different characteristics. It often referned 

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to God ns Elohim or Jehovah. We/rans- Which characteristic has a greater in- DECEMBER , 

late tlmse as Lord or God. hut each has fluence over His being? Love! God's love '":" " "_:_':'__ _ 4_ [=:OR 

adifferentm'eaning, 

• 

manded The Bible Noah says to build that the' Elohim ark and c,,m. to 

put theanimals and his family in it. 

preserved Noah beforeOod'awrathpunished 

rupt, one sin. man Though wasall righi_eous. the w_rldThat wasrigh. cor- ' 

teous man was providlbd for out of love 

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Elohim was the name Which referred to before sin was'punished. ' "&_l] _,_ LEADERS 

God while He was pourinl_ out. His righ- We as Christians--peopie who walk 

tebusncss and judgment. But when Noah .with God:-have s responsihility to this " tt011"D0_E, t_emtlv0Dimtt0r 

and His family were safe aboard.the.ark, corrupted wbrld to tell them that our God Complied bp the Departme.nt of Stewardship I SltI'HtNI. s0atnstn, 0111utdlt0r 

it was Jehovah, the covenant-making loves them more than He hatss their sin. 

God of love, that closed the 

.dealed Noah safely within.. . 

door and Then let's encourage.them 

in the ark of Christwhere 

to comewiththere 

is.still 

".-, . .-".,-- . - ' , 

-- " God TheKeyt0 loves people W0rldPeace but God hates sin. shelter triumph. do this. in the.time Ch'rist alone of storm. has the ' power " to " , . , .. " ..... ' 

' _ ,_horcllSup,dnteiidenf$tow, 

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BYJoseph T: Larson* years, n kingdom o1_,righteousness and " • 

peace ':villhe ushered in. All despots and 

A military general of the United States dictators will be deposed and judged. !. ./":,:_Sl :WRITE THIS EDITORIAL. the schedule of Pastors' Leader- 

.Army at the close of World War I. in an Satan will be bound, and the Antichrist . . 

address at Chicago said, "'There have and the false prophet, will be pla6ed into _ " : ship Conferences is half completed. P/_LCON seems to be a glowing : 

been 3,770 years of war in 4,000 yearn of the lake of fire (Rev .19 11=-20 15K "Of success Never has the general superintendents' mail bag bulged 

history, You cannot tell me that there the iricrease of his government and peace . with more complimentary mall. We sincerely appreciate your en- " " 

will not be anothei: war!" History has there shall be no end'upon the throne of thusiasfie response to this monumental effort tO bring first-class 

proven this statement to be true. David, and upon his kingdom, to order " " " " c0ntinuifig education to every Nazarene pastor. : ' ... 

.. it, and to establish it with judgment and " ' " But now what?. Several months ha:re passed since your PAL- 

Christians'do not want war and are . wit.l_ justice from hen'ceforth even for " " " _:, CON. Has it.made any real difference'in your ministry? Have you. 

often asked to pray for and promote ways ever. The zeal of the _Lord of. hosts will i _'' teed those books and stened to those tapes? Would you take a 

of peace among men. ' perform this" lisa. 9:7). This scripture " reading 6n _our personal improvement in thef0ur majorareas of L: 

Men of all nations have hoped for a . tells plainly which government shall en- i _._ 

peaceful world, but satanic methods of dure. All forms of past arid present " study? " ,_ 

strife have robbed them of the blessings 1. PERSONAL" GROWI'H; Are you making strides in your 

of peace. There is strife.in homes, in governments will perish_.Theocracy, the 

- government by one God, is what God has own development as a man/woman and a minister as you _0ere 

political circles, and in every society., plunged for the Whole world for 1,000 " " . .. Challenged by Paul Culbertson. Earl Lee, Mild Arnold, and Elwood _' 

Only Jesu_ Christ can bring peace. • years. - " " " " " Sanner? " " " " _ 

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peace among nations. He is the '_Prince willing to surrentter, extended" his hand - " i'! 

; 

_ 

men peace with God by atoning for their 

of sinspeace" and giving lisa. them 9:6l. new He desires hearts. "Bless- to give 

ed are the peacemakers: for the:_;shall 

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5:9l. Diplomats and rulers should 

to gcnei:al the victorious said.."Your general. sword, Thefirst,' victorious ifyou 

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the advice of Je_iua Christ who is called accept Him who is the Prince-of.Peace. " " after heart:he Leslie Parrott and Ponder Gflliland? Did you get some 

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M'an_,evil things must be ousted from there is no other alternative than to And has your philosophy of church managernent changed since _!i 

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,. tono, exchange pain and suffering, ,. tooo, view.,. the magnificence " "' " . i " ; " " ". " '" : _'. andll " " cMinislrv 

And yet, a crowning day And yet,.a crown ng day " • 

all_ discord; and thebdl_,nce ofGod ", "i.. :. ;.. ' . • , . , 

to_-mtove 

whichlife the¢zoss, thusdld_afford: Itsburden to'seetheLam_'s6ookOfIre. the King's scepterand His rod; " " " " " " • " " Dr. Neil B: Wiseman, former college chaplain and chairmanof 

to unde_tand the pathsand ste!os " to behold the ChristWhosedeath i_e Department of Religion at Trevecca Nazarene College, Nashville, 

asordzredby theLord; andeesun:ection millionsawed: . " .Tenn., becamean associatein the Department of Education and the 

. _ tosee unfolded In'fullview 

the glorl@ of God's Word.- 

• 

,to fall gratefully,at Hisfeet 

to thank, praise,and laud, 

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..... 

Ministryon September 1 1977.... 

Dr. Wiseman holds three degrees-Th.B., Olivet Nazarene Col: 

Glacl day, Glad day, 

It hasbe_znHis crowningday! 

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" 

lege_1955; M.Div., NazareneTheological Seminary, 1960; D.Min., 

Vanderbilt Divinity, School, 1974 His work in Christian education 

W/ImoGibsonShaw " " includes.15 years in l_helocal church as pastor and director of Chris-. 

" "dan education. Early. in his ministry, he was involved in producing, 

Caravan materials and Sunday school audiovisual productions. He 

• . , 

also served as director of Christian education at First Church of the 

Nazarene in Flint, Mich. 

. . After chairing the Church School Board on the Colorado Dis- 

.trict, Dr. Wiseman returned to the Department of Church Schools at 

Kansas Citvas program associate, edit0h and research director. He" 

was the first editor, of Dialogue, the young adult elective Sunday 

school curriculum, and the first producer of the Sunday School Superintendents' 

Resource packet. He has authored two books, The 

Sunday School Supervisor and To the City with :Looe. His writing... 

appears frequently in Christian educatiOn joumals,.ipcluding Edge. 

Dr. Wisemanhas just.concluded 15 months of intensive Workas 

director of the innovative'and highly successful Pastors' Leadership 

Conferences. To thousands of pastors in theUnited States, canada, 

and Europe, tieis, tmown as "Mr. PALCON." His new assignment in 

•" the Department OfEdticatibn and the Ministry willbe to develop and 

expand the program of continuing education for ministers. He. will 

also have charge of the recently revised courses of study for ministers 

in the Church of the Nazarene. 

The Wiseman family includes two teenage sons. They reside in 

Olathe, Kans. 

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Christmas 

layman, and. 

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• _ ., "" evangelism in 1978! -"_._.. 

0 iMinli_rles i) _: _. 2. .WE who V41sn held aall revival:in pastors their wouldchurch send the in 1977 evangelists a ';':::::,_. 

':: Christmas gift of $10,00 to $25.00 to help them 

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(picturedright)presents _'_--" eoangelism ,to be able to take the basic training ,-..,-- 

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advan_:ed training in discipling in 1978. This 

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'_ " • __11[11_11_1_ December 

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would attend.the Mid-Quadren.nial 

and laymen 

Conference 

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Sunday, _'l_]ltt_JI]lll[_. 11, 1977 on Evangelism to be held Januan) 10-12, 1978, 

• !!.-. in Okl'ahom 0 City Oklahoma. . ..: 

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• HOME MISSIONS 

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:1 .:STUDY The " 

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GROWTH". ". EdltedbyCharlesL Wat!is 

" The old tavodte.., an.entire year of 

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• " '_ • suggestions,-at_a illustrations.. Services for special 

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E VI=_BY New Testament church,.is a growing! " Clergy "Shows how and where to save mone 

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standard, the denomination-wide"Christian service 

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Income.Tax-Guide 

_ .For.1978Returns " 

Training study program in 1978 will be on ;the ReuisedandUHated_ : 

subject of churchgrowth. 

now tO_ g'lve a prior!ty 

Every 

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February or March, 1978. Dr. Paul Orjala's book covered Include houslngexemption, self-employ-',• 

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. retirement. Tax lows up-tc-clate through October, t' 

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new churches. Under God, this programcanrevolu- • forms, index. 8Y2x 'W'format. 64 pages` Paper. 

. NOTE: Available December 15, 1977 

tionize our denomination.bY laying solid foundations .. -.. 

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cofinselling sessions, 

.Perhaps what a woman _vants from 

gentle lo_,eof her husband, she will 

have to pay the penalty. Many wom- 

76315 . _ a man depends on the woman. Since en are starved for love words and 

CHANGE OF ADDRESS FORM Christians are usually the-most wil- love expressions fromtheir husbands. 

PASTOJ_--a Sol, ice to You ling to. adjust, and reall_ the only However. a ma'n who loves his wife 

When3ouchange oddre_s, fill in the form below and mail tc the General S_rwFa_. Standpoint from which I earl speak, but doesn't demand the respect of 

Name , " ' _ .... Date o! Change " " - I'll confine my views to the Christian strong leademhip when there are is- 

Former Address " Zip woman. sues to be" decided on in the homes 

1. A woman wants a man to tahe sometimes findsthat passivity blocks 

For'metChtJrch " strong Christian leadership. " the respect which he wants from his 

NeWAddress If a woman is already dominant wife. 

City State = zip she should have a frank talk with 4. A "woman wonts a. man to take 

Name of Church ' Otstricl her husband and tell him she's giving an active part in teaching and dis- 

Ne_v PositiOn: Pastor { ); Evang. ( 1: Other " " himthe responsibility. Mostmen will ciplining the children. 

All official [enords al Headquarters.and perto_lcals chenk_l below wlU _ cheng_l assume this leadership if they are He ShoLlld be as concerned about 

frbm this one notification. " , 

Check Hetald o! Hqllnes$ ( ); World Mission { }; Pteaoher's Magazine ( ); Decembor, 1977 17 

Other " 

(Ctlp and send to the General S_cretar/, 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City. Mo, 64131,)

] 

tim children's development as the allows the wife to pick out his clothes, chatter. It's feeling comfortable with little I had a playhouse. Now.we;re 

mother. Very often the father is not or at least influence his. opinions a the other person becauseof spoken just big children and we liketothink 

as strict as the mother. A balance in great deal. A clean, sweet-smelling " . or unspoken approval. Many couples we're children sweeping, washing 

the home brings security to the child, husband whets well groomed is easier live together and don't know each 'dishes, and tid_cing up our clubhouse 

5. A. wife wants a man who is in- to love. If a man expects a romantic other. There is an 'inviSible wall and playhouse. Maintain childlike 

dustrious and happy in his work-- wife. he _aaeeds to keep himself in which creates a bondage to.the other simplicity and you'll be much hal_-. 

ibbatcver it is. good repair. She warts to be proud to person so that there's a constant pier. 

A man who barely serves.his em- be his wife. , strain to make conversation or find 14. A woman likes a special night 

ployer or church and begrudges ev- 8. A woman wants a positive hus- • " something to do. • a week out. 

ely new day doesn't lend his family _ band. 13. A wcman warlts togetherness. .. My husband jealously guards 

adequate security even though, be Nothing hurts a marriage more A couple who does everything to- Monday morning for breakfast out 

brings a weekly paycheck: His fadiily, than negativism. Fear of the future,: t .gether is a.happy couple. A man can" together. Heals0 takes" me o_it for 

can. almost feel guilty for thrusting fear of debts, fear of calamity, fear.of I " learn to enjo_¢ drying dishes just be- . shrimp on Friday night/not because • 

unwanted responsibility on him. sickness inject a home with insecur- "cause he:s near his wife. He can make he's so fond of shrimp, but ] am. He 

Some children suffer all their lives ity: The woman needs'to'.feel her grocery shopping a special treat be- 10yes to please me and l love to let 

from even eating" a complete meal. future is secure with a self-confident "' cause they are together. He can make him know•he does please me': 

because their father begrudged the . husband to p_-ovide for her. . a game out of ordinary household 15. A woman wants.to know her 

fi)od they ate as a child A man's 9. A ,woman wants a home _ith chores. My husband and Isay we're husband's love is unconditional. 

job takes on e sacred air when he short-range and long-range goals, playing house: When he was a little Marriage is not a ti'ial, and each 

loves and hle_es his occupation. One A man who always reachesbeyond boy he had a clubhouse• When I.was person needs to have the security 

man said he would feel 'like a sinner his grasp has a sense of mystery. This : 

to remain occupied in a job he sense of mystery keeps life from getloathed. 

The Bible tells us whatever" ting•monotonous and routine. .ing tohelp, and need your cooperation 

iJ our hands find to do, to do it with 10. A.woman appreciates a hus- - - | in making th_ church=international 

all industriously. our might. Serve cheerfully and band A husband with a sense who gives of humor. you the silent that make I a unit The of Department endeavor. " of Evangelism is 

I 

6.A 

needs 

woman 

to know. 

wants 

about 

to know. and 

the business' 

treatment when he's angry--andyou 

don't know why--has found a slow 

• 

a difference I 

only 

that 

one illustration. "Did you know 

you can use their open number, 

- 

• a(fairs of the family' means Of. torture for his Wife. A lot | tell them the new members by profes- 

_ 1 know several men who buy all -of tense situations could be broken . • slon of faith and from other denominathe 

groceries for the family. It's hard by a good laugh at one's situation: A lions, an_l the Board of General Super- 

'! for me to compl"ehend this. but'this merry .heart is like medicine. It Headquarters Is Really intendents will send a personal letter 

[i is smothering to a woman's natural makes hubby's entrance at the frufit Trying to Help Youl of greet;ngs? It takes only u few raingifts 

and qualities for caring for hei" "door ajoy to look for_vard to. - " utes--but look at the blessing for.the 

family. A long acquaintance of ours 11. A woman wantsa husband to - Dear'Son:. new member and the'relationship it 

died recently, and his wife had no listen, . I: know" how you feel at times with _holds for pastor and.'peop!e. 

idea as to ho_" the Emancial affairs•" Her world is.the most important to various departments and bureaus of Reports are in the same category. 

ofthecouplestvod_let alone knowing hei'. and she needs to feel he is in- the church fl0oding your desk with all Actanlly they take little time to fill out, 

anything about what tO do ifi such an terested in her. activities during the kinds of material. You wander some- but tffey show in one dimension what 

emergency, She was l!ke a frightened day. The husband and wife _ho are times if we might "increase our mis- the church is doing in any given area. 

child. She not only wasin a state of best friends have a continual re. sionury giving by.saving on the tons How about making up your mind 

grief and shock, but in complete con- mance. There are no Worries about of paper that immediately end in file "right from the fii'st that yo_will read" 

fusion about how much money she the man or woman finding a more _ 13. By the time dbmmunity, education- what comes across your desk, discern 

had. where it was. and how muchwas " understanding or sympathetic ear . el, district, and general interests vie what is important, and immediately 

owed. It was a sad commentary, on a" outside the h0me'if they each take for your attention, the morning is frag- respond as yo9 can to those items that 

m_ux and woman who had lived to- time to listen and be interested in mented with differing priorities. If I are imperative. 

gether t'ot over 40 years, the need, activities, and feeling_ of gave to every agency that asked me Lovej (_ 

7. A woman-wants her husbond to the other person. . :these days, I would end up in the'hole 

look nea_. . 12. A woman wantsa husband to every weekwith n'6place to hide. 

Her own appeaxance will be _ great communicate. . But this is where discernment comes 

incentive for this. A. man u_u'ally Communication is _ not constant ' into the picture. Son, they are all try- . 

ts ThePreeche¢'sMagazine December,1977 . . . 19

that it's forever. Sickness, loss of the home is continually threateneO ad6quate: "For you know the grace of for out of trust comes confidence, and 

youth, nothing will threat_en that love by uhparalleled temptations, it takes our Lord Jesus Chr st, that thmlgh He hefi(:e strength. This ishow Paul put it 

because it is built on integrity, godly two working, praying, laying, dream- was rich, yet for your sake He became in 2 Tim. l:12: "For I know whom I have 

integrity. - ing, laughing, crying, hoping, belier- poor, that you'through His poverty might believed, and am pemuaded that he is 

It's not easy for me to speak from ing together. Don't. wait for your become rich" (2Car. 8:9. NASB). able to keep that which I have camthe 

woman's needs, because I truly partner to tmpr6ve. You be first, be- The "spent heart" is the example that mitted unto him against that day." 

feel the greatest power to make the cause God must have somewhere to Challenges the'church to a depth of commitment 

which clarifies every priority '- A Wor_ About Preaching 

marriage _most often lays with the stai_. Your marriage can be a .blessed and sets the heart doing the mission of'- .In the foreword to Colin Morris' book 

woman..However, in this day when matTriage:Happy living to you. its-Master. The Word arid the Words. Donald Can- 

Commitment taur highlights the philosophy of preaching 

as held .by Morris in these words: 

.... " " The Living Bible paraphrases Psalm "The articulation of God's imperious de- 

THE . . The Minister : "" 37:5 Lo read::"Commit everything you mand, the offer Of his forgiveness and the 

Dr. Carylc Marney has said Ihht the It would be hard to improve on this 

ministei" is ". 

• 

one sent to change, by sions 

our_-commitment--everything. theheLord;,Trustwill. 

to commitment: _ Therehimt°are (1) The.scope thfeehelpdimen:Y°U 

(2) Th6 do of 

- gift concept of hisorpeace."" philosophy of prcac:hing. - 

____ as "interrupter"!. 'itd°hadt° 

Certainly the minister's proclamation I. Fror_the New American Standard Bible. copy- 

. . 

_O_T 

-if it is biblically 

interxuption." 

rupts the life-style 

hased--gften .inter- 

" 

of people. Let us take 

everything you do to the Lord... and he 

security of our commitment_"Commit 

will.. 7' (3] The strength of our commitright 

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t9¢_. 1971. , 

Concepts of Prayer 

courage 

history 

that 

have 

the 

been 

great change-agenL_ 

"interrupters." 

of - " - 

ship 

merit 

built 

"Trust 

on ti'ust 

him..." 

has a built-in 

Every 

strength. 

relation- 

House 

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LivinR 

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Bible. 

Wheaten 

copyright 

IlL'Usedby 

© 1971.Tyndale 

permission 

John W. Rilling, in his.column "Word 

in Season" in The Clergy Journal, §hares Three Pictures of Jesus 

out in'a sermon. Mr_ Rilling relates how that give us a.glimpse of Jesus and His. 'I""_. T 

many of us turn to.prayer only in the life-style. " _ 

crmes of life/He calls this eoncepti0n of Oneis found in Matt: 26:26-27: '_And 

TUDY 

TH this prayer interesting the "Forid6a Emergency that couldUse. be carried Only" while Therethey are were three eating,'Jesus aceount_ in the took Gaspeis some _ : : • . . " ' 

idea. bread, and after a blessing, He broke it 

andgave it to-the disciples_ and said. : 

; 

I 

Bishop Quayle, a noted preacher in 

his Thoday, Preacher one time said: and "Preaching Preaching is not" a'Take. them, cup saying, eat;'this and gavethanks, 'Drink is My from body:' and it, AndgaveHe all of you:" it took to "] ]' 6eea 

the artof making a sermon and delivering (NASB). I "The phrase "He... gave . . . I 

----s -or Sermons 

it but of making a_ preocher and de- handt°'theofdisciples"Jesus, pictures the sharing i " 

livering 

Every 

th'at." 

preacher needs to hear, ever and 

q'he %haring hand" had been a symbol This month..read the last three December4 

ago n, the authentic and confirming of His minist_ He is our model for shar-" minol; prophets--llaggai, Zechariah, A CHRISTMAS _ARTHQUAKE 

Word--in his own heart--before he is ing. 

A second pici.ure is recorded in John 

Malachi--and 

from Matthew. 

the Christmas 

Through the eyes 

story 

of the TEXT: "For thus saith the 

" 

Lord of hosts: 

adequate for the task of preaching_.And 13:1-')0. Here Jesus _:ashes the disciples' prophets see the advent of Christ who Yet once. it is a little while, and I will 

for every man who has the authentic feet. I call it the serving Host. alone was Prophet, Priest, and King. shake the heavens and the earth, and the 

Word; preaching, then,ls truly an event. Again, it is a vivid reminder of what sea, and the dry land: and I will shake 

Jesus had dofie throughout His short - all nations, and the desire of all nations 

yearn of ministry. Always He was the shall come:'and I Will fill this house with 

and we haveno greater example than the by . 2:6-7). 

. by washing oLthe disciples' feet. . INTaovucrmN: This first Sunday of Ad" 

C. Neil Strait A final pictut_e is seen in Luke 22:20: Mark E. Moore vent we see God's ChristmasEarthquake. 

Pastor. First "This cup which is poured out foryou is Pastor It is differelit from the Palm Sunday 

Churcholthe Nazarene the new covertant in My blood" (NASB). Church oltho Nazarene earthquake in Alaska not many years 

Lans*ng.M_c,. It is 9 picture _of the sperit heart, Jesus Sylvania.Ohio ago Handel. in his Messiah uses this 

_1 . "serving emptied Host." himself Service for .us. was Paul's His words mission,- are . glory, portion'in salth9 great the Lord s0ul-shaking of hosts" section (Hag. of 

20 The Preacher's MagarLr!e Oecombo?,1977 • • _ " 21

his oratorio, When the "desire of all said, "O Lord, shake 'em again, shake llI. A FOUNTAINFOIlAi.L A friend.,.Charles Jennens, gave Handel 

nations"--the'Messiah--came, it was an 'era again!" The third and last stanza of "Rock Of a compilation of Bible verses that became 

earthshaking eventT My prayer is, Lord, send a Christmas Ages" -speaks of seeing Jesus on the " the scriptural inspiration of the Messiah. 

earthquake. Shake us again! Shake us throne. All my life I have lived bn the Early in his oratorio, Handel knew Mal. 

I. TIle WORDOF.T_IELOaDCAMEUNTOME again! 

As you have read the minor prophets apposite side of .the earth from where 3:1-2 was fulfilled in his life. The Lord 

J`csus lived anddied. I am grateful that -had suddenly come. Many can testify 

week by week, have you notieed that the this Fountain was opened to.all. It that after a time'of darkness and despair 

common opening statement of each • 

prophet iw.basically: "The word of the December 11 thereacheSinhabitantsbey°nd ofthejei'usalem.h°use of Davidit reaches-a(ndtheLhnresunCamebrokethatthrough!gl°ri°us• 

moment when 

Lord came unto me"? It,is the thrill of " A CHRISTMAS FOUNTAIN you. It reaches,me! Charles Wesley, in "Hark! the Herald 

knowing the Lord speaks to us and has 

a message for us today. For Haggai it was 

:_In 

TEXT: that day there shall be o 

" - Angels Sing," wrote: "Hail, the Sun of 

the building of the Temple, and the glory fountain opened to the ho0se of David CONCLUSmN:Have you ever looked at the. Righteousness! Light and life to all He 

bf it. He even foresaw the greater glory and • to -the inhabitants of Jerusalem for shape the common df the Bethlehem five-pointed star? star, Itnor is not the brings, Ris'n with•healing.in His wings." 

• " when "a greater than Solomon" has ap- sm and for uncleanness" (Zech. 13:1L " six-pointed Jewish star. It is the star of lIl. HE WILLLOVEIF ONLVWE PERCEWE 

peared, even Jesus Christ. How often INTROnUCTION: It is"difficult to _elect a " . the Cross: The Bethlehem star fits per- Malachi begins (1;2) with a testimony 

we ,t have heard fellow" Christians" i_ • testify, 

The.Lord spoke to me. Prmse God for 

theme verse .for Zechariah because the 

book _s more a cornpilation of sermons 

,_. fectly over the Calvary Cross. This.is the 

fuller message of Christmas. 

of God's love, and.His disappointment 

that men cannot perceive iL John 3:16a 

speaking Lord! than a single mess'age, For' example, 17 is a testimony of God's 10re, and vv. 

II. TUE Woad OFTile LOaDCAME 

chapters" 1, 7. 8, 9, and 12 all begin with 

.... 

18-19 of His 'disappOintment that men 

Haggai spoke of the "desire of "an aLord." fresh Dr. message J: B. from Chapman's "the word choice of the of December 18 cannot we who perceive live this side it. What of Christmas a tragecly should that 

nations" coming, hut John in his Gospel 13:1 as .best portraying Christ is my A CHRISTMAS SUNRISE not perceive the love.of C,od in Christ! 

testifies that. the eternal Word of the choice today, Zechariah is a fitting study TEXT: "But unto you that fear my name Joseph Mohr, in the best-loved of all 

Lord came (1:1, i4). John test[ties of His for thig second Sunday in Advent. for so shall the Sun:of righteousness ariseWith carols, "Silent Night." magnifies our 

glory. This is the message of Christmas! many references tell of Jesus and His healing in his wings" (Mal. 4:2), " text: and God's love. "Silent night! Holy 

Though now in flesh .we appearing," sing, ':Word we ofcannot the Father, grasp mission on earth. - " " " . . ISTaODUCrION:How fitting that.this Sun- night! Son of God, love's 1Surelight..." 

the earthshaking event that really took I. A FOtn_TAINOVCLZANSlr_O day before Christmas we should conclude CONCLVSmN:One Christmas season many 

place. So great was: God's Christmas For this message,op`cn your hymnals our study of the minor prophets. How years ago I wrote n'letter to a Christian 

ea'rthquake; the earth stiil shakes as His' to that great hymn of Augustus Toplady significant that the Old Testament professor confessing and apologizingthatname 

m proclaimed. And the glory is that --"Rock of Ages." Notice, it .was from _should end with the. promise of the on one occasion I had cheated on a test. 

in.theshaking, only Satap's empire falls! the "wounded side of Jesus that this coming of Christ. Our thoughts will be His reply was centered in.Phillips 

[II. ThE WoaD • OFTim LOaD CAMEUNTO fountain "the double of.cleansing cure." It iswas for opened. sin, and It it is . I on 3:1-2 twoandmain 4:2, prophecies " of Christ-rMa[. Bmoks's of Bethlehem": beautiful "Oholy carol, Child "O Little of Beth'le- Town 

ME for'cleansing. Zechariah even saw a glori- ] " hem. Descend on us, we pray. Cast out 

"-The glory of.the Christmas earthquake ous day when holiness unto the Lord will " I. TOE LORD"WILL COME ON_LY IF WE olir sin, and enter in;'Be born in us tois 

that one day my sand 'castles fell, and be trmmphant {14:20). When salvatmn is PREPARE(3:1:2) " 

I saw that it was the loving hand of Jesus mine and _ny heart has been 'cleansed. Dr. E. P. Ellyson. writing the Sunday .day. My prayer this . Christmas . is that if 

that had shaken my. insecure world, then 1 know the joy of the King--the .school exposition on this verse (Dec. 22, there are any hurts in your heart,'you 

When Sir James Sire pson, the discoverer King of Kings--coming unto me. even 1935l. said: ."The reason "@edo not see may find His gracious healing and per- 

! of chloroform, was asked: "What was me (9:9). " " more manifestations of the divine pres- . 

your greatest discovery?" his striking once is because the way is not prepared, ceive His infinite love. 

reply was."On the morning OfChristmas II. A FOUNTAINoF.TF_as We cry forGod to come intoour hearts, . 

Day, "1861, I discovered that 

sinner and that Jesus Christ 

I was a 

was my 

The second stanza of "Rock of Age§" 

begins by speaking of the flowing team. 

and into our churches, btlt we expect" 

Him to come over the rubbish', We are 

December 25 • . 

• Saviour." Oh, the glory of "Christmas I know tears cannot save me, but let. " always disappointed. Can we never learn. THE CHRIST OF BETHLI:HEM 

when the.WORD 

toyou, tome! 

- " 

of the Lord came even tears .come" to my eyes. as I behold the 

wounds of Jesus: Zechariah said,having 

looked at 'the wounded form of Jesus. 

the lesson?" How much we need to apply 

"" "" "Let 

the words of "Joy to the worm :" 

. eyery heart prepare Him.room." . 

TaXT: "And tho_ Bethlehem, in the land 

of Juda, art not the least among the 

princes of Jilda: for out of thee shall 

CONCLUSION: The stoiT ,is told that a "They shall:mourn for hire" (12:10; 13:6). 

minor earthquake'tremor shook a church The more you gaze upon Jesus and see II. THE Loan WILL H_L W ONLVWE comea Governor, that Shall rule my 

,_ 'where o group of the "'saints" had met, His love wounds for you, t]ae more you PERMIT . people Israel" (Matt. 2:6l. 

When th9 shaking started, they fell on will find tears of love flowing from your. Malachi 3:i-2 is sung in the early part INTaODUCTION: This Christmas Day we 

their knees and started pra:/ing. When eyes_ The nez_t Lime yet! take the Cam- of Handel's Messiah.' The summer of' conclude our Bible Reading-Preaching 

the tremor stopped they stopped pray- reunion bread and wine, look at the love 1741 was a time of extreme depression " Plan for 1977, We have covered over oneing, 

Thefaithful custodi{in looking on woundsof Jesus. for Handel: London had ill received his 

music, and he felt'rejection and failure. 

'half of the Old Testomentl_ookh. Having 

- just completed the 12 milior prophets, 

; 

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December,1977 

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u.- z:.".---_:_ .-.m_:a-., _ _,,,_t 7: M.r.='. ---'-r_-=--.t-:'--'_-:zm'tma_'c_'_'. 2':?*'----_ . of speech" IP. 397}. Itis interesting to eneeof.., to pierce oiaearch into..." 

_-,, - ._.-..,.m ,_".'m "7._-w_xmm_..--r_._: _'_: "_ ---_-'_ "-_-_: _== :: _:_: "_-' note that in the KJV "matter" is used in Trench continues: "It came next to sig- 

_.:* mtiil_'; a :_." _t .v :_'_;_a. 7i-r_2 .t =.z_: ._: 2 _. ----: _:_-"- ='-' ;_"_-" _-_ Deut. 19:15. where the Septuag_.nt has nify the trying intentionally, and with 

c::_ ,_ > _.. _. .,_:_-m. _. a x_.'.r, _sz.z ._._. :-t-.m_.'c.ez: - _' - - _- hrema. What is stated- or reported has the purpose of discovering what of good 

.,_. . r_r_-, mr: _,_. 'rr, ":_:u_.,m.':, s.z_: _'_.._._ j: _.-_..-:. =.-¢._ _- =e_ ,.obecqnfirmedbytwoorthreewitnesaea. or evil, of power or weakness, was m a 

_.._._:_,_ ._-¢._ .--an ._ ".2rrr_._.._ _.e_. :z =_.a._-- "--"= -_- 5"--'_--_:r _ 5e2:-;--__ • p_on or thing.., or... revealing the 

..:_ ._ .'r ? Y" _.'vw_..m "zr_ "..-_r,--_ --'e- _ "_ .. Still S_ning (13:2) same to the tried themselves; aswhela 

' • The verb proamartan5 is found only St. Paul addresses the Corinthians 

"*"'_.___..z_._:,,_ '_" _m_:L_'_.mmrmY_ "zu_:L_.. a_ffm. _' _" 

" 

_ • r.:._._:*'J_:r_Y-z_;c" --_--.2=;_.._ x.--w _ z2m_._ _--r._,.x: _-_-:_:r-,:v_" 

- - 

here 

text), 

and in 12:21" (the 

Properly _t means 

immediate con- 

?to sin before" 

'examine yourselves'_" 

The two verbs may 

(p. 280), 

be translated 

" " 

"ex- 

- . 

?'_e. _',uzi-nerr_.L_t_ N,;-r ._L'_: ;_ :u_:e _wa7 " _'--_- _- _x2_,amdm- Ca_-_.". (A:S. p, 378)---from pro, "before," and amme . . . prove" (KJV), '.'test . . ex- 

: . ,. Na4._:,_:r- G:,-_z_ :3_. _.._e #.T.- " ' hamartano. "sin." In 12:21 it is trans- amine" (NASB), or "Examine . test" 

"'",v :W,_t "mtit:tutt_ zi "n_n '_,:. md lated "have sinned already," and in 13:2 (RSV,.NIV): The_, have much tne same 

•:_..,_" _:, nt_ tin:, n -2n_m_,,,_ _c,'r.._ed._._. _=_. . :r :_._.;r.a'.c_..:r _ - , "heretofore have sinned.". nieaning here. 

:hill,it,2 .nf_t,,_M_t2." %._.y_a_-l_.ss: _,t_z.ay _ ._t.--_-:_-_ .,:r-_-.x_ In both cases itis the perfect active : - 

"_. ,_ "rm-_ '_.'m -_r_ _ 6.,era ,a participle, which not only indicates cam: • "Reprobates" [13:5, 6, 7) 

. :_ _u _,_u. _1 _,ung =.ar,_ugn _e . . plated action bui. also emphasizes a con- The woi'd is adokimoi. It means "re- 

_,-_e._s_, ".7_ ".t-'_taa. Malacm 'We ponenta of Paul at Corinth were still lags, 3:38.39). The term reprobates is. 

_m _ L_I_• ='_-a_le "._ :n_nng -l_ " sinning, hardly contemporary..Today we _vould 

QIp " The fimt part of theverse in.t.he KJV probably say "fail the teat," (NASB. 

u,-za_.,:a-..9_ull: anu _.qmk ,_ Him only _t_ - is a literal translation of the Greek; but NIV), Paul affirms that he has not 

" " ::6_ _ .:-'.u "_ _' ['he :n_ ,:t_rmty "L_tm _t post "-_centers Ch_t m' _e 

E..r_mu_"_._";_=n_-. 

_.___ ]F__ ["_" 

_ | 

t i1_''_'tinuingstate'Sutheae'inc°rrigible'op'ject_daftertesting''(seeW°rdMean" 

_ 

it 

be 

makes 

misdndemtooii. 

rather awkward 

It is given 

English 

more 

and 

clearly 

edh failed 

readem 

the 

will 

test. 

not, 

and he hopes that his 

•,_.-< _-,_ -_:t_. ._ld hi] _h_ thture i_ in'the NIV: "I already gave you a warning In the middle of v. 7 we have qap- 

___ _.,_ . l'he etermttes, _he pt_t -_n_ when I was with you the second time. I proved" and at the end "reprobates." 

: _:r_ 'u,A-t m H}m. ,He m the _n of The NASB expresses well this play on 

' " .... Mighty" or "Powerful"? {13:3) words hy using "appioved ,... unap- 

"_,_t. .- .. ,_ _hv .'%, _f t.;,xi 

.... •:,, ututvme_tmHJm, Heovenand 

1. :_;_m._._v._ Dm N_r B_co_-Gm_r 

_---_/__5 

_I'_l_ "_ _ Iv 

_At the end of .v. 3" we find 

now repeatitwhileabsent..." 

dynamai translated "is mighty," 

the verb 

whereas 

proved." On .the other hand• tim NIV 

The Gre6khas"dok_moi,.,odokimoi." 

preserves the continuity of the three 

, r_r._._uz " " .... . in v. 4 the noun dynamis is twice ren- oeeurrences'o_'adokimoi by. h_av:ing in .v. 

--. '¢_cr,_ b [itttellc_ made great ..... dared "power." By using "is powerful" 7: "stood the test ... may seem to 13qve 

;._:f_ _ a httlo _tty, _,_t'vlymore thaa _ CO_ 13 . in ¢, 3 the NIV points up the connection, failed." 

,_illige, illt_:d int_ lJl_l_lllellee, shed- 

_n_t, "!1_ IL_t_Lur el tL._t _'r_ullCV o_er the "'_ . l_uth "' ai" "*T-2_immay "*_5-:',:= ""Examine... prove" (13:5l 

"Wish" 0r."Pray".? (13:9) 

" _,_-_. #¢tl._'' _J_ilu_u her,_ th_ k'hrtsL collie ", I'he seCtHltl _2_4ten__- -It._nL_ ,-_e _ 1 _i'he two verbs are peirazo and doki- The verb is _uchomai, which is correctr.o 

t • nMlhle. "_'_re'tl_,tSl'tl_olt tret: quotzltlull :rt_m _St. :_::fi. __'-qi=- mazo. Thayer defines the first as "to try, ly translhted"pray" ih v. 7:That is the 

d_l -_*dte**' _d_d ,JaluL_ and ,John bdt ah y the roeuam_ ._ :__ear-=-mmU;n.V_m'__ make trial of, test: .[someone], .for the anly meaning that Abbott-Smith% Lexi- 

,f,lU_o£ 2 Iii_ttttl.tlttlJ 10ttt Ca_/Afig tne_r however', we '_'.u_d h.t gay ':n :.ke purpose of ascertaining his quality.. " con gives for this word, though .others 

_li',. L*_ _tl_ t_ltUdlt,_ ,JgSUV,t.'allle aloug inouLh" _a literal :'_ebra_t:c _;un. (p/ 498). The second, he says, means allow "wish." But we would,agree with 

tuo'-_t,d, "b'ollow u_e ". ' And we ctmld bat "by tha.t_._st,.m_mv NA_8. NV._--" "to test; examme, prove, scrutin{ze ._to , Greeven when he writes' "in 2 Car. 13:7 

.an: 'M_tr._ and Eg._pt were exalted be. - . see whether a thing be genume or ndf], • Paul expressly mentmns God. to whom 

....... _i lt:_o_._tltd pt_ph_x'_, _)_,t,ltt that "War_ !' t_r"Mmttn-"? :.;.,_:L as metals" (o: f54). '_ . he prays, that the Corinthians may do 

_.._ fulfilled" ,M_it_ t:2'_-23: 2: It IS) " - Abbott Slmth :_t_ .:u_t 'u-eros _ Whde • these ' TM two terms seem to " be used" no evil. We should understand v. 9 "also 

U_CM "pl_l_urty ,ff that _-:m:_ s._ad _r: rathe;rinterchangeably in the NT, Trench: of intercessory prayer rather than as a 

It..Frt_ Ju*s_t_u_t k_ NoI" RtLkll o;, ._l_ku ,' ami .-u "'a ._ti. "-_-t_ :t. wms warnsus that "they are not perfectly mere wish". (TDNT, 2:776). -- 

;ll_a_a_- _xtoi_ded tu .,n_m "a -_v:m_ _at_enr."' synonymous." He goes on. to say: "As The verb euchomai oecum only "/'times 

"'_L11lg_. t*l*ll_.e, RUIUt. tk;vetuor- .tll_ Parallol to tne Hebrew .ia_'it :_naily . emp oyed n the NT, dokimazein almost in the NT.. Already the compound pro- 

Lut._lltlen[ el a_.'_,ei'llalvlt_ lUCiUla out utflll_2 to b_ tt.-_i. _ _:'e. :k-a-Ta,-damg. always implies that the proof is victor)- seuchomai had begun to supplant the 

-ttup,} _er.tutd dommmu bht m that uta_tyr.' ,,._ "tntit wntt-_t _ :l_v _-_.tOtt-_c_ oualy surmounted, the "proved is also simple verb in the'Septuagint, and-in 

; "_ lilt: OA,t ,)I Clff_. I._IO_'ihlOU, pl_,tl_g¢ I_lt:m t_, _¢_r :t,_*a _.,,_ " I approved.. 

I 

; just as in English we speak the NT it became dominant (87 times).- 

, ti_v Untt_xi _tittvu. It literate _olat$1,alllb_ t:_. t:_ti those who have been teated; but who "Perfection" (13:9, 11) 

2;,10_ ,_.No, .'_,,,_J_,t, ,vr,._,. ,_ratm have stood the test" (Synonyms, p. 278). In v.-I L it s the verb katartizo (see 

"_m,..

the latter Delling writes: ?Similarly .B. Humble enough to receive the THE GREAT LIGH'I" I. THE GREAT LOVE Omms^TEs FROM 

hatartisis denotes inner strength whether Lord Gee 

of the community [oikodome] in its or- RONALDFRy SCEIPrunE: ha. 60:1-5; 9:2 A. It is written from beginning to 

ganic relationship, or of the character of TEXT:John 8:12 end in His Word• 

its members, i.e.. their maturity as Chris- " IWraODUCnON:Jesus said of himself: "I B. It-'is personified for us. - 

tians (2 Car. 13:9)" ITDNT, 1:476). Both •am.the light of the world." A light has 

"perfection" (KJV, NIT) and "comple- " mahy characteristics, and we•would like C. It is in action for us. 

tion" [NASB) fit well hefe. But the verb ,. Series of . . . . . .to examine them today. This light of D. It is for all of us. 

in v. 11 must be translated consistently Advenl Oullines Jesus is-- " " II. -TUE GREA.r,-Lovg CONTINUESFROM 

with this.. I, A GUILDIN6LIOHT GOD(1 John 4:19) 

It is the "Sharpness adverb apotomos ' (13:10l (only here .. "By Derl. Keelnr IL A CHEEaINCANDGLADD_INGLIG.T As. It did not stop at the manger. Cross. 

and Titus 1:13). Abbott-Smith says it (fused these sermons in a series from " III, A HE^LmGLmHT - C. It did not .stop at the Resurrecmeans: 

"abruptly, curtly," and. so Advent•Sunday':through Christmas. I IV, A LIBERATINOI:IGIIT " lion. 

"sharply, •severely" (p. 55). Plummer 

says of Paul; "He writes sharply,.that he 

had an Aduent wreath 

See'vice u candle, was 

made. 

lighted 

and each 

as [. ex- 

V.'A PURIFYINGLIMIT D. It continues on today's scene, 

may not have to actsharply"IP.378 . _lainedwhat eachreprese_nted, and then. VI.A REVEALINGLIGIIT E. Itcontinueson tomorrow'scene. 

This was the part of wisdom, of course, the center one was lighted.) - ' VII, A PENETRATINGANDPOWFalFUL IlL THE GREATLOvE.SIIOWNFRoM:GOD'S 

"Edification . . .Destruction" (13:10)' . • . 

Liolrl - FAMmV 

" "The first noun is oikodome, which 

literally means "building up." The see- 

"THE G'I_EAT PROMISE VIII AN ILf,UMIN^TINOLmn'r 

IX. AN AVAILABLELmirr 

A. The 10:24) great Io'_e that stirs (Heb: 

end is kathairesis (see comments on 10:4. ItCrEODUCTIOt,_:_. On every package sent •. • B. Love that shows (Matt. 5:44) 

8). which means "pulling down." So. {be out by_a certain printer was an impres- . : X. AN ExPzmENcEn'LImIT C; Lov.e that strengthens (lThess. 

correct translation here is: "for building sire trademark• It was eimply'a circle, i " " " " 5:lD 

..,, trued_pi_tsChris_ etandingat theheart's D. Love that spreads (Matt• 28:19) 

up ef. NIV). and not for tearing 

• 

down" (NASB: within and these which words: was the "I name never of disappoint, the printer 

Every promise of the Lord bears this 

trademark. 

t 

] 

CONCLUSION: 

door. waiting HolmEs to be invited Hunt's famous inside. The pietitle"of 

the picture is "The'Light of the 

World_!"and in a very truthful .way it 

CONCLUSmN:Wliat greater love than "to 

see the Creator sending His Onlybegotten 

Son to die for His creation's sins• 

. . _ __ I. GOD PROMISEbANAI)VENT".... He _ shows'that, the real Light of the world 

shall bruise you on the head. and . t wants'to enter the hearts of people. Will 

you shall bruise him on,the heel" you let Him in at this Christmas seasdn?. - ° * 

'- (Gem 3:15. NASB). : - ., - 

• : -" " THE GREAT HOPE 

11.AN ADVENToF a M_s1^n (Isaiah 1.1: 

John 1:41) " SeRif'runE:Lul_e 2:8-20 " 

Christmas outline HI. A MESSIAHWile WILL REDEEMUS " . THE GREAT'LOVE TEXT:John 14:3 .. 

(lsa. 9:4) . - . Semi'ruEs: . . . Luke 2:1-20 IWrRODUCTION: Arqh Edwards wrote in 

Missing the Miracle IV. A MESsI^H Woo WILL REDEEmUs" TEXT:John 3:16 . Come Ye Apart,. November 28, 1976: 

• (Matt. 2:t-12) from sin-. distress, darkness, deple- INTIIODUC_ION: God wants all the people "Hope; m one sense, is the oil which 

_I. Tim ONES WHOMISSEDTim MIRACLE tins, defeat, and destruction, and of theworld to know how much He loves lubi'ieates the vehiele of life. Life without 

A. The Innkeeper 

B. King Herod 

• 

has named Him "Wonderful Coun- 

_' - 

sellor, The mighty God, The ever. 

lasting Father, The Prince of Peace' 

. them. There is a Sunday school song that 

i'eminds us- of this great love--"Jesus 

loves the little children . .. of the world• 

hope becomes existence without meaning:'! 

The coming of Jesus the Messiah 

gives us the great" _aopeof life. • 

C. The religious leaders " 

H. TIlE ONESWHo FOUNDTHEMIRACLE 

(Isa. 9:6}: . . : 

" . 

V.. HE HASCOMEIN'TIlEPEESONOFJESfls" " 

_ " Red and yellow, black and white. ,They 

are precious in His sight.',' 

In one church a _pecial Advent wreath 

I. TEE GREATHOPEIs To DmCOV_RHIM 

A. His love 

A. The:shepherds 

B. The wise men 

CHmST(Luke 2:11): used is so large, none of.us could get_our 

arms around it." It ls.eomposbd of red. 

-. B. His pea_:e 

C. His spirit 

Ill. 

C. Simeon and._nna 

WirY DID TIIESE PEOPLEFIND TIlE 

CONCLUalON:The Me,eiah-Jesus has 

come that you and I might be redeemed 

and hhve life," that we might be rescued 

. 

yellow, black, and-white, just like the 

song. The candles represent the people 

of the world, As each different candle 

. 1I. TIlE GREATHOPE IS TO EXPERIENCE 

HIM 

MmACLiQ : from evil and hell. Tile promise--tlie is lighted during Advent. members pray A. His forgiveness 

A, Honest enough to admit their . great pronaisc_h:as been kept, Let's an-. - especially for those nations and often . B. His transformation 

need . cept the promise of God: collect.money to help minister to them. C. His comforting • 

26 ThePreacller'sMagazwe December,1077 . 27

t 

tit. ThE GnEAT HOP_ IS TO SnAn_ HIM LET HIM IN. . . ...... 

A. What He has done There wa._ no room for Christ in crowded '-" 

B. What He is doing Bethlehem . . , 

. / 

CONCLUSION:. C. What He Edward will doMote wrote the HowOnl_ turnedo_ide, manyaStarbenaaththeheaven_diadem'times 

sinee_then has -H_ been • "" " 1_ "" INDEx !_• 

. ..... 

song "The Solid Rock" .(quote these His pleas to enter in tmpatieptl.y denied, " ..... , 

meaningful words). "He asks no garnished room, no :chamber : - 

Christmas brings us that great hope! set apart, - . . 

• . ,. But just the simple gift of shelter in your ,EO|TOR'8NOT_: . 

heart. The referencesInthe Indexare to1hemonthnf Issueandpage;e.g.,J-3OIs • 

. JanuaryIssue,page 30. The code for monthsIs:_J--Jan,, F-.*Feb., M--. 

BULLETIN i. 

.,BARREL 

. .- 

..,," o.--oct.. ,_,ov..a--osc. 

. • 

. " r 

m_i REVIVAL NOTES-- --Marjorie Hunt Pettit - " •March, " AuAp;'g, I_y--May, .-. Ju---June, Jl--Juy, . Au-;-Aug. "" -. ...... 8---Sept. 

Newspapermen went down from Lon- "r: 

A CHRISTMAS CANDLE d_n to repSrt firsthand the ma_elous 

: _ " " " "" ' " -- I '' " " 

A Christmas candle is a lovely thing; happenings of the great Welsh revival " _ ' '-" i. 

at the turn of the century. On their ar- 

It makes no noise at all, rival in Wales, one of them asked a Authors F - 

- - 'Falling. George'E. John Wesley. the Practical 

But softly gives itself away-- policeman where the Welsh revival Was.- Physician. JI-9: _NesJey on Romans 7. My-19; 

While, quite unselfish, it. grows Drawing? himself to his full height, he _ wesley's views on Humility,A-10 

small. Allison WInnO; Midweek Happening M-21 

Eva Nicholson laid his hand t_ver his heart and said. - . Farmer B an L Coblng withGrief 0-9 

':Gentlemen. the Welsh revival • is inside 'f s " U 

• . 

•"" • . ._'< _ "i_'._".:._'. . "_" ".... 

"_'i • .; J;.'_.._ ¢'4 _.';;.. _ _ 

" this fire. uniform!." He had caught the.holy . Baker.Richard.TheProohet'sEcho.O-6 Bonnet.NormanN..Dynamic.ofMissions.J-5 

. 

Oa agher RalphA.. /_ RettrodPreacher'sLament; 

F-14:.TwoRoadstoCanasr.. A-15 . 

"" 

• ._==_..... " "'_'_"'_ p._-d.N_.._... ;' ,j,_.._. ":" --Selected Branson.RobertO.. TheMInLsterasProphet.Au-3 The Mlnl_toras Priest.M-6: Gentry.P.'W.. Problem?B-6 The PastoralPrayer:-Pinnacleor 

" - . 

_-_._.""" _._.." :_IN 'r.'¢')- ,. _ Bray.lraE..HeartPurity,J-3 GravesHaroldB..If lWerea YoungPastor.O-2O 

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*",,P'_*.Ip:, _6-. _ * 

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_ /..-'._ =_ "[_,_ _ :_,.. ,'_ * _,: • 

/.:,-... _- .- _,',, 

CHRISTMAS FOR 

"WhenChrzstmastsover, 

A DAY? 

- 

satdamerc 

Carnahan.-RoyE ChristianServiceas ChristSees 

It.F-12;T_nderLovingCare.M-tO 

Grlder.J.:Kenneth.APleaforExpositoryPreaching, 

Groves.VernonT.. 0-3; TheLausanneCbvenant:AnAnalysi,..J-8 

ThdChristianFaith.Au-5 

• _ _ 

• 

• 

• 

• * . , ;.._.t • ; , 

•, • _ 

' :" 

. 

. 

chant to e minister, "it's 

" 

-- 

Christmas in a day. "" 

over• and it's Chaplin, Marvin L The Faith that Pleases GeE. 

.Au-19 

Christy.JamesT..WeNeedtheChurch.M-28 

Collins.A.Ernest.An Adventure'InHomeMissions, 

H 

" " "" " 

He'/SlID.RossW.:HaveFaithIna Failure.A•9 . 

Hlghtower..NotlE._BewJtchedor Blessed?,J1-19. 

"Skill:Is Not Enoug_t, "_)-8;"'[he ChurchIs Our 

" " 

""" " _ _t"-"_ "_rP" " 

TRUE CHRISTMAS 

"• il 

. 'Well." sa'd "the tn'h'ster. "rue a 

aur bigger job. job--to to rid this keep store Christmas eomplbtelj_ in the 

• 

of 

.hearts Of my people for all year. _' " "- 

" ' " 

Ju-15 . . 

• . "Combs Renard_;-. Are You a StumblingBlock? 

. M-11;God Is Everywhere.J1-17:Seta Chairfor 

Jesus.0-13" " ". . 

Corbett.C. T., Reflections,F-11:A-8 " 

Coulter.IreneEBooPreacher'swife) 

Pastor."O-7 " 

Hull. Jerry D.. A ChristianenclologistEvaluates 

RulesF-8:LetUaCelebrateCommunion,O-15 

Hynson.LeonO. Hermoneialcsd'ndLibertyofConscience.F-5 

. 

If one should walk the midnight 

Outside a quiet town 

h_lls HE who has riot Christmas in his heart Cowles.c. s.. ChristianFamiliesIn Cr.sls.JI-3; 

Emergenceof the "Postproaching"Era, M-3; 

K - 

Kauimann.U. Mile. Pornographyand the X-rated 

And suddenly should see the sight . will neuer [indit under o tree• Pastor's Journey into Joy. S-8 Preaching:An Comm_Jnlty. My-7 

If 

Of glory blazing down: 

one should search with humble mob 

" -" 

.AffairofMereWords•Ju-3_TowardaTheologyof 

theFaroIv.My-3 

Koefer.Derl 

1977.J:7;(BeealsoTimelyOutlines) 

G.. The Year of thp New Chtlrch-- 

• (_raker.G. D.. ParableoftheAutomobileTire J-23 KratzerRaymondC.. DiscoveringSolutions•F-22 

Kratzer,Then/a,Howto Lve ona Pastor'sSalary-- 

To find a. manger dim " - CHRISTMAS ETERNAL n 

withJoy,D-12 

And kneel in simple worship there The presents are put up, the tree is Deal.Wm.S., GivellkeaChristian.J1-13 " L " ": " 

As welcoming for ]Jim: torn down. the toys are tossed about. DePeal.Mel E..I HavePesteredSmallerChurches. Larson.JosevhT. KeytoWorldPeace.D-16 

" Then would this 

- 

season hold much les_ 

the stores 

begin. Yet 

have .sales. and" the bills 

the beat part--the Christ 

_ 

. ". 

s-s: Objectivesof SickroomandHospitalCalling. 

M-14 

Lathrop.Ivan.TaleofTwoShoeSalesmen.Au-15 

Lee. EarlQ.. MyPsalm. J1-14 

Duff Jorald L. Productivity and the Pulpit. ,A-17; Lofenzen, Paul, Are All Christians Disciples? Ju-9 

Of tinsel, gilt, and sound, Child--is not seasonal but eternal. Ha My-21_ - " • Lown,Albert, 'T Soughtfor e Man." J-14; The 

For peace .would 

came 

fill the heart that remains,as 

.ltim, 

long as the hedrt is open to Duncan._Wayne. MakeYoursetfanArk:D-15 PdeshyPaator.N-7 

To seek the Christ, and found. When Christmas is over, what will E '" i " " : . • . M - ." • 

--Selected you have left? --dim Christy Eplln,George,AreWeListening?M-6 Mack.DonaldE..MakeEveryDollarCount.Ju-7" " 

28 The Preacher,s Magazine December 1977 . 29

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Manor. Robert F:.. Growing Pains. N-19 Wlllingham. T. W.. "1 Live by the Father." Ju-13: Financial Plan for Budgetary Banevolences Mark R. More Exi:ellont Way. G. Roger Schoenhals. M_:I;I 

McCant. Jerry W. Music m the Lutheran Reforms- Sit Down in the Lowest Room. JI-7 MOO_O. J-22 MortgBge Burning fore Home• Charles W. Smith. 

ties. My-lO Wilson. Clayton P.. The Cry of the Forgotten. N-11 • " From Survival to Belonging. Gone Van Note. N-12 S-23 

McGraw. Jamos(BeeEditerisis) Wiseha_. Lenny. "Learn to Roisx--Whatovor That Music in the" Lutheran Reformation..Jerry W 

Ml:_mal. Randy, Equipping the Saints. B-13 Means." O-14 Q McCant. My-1O 

Miller. Allan W.. Ministering to the Aged O-11 Wood. Colin. How to Preach Other Peoole's Bar- :. Give like a Christian. Win. S, De[_ J1-13 My Psalm, Earl G. Lee. Jl-7 

Moore. Mark R.. Financial Plan for Budgetary mons, F-1O Giving Your Whole Self. C. D. Hansan. My-15 

Bonovoisnoee.J-22 . Wood. Donald, Spiritual Education of Children al GLEANINGS FROM THE GREEK NEW TESTA- O 

Moore. MarR E., Seeds for Sermons (See Index Home. J-15; Wesley s "Address to the Clergy." MENT. Ralph Earle. (See index oean issue) Objectives of BIckroon3 and Hospital Calgng. Mel E. 

each Issue} Au-13 

• . God Is Everywhere. Renard S. Combs. J1-18 DePeal. M-14 

"N ..._ ., ,....f.,. ..... 7 .__._~ . =/ .- .: " GrowlngPalns. RobertE. Maner N-lg 

L.- ." Tte| 

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"Nlchoison Roy F., John Wesley o_ Prevanisnl (Items In capllals refer to depsrtmpnts) H Parable of the Automobile Tire G. D. Craker. J-23 

Grace, F-t9; John Wesley a Scriptural Catholic ty. . Have Faith In a Failure. Ross W. Heysllp, A-9 . Pastor• May I Play a Tuba Solo Sunday MorpIng? 

S-2O; Wesley oil 'Entlre"'and ."Instantaneous" A Heart Purlty. lraE. Bray.J-3 " RsyWe]ch:N-5 " 

SanctBicatlon. M-lg An Adventure in Home Missions. A. Ernest CoT=Ins. Helping the Backslider. Lyis Pointer. A-6 • Pastoral Prayer--Pinnacle or Problem? P. W. 

" Ju-15 • - Hermeneutlcs and Liberty orConsclence. LeOn O, Gentry. S-6 

p . Are All Christians Disciples? Paul Loranzen. Ju-9 Hyssop. F-5 Pastor's Journey m_o Joy. C. S. Cowiss: rB-8 

Pointer. Lyle. Helplngthe Backsllder. A-_ Are'yVe Usten ng? George Eplld. M-6 How to Entltle a Sermon. Morrilt Williams. My-12 Plea for Expository Preaching. J Kenneth GHder. 

Palsies. Ruth Ann [Bee Preacher's Wife) 

Pratt. G. Emery. The Entrapment of Things. M;7. 

AreM.11 You ¢1 Stumbling BlocI_ Ronald S.. Combs How to Live off a Pastor's 

Kratzer. D-12 

Salary--with Joy. Thelma 

. 

0.3 

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Prlce. RossE.. nducPvaMethodofBIbloBtudy. A;3 AreYouBaingCheated?KennathVogt. O-3. How to'Preecb Other People's Sermons• Colin POEMS ' 

Wood. F-10 For Mothers• Edlo HIIsercop. My-30 

R B " " Father Had a Little Boy. Unknown, Ju-30 

" BeWitched or Bisssod? NoU E. Hightowor. Jl-19 I . How Do I Know? Eugpne M. Harrison, A-29 - 

RISe. Claude, Wesley and the Assistants. D-t0 Bill of R ghts. A. Stanley Butter. Au-t 1 

Roberteon. Batty B., The Pastor's Wife on Reading, , . " I Have Pestered Smaller Churches, MOI E, DoPeaL I Am Free. Jim Ddi'oUgh. Ju-6 " - 

Ju-tT; Ideas that Work: Famgy.Concem. A-28: 'C ' . - B-3 " JustlikeMothar Unknown, My-3 

Kids' KorralL A-2_; Krusede for 

Summer Day Camp, 

,,, 

Ju-lg 

Robertaon. Earl P,. Idea: We Choose 

Kids S-19; 

- 

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o Care. O-21 

C_ristisn 

Christian 

Faith The VarnonT. Groves Au-S 

Families in Crisis. C: S. Cewles. JI-3 

" 'lLivebytbeFathor."T.W. Wl[l[ngnam. 

] Sought tar a Man. Albert Lawn. J-14 

I Want to Be Free--in tha Spirit Merrill 

Ju-13 

B, WIIIlamtJ. 

LostandFound RoyMdCeleb._*2g 

Prayer of Thanks. LInda Maurice. 

Relief. Viola Wagner, S-.29 

N22g 

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Rothwell. MoI-Thomaa Is'.Sln an Entity or a Sub- Chrlstisn.Pertectlon What Is Meant by It? J. Grant ' i - - "F-3 . The New Year;Gertrude L. Cast. J-31 

Swank. Jr.. N-14 - If I We*re a Young Pastor. Harold B. Graves. 0-20 Time ts Short. Hoi'atlus Boner. O-30 

stance? J-t0: Evangelisml What? Why? F-21 Christian Sarvlce as Christ Sees It. Roy E. Caries- . - Inductive Method of Bible Study. Floss E. Price. A-3 When Father Prays. Unknown. Ju-3O 

ban. F-12 

B Christian Sociologist E{'aluates Rules. A. Jerry [_. -. Insufferable Beanies. The. Anon.. S-16 . . Pornogra_Shy and the X-rated Commtinlty. U. Mile 

• Is Stn an Entity or a Substance? MeI-Tliomas Rom= Kaufmann. My-7 

Bchoonhals. G. Roger. More Excellent Wa_;; My-14. Hull. F-8 well. J-10 • - " 

Shelton. Larry. Methodist Class Meetlngs_ "The "Church Is Our Pastor. The." Nail E. Hlghtewar: 0-7 It Is a Call. H. Lamer Smith. Jl-t I PRACTICAL POINTS ' 

Genl(Js of Christlan'Jf_01macy. N-9: Wesray'a Em- Col_ln_ with Grief. Brian L. Farmer. 0-9 - - THAT MAKE A. DIFFERENCE 

phasis on Faith. Ju;11 Cry of the Forgotten Claytoh P. Wilson. N-11 J . . A Box el Candy Made the Difference O-16 

Smith. Charles W.. Mortgage Burning for a Home.. Cycle of Rnanc_al Victory. James'S. Spruce. N-3 

S-23" • " John Wesley on Prevenldnl Grace. Roy S: Nlchol- _Heedquarters Is Really Trying to HbEp You. D-19 

Smith. H. Lamer. It 18a Call. Jl-11 . son. F-19 High Point of the.Year. A-14 

D " . 

Sparks. Ass H.. Eight Secrets for Winning Morb Docisratlon of Oependence Irene Coulter. J-l:/ = - - John Wesley The Practical Physislan. Gear(is E I Have Never Seen a More Caring Parson:J-16 

• Failing, JI-9 I Needed My Pastor Desperately, J1-16 

Souls. J1-15 - Discovering.Solutions. Raymond C. K_'atzbr. F-22 John Wesloy's Scriptural Catholicity, Roy S. NlChol- ,. IntegrBy Is Still the Answer, Au-16 

Spruce, James B.. Cycle o1 Financial Victory, N-3 Dynamic of Missions. Norman,N. Banner. J-5 

Spruill. James F.,.The I_eanlng of Easter. A-26 son, S-20 Knowing Him Made the Difference. F-16 

' - Joys and Hazards of a Full*time Associate, Vernon Our District Superintendent Is Topsl S-11 

Strait. C. Nell (See The Starting Point each Issue) E L. Wilcox. J-12 - Our New Members Kr_ow What They Are JolnJng 

Butter Btanloy. A Billet Rights. AU-IT " EDITORIALS My-tg _ " " - - 

Swank. J. Grant. Jr.. Ministering to Convicts.' M-12: James McGra_v. A Ministry of Comfort. "Ju-1; K Ten Thousand Churches Make a Difference N-16 

Christian PerfecPor_. What Is Meant by It?. N_14 Abortion and Ihd Bible. F-l; Forgive US Our Kay to World Peace. Joseph T. Lateen D-t6 YourCall Comes First. M-16 ' 

Syndromes• Jl-l: Hot Line to Heaven. My-t; Krusade for Kids. Betty'S. Robertson. B-lg Preaching: An Affair o| Mere Words. C. S. Cowles. 

T Saw Wood and Bay Nothing. O-1: Staying . . : Ju-3 

Thomas.. J. Melton. The Speechless Messenger. Power. M-l: The End of an Era. D-l; The Me- L 

J-19 riveters. B-l: The New Day Dawned. A-l: The Lausanne Covenant; An Analysis. J. Kenneth Grl- PREACHER'S WIFE • . 

Thomas. Timothy L.. _ Time to i_dfraln from Em- Sanctifying Saviour. J-t: The Seasonal Sermon. tier. J-8 . . .Coulter. Irene, Declaration of Dependence. J-17; 

braclng, Au-8 N-l: Whatever Happanea to Church Music? "Learn to Relax--Whatever That Means," Lenny Her Spirit Makes a Difference. F-17: Not for 

AU-1 - " " Wisehart, O-14 Ladiss Only, M-17 

V _17 Eight' Ba_rets for Winning More Souls. Ass H. Let US Celebrate Communion. JerryHull O-15 " Poiston. Ruth Ahn. Development of Self.worth In 

Van Note Gone. Energy that Boils Over. A-12; From *" Sparks. Jr-15. Children. S-t7. O-17: God Is Balanced. AU-17: 

Survlvalto Belonging,.N-12 Emergence of trte "Postpreaching' Era. C S. M- ' . . The Power of Appreciation. N-17: What Wives 

Vogt. Kenneth. Are You Being Cheated? 0-3 Cow(as. M-3 Make Every Dollar Count. Donald E. Mack. Ju-7 . - Want from Their Husbands• D-17 

Energy Ihet Boils Over. Gone Van Note, A-12 Make Yourself an Ark, W_ne Duncan, 0-15 Robortson, Betty B,. The Pastor's Wife on Read- 

W . . . Entrapment of Things, The. G. Eme_ Pratt, M-7 " ; "Meaning of Easter (sermon, James F. Sprulll, A_26 lag, J1-17 

Welch. Ray. Pastor, May I Play a Tuba Solo Sunday Equipping the Saints, Randy Michael. S-13 Methodist Class Meetings: The Genius,of Christian Wglismson, Audrey, A Parable. Ju-t7; Gracious 

Morning? N-5 ", Evangetlsml What? Why? MeI-Thomas RotnV_ell, InUmacy, Larry B_elton, N-g Accep ance, My-17 Praise Your Way Through, 

Wilcox. Vernon L.. Jo_,s ano Hazards of the Furl- F-21 " Midweek Happening, Winn O. Allison. M;2t A-18 

time Associate. J-t2 Minister e.s Priest. The. Robert D. Branson. M-8 F)r[astly Pastor. The.J_Jbert J. t.own N-7 - 

Williams. Merrill. How to Entitle a Sermon• My-l_ F - . . M n s er as Prophe .The Robert D. Brasses A{_-3 Productlvdy and the Pulpit. Jorald L. Duff. A-17 and 

I Want to Be Free in the Sp[r0. F-3 . F_dth that Pleases God. The (sermon). VIorvln L. ' Ministering to Convicts. J. Grant Swank:Jr., M-12 My.2t " " 

Williamson. Audrey (See Preacher's WIle) Chaplin. Au-19 .. Ministering to the Aged. Allan W. Mglor; O-11 Prophet's Echo. The. Richard Baker. O-6. 

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