The book of Genesis provides a unique opportunity to see a family system in operation over several generations. The story of Jacob’s family covers Genesis 25: 19–35:29, and is a …
“Children obey your parents…. Honour your father and mother” (Ephesians 6:1–2). It is such a simple instruction in such a complicated world. We know what it means, and we would …
WOMEN AND MEN: GENDER IN THE CHURCH Carol Penner, ed. Waterloo, Ont.: Herald Press, 1998. Paper, 152 pp. $14.25. Carol Penner of Vineland, Ont., edits this work of 16 evangelical …
AN INTERVIEW WITH VIJAY MANUEL On July 4, 1999, Doxa, a popular contemporary worship event in Abbotsford, B.C., was held for the last time. Jim Coggins spoke with Doxa leader …
2 Corinthians V. George Shillington. Believers Church Bible Commentary Elmer A. Martens and Willard M. Swartley, eds. Waterloo, Ont.: Herald Press, 1998. Paperback, 309 pp. This commentary shares the strengths of …
Hundreds of teenagers rush in through the doors to get the best seats possible before the band comes on stage. Security stands guard at the front of the stage, and …
Title: 1 & 2 Thessalonians: Believers Church Bible Commentary
Author: Jacob W. Elias (ed. Elmer A. Martens and Willard M. Swartley)
Based on response in letters to the editor dealing with the return of Christ, Jacob W. Elias’ commentary on 1 & 2 Thessalonians should be of interest.She was my elderly Sunday school teacher. She said the story, about a young boy growing up with a father who believed in peace, was true, and I believed her. …
In the Western world, as early as the fourth century, Epiphany was celebrated in the church. Epiphany commemorates the visit of the Magi (Wise Men) to the Christ Child. The …
There once was a little girl. She lived in a regular-looking home, in a regular-looking neighbourhood, in a regular-looking suburb. She looked like the other little girls in her neighbourhood. …