In recent months, several letter-writers have criticized the Herald for carrying articles addressing political topics (Dec. 2, Feb. 2). They have raised two basic questions: 1. Should the Herald ever …
I sat with my pen poised over the paper, ready to record every drop of wisdom which was about to flow from the mouth of my professor. I was so …
Title:Peaceable Witness Among Muslims
Author: Gordon D. Nickel
This book makes a significant contribution to the study of Muslim-Christian encounters in its two particular emphases: (a) the need for Christians to offer a credible (non-verbal and verbal) witness of their relationship with Christ; and (b) a reminder that Christians are to respond peacefully regardless of how they are treated by Muslims (or others).Once upon a time there was a Great King who ruled over a vast domain. His power and authority stretched from one of the earth to the other. He lived …
The Anabaptists*, like other church reformers in the 16th century, wanted to base their reforms entirely on the Word of God. On the basis of their study of Scripture, the …
Is it necessary to be baptized? Why should baptism and church membership be connected? Why should I bother to join a church at all? Many – especially young people – …
Most church planters and pastors very quickly discover that there are always some attenders and new converts who have initial resistance to church membership. With their new-found freedom in Christ, …
Cheryl Janzen (MBH, Letters, Apr. 14) raised the question of baptism into a local congregation. She states, “that was never the intent of my baptism. I chose to be baptized …
Last fall, I had the privilege of taking a graduate class in theology at our local seminary. The class was comprised of believers from various evangelical traditions. We were asked …
A case study on leadership I was recently asked to give a short devotional on the issue of leadership in the Old Testament. (This was in the context of a …