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Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 21 No 1 - April 1986), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Calvin, Copernicus, and Castellio by Christopher B. Kaiser - 5 / Calvin's Pentateuchal Criticism: Equity, Hardness of Heart, and Divine Accommodation by David F. Wright - 33 / Theory and Practice in Dutch Calvinism on the Racial Issue in the Nineteenth Century by Dirk Th. Kuiper - 51 / Evolutionary Dialectics and Segundo's Liberation of Theology by James H. Olthuis - 79 / A Trinitarian Framework and Reformed Distinctiveness: A Critical Assessment of Christian and Reformed Today by George Vandervelde - 95 / Book Reviews - Erickson, Millard J., Christian Theology, vol. 2, reviewed by Dale Sanders - 111 …

Mission: Vol. 19, No. 9

Mission

Mission: Vol. 19, No. 9. The articles in this issue include: "Glimpses of Transformation" from the Editor, "The Ethics of Church Politics" by Ron Highfield, RESPONSES TO "The Ethics of Church Politics": "Let's Make a Quantum Leap" by Paul Magee, "Can Church Politics be Ethical?" by John Mark Hicks, "A Paean to Politics?" by M. L. Pat Ball. "Bowing Down or Burning Up" by John W. Smith, "Was the Holocaust a Misdemeanor?" by A. J. Hoover, "Doctrinal Reflections: Getting in Touch with the Spirit" by Lynn E. Mitchell, Jr., A WORD FOR OUR TIME: "Between Dust and Glory" by David …

Mission: Vol. 19, No. 8

Mission

Mission: Vol. 19, No. 8. The articles in this issue include: "What is Mission" from the Editor, "Let My People Go" by Paul Watson, "Where is God When You Need Him?" by Prentice A. Meador, Jr., "Doctrinal Reflections: The Spirit at Work" by Lynn E. Mitchell, Jr., "The Professional Ministry" by Larry Hart, "God's Magic" by C. Leonard Allen, A WORD FOR OUR TIME: "Backwards to the Future" by Bruce L. Edwards, "A Word of Encouragement" by Mary Sue Black, "Mission and the Church" by Robert M. Randolph, and "Forum."

Mission: Vol. 19, No. 7

Mission

Mission: Vol. 19, No. 7. The articles in this issue include: "In this Issue" from the Editor, "Ethical Dilemmas for the Physician" by Quinton H. Dickerson, Jr., "Is the Fetus a Person--According to the Bible?" by Roy Bowen Ward, "The Fetus, Personhood, and the Biblical Witness" by John D. Hannah, A WORD FOR OUR TIME: "Justice and the Christian Life" by Dwayne D. Simmons, "Do You Enjoy the Trip?" by John Wright, "Memos from the Boss" by Bob Burgess, "Mission and the Church" by Robert M. Randolph, "When Brother Takes Brother to Court" by Angela Laird and Jerry Butler, and …

1986: Abilene Christian University Lectures - Full Text, Avon Malone, Willard Collins, Jerry Rushford, Ed Wharton, B. J. Humble, Monroe Hawley, Ian Fair, Jim Woodroof, Reuel Lemmons, Richard Rogers, Jack Exum

Lectureship Books

No abstract provided.

A Needs Assessment Of A Continuing Education Program For Korean Pastors In The North American Division Of Seventh-Day Adventists, Kei Hoon Shin

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

Continuing education for NAD Korean SDA pastors' ministry has been conducted since 1981. To make this continuing education program relevant a needs assessment was necessary. This study attempted to assess the specific needs of Korean pastors in knowledge and professional skills. Method All Korean SDA pastors in the NAD were included. Data were gathered through a written questionnaire. A graphic comparison method and other complementary instruments were adopted in terms of a discrepancy model.

Results

Among ten general subject-matter areas, the results from the survey show the area of biblical knowledge as most in need of continuing education. This …

A Study Of The Meaning Of "Works" In The Book Of Revelation With A Syllabus For Applying The Findings In Religious Instruction, Vel Eric Kotter

Doctor of Ministry Projects

This paper represents an attempt to clarify the significance of the term ergon ("work") in the book of Revelation. The first part investigates the word group ergon ("work") as used throughout the Scriptures, and especially in the book of Revelation. Special attention is given to the word as used in the Gospel of John, since this study accepts John, the Son of Zebedee, as the author of both the Gospel and the Revelation. The second part presents five studies representing a practical application emerging from the investigation. Not only is there a lack of discussion of the word ergon in …

1986 - 68th Annual Bible Lectureship, "The Living Restoration," Abilene Christian University, Abilene Christian University

Lectureship and Summit Programs

No abstract provided.

Mission: Vol. 19, No. 6

Mission

Mission: Vol. 19, No. 6. The articles in this issue include: "Unto You a Child is Born" from the Editor, "John" by George Ewing, "God in Our Arena" by Frank C. Perry, "When the Time Was Ripe" by Leroy Garrett, "Going Home for Christmas" by Robert E. Seymour, "Seasons" by William T. Stewart, "Missing" by C. Leonard Allen, "Intellectual Pursuits in Our Colleges" by Robert M. Randolph, "Getting to Know Us" the Editor, "Doctrinal Reflections: Restorationism: The Past and the Future" by Lynn E. Mitchell, Jr., BOOKS: "Reason and Imagination in C. S. Lewis: A Study of Till We Have …

The Saviour's Rest And The Sabbath, Samuele Bacchiocchi

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Mission: Vol. 19, No. 5

Mission

Mission: Vol. 19, No. 5. The articles in this issue include: "Welcome Trials as Friends?" from the Editor, "The Thankfulness That Comes From Contentment" by David A. Sampson, "Good News! Celebration!" by Robert M. Randolph, "Thoughts on the Role of the Christian Scholar" by William B. Adrian, "Forum," "Response to 'Thoughts on the Role of the Christian Scholar'" by Kathy J. Pulley, "Doctrinal Reflections on the Mission of the Churches of Christ" by Lynn E. Mitchell, Jr., "President Reagan and V-E Day Plus Forty Years in Germany" by Richard V. Pierard, and "Opinion/Response."

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 20 No 2 - November 1985), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

The Background of Metrical Psalmody by Allen Cabaniss - 191 / Until Justice and Peace Embrace: A Review Article by Edward J. Echeverria - 207 / The News Profession and the Powerless by Clifford G. Christians - 229 / Calvin and English Calvinism to 1649: A Review Article by George W. Harper - 255 / Lefevre: Pioneer of Ecclesiastical Renewal in France: A Review Article by Douglas H. Shantz - 263 / Calvin Bibliography 1985 by Peter De Klerk - 268 / Book Reviews - Francis W. Beare, The Gospel According to Matthew: Translation, Introduction and Commentary, reviewed by …

Mission: Vol. 19, No. 4

Mission

Mission: Vol. 19, No. 4. The articles in this issue include: "Communion" by Bill Jenkins, "For Whom Does the Bell Toll?" from the Editor, "The Church in the Modern World: An Interview with John R. W. Stott" by David A. Sampson, "The Challenge of the Gospel in Nicaragua" by John Stam, "Doctrinal Reflections: Church as Pilgrim People" by Lynn E. Mitchell, Jr., "Remembering Another's History" by R. Scott Colglazier, "Sounds" by Ken Cameron, "The Dangers of Christian Education" by Michael Gose, BOOKS: "Building a Religious Library: Ninth in a Series: The Integration of Psychology and Theology" by Stephen H. Allison, …

Mission: Vol. 19, Nos. 2 And 3

Mission

Mission: Vol. 19, Nos. 2 and 3. The articles in these issues include: "Horizons" by R. Larry Hunter, "Getting to Know Us" from the Editor, "Asking the Unpopular Questions" from the Editor, "Mission Board Meets" by Edward G. Holley, "Have We Overcome? Reflections from a White Perspective" by Larry James, "Have We Overcome? Reflections from a Black Perspective" by John Whitley, "Meeting the Mission Board," "Television and the Teaching of the Church" by Melinda Worley, "The Christian Response to Television" by Mike Sanders, "SOS" by William T. Stewart, "Doctrinal Reflections: The Eschatological Community" by Lynn E. Mitchell, Jr., "An Open …

Christian Scholars Conference Program 1985, Christian Scholars Conference

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Program for the Christian Scholars Conference held at Abilene Christian University from July 19-21, 1985. The Christian Scholars Conference was held prior to the Bible Teachers Workshop.

Mission: Vol. 19, No. 1

Mission

Mission: Vol. 19, No. 1. The articles in this issue include: "Transcending Nuclear Fear" from the Editor, "Black Hole" by George Ewing, "The Challenge of Peace: God's Promise and Our Response" by Larry James, "The Nuclear Threat: Human Helplessness and Divine Power" by J. Robert Ross, "Clouds" by William T. Stewart, "The Shalom: It's Biblical Meaning" by Vicki and Brian Ritts, "Thoughts on Visiting the Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial" by Edward G. Holley, "Doctrinal Reflections: Life Beyond Death" by Lynn E. Mitchell, Jr., "Forum," "The Restoration Movement on the Pacific Slope" by Laurence C. Keene, and "A …

Mission: Vol. 18, No. 12

Mission

Mission: Vol. 18, No. 12. The volume is mislabeled as Vol. 18, No. 6. The articles in this issue include: "Ought Against My Sister" by Latayne C. Scott, "Christ in You" from the Editor, "One Plus One Equals One" by Dan Stone, "Doubt" by Bill Jenkins, "Herman Hesse's Quest for Meaning in Siddhartha and Magister Ludi" by Roy Wllbern, "Doctrinal Reflections: The Pain of Creation/Redemption" by Lynn E. Mitchell, Jr., "Tremors" by Chuck Bryant, "The Invitation" by Ken Cameron, "Authoritarian Leadership and Its Consequences: Brown V. Gipson" by Norman Parks, "Thus, The Cross" by Bert Mercer, "Forum," "Index," …

Mission: Vol. 18, No. 11

Mission

Mission: Vol. 18, No. 11. The articles in this issue include: "The Readers' Seminar" from the Editor, "Science and Values: Critique of a Heritage" by Neal Buffaloe, "Science and Faith: Is the Kingdom Divided?" by Thomas A. Langford, "Doctrinal Reflections: The Redemption of the Body" by Lynn E. Mitchell, Jr., "Baptism: Unity or Diversity?" by John Mark Hicks, BOOKS: "Lost in the Cosmos: The Last Self-Help Book (Walker Percy)" reveled by Leonard Allen, REFLECTIONS ON CONFERENCES: "Abilene Christian University Lectureship" by John Smith, "Second Unity Conference, Conway, Arkansas" by Bob Burgess, "Conference at Central Church of Christ, Irving, Texas" …

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 20 No 1 - April 1985), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

The "Community of Brethren": The Contemporary Significance of the Third Thesis of the Barmen Declaration by Rolf Ahlers - 7 / Were Hooker and Shepard Closet Arminians? by Charles E. White - 33 / "De Afscheiding"—Review and Evaluation by John H. Kromminga - 43 / Natural Law Ethics: An Appraisal by Henry Stob - 58 / The Problem of Tradition in the Christian Reformed Church by John Van Engen - 69 / Book Reviews - Allen, Diogenes, The Traces of God, reviewed by Duane Kelderman - 90 / Tutu, Desmond, Crying in the Wilderness: The Struggle for Justice in …

Mission: Vol. 18, No. 10

Mission

Mission: Vol. 18, No. 10. The articles in this issue include: "The Wonder and the Mystery" from the Editor, "Manchild--God Son" by Wilma D. Buckner, "Inside Out" by R. Scott Colglazier, "Seconds and Other Damaged Goods" by Wayne Dockery, "Meditation on John 21 and Luke 24" by Betty W. Talbert, "Baptism in the Light of the Gospel" by Edward Fudge, "Merely Water" by Phillip Johnson, "Doctrinal Reflections: Sex and Money in the Will of God" by Lynn E. Mitchell, Jr., and "Forum."

Mission: Vol. 18, No. 9

Mission

Mission: Vol. 18, No. 9. The articles in this issue include: "Christian Discipline" from the Editor, "The Strengths of a Christian" by Robert Roberts, "Accepting a Spiritual Discipline" by Robert E. Seymour, "Theology for the 'Wayfaring Man'" by Lynn E. Mitchell, Jr., "Why did the Church Close Its Doors?" by John Wright, "From Where I Stand" by John D. Madison, "A Child's Heart" by D'Esta Love, Responses to "Apostolicity and Holiness: The Basis for Christian Fellowship" by Charles H. Talbert, Bruce E. Shields, and Leonard Allen, and BOOKS: Reflections on Faith, "The Table of Inwardness (Calvin Miller)" and " …

Mission: Vol. 18, No. 8

Mission

Mission: Vol. 18, No. 8. The articles in this issue include: "Christians Only" from the Editor, "The Anatomy of a Slogan" by Leroy Garrett, "'Christians Only, But Not The Only Christians'" by Bill Love, "'Christians Only'--A Cloak for Sectarianism?" by Phillip Johnson, BOOKS: Stalking the Restorable Church: "Christians Only - and the Only Christians (Thomas B. Warren)" and "I Just Want To Be a Christian (Rubel Shelly)" reviewed by Bruce L. Edwards, Jr., "Apostolicity and Holiness: The Basis for Christian Fellowship (II)" by Allan J. McNicol, "Collinsville Once Again: The Eldership and the Courts" by John H. Yoder, …

Mission: Vol. 18, No. 7

Mission

Mission: Vol. 18, No. 7. The articles in this issue include: "That We All Might Be One" from the Editor, "Apostolicity and Holiness: The Basis for Christian Fellowship (Part I)" by Allan J. McNicol, "Before We Ever Saw Each Other's Faces" by S. Scott Bartchy, REFLECTIONS ON A COMMON TRADITION: "Mission's Annual Meeting and Reader's Seminar by Kathy J. Pulley and Bill Buzbee, "The European Evangelistic Society: 1984 Annual Meeting Report" by James L. Evans, "My Odyssey Through the Restoration Movement" by Howard E. Short, THE TUBINGEN Mission: "Understanding Our Mission" by Burton Thurston, "Education and Ecumenism" by Bonnie Bowman …

1985 - 67th Annual Bible Lectureship, "What The Church Needs To Hear," Abilene Christian University, Abilene Christian University

Lectureship and Summit Programs

No abstract provided.

Mission: Vol. 18, No. 6

Mission

"God With Us" from the Editor, "To Mary, Mother of Our Lord" by Betty W. Talbert, "Three Gifts For You" by Robert E. Seymour, "Emmanuel" by George Ewing, "What Gift Bring You?" by Wilma C. Buckner, "Let the Faith Return" by Wilma C. Buckner, "The Jailkeeper" by Jack Boyd, "The Man of Six Thousand Demons" by Dennis Crawford, "Cindy and David and a House Full of Youngsters" by Bobbie Lee Holley, and "Forum."

The Gift Of Peace, Samuele Bacchiocchi

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 19 No 2 - November 1984), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

The Hermeneutics of the Reformers by Klaas Runia - 121 / Nature and Grace in the Interpretation of Proverbs 31:10-31 by Al Wolters - 153 / The Politico-Colonial Context of Missions in Northern Nigeria by John H. Boer - 167 / Calvin Bibliography, 1984 by Peter De Klerk - 192 / Book Reviews - Malherbe, Abraham J., and Everett Ferguson, eds., Gregory of Nyssa: The Life of Moses, reviewed by James R. Payton, Jr. - 213 / Anderson, Ray S., On Being Human: Essays in Theological Anthropology, reviewed by John W. Cooper - 216 / Bruce, F. F., …

Mission: Vol. 18, No. 5

Mission

Mission: Vol. 18, No. 5. The articles in this issue include: "Women in Christ" from the Editor, "Women and the Church: An Overview" by Bonnie Bowman Thurston, "Culture Meets Culture: Christian Men and Women in First Century Palestine and Twentieth Century North America" by Claude Cox, "Women's Place in the Church" by J. Harold Thomas, "Women Struggling as Persons in Christ" by Larry James, "The Immorality of Superiority/Inferiority" by Mary Sue Black, "Coping with the Two-Career Marriage" by Nancy Myers, BOOKS: "Is the Bible Sexist? (Donald G. Bloesch)" reviewed by Jim Sims, "The Banquet is Ready: Are WE?" by …

Mission: Vol. 18, No. 4

Mission

Mission: Vol. 18, No. 4. The articles in this issue include: "The Sacred Mysteries" from the Editor, PROCLAMATION AND FULFILLMENT: "Hearers of the Word" by Victor L. Hunter, "Narrative Theology and Christian Preaching" by George W. Stroup, "What the Sermon Should Be/Do" by Ray F. Chester, "Fulfilled in Our Hearing: Listening to God's Word in Proclamation" by Jay C. Treat, A SERMON: "Tell It Not In Gath" by James W. Hulsey, PERSONAL RESPONSES TO PREACHING: "Phantasmal Preaching" by Kathy J. Pulley, "Remembering Great Preaching" by Robert M. Randolph, "Pointing to the Presence" by Celia Williamson, BOOKS: "Exploring the Sanctuary of …

Mission: Vol. 18, No. 3

Mission

Mission: Vol. 18, No. 3. The articles in this issue include: "Creators" from the Editor, FICTION: "The Thread of Red" by Gary Snavely, "Ollie" by Bo Whitaker, ARTICLE: "Fantasy" by John Alexander, A HARVEST OF POETRY: "Spirit" by David Henderson, "Names of God" by Bill Jenkins, "Quiet Time" by Sally Fraser, "Viejo" by Bobbie Lee Holley, "Cross-maker" by David Henderson, "Mars Hill" by Bonnie Bowman Thurston, "Patmos" by Latayne C. Scott, "Gentle God, Giver of Grace" by Jeanne French, "The Word" by Bill Jenkins, "Revealed Mystery" by George Ewing, "A Preacher's Poem" by John D. Madison, "Witness of Love" by …