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Mission: Vol. 20, No. 10 Apr 1987

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 10

Mission

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 10. The articles in this issue include: "'And so farewell...'" from the Editor, "A Reflection on the Life of Ray F. Chester (Eulogy)" by Victor L. Hunter, "The Lamb of God (hymn)" by George Ewing, "Words: An Easter Reflection (Poem)" by Georges P. Carillet, "A Resurrection Day Prayer" by Charles Boatman, "In the Garden (Fiction)" by David Henderson, "A Bittersweet Brokenness (Communion Meditation)" by Wilma C. Buckner, "The Beatitudes: Are They For Us? Part III" by Bill Love, "Surrender Beyond the Rules" by Larry M. James, and "Grandmother and the Hobos" by Richard J. Richardson. A …

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Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 22 No 1 - April 1987), Calvin Theological Seminary Apr 1987

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 22 No 1 - April 1987), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

The Source of a Religious Error in Colossae by Randal A. Argall - 6 / Jude and Jewish Traditions by Charles Evans - 25 / Articles: Theology and Ethics in Jürgen Moltmann by Douglas J. Schuurman - 42 / Jonathan Edwards and the Scope of Gospel Ministry by Helen Westra - 68 / Scholia: The Trinity as a Unifying Theme in Reformed Thought: A Response to Dr. George Vandervelde by John Bolt - 91 / Siblings on Alien Planets? Refocussing a Discussion by George Vandervelde - 104 / Jesus on Divorce: An Assessment of a New Proposal by …

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Mission: Vol. 20, No. 9 Mar 1987

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 9

Mission

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 9. The articles in this issue include: "More Chaff Than Wheat" from the Editor, "A Message to Our Readers" from the Editor, "The Road More Traveled: How the Churches of Christ Became a Denomination" by Don Haymes, "Pilgrimage of a Congregation" by R. Lanny Hunter, "Our Common Past" by Michael Weed, "The Beatitudes: Are They For Us (Part II)" by Bill Love, "Doctrinal Reflections: Getting In Touch With The Spirit" by Lynn E. Mitchell, Jr., "Church Leadership Today: Elders Who Are Servant Shepherds" by Tom Langford, "The Face of Ministry: 'Reading Religiously'--A Long and Honorable Association …

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Mission: Vol. 20, No. 8 Feb 1987

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 8

Mission

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 8. The articles in this issue include: "The Christian Alcoholic" from the Editor, "Confronting Chemical Dependency in Your Youth" by Larry Hart, "Alcoholics Anonymous: Getting Acquainted" by Patty Paludan, "A Short History of Alcoholics Anonymous" by Larry Hart, "Living With an Alcoholic: The Spouse's Perspective" a Mission Interview, "I'm a Sinner" by Gene Shelburne, "The Beatitudes: Are They For Us? (Part I)" by Bill Love, and "20th Anniversary Reflections" by Cecil May, Jr., Hope Richardson, and George P. Carillet. A WORD FOR OUR TIMES: "A Community of Memory" by Shaun Casey, "The Power of a Good …

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1987 - 69th Annual Bible Lectureship, "The Mind Of Christ," Abilene Christian University, Abilene Christian University Jan 1987

1987 - 69th Annual Bible Lectureship, "The Mind Of Christ," Abilene Christian University, Abilene Christian University

Lectureship and Summit Programs

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Mission: Vol. 20, Nos. 6 And 7 Dec 1986

Mission: Vol. 20, Nos. 6 And 7

Mission

Mission: Vol. 20, Nos. 6 and 7. The articles in this issue include: "Herod's Swords" from the Editor, "Merry Christmas" by Bill Jenkins, "Unto Us a Child" by Jay Treat, "The Face of Ministry: The Surprised, Surprising Christ" by Elmer Prout, "The Bethlehem Experience" by Robert W. Shaw, "Welcome to Bethlehem Ephratha: Excerpt from 'The Bethlehem Experience,'" and "A 20th Anniversary Reflection: The Sound and the Fury" by Victor L. Hunter. A WORD FOR OUR TIMES: "Getting Ready for Christmas" by David A. Sampson, "Getting to the Root of Pornography" by Bill Love, "'Unto the least of these....'" by Nita …

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Mission: Vol. 20, No. 5 Nov 1986

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 5

Mission

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 5. The articles in this issue include: "Thanksgiving: 1986" from the Editor, "Burn-Out and the Fire That Consumes" by Ron Durham, "Watching the Service or Experiencing Kononia?" by Steven L. McKenzie, "A 20th Anniversary Reflection: Now, More Than Ever, We Need Mission!" by Richard Hughes, "Books" by Bruce L. Edwards, Jr., Book Review Editor, "Surrender" by William T. Stewart. A WORD FOR OUR TIMES: "Floods: Who Is Responsible for Our Misfortunes?" by Bob Johnson, "Idol Worship: The Tragedy of Separation" by George L. Brown, "What is Helping?" by Jan Randolph, and "Has the Essence Been Retrieved?" …

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Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 21 No 2 - November 1986), Calvin Theological Seminary Nov 1986

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 21 No 2 - November 1986), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

A Commemorative Note by the Editor - 150 / Articles: Calvin Interprets What "Moses Reports": Observations on Calvin's Commentary on Exodus 1–19 by Marten H. Woudstra - 151 / "Through a Mirror Dimly": Calvin's Sermons on Job by Susan E. Schreiner - 175 / Calvin Bibliography 1986 by Peter De Klerk - 194 / Scholia: John Calvin's Views on Discipline: A Comparison of the Institution of 1536 and the Institutes of 1559 by Richard R. De Ridder - 223 / Abraham Kuyper's Edition of the Institutes by James A. De Jong - 231 / Book Reviews - Calviniana: McKim, Donald …

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Mission: Vol. 20, No. 4 Oct 1986

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 4

Mission

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 4. The articles in this issue include: "Leadership Today" from the Editor, "A Modest Proposal" by Robert M. Randolph, "Church Leadership Today: Patterns for Congregational Leadership in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)" by Anthony L. Dunnavant, "The Crying Need" by Carl Ketcherside, "Paths to Unity: What Do We More Than They?" by Ken Cameron, and "The Face of Ministry 'A Band-Aid, a Hug, and a Bowl of Soup'" by Terence Johnson. A WORD FOR OUR TIMES: "Reflections on Chernobyl" by Patrick H. Garner, "The Pulsating Plum" by Ben Boothe, "Tranquility Interrupted" by Larry James, and …

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Mission: Vol. 20, No. 3 Sep 1986

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 3

Mission

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 3. The articles in this issue include: "Pot-Banging" from the Editor, "'It's Not Easy Bein' Green'" by Ray Chester, "His Lord's Reply" by George Ewing, "Living by Grace...Together" by Larry James, "Some Common Myths Regarding Suicide," "The Real Restoration Movement" by Thomas A. Langford, "The Birth of Mission" by Walter E. Burch, "The Good News of Sonship" by Bob Douglas, and "Getting to Know Us: The Mission Family." A WORD FOR OUR TIMES: "What Kind of Church Will God Secure?" by Mike Sanders, "A Servant's Heart" by Diana Caillouet, "The Black Kettle" by John Smith, "Constitutional …

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Mission: Vol. 20, Nos. 1 And 2 Jul 1986

Mission: Vol. 20, Nos. 1 And 2

Mission

Mission: Vol. 20, Nos. 1 and 2. The articles in this issue include: "A Thread of Faith" from the Editor, "Coping With Change In Religious Belief: Genesis and Overview" by Herbert A. Marlowe, Jr., "On Not Jumping Without a Parachute: Transitions, Tensions and Traumas of Active Faith" by Kathy J. Pulley, "Coping When Different" by Dwayne D. Simmons, "Changing Without Leaving" by Mary Lou Walden, "Dear Diary: Snapshots of Transition" by Diana Caillouet, PERSONAL RESPONSES TO EDITOR'S REQUEST: "We Have Chosen to Stay" by Larry and Jacquelyn Floyd, and "God is Bigger Than The Problems" by Everett and Helen Champney. …

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Mission: Vol. 19, No. 12 Jun 1986

Mission: Vol. 19, No. 12

Mission

Mission: Vol. 19, No. 12. The articles in this issue include: "From the Editor," "The Most Important Hour in the Life of the Church" by Paul Magee and Gary Duke, "The Battle" by Ken Cameron, "Seeing With the Eyes of an Eagle: Dealing with Disappointment" by Gene Hartman, A WORD FOR OUR TIMES: "A Small Book in a White Box; Memories" by Karen Sampson, "Space Shuttle America" by Ben B. Boothe, and "Sister Ethylwyn" by John Whitfield. "Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry: Building Bridges of Understanding" by R. Scott Colglazier, "Forum," "Constitutional Issues in the Appeal of the Collinsville Church of …

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Mission: Vol. 19, No. 11 May 1986

Mission: Vol. 19, No. 11

Mission

Mission: Vol. 19, No. 11. The articles in this issue include: "You Are Cordially Invited" from the Editor, "Nobody Ought to Know What Starving Is Like" by Edwin S. Gleaves, "Wisdom: The Craftsman at God's Side" by Michael V. Houston, "Who's In Charge?--The Courts Decide" by Norman Parks, A WORD FOR OUR TIME: "The Breath of Christ's Love" by Lynn E. Mitchell, Jr., "When Life Becomes Too Much To Bear" by John D. Madison, "A British Patriarch" by Thomas A. Langford, "Mission and the Church: Suffer the Little Children" by Carolyn K. Mitchell, BOOKS: "A Holy Terror: Doug Mariette's Reverend …

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Mission: Vol. 19, No. 10 Apr 1986

Mission: Vol. 19, No. 10

Mission

Mission: Vol. 19, No. 10. The articles in this issue include: "In Memoriam: The Challenger" from the Editor, "Lamentation for the Challenger Seven" by Gary R. Willis, "'If You Are the Son of God...' The Temptations of Jesus" by Robert E. Seymour, "'Flaming Swords' Or the Flame of the Lord?" by Bonnie Bowman Thurston, "Separation" by Ken Cameron, "The Power of Forgiving Love: Joseph and His Brothers" by Richard T. Owen, A WORD FOR OUR TIME: "Feeding on the Wind" by John W. Smith, "Whose Forty-Four Hours a Week?" by Gary D. Tallaferro, "The Universal Longing For Peace" by Edward …

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

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 …

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Mission: Vol. 19, No. 9 Mar 1986

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 …

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Mission: Vol. 19, No. 8 Feb 1986

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."

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Mission: Vol. 19, No. 7 Jan 1986

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 …

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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 Jan 1986

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

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

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

Lectureship and Summit Programs

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Premarital Preparation Within The Home, School, And Church As Perceived By Adolescents In The Lake Union Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists, Ernest James Stevens Jan 1986

Premarital Preparation Within The Home, School, And Church As Perceived By Adolescents In The Lake Union Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists, Ernest James Stevens

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Problem. In today's society increasing stress and problems face the traditional Judeo-Christian marriage and family. Adolescents are being confronted with these problems as a result of the continuing rate of divorce and internal stress within family relations. The Seventh-day Adventist church has historically emphasized the importance of marriage and the family. However, as the Christian marriage and family face changes in today's society, there is a need for greater awareness of the factors which influence the premarital preparation of adolescents. The purpose of this study was to research adolescents' perceptions of their premarital preparation. The primary hypothesis of this …

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Mission: Vol. 19, No. 6 Dec 1985

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 …

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Mission: Vol. 19, No. 5 Nov 1985

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."

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

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 …

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Mission: Vol. 19, No. 4 Oct 1985

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, …

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Mission: Vol. 19, Nos. 2 And 3 Aug 1985

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 …

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Mission: Vol. 19, No. 1 Jul 1985

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 …

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Mission: Vol. 18, No. 12 Jun 1985

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," …

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Mission: Vol. 18, No. 11 May 1985

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" …

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

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 …

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