Review and Herald for 1965
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January 21, 1965 R OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH * Man-made Tests EVIEW —Page 8 * Our Work in the d Herald Philippines —Page 16 AUL was a prisoner under house arrest To counteract heretical teachings, in the capital of the Roman Empire. the apostle to the Gentiles exalts pDuring this, his first imprisonment, he was not in a dungeon, but was permitted to live in his own rented quarters with a Ro- man soldier as guard. Perhaps he was chained some of the time, but he was permitted to entertain guests and to preach the gospel. Paul took advantage of this opportunity and Christ used his time profitably. He had assistants who ran errands for him and invited the people. First of all, he invited his own people, the Jews, that he might explain to them why he as Head was a prisoner, and present to them the great theme of his life, Jesus Christ and Him cruci- fied. As a result he won some of them, of the as well as some from Caesar's house- hold, a runaway slave, and others. But another great burden lay on his heart—the churches he and his co- workers had raised up. He longed to Church see them continue to grow in grace, j as he must soon lay down the armor and they must carry on. i First of a Series on Satan too was active, for "new Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians light" and deceptions of the day were creeping into some of the churches 4 and endangering the flock. Among these dangerous heresies was Gnosti- By Otto H. Christensen (Continued on page 10) FRED COLLINS, ARTIST PAINT/149 -py Rom— 1 96a.ip THE ,RtVI: Tsliowalt? 2MST1 "MAY I TELL you that God has answered our prayers for my husband, A husband now who is attending church now? May God touch his heart so that he will feel attending church. the need of making a full surrender. Please pray that my daughter will come back to God. Thank you and all the friends in Christ who are praying for my loved ones."—Mrs. Y., of California. "I AM A GREAT believer in prayer, and I know that God, who knows A cancer sufferer us better than we know ourselves, will answer our prayers according to His healed spiritually, will. Some time ago I requested prayer for my beloved sister who was dying a nephew in school of cancer. God in His infinite mercy healed her spiritually, and she sleeps till Jesus comes. Before that, I had asked prayer for a nephew, who was also dying of cancer in the brain. He is well and going to school. I thank God for His love and everlasting mercy."—Mrs. T., of California. A husband baptized. "A FEW YEARS ago I sent in a request, and since then my husband has been baptized. Thank you for your prayers."—Mrs. C., of New Mexico. "MUST LET YOU rejoice with me. My husband and his aunt found Two baptized in their way into the baptismal pool last Sabbath, September 26. I'm so answer to prayer. grateful to the Lord for His goodness and for extending His mercies to- ward us, and I thank Him for all that He has given us. Thank you again for remembering us, and we'll join our prayers on Sabbath eve for the re- quests of others."—Mrs. T., of California. A wayward son now "ABOUT A YEAR ago I wrote asking prayer for my son, who was a on fire for God. very wayward son. He has recently become converted and is on fire for God."—Mrs. M., of Florida. "A FEW MONTHS ago we wrote asking for prayer for our six mar- ried children and their families. We can see the Holy Spirit is working, and in the one instance, where we were concerned over the one son's being A son found courage tempted to allow his salesman to open his business place on Sabbath, wish to close his business to report that this happened only the one Sabbath. The following Tuesday on Sabbath. he placed a sign on the window and an advertisement in the paper stating he was closed on Saturday. His only remark was: 'I don't know what I was thinking of.' He appears much less nervous, and the business sales have been excellent. Thank you for your prayers."—Mr. and Mrs. B., of Michi- gan. "ABOUT THREE YEARS ago I wrote you to pray for my husband. He A bitter husband baptized. was very bitter toward religion. He was baptized July 20, 1963. I thank you. May God bless you all."—Mrs. D., of Minnesota. REVIEW AND HERALD, January 21, 1965 Encouraging selections from the endless stream of letters that flows into the Review editorial offices from members of the Fellowship. "I WANT TO thank you for your interest in my prayer requests. My husband surrendered his heart to the Lord before he passed away last A surrendered heart; year. A sister is faithful, and a brother gave up alcohol. I have been a regu- victory over alcohol. lar subscriber to the Review since 1917, and it is clearer to me than ever. I especially appreciate the Fellowship of Prayer. Thank you very much." —Mrs. D., of Georgia. "IT WAS ABOUT three years ago that I wrote to you in behalf of my daughter and her family. At that time she had been out of the church about seven years. I am happy to report she has come back to the church. A daughter and son-in- She was baptized this year and now is working in the church. Her husband law baptized; need has taken Bible studies and accepted the truth. But there are habits in his continued prayer. life that he is trying to overcome. Please pray for him that God will give him the victory over these habits and that he will fully establish himself with the people of God. Pray that they will allow their two lovely children to attend church school, where they might be taught of God. Thank you for your continued prayers."—Mrs. F., of Ohio. "FIRST OF ALL, I want to tell you that prayer has been answered for a daughter who had left the truth. Three or four years ago I asked an Rebaptized, and happy interest in your prayers for her. A few months ago she came back to the in the Lord. church, was rebaptized, and sings in the choir. She is very happy in the Lord. For this I praise God and want to thank you for your prayers in her behalf."—Mrs. V., of Michigan. "PRAISE THE LORD! My sister-in-law has signed to join the church; also I have hopes for my youngest brother, who apparently plans to join. A sister-in-law joins The Adventist minister is helping him arrange his affairs so that he can close the church. his business on Sabbaths. Then another sister is attending services regularly. Please pray that God will help them to surrender all to Him."—V. B., of New York. "MY HEART IS overflowing with thanks to God for one more prayer answered. I know you will rejoice with me. The son who has eight children A son, his wife, and was baptized, with his wife and four of the children. How great God is! He four childrert baptized; has been so good to me. I want all my dear ones saved. I want so to "How great God is!" live that all I do or say will please God. Thanks for your prayers in the past. I pray for you every day and night and all God's children."—Mrs. Y., of Texas. "ABOUT TWO YEARS ago I wrote and asked special prayer for our two sons. I must first give God the glory. My prayers and yours have been A son grows spiritually; partly answered. My petition was for one son to grow spiritually and find sets up a a Christian wife. He plans to marry a strong Christian girl of our faith. Christian home. Thank you so much for your prayers."—Mrs. D., of California. REVIEW AND HERALD, January 21, 1965 3 The Spirit of Prophecy The Wednesday Crucifixion Theory Examined-3 does not support The Wednesday Crucifixion Theory ECENTLY I received from one he spake unto you when he was yet of our church members a By R. L. Odom in Galilee, saying, The Son of man R lengthy mimeographed docu- must be delivered into the hands of ment attempting to prove that Christ sinful men, and be crucified, and the was buried on Wednesday and rose watch." Following this is a graphic third day rise again" (verses 6, 7). This from the tomb on Sabbath. After description of the Saviour's resurrec- the women reported to the disciples. proving to his own satisfaction that tion early the first day of the week. "And, behold, two of them went both the Bible and the Spirit of Evidently, Christ was still in the that same day to a village called Em- Prophecy teach this idea, the writer grave, the great stone had not been maus, which was from Jerusalem concluded: "Our church has missed moved, the Roman seal upon it had about threescore furlongs" (verse 13). out on this 'light.' " In addition to cit- not been broken, and the Roman sol- On this passage Mrs. White com- ing other works by Ellen G. White, diers were still guarding the burial ments: "Late in the afternoon of the author of the mimeographed doc- site, just before daybreak on the first the day of the resurrection, two of ument either quotes or refers to The day of the week.