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Fundamentalist Journal, Volume 6, Number 5
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A Hearty "Amen". . . The problemwith learningsuch a sensi- of us havewanted to say for years, but tive ministry this wayis that sometimes havenot had the eloquencenor the plat- ' 'Amen!'' Justa noteto voicea hearty the ignorant mistakes have eternal form to do so. I don't alwaysagree with to Dr. Dobson'sarticle, "Is Seminary consequences. Brother Dobson-sometimeshe makes EducationObsolete?" I would carry Dr. Dobson'sarticle me so mad I could spit. However,as I I enjoyyour magazine,and am look- onestep further andsay that it wouldn't readand reread this article I couldhardly ing forward to Dr. Dobson's "radical hurt if there wasa requirementthat the believe what I was seeing. Everything proposalsfor change." professorsat these seminarieshave I've been thinkingfor years, he said. sevenl yearsof pastoringbehind them. Uncanny! JosephHill, Pastor If they are a flop at pastoring,it should Whilespeaking to a newlyappointed First Baptist Church tell us why the seminariessend out so seminarypresident recently, he and I New Berlin, Wisconsin manyflops and failures into the pastorate. were discussingthis very problem. Thoughperhaps not verbatim,he saidto I just read Dr. Dobson'sarticle, "Is Mark Grooms me in effect, "Don, my dreamis to get Seminary Education Obsolete?" and FellowshipBaptist Church men with pastoralexperience teaching while I'm not a seminarygraduate my- Lorton, Virginia thesestudents. I wantmen with all the seH,I havebeen aroundenough semi- academic credentials plus 10 years nariesto say "thank youDr. Dobsonfor Bell-ringer.. . experiencein the pastorate.Then and such insight." only then will we turn out the kind of I havebeen pastoringfor 11 years, EdwardDobson's "Is SeminaryEdu- men who will turn this world upside and most of what I know about the cationObsolete?" was a bell-ringer!It downfor Christ." pastorate,I've learnedby experience. was somethingthat I'm sure myriads Now I havea suggestionfor a future article. How about one on why our Christiancolleges are failingmiserably in turning out teacherswho are willing How to to settle into a ministry and stick with it a few years.Every Christianpublica- Find a Job tion with a classifiedsection is replete with want ads for Christian schools. wift Pumose It seemsas thoughthose of us in the smallschool bracket are simply"used" and Meariring as steppingstones for higher paying "jobs." Weneed people who arewilling to give of themselvesin supportingthe Over35,000 current job ministry to which they say they were openingsin Christianorganiza- "called." tionsare waiting to befilledl LetIntercristo's Christian ?4',j# The "grass-is-always-greener" crl PlacementNetwork match ffi syndromeis probablystronger among your skills,education L: Christianschool teachers than any other l'ffr. andexperience with a profession.Where the seminary fails job that offersdeeper s* personalsatisfaction. the pastor, the colleges fail the Callor write today! schoolteachers. TOtt FREE l-800426-1342 Don Smith, Pastor AK,HI, WA, and Canada ShenandoahBible Baptist Church call(206) 546-7330 .I Martinsburg,West Virginia Intercristo I in Dr. TheCareer and Hunran Resource Specialrsts am writing support of 19303Fremont Avenue North Dobson's article, "Is Seminary iffi Seattle,Washington 98133 ,,W EducationObsolete?" in the March1987 edition of. FundamentalistJournal. I alwaysenjoy his articles,however this
A00ress onereally hit home.In fact, I felt he was plaglaizng my personalexperience. City State-Zip- kaving from Liberty I naturally headedto seminaryonly to find myself,
6 FundamentalistJournal three semesterslater, frustrated and whom you have coveredin your pub- receivingFundamentalist Journal, burnedout. It was not that I struggled fication.I am unashamedto be called to maintaingrades (althoughno honors a Fundamentalistand to stand upon T. HappyChristian haveever come my way in this area). the inerrant Scripturesand the faith Bhimavaram,India I just felt like I was circling droundthe once for all deliveredto the saints. circumferenceof Bible redundancy(the In readingyour publicationover the last Legalismor ProperLiving?... article'ssecond major part). Granted,we few years,I was surprisedat the great cannever learn too muchof God'sWord. areasof agreementI sharedwith those I havejust readDr. Dobson'sarticle, But for some reason six years of who wrote for FJ and did circulate "Seven Characteristicsof Legalism." Introductionsand Surveysleft me limp. manyissues among members of our little Romans2 and the Book of Galatians One other point that struck home flock. I found most issuesof FJ very describethe legalistwho is attempting waspastoral theology theory vs. practi- informative,true to the Scriptures,prac- to work his way to heaven.But to call cal "hands-on" experience.Although tical, and relevant. a fundamental,Bible-believer a legalist havingan edge with a preacherfather I wanted to send you this note becausehe obeysthe Bibleand preaches who did assistwith some of the prac- becauseI am awareof just a fraction that Christiansshould live a holy and tical things, I felt the same inex- of the abuseyou take for your standon separatedlife is to do desolationto the perience Dr. Dobson felt in his first the Bible. I wantedto be one who told text. The verseshe used havenothing church.Within one week I hada deacon you "thank you" for your publicationand to do with much of the tirade against approachme abouthis troubleddaugh- for your ministry overall. those of us who believe we should ter who wasnow pregnant.Thank God "preachthe word," not just the gospel that Dadwas still alive.Many phonecalls Robert L. Roane,Pastor (2 Tim. 4:2-3). were made his way that first year. Faith PresbyterianChurch Soif we teachthat youngmen should I anxiouslyawait your next article Holland,Pennsylvania look like men insteadof women,if we hopefullychocked firll of alternatives.Too leadour youngpeople to abhorbeastly, latefor me, however.With only 36 hours pervertedbarroom music, and teach our and a growingchurch, there is no way I very much appreciatethe Fun- girls to dressmodestly, we are guilty of this fellow will obtain the 90 hours damentalistJournal for its excellent "legalism"?You know it isn't true! (See neededfor an M.Div. (excusing,of spiritualfood stuffand refreshment to my 1 Cor.11:14; 2 Cor.5:I7; Gal. 1:4; 1 John course,Philippians 4:13). soul.Truly I feelvery happyto continue 2:I5; I Tim. 2:9.) So living a holy, Thanksagain for the article.
DanielP. Allen, Pastor Bible FellowshipChurch Ephrata,Pennsylvania
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Tlaat EVERVCHURCH In your same (February)issue you CAN AFFORDA havean article on "FearlessPreaching," TELEX referringto Peter Cartwright.But your CASSEIIE DUPLICATOR articleon "legalism" is a terrible slam at Cartwright as well as Sam Jones, Billy Sunday,Bob Jones,and John R. Rice, to namea few great fundamental preacherswho were truly "Fundamen- talists" and preachedagainst sin! You claimthat Paulwas a greatpreacher. He said, "Preach the Word." He also said we were to be "separateand touch not Copyette1&1 the uncleanthing" (2 Cor.6:17) and "Be FEATURES: * Half track, tvo chaDnel * Copies tape your child at home not conformedto this world" (Rom. at 30 inches per second * End of tap€ sensin8 * Track Teach select * Frequency responce: 50Hz - 10 kHz * 1Z lbs. with the nationally recognized I2:2). Yol call such separationand not .1 t^ anQ $275.00 Christian Liberty AcademY conformingto be "legalism." 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EuclidAve. EvangelistHugh Pyle Heights,lL 60004 - - Arlington 1::,:;1,::,8 OO- U SA- 2 OO 8 or 8OO PA 2 3 OO I PanamaCity, Florida ,,,i :::, . t' ". , ""' ., 8 FundamentalistJournal Publisher:Jerry Falwell Editor in Chief : Edward G^ Dobson Editor: Deborah Huff Copy Editor: Earlene R. Goodwin Associate Editors: W. DavidBeck r DanielR. Mitchell Contributing Writers: Angela Elwell Hunt o Martin Mawyer Editorial Assistants: CindyB. Gunter,Coord. . Linda Munroe Lorna Dobson Res€arch Assistant: Marjorie L. Futch Graphics Manager: Larry C. Bevins Graphic Artists: Jim Pafterson,and OTGH CreativeServices Typographer: SusanW. Shipwash Photography: Les Schofer, Mgr, National Day of Prayer. A National I think our sonJonathan expressed Cathy D. Watson Dayof Prayeris oneof the oldesttradi- the feelingsof our family well on a re- Production Assistant : Connie Pitts tions of our land. General George cent televisiontalk show featuringthe Subscriber Services: Washingtonand members people. ConnieScholer, Coord. of the Con- childrenof well-known Follow- SallyDruckenmiller tinentalCongress set the examplein inga commentabout a goodwoman be- Adverlising: Bill Lockard seekingGod's guidance for this develop- ing behindevery successfulman, one of Marketing Coordinator : Martha Harper ing nationwhen they declaredthe first the guestsremarked that she felt her Editorial Board: NationalDay of Prayerin 1775. mother was besideher father, rather Verle Ackerman . Raymond Barber In keepingwith thistradition, Presi- thanbehind. At that, observed o Jonathan TrumanDollar DavidJeremiah dent Reaganhas proclaimed May 7 as that his mother couldoften be foundin John Rawlingso ElmerL, Towns Jack Wyrtzen o Wendell Zimmerman the 1987National Day of Prayer.He front of.his dad!And she is. Marketing Advisory Board : said,"America has lived through many My wifeis the strengthof our home. George Rogers o Jody Gibson a cold, dark night, when the cupped The childrenand I do not makedecisions Andy Morseo DonnaNixon handsof prayerwere our only shield apartfrom her advice.We knowshe is Randy Scott against the extinction of courage. in front,beside, and around us, protect- Though that flame has flickered from ing us from anythingshe perceivesas time to time, it burnsbrightest when we harmfulto us. Her love andcare are our are willing,as we oughtto be now, to mostprecious possessions. Think about This magazine is committed to the historic turn our facesand our heartsto Godnot the wife and mother in your home. tundamenlalsof the Christianfaith, biblicalseparation, moral absolutes,the priority of the local church, and onlyat momentsof personaldanger and Wherewould you be withouther? Thank worldevangelization. Although no magazineor indivi- civil strife, but in the full flower of the God for her, and thank her for all she dual can speak for th€ overall Fundamentalistmove- ment, it is our desire to create a forum to encourage liberty,peace, and abundance that He doesfor you. Christianleaders and statesmento defend biblical hasshowered upon us. . . . Onour Na- Chrislianity.We will examine mattersof conlemporary interestto all Christians,providing an op€n discussion tional Day of Prayer, then, we join PTL and Heritage USA. In my ot divergent opinions on relevant issues. Ths together people pe- "Comments" you Fundamentalisl Journal will also reaffirm our history as of manyfaiths to to in thisissue I have and hsritage, as well as point the way to the future. tition Godto showus His mercyand His openedmy heartregarding the PTL sit- FundamentalistJournal is publishedmonthly, 11 love, to healour wearinessand uphold uation.I hopeyou will readcarefully and issuesper year,by Old"TimeGospel Hour, Postage is our hope, prayerfully paid at Lynchburg,Virginia, and additionalmailing thatwe mightlive ever mind- asI sharethe reasonsfor my otfices.Address all corresoondenceto Fundamentalist ful of His justice and thankfulfor His decisionto acceptthe chairmanshipof Journaf, Lynchburg, Virginia 24514, (8041528-4112. CanadianOttie: Box 5o5, RichmondHill,Ont.L4C4Y8. blessing." that ministry, and explainthe circum- Subsctlption:$14.95 a year(11 issues)or $2.00per I amthankful for a Presidentwho up- stancesthat led to that decision. issuein U.S.Outside U.S. add $5.00 per year postage pr€paidU.S. currency, holdsAmerica's rich spiritualheritage of I am gratefulfor the manyletters of Change ot Address: When ordering a change of prayer.On May 7 I hopeyou will join supportthat continueto comeacross my address,plese returnyour old mailinglabel alongwith ths new address. Allow eight weeks for a change. with me andmillions of peopleacross the desk.The encouragementand prayers Advertising: Fundamentalist Journal, Lynchburg, UnitedStates to thankGod for our many of the familyof Godare so importantto vitginia 24514, l8o4l 528-4112. Submissions: Fundamentalist Journal does nol ac. blessingsand to prayfor our nationand me as I do my best to follow God's ceptunsolicited manuscripts without prior written con- sultationwith the oditors.All correspondencemusl be its leaders. leading. accompaniedby SASE.We assumeno responsibility We includein thisissue an overview for the return of unsolicitedmanuscripts. All material in this issue is subject to U.S. and international Mother's Day. We areto honorour of the PTL andHeritage USA ministries copyright laws. Permissionto reproducemust be ob- wives and mothersevery day of the for all who are not familiarwith it. lained by writing to Fundamenialist Journal. O 1987Old-Time Gospel Hour. year,but Mother'sDay is especiallyset Neither advertisedproducts, writers' theologicalposi- asideas tions, nor editorialcontent in Fundamenialist Joumal a time to showthem our spe- should be considered as endorsed by, nor the official cial appreciation.I am thankfulto the position of, the magaine or Old-Time Gospel Hour. Lord for my godlymother, who is now POSTMASTEB: Send address changes to Fun- in heaven,and I amalso grateful to God damentalist Journal, SubscriberServices, Lynchburg, finfu0,*/L Viroinia24514, for Macel,the motherof my children.
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by Edward G. Dobson situationhad failedto do. wouldbe to makea judgmenton what I understandthat duringthe meeting happenedwithout being there. I have I was sitting in in PalmSprings, Rev. Bakker broke down chosento acceptthat he madethe right an office with and cried. He confessedhis sin and decision.If there is doubt, I prefer to Jerry Falwelland askedforgiveness. The meetingbetween giveDr. Falwellthe benefitof thatdoubt. Jack Wyrtzen two brothersin Christwas emotional and Somewho havebeen so viciousin their on Wednesday spiritual. Then Rev. Bakker asked opposition,never trusted his integrityto morning, March 18, preparingfor the Dr. Falwellto take overPTL, to protect beginwith. These new developments 10a.m. chapelservice at LibertyUniver- the causeof Christ, to preventit from simplyafforded them an opportunityto sity, when Dr. Falwellbegan to explain fallinginto the handsof Satan,and to publicly confirm their ongoinglack of the eventsof the previousseveral days. guaranteethe millions of dollars in- confidencein him. Otherssincerely dis- He hadjust returnedfrom a meeting vestedin PTL by thousandsof Chris- agreedwithout ad hominemarguments. with Jim Bakker, where he had con- tians (someof that moneyrepresenting I respectthem. frontedRev. Bakker about his sin. Rev. life savingsthat wouldbe lost foreverif Perhaps the strongest argument Bakker had confessed,and he asked PTL went under). againstDr. Falwell'sinvolvement with Dr. Falwellto assumethe leadershipof Did he do the right thing in accept- PTL is that he is a Fundamentalistand PTL andHeritage USA. Dr. Falwellac- ingthe chairmanshipof PTL?I cannotbe PTL is substantiallyCharismatic. Can the cepted.The rest of the story wasfront- anobjectivejudge. I was not there.I be- two get along?Did Dr. Falwell com- pagenews across the country. lievethe Holy Spirit led Dr. Falwellto the promisehis theologyin assumingthis I was in shock! "Either Dr. Falwell Californiameeting, and I can assume new position?These questionsmerit hasfollowed the supernaturalleadership with a highdegree of confidencethat the carefuland thoughtfulanswers. of the Holy Spirit,or he hasdone the sameSpirit led him to acceptthe respon- Fundamentalistsand Charismatics dumbestthing in recentchurch history" sibilityof PTL. To saythat he waswrong canget alongon a limitedbasis. We are I thought.Has he madea mistake?Many all part of the family of God, and we thinkso. Has he gonemad? These ques- oughtto love one another.We can get tionsare raised continually in the Chris- alongin a socialcontext, but that does tian community. not meanwe canhave intimate fellowship I think he has done the right thing. on theologicalterms. I haveproblems Now, I am not obligated to defend In tnespirit with the Charismaticmovement, and Dr. Falwell.I am no longeron the pay- they oughtto haveproblems with me. I roll. I resignedall my positionsin Lynch- of Christiqncivility thinkthey misinterpret the Bibleand are burgon Friday,March 20. I am nowthe he hasqgreed seeking existential,emotional ex- seniorpastor of CalvaryChurch in Grand periences.They think I am only a par- Rapids,Michigan. I don't haveto defend to helpcmother tial Christian. Since I don't speak in the actionsof Dr. Falwell.I couldjust tongues,they considerme a second- quietlywalk away and make no comment. Christiqnministry classcitizen who needsthe "fullness" But I must speakmy mind andglve my of the Spirit. So whilewe maylove each assessmentof whatmay be oneof the Hehas other, our theologicaldifferences may most dramaticreligious events of the nothingto gcin. make it difficult to developclose fel- twentieth century. lowship. Did Jerry Falwelldo the right thing Hemay evenlose. How doesthis relateto PTL?When in confrontinga Christianbrother over- the Devilattacks, we shouldimmediately takenin sin?Yes. "Brethren, if a manbe Buthe hasdisplcyed demonstratea unitedfront for the tes- overtakenin afault,ye whicharespiritual, grqce timony of Christ. After that initial restoresuch an one in the spiritof meek- mqxrmum response,I am not sure. A long-term ness;considering thyself, lest thoualso by tcking the risk. coalitionof Charismaticsand Fundamen- be tempted" (Gal. 6:1). Dr. Falwell talistswill be dfficult to hold together. shouldbe commendedfor his integrity in doing what others closer to the - continuedon page64
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When I was of meekness;considering thyself, lest My third concernwas for the sup- asked, frontally thou alsobe tempted." porters,the lifetimepartners and inves- and quite sur- So in spiteof what someof my good tors at HeritageVillage, who havegiven prisingly, by Jim foiendsmight think aboutJimand Thmmy scoresof millionsof dollars.The people Bakker, to be- Bakker,they are my brother and sister who haveput their moneythere are im- comethe chairmanof PTL, frankly,I was in Christ.I havea responsibilityto them portant.They cannotbe left out of the stunned.I experienced,as I'm sureyou anda concernfor the restorationof their equation. have,a mentalbarrage of the problems, family.They havetwo teenagers,Tammy Fourth, I am part of what the press consequences,ramifications, and so on, Sueand Jamie Charles. Can you imagine callsthe electronicmedia. That's just a of the decisionbefore me. But therewas whatthey face in a schoolroom,a beauty cuteway of sayingwe're usingradio and no time for the luxury of contemplation. parlor, a grocery store, on a street televisionfor the purposeof preaching The seriousnessof the problemsfacing corner,with their friendsand pals?We the gospelto the world in our genera- this manand his ministrydemanded an must identifywith those who are hurt- tion. Just as it is not wrong for CBS to immediateresponse, which I gavehim. ing, and put ourselvesin their shoes. use the media,it is not wrong for the "Yes. I will try." That does not mean I condone churchto do so. Now let me sharewith you five con- wrongdoing.Everyone knows that I Now the "electronic church" has siderationsthat were significantin my de- preachagainst immorality, and I preach takena broadsidethat could have a nega- cision,and then giveyou, as best as I for strongfamily relationships andfidelity. tive impact on the credibilityof every can,an accountof the eventsand circum- But my duty to upholdmorality and the preacherof the gospeland the causeof stancesthat led me to that point. family cannot be separatedfrom my Christin general.This is a time for clos- My first concernwas for my ministry responsibilityto help restore a fallen ing ranks,not a time for shootingour olvn in Lynchburg-iThomasRoad Baptist brother. wounded. Church, Liberty University, Old:Iime Finally,I have a responsibilityand Gospel Hour. After my Inrd and my concernfor the entirebody of Christ.I'm family,my first commitmentis to these a Baptist.I'm a Fundamentalist.After all ministries.Three-fourths of my schedule theseyears I don't think there is a per- will be in L1'nchburg,as it hasbeen since Mv dutyto sonon the faceof this earth who believes my pull-backfrom the politicalarena. To I am goingto changemy doctrineor in thosewho ask, "Is this goingto inter- upholdmorclity any way compromisemy convictions.I fere with the progress,the future, the don't think there is a personwho be- plans, the dreams of the Lynchburg and the fcmily lievesthat. But I havean obligationto ministry?" I sayto you from my heart, cqnnotbe thosewho do not agreeon every point this ministry is my first love. andwith everyjot andtittle of my doc- My secondconcern was for Jim and sepqrqtedfrom trinal statement,but who love Christ. Thmmy.I've listenedto many terrible My dear and late mentor B. R. t^akin statementsfrom so manypeople about myresponsibility said, "We are friends of all who are those two and what shouldhappen to friendsof Christ." Throughthe years, them. I can't operatethat way.There is tohelprestore Godhas ingrained that in my heart and a verseof Scripturethat controlsmy be- a fqllen brother. has given me a love for everyonewho havior,which says, "Brethren, if a man namesthe nameof the Saviour,and a be overtaken in a fault, ye which are senseof responsibilityto everyonein the spiritual,restore such an one in the spirit - familyof God everywhere.
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Now, with those five things said, behalfof the former board, I want to I want to comment on how it all saythank you." I couldsense, amidst the started. I want all the mythologyto be tears, "Thank you for helpingus in our destroyed. I'* o Bcptist. hour of need." I cannotbelieve that all Until the day of the fust meetingof of that couldhave happened except that the newPTL board,I hadnever been on I'm c Fundqmentqlist, God had His handin it, the PTL Club in my life. I was on the qm I do not own that ministry. I haveno groundsof HeritageVillage once. Two or I not desireto ownthat or anyother ministry. three yearsago on a family lacation to goingto chcnge I believethat what I am doingright now Florida, we took the highwaythrough is the will of Godfor Jerry Falwell.I am Charlotteand, in 10or 12minutes, drove my doctrine goingto act in fairnessand equality. I'm throughthe Heritagecampus. I wasvery goingto do this thing the way I believe impressedby it. or in qny wqy God would haveit done, regardlessof I hadmetJim Bakker once or twice, howmany letters comecondemning what at anNRB conventionor in a hotellobby, comprom$e I am trying to do. but hadnever had an in-depth conversa- my convictions. Weare a workingboard, not a figure- tion with him at anytime until Tiresday, headboard. I am onlyone vote. I am not March 17. in chargeof PTL. I am one of eightpeo- On February28 at a conventionin ple who are in charge of PTL and Florida,a pastorfriend of minesaid, "We Heritage USA. I'm not looking for need to be praying about and for a rumorsthat havebeen flying around the anotherjob. I am employed.I am not brother whom I am hearinghas been countryfor sevenyears, you are the first seekinga salary.I am not in any way overtakenin a fault." Becausethere humanbeing to confrontme for this sin. seekingafter glory. If anyonethinks I am were others around, the subject was I'm guilty.It wasat a low time in my life. enamoredwith the income and real dropped at that point. I called my Our familywas in trouble."He explained estateassets of Heritage,let me saythat friendat homein earlyMarch and asked that he did havea sexualencounter in a I learneda long time ago that all the him for the details. He said, "Well, hotel room in Floridaseven years ago, problemsand headaches and heartaches, I don't know the details. I have only anddid atthonze the paymentof money particularlyof this kind of a complex heard the rumors, but they relate to that girl. thing, greatly outweigh any glamour to Rev.Jim Bakkerand a possiblemoral After that private conferencewe involved. default." joined PastorDortch and the others in Six monthsor a year from now, or After somecalls to substantiatewhat anall-day meeting. Sometime during the lessor more,I maysay that it's impos- appearedto havehappened, I askedtwo dayJim Bakkerturned to me and said, sible,hopeless, and try to findsomeone of my associatesto talk with Jim "lerry,I wantyou to takethe chairman- elsewho cando better thanI havedone Bakker's number-two man at PTL, ship of PTL. Our board will resign in with it. Or that ministry maybe well, and PastorRichard Dortch. At that time the total. Pleaseappoint a board of your I may feel my missionis accomplished Bakkers had been in Palm Springs, selection.They will ratify that board andwalk out. I havenot madea perma- California,for eightor nineweeks, where first." nentcommitment to PTL. The onlyper- ThmmyFaye had been in the Betty Ford I was advisedlater that the board manentcommitments I havemade in my Hospitalfor a prescriptiondrug depen- wouldmeet on Wednesdaynight, March life are to my lnrd Jesusand to my wife dencyproblem. My associatesasked 18.They were comingfrom all acrossthe asher husband.Everything else is up for Rev.Dortch, "Is thereany possibility of country.According to the byJawsit was votesevery day. The Lord hasthe right a meetingwith Rev.Bakker to discuss necessaryfor themto voteunanimously to step in and changeeverything in a thesematters, to determineif they are to acceptthe resignationof the existing hurry.And sinceit doesn'tbelong to me, true or false?" board members. They had to vote I seemyself only as a steward,perhaps He said, "I don't know, but I will unanimously,before that, on the appoint- a temporarysteward, perhaps a perma- try to find out for you." On March mentand ratification of everyone of the nentsteward. I don't know.It is all in the 12 Pastor Dortch called to S2y, new board members.This was not a handsof God. "Rev. Bakker would like to see Jerry Jerry Falwell-JimBakrker transaction. I'm not goingthere to makea Bap- l Falwell,but he would like to see him It hadto be a unanimoustransaction on tist camp out of it. I'm going there alone.Since he is participatingwith his the part of the total board. for the purpose of seeing that it is wife in the hospitalization in Palm If you know anythingabout boards, alwaysa Christiancamp. I had nothing .t Springs,is it possiblefor Jerry to come andif you havebeen in the Lord's work to do with that ministry coming from to PalmSprings?" long enough, you probably don't where it was to where it is. It's not On March 17,having arrived in Palm remembermany unanimous votes. The my work. It's the Lord's work. I am Springs the night before with Pastor night of March 18 I joined the board there to do my best to preventit from Dortchand a few others,I met privately meeting in Charlotte by telephone ever fallinginto the handsof a secular for one hour with Jim Bakker in the hookup in Lynchburg. I listened in group, or to some who do not love hotel.I openedmy heart to him andtold amazementas they votedunanimously Christ,or that the networkbe lost to the him whatI hadheard. He said,"You are on everypoint. I wasastounded. One of causeof Christ. the first personin sevenyears who has them, speakingfor the board,said over Of coursemy personality will be seen confrontedme with this. With all of the the speakerphone,"Dr. Falwell, on andfelt. My doctrinalposition is known
14 FundamentalistJournal by everyone.I'm not a compromiser,but I think I get along with brothers and sisters in Christ-and people outside the family of Christ-with whom I don't agree, as well as anybody you know. I work hard at that. With the Moral Majority I worked with Mormons, Catholics, Jews, Methodists, Presbyterians, and 57 varieties of Baptists. And eight years later I'm still preaching the same thing that I preached when I was voted into Thomas Road Baptist Church 31 years ago. I have a mammoth job ahead of me. I can't do it alone,and I'm not trying to run it alone. I'm asking you to pray for me, to pray for that ministry, to pray for Jim and Thmmy and their two precious children, and most of all to pray that this fire storm, which is doing such damage to the cause of Christ, will soon be assuaged, and that we will see a brighter day coming. We sometimes get the idea that every time there is a failure, or some- thing goes wrong, the church is going out of business.That isn't true. After 2,000 Introducing years, the church of our lnrd Jesus Christ is alive and well. And long after you and I are gone, God's business the New Board will go on as though we were never After its fint get-acquaintedmeeting, officerof here. JerryNims, chief executive the new boardfor PTL was introduced GospelHour. Now, I'm not trying to pretend that the Old:Time to the nation on the live PTL show. all these things, economically, theo- Seatedfrom left to right are: logically, and doctrinally, are solved Moore, chairmanof Thomas simply. They are not. But I consider all Sam Rev. Rex Humbard,evangelist and in Nashville. those at PTL who know the [,ord as NelsonPublishing Company founderof the Cathedralof Tomorrowin Saviour, as my brothers and sisters in Akron,Ohio, a pioneerin televangelism. Christ. I am going to treat them ac- Rev.Bailey Smith, former president cordingly, and I want them to treat me the cofounderand chairmanof accordingly.But I promise you I am not of SBC, Rev. RichardDortch, servedunder going to change. RealEvangelism. Bakker as senior executivevice I am seeking the Ilrd's leading and Jim presidentand is now presidentof PTL. claiming what James said, that if any- one lacks wisdom he can ask God for it, and God will give it to him liberally. I Long after Rev. Falwell,pastor of Thomas must be sensitive to what God is saying Jerry Road Baptist Church, speakeron the you to me regarding the cause of Christ and I "Oldjfime GospelHour" weeklybroad- internationally. This is an awesome cast, aregone, responsibility. I cannot do it, but God can chancellor of Liberty University, and now chairmanof the PTL board. do it. I need to be wrapped up in your God'sbusiness pr:ryers and your concerns and your constant opinions and counsel and will go on BenArmstrong, executive advice. directorof National ReligiousBroadcasters. cs thoughwe werenever here. I Condensed from extemporaneous JamesWatt, former secretaryof the statements made to the Thomas Road interior, now a lawyer in Wyoming. Baptist Church and Liberty University family in late March.
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SPECIAL REPORT
"Stqbility Credibility Testimony" h ffimtffiffimffiffi ffmmffi
by DeborahHuff primaryobjectives are to find the truth, Falwellsays that regardlessof the dispel the rumors, and restore confi- size of a ministry every pastor has "We havean ob- dencein the PTL ministry," saidFalwell. celebritystatus, and that createspitfalls ligation to the "In theselast few criticaldays PTL no matterwhatrealmyou are in. Henotes causeof Christ, has maintaineda solidfinancial backing that peoplelook up to their pastor,and to the testimony and that's encouraging,"said Falwell. he mustmaintain a relationshipwith the of the gospel, "In threeor four monthswe'll knowbet- Inrd and be doubly careful to guard andto the reputationof the church," said ter what impactthis has really had on againsteven the appearanceof evil. Dr. Jerry Falwell,explaining why he and gtving." Falwell, half-serious, half-teasing, the new boardof directorsfor PTL were "Peoplewho weregiving the money said,"The greatestdanger a leaderhas becominginvolved in a ministry shattered to Jim Bakker are upsetwith what has is believing all the nice things your by scandaland immersed in controversy. happened.But thosewho were giving to friendshave said aboutyou." "We are here for the duration,or as Godand the ministryof the gospelhave Through all of this, Falwell hopes longas we areneeded. In six monthsor been,and will continueto be, the back- every pastor in America will become a year from now or lessor more,I may boneof PTL. more sensitiveto the awesomerespon- sayit's impossible,hopeless, and try to "Things like this do happen-no mat- sibilityhe hasfor his conductas well as find someoneelse who can do a better ter how big or smallthe ministry-and for his personalaccrual of wealth. "If job than I can," saidRev. Jerry Falwell whenthey happen,the focusof aministry God has blessedyou financially,that's ashe introducedthe newboard for PTL. gets shifted awayfrom God and toward wonderful.I am not againsthadng things, The first boardmeeting focused on the man who leadsthe organization." but don't let things haveyou." structuring an executivecommittee- He encouragespastors and laymen Jerry Nims, James Watt, and Sam alike to avoidan ostentatiousshow. "I Moore-and an auditcommittee headed drive a truck. I couldride in a limo, but by SamMoore, with Rex Humbardand ttTn. that's not me-the peoplewho support Ben Armstrong. church me and pray for me don't ride in The boardasked independent audi- limousines. ''No tors to providea cold-comfortletter on is on displcy onelives unto himself," reminds the financialposition of PTL. The audit Falwell."I can't do anything-goodor committeewas instructedto preparea cs neverbefore. bad-in Lynchburg,without someone report on the resignationofJim Bakker seeingme. That's good. It makesme ac- and the circumstancessurrounding it. I dontknow why God countableto my localchurch congrega- RichardDortch will continueas president let it hcppen. tion. I havean obligationto be blameless, of the organization."This is a working not perfect,but blamelessbefore them. board," said Falwell. "I believeit's a I only know "Somethinglike this situationat PTL blue-ribbongroup." is so injuriousto the newconvert and to Restoring credibility with current thqtHe unbelievers.I can only hope they realize donorsand the publicin generalwill be that peoplewho know Christ are still a priority with the new board. "We'll is toowise humanbeings. Christians are only sin- havean open-door policy with the press, to makecn error:' nerssaved by grace,through faith. There as we havean internal investigationinto is nothingsupernatural or extraordinary what happenedand an independentaudit- aboutus without Christ. Hopefully,the ing firm reviewing the books. Our - eyesof the unsavedworld will go pastthe
16 FundamentalistJournal situationand focus on a risen Saviour." Falwell has received criticism for keeping the Bakkers on the payroll. "The board agreed to continuehis salary indefinitely.It was a matter of compassion,of obligation,and of fair- ness.With Mrs. Bakkerin the hospital, it would be less than Christianfor the board-regardlessof what'shappened- to terminate the life support of the couplewho is responsiblefor the min- istry. PTL wouldnot exist if it werenot for Jim and Thmmy.They haveled the ministryfor 13years." The boardhas yet to addressthe futurerole of the Bakkers, thoughthe billboardsand their booksand recordswill remain. Falwellsaid, "We must treat all of them-the Bakkers and their children andMiss Hahn-as we wouldwant to be treated. We must wrap them in our prayers." Asked what would happenat his churchif he wereinvolved in a similarin- a new coursein a positivedirection for cident,Falwell said his churchwould for- The the PTL organization.He hadto answer givehim, but wouldhave to removehim toughquestions about our differencesin fromthe pastorate. "I believe,speaking Coverctgfe- doctrine,and had to assurethe pressand for Jerry Falwellat ThomasRoad Bap- the publicat largethat they wouldget the tist Church,a pastor gets only one Whcrt More truth as he did. chanceat thesethings. If he fails,he "In the main, the press has been needsto find anotheroccupation." Could Be Said? quite fair in presentingPTL and what Wouldhis wife forgivehim? "Sure she ensued,"said DeMoss. would,immediately after she shot me be- The March 19announcement of Jim "Dr. Falwellfeels that a few are try- tweenboth eyes," Falwell joked. "But Bakker's resignationfrom PTL, and ing to use it as a launchingpad to do I do not recommendthat as a solution Jerry Falwell'ssubsequent appointment credibilitydamage to televisionministries for any of you ladies who face that to headthat organization,supplied front- in general." problem." pageheadlines, news show features, car- With the new boardand the Assem- Falwellhas fieldednumerous ques- toons,and editorials for more thana fort- blies of God independentlylooking into tionsabout Bakker's style of ministry. night. Reportersand anchormenfrom the matter, DeMoss did not haveany "There's no doubtthat we havea dif- acrossthe nationsought interviews from predictionson the outcomeof the inves- ferentapproach. When people visit our the peopleinvolved, related to, associated tigations."One thing we know for cer- Liberty Universitycampus they don't with, and evenjust passingby PTL. tain is that the press will be sure the commenton the beautifulbuildings. Our Fueled by bickeringbetween tele- publichears the results." buildingsare basicand functional.The vangelistsabout the changesand the DeMoss credits the media with commentscenter on our students,the reason they occurred, the incident focusingon the credibilityproblem of all qualityoftheir education,and the depth became known as "Pearlygate," televisionministries. "It's a legitimate of their faith. "Heavensgate,"and the ''SoapOpera in concem.That's why Dr. Falwellis asking "Every ministryreflects the leader. Charlotte." for the televisionministries to set up a At Heritage,the beautyof the place Jerry Falwellwas the gueston more systemto monitor their own activities. grabs you. It's not my way of doing thana dozentelevision news shows dur- Wehave to do somethingof this nature things,but it is obviouslyanother ap- ing that time, patiently repeatingwhat to restorepublic trust." proach.I knowwho Godused to build happenedand what he plannedto do. Did DeMoss have any favorite PTL. Whilechanges will come,there is Whatcould be saidof the attention? momentsin all the mediashow? "Sure. no need to stampJerry Falwellon the Mark DeMoss.administrative assistant OneLynchburg reporter, Darrell laurant, place.That wouldbe impossibleto do. to Falwell,said, "The newsconference wrote my favoriteanalogy. 'Remember I am goingto maintainHeritage USA as on March26, followingthe boardmeet- RedAdair, the guy who went aroundput- a ministry to Christianfamilies." ing at PTL, had over 400 registered ting out massiveoil-well fires? Jerry As for the capitalprojects already mediarepresentatives present. It was Falwellhas become the Red Adair of the under way, Falwell said the Tower is the largestDr. Falwellhas ever had. televangelicalcommunity.' That's cer- scheduledto be completedin July.Noth- "I think he got the opportunityto set tainlywhat it felt like for me at times." ingelse has been settled yet, andall such programswill be examinedat future
May 1987 17 board meetings. The next meeting is "When you walk into Thomas Road scheduledfor April 28. Baptist Church you know you are in a "I know some pastors.in the As- Bible-believing,Fundamentalist, Baptist sembliesof God object to my appoint- church. Youknow our stand on separa- ment, but I can only say that we are tion. Youknow our standon doctrine. I going to try to maintainthe stability of am going to preach what we believe the ministry, rebuild its credibility, and without compromise. guarantee the ongoing testimony of "I am still-as I have been for Christ here." 31 years and will be through this The idea of Heritage USA as a lifetime-a FundamentalistBaptist. I am "Christian retreat" has beencriticized not going to change.I am not going to asfrivolous. Falwell responds, "We have compromise. supportedWord of Life in SchroonLake "What I am doingis askingChris- andJackWyrtzen for years.We hare sup- tians to close ranks and prevent Satan ported Christiancampgrounds all over from having a field day. By holding ttl the country.Of course,there's more en- together,we can presentthe world with nop. the fcmily tertainment here, but Christians do go a dramatic testimony of the love of to DisneyWorld, Gatlinburg, and other Christ. of Godct lcrge places.Why not here? "When the dust settlesfrom all of "It's a wonderfulcampground. Some this, we just want unsavedpeopleto will closercnks, of the boardmembers who hadnot been rememberthe lovewe haveshown to our and showlove here before thought they were going to injured, and our kindnessesto one an old-fashionedcampground. They were another.We want them to see andhear oneto qnotherl' surprisedby the wonderfulfacilities. our testimonyfor Christ. Pleasekeep us "This placeis a marvelousidea. Jim in your prayers." I Bakker is to be creditedwith identifying a need-a Christian vacationretreat. This is a placewhere the entire family min, saysshe has fielded many calls from cancome and be ministeredto or come parentsof students."Some parentsare and relax." Reqctions concernedthat Dr. Falwell may have When asked if Jesus would have compromisedhis doctrine. brought His disciplesto the water park Explode "After I e)plainthat Dr. Falwellhasn't and gone down the three-story water changed,nor will he, and that the two slide,Falwell chided, "He wouldnot hare qt News of organizationswill not be transferring gone down that slide-He probably money or joining together in any way, would have walked across it!" Would L Chonges they seem satisfied." Falwell go down the slide? "Not Rick I:wrenson, managerfor Liberty Jerry 'A only wouldyou not seeJesus going down In his 15yean withJerry Falwell,Don Home Bible Institute, said, few that water slide, you are not goingto see Norman,e: 18 FundamentalistJournal SPECIAL REPORT It Is All You've Heclrd...qndMore ffiffiWm ilt$A by Angel.aElwell Hunt "Have a won- derful day, la- dies," the cos- tumed young man said as he helpedus througha throngof carswait- ing outsidethe HeritageGrand Hotel, "and be careful!" I laughed.Such exuberantfriendli- nesswas ftre evenat DisneyWorld. My editor and I were at Heritage USA to cover the press conferenceheld by Jerry Falwell and the new PTL board. Her job wasto coverthe news.Mine was to soakup local color. There is plenty of color at Heritage USA.The 2,300-acretheme park in Fort Mill, South Carolina,is surroundedby lush southern pines and genfly rolling green hills. Entering the grounds we passedthe WelcomeCenter, where a pretty girl in a colonial cloak gaveus a copy of the HeritageHerald, a monthly newspaperwith the mont}'s coming The famousthree-story water slide attractsvisitors from all over the country eventsand lots ofreal estateadvertising. As we drove along we passedthe par- to be run over by a fast-movingtelevi- part in comfort, did not seem to mind tially complete Mulberry Towers, the sion camera,no movementtoward the their hourJongwait. The excitementof boyhoodhome of Billy Graham,and sub- set, please.His friendlybanter brought beingthere filled the placethey hadseen divisionsof lovelycountry-style homes an easylaugh from the happyaudience. so often on television. and smallertown-house condominiums. Sevemlwomen, one carrying a box Prompflyat 11 a.m. the timpaniroll On our way to the televisionstudio for of tissues.moved onto the set. which soundedand the PTL Singerssang on the taping of the PTL Club, we circled featuredthe phonelines where counsel- cue. RichardDortch, the show's host, an impressivewater park, the lovely ing is done. At airtime the lines were began his descent from steps in the HeritageGrand Hotel, andthe replicaof switchedfrom the counselingroom to the audience,and the audiencecraned their the Upper Room. set, andthey rangquietly throughout the necksto seehim. "He's overthere," the Inside the studio, at 10minutes until show. gray-hairedman in front of me volun- airtime, a smiling man was making an- The studiowas hot, bright, and on teered, "right at the end of your row." nouncementsin a pleasantvoice. No this day when the new PTL board was Dortch announcedthat the new PTL flash photography,please. No leaving to be introduced,very crowded.But the boardof directorswas present, and the your seat,please. And unlessyou want relaxedvisitors. dressedfor the most audiencerose as one in a standing May 1987 19 board, and I was sorry to see some of them go. However, what impressed me was the willingness to keep this thing go- ing. Ifthis happened 11 years ago when PTL was just a fledgling ministry noth- ing would have remained. But we have so many things going on here-it is big- ger than one person. If it were not big- ger than an individual, it should not have been started in the first place." Some of the things that "go on" at Heritage USA are an adoption agency,a home for unwed mothers, a home for homelessstreet people, a home for the physically handicapped, marriage and family counselingsessions, a children's ministry, a Christian academy, and the Heritage Village Church and Missionary Fellowshipwith its correspondingminis- tries. PTl-sponsored activities around the world include over 800 "People That Love" centers, where food and clothing are distributed to the poor, and a prison ministry that involves over 9,000 vol- unteer workers. Through the prison ministry over 21,500Bibles have been distributed to inmates, 20,000 Bible cor- respondencecourses have been graded, park year. The UpperRoom, an inspirationalcenter for thousandsof visitorseach and 37 satellitedishes have been installed in maximum security prisons to provide ovation.The men on the couch-Rex preacherof the gospel,a very smart Christian televisionprogramming. Humbard,Jerry Falwell, Ben Armstrong, man,and a manwho doesan incredible Fort Hope, located on the grounds of JamesWatt, Jerry Nims, SamMoore, job of handlingthe media.When they Heritage USA, provides a home for andBailey Smith-smiled in appreciation. saidFalwell was going to be headof PTL street people, for men who have just 'Now As the men chattedwith Dortch,who ministry I thought, that's a good been releasedfrom prison, and for men talkedabout their work and their fami- idea,'because he knowshow to handle with substance abuse problems. The lies,the audiencebreathed, smiled, and himself. Heritage School of Evangelismprovides chuckledwith them. The air wassweet "I knowa lot of the guyson the other hands-ontraining in the areas of televi- with congenialityand mutual respect for sion and counseling.A network of 4,000 all in the bodyof Christ.Throughout the pastorsthroughout the United Stateshas programwhispers of "God blessyou, been arranged so that a local pastor can Jerry" and"Thank you" quietlyflowed tt'W'a almost immediately contact a troubled from brokenhearts. soul who has called in over the PTL Aside from a couple of suspicious hqve counselinghot line. glancesat my pressbadge (one usher somcny things Over 2,000 peoplelive in the homes gentlyasked me if I wouldn'tlike to sit and town homes on the grounds of Her- in the press section "with my own goingon here, itage USA, and plans are under way for kind"), the peopleat HeritageUSA were thousandsmore. Messner Enterprises, warm, appreciativeof the help from It is bigger an independent contractor, is building Jerry Falwelland the other new board person. homes as they are neededon the Heri- members,and faithfulto the beliefthat thqnone tagegrounds. As many as 15,000new fam- Godwould continue to work in a mighty If it werenot, ilies couldbe housedwith relativeease. way through the work in which they have The greatest need of the ever- had a part. it should expanding Heritage USA now is room, I had arranged to meet PTL Singer saysYoung. "In the summer months we I.ee Youngafter the press conference. nothave been havejammed the studio and the barn fuIl Youngadmitted that the formationof a startedin and turned people away.We need some- new boardhad caughthim by surprise, thing with 2500 seats right now. We also but addedthat the PTL staff was sup- thelirst plcce' need a big assembly hall with room portiveof Dr. Falwell'sleadership. "Jerry enough to host a convention. We would Falwellis first a born-againChristian. So love to see the day when every Chris- he'smy brother,"said Young. "He is a - tian conventionis held here. [,et's face 20 FundamentalistJournal t 3.7 HeritageUSA It is q CHistian and the PTtTelevision Network retrecrtcenter, The 2,300-acreChristian amusement park is locatedbetween Charlotte, North building up the Carolina,and Fort Mill, South Carolina. bodyof Ctuist Visited by 6 million people in 1986,second only to Disneylandand Walt qroundthe world. Disney World in number of annualvisitors. HeritcgeUSA is a a No drugs, alcohol,or tobaccoallowed. a Hotels. cqmpgroundthqt is a Shoppingvillage. excltingJesusl' a Water park. O Restaurants. o Two fishing lakes. a Campgrounds. a Workshops,worship services, and musicalpresentations daily. a Amphitheaterfor passionplays. USA a Home for unwedmothers. a Alcohol and drug rehabilitationprograms. it. The secular world does not want a One-yearresidential ministry for homelessmen. peo- Christianconventions, because the a Privatehomes. ple don't drink and they don't carouse. Thereare a lot ofplacesthatjust do not a Time-sharecondominiums. want Christianconventions." a Elementary through high school academy. Lindalrry, of PTL publicrelations, be- lievesthat the Christiancollege students who serveas summerstaff havemuch to do with HeritageUSAs appeal."I havea 13-year-oldson, and as a parent I am glad that he can see Christian studentswho areexcited about the Lord and not ashamedof their lifestyle." The Heitage Herald describesthe PTL ministryas "one of love,reaching out to the body of Christ, developing mature Christians,and spreadingthe Gospelaround the world. The Heritage GrandMinistry Centerserves this min- istry as a worship center and retreat facility for the body of Christ. It is not a public facility,but a Christianretreat center, buildingup the body of Christ Tapingof the PTLshow always draws a largecrowd of peopleto around the world. Heritage USA is a thetelevision studios. twenty-fust-centurycampground that is exalting Jesus." o PTL Standsfor Praise lnrd or PeopleThat lnve. Youngtold me he was stoppedin a the grocery store recently and askedwhat o The network is carried to 15 million homes and features24 hours of Christian wouldbecome of PTL. His answer:"If programming. God Almighty is headof this ministry, it . Employs2,000 workers. cannotfail. If a mere man was headof this ministry, it cannot stand. I think o Received$129 million in income for fiscal year 1986. we'vepretty well answered that question by the exampleof the waythe new board is standing and operating." T May 1987 21 er by AngelaElnell Hunt Gloria Gaither, writing the abovepas- sagein lzt's Make a Memoty,coauthored his last night of our vacationwe with ShirleyDobson, would say that a had a wiener roast on the modern mother not only should have time, Dionis Beach.This beachis she must make time for makingmemories. certainlyour favorite-so Gloriais a talentedwoman. During her quiet, so secretiveand promis- 23 years of marriageto Bill Gaither, she - ing, so romantic.Benjy's, and her husbandhave recorded over 30 Amy's, and Suzanne'sprofiles recordalbums and written over 450 songs. betweenthe pink horizonand the quiet sea The lyricist of their songwritingduo, she is are frozen in my mind as if someonehad also an authorwith six booksto her credit. stoppeda movieprojector to take a closer But Gloria Gaitherfeels her most impor- look at one frame-this frame-this moment. tant responsibilitiesare foundin her roles "I see their facesthere betweenthe as wife, mother,and homemaker. sea and sky. Barely childrenthey are, yet "The greatest opportunity of my life is hardly mature.We've celebrated the happy to be a mother and mold three lives first- daysof childhoodhere on these beaches hand.Nothing has taken more thinking, and watchedthe little footprints in the more education,more planning,more logis- sand. Now we makethis islandour wel- tics, more anythingthan being a parent. It come mat for grown-updays. If I look is a vocationwhere you see the results closelydown this beachI can see the more immediatelythan any of our other prints of tiny toddler feet grow bigger as waysto touch people'slives, becauseyou they run along until they end right here in see the response,or lack of it, daily,one- front of me, long and slim and almostthe to-one.It is the scariestopportunity, and size of mine. Growingfeet. Runningfeet. the most gratrfying." Feet I've held in my handand counted Glorialikes to considerIsaiah 54:li! as 'piggies' on. Feet I've scrubbedthe mud she works with her children: "And all thy and sandand grassstain from. Feet I've children shall be taught of the Lord; and tied sneakerson and guidedinto stiff, new great shallbe the peaceof thy children." Sundayshoes. Feet I've taughtto pedal "That's encouragingto me," she bikes and to roller skate. Feet that have smiles," becauseit doesn't havea time limit learnedto go where I couldn'tfollow. . . up on it. We once wrote a musical calledKids tall trees,down school hallways, on dates.I've Under Construction,and, since then we've watchedthose feet take first steps,toddle, talked to so many parents who have said, 'My walk, skip, balance,kick footballs,run kids didn't turn out right.' Bill always 'Are bases,march in parades,and dance pirouettes. asks, tltey dead?'Because as long as And at every stage,I've watchedthem leave they are alive, they are still turning out." the currentfootwear behind to run barefootand What makes a family successful?Gloria free down these belovedbeaches." believesone of the most important con- Nostalgia,pure andsimple. Does a modern siderationsis communication."I think that mother havetime to sparefor such emotional families need to make an effort to keep the indulgences? lines of communicationopen. For instance, May 1987 23 if the wife is working outsidethe home and the husbandis working someplaceelse, the naturaltendency is to come home dead tired from two separateworlds and not " lt* gtodpeopte ore havethe energyto talk aboutwhat has happenedduring the day.The kids have beginninglo reolize been off at schoolin anotherworld-and I meananother woild-then they come lhotthe nucleqr fomily home. I know very few familieswho even eat suppertogether or spendany time say- 'OK, ing, for the next two hourswe're all is lhe nolurslhobilof goingto tell eachother what excitedus, or madeus mad, or madeus disappointed,or fornurluring childrenl' madeus sad today.'Well, unlesswe make that effort, then we all lead separatelives, and all we havein commonto talk aboutis, 'Who 'Did needstennis shoes?' and, the Indiana.Their childrenhave grown up sur- water softenerbreak?' The personwho roundedby grandparents,aunts, uncles, sharesour excitementor our disappoint- andcousins. ment or our joy is our secretary,our boss, "Bill and I can't raise our kids alone," or a schoolmate.So the family lives in the saysGloria. "We needother people.We need samehouse, but it's basicallya rooming other coupleswho reinforcewhat we say. housefor strangers." Whenour kids go throughthose stages when Her concernfor other familiesprompted they're not talkingto us, we hope there her to write lzt's Make a Memorywith are other couplesaround them who will say ShirleyDobson. She noticedthat today's what we would havesaid if they had talked mobile societyoften left youngfamilies to us. We really do need eachother. without a support systemto providespecial "The family shouldalso be a unit for a times and traditionsof family togetherness. higher,broader purpose-the purposeof "In the agriculturalage, nuclearfamilies worship,of service,of outreach.I hope grew up aroundthe extendedfamily. Chil- Americanfamilies return to the practiceof dren and youngcouples were immediately bringingour old peopleinto our homes given traditionsand habits,special celebra- when they need us to carefor them. Even tions, great times, and memories-almost illnessand deathshould be a part of love ready-made.But now couplesoften get and life. Miscellaneousrelatives, singles married and move far awayfrom everybody. who perhapsdon't havefamilies of their When they own, neighborswho are lonely, can find have their first solacewithin the warm, securefamily circle. baby,there's "More than20 yearsago when I was nobodybut a majoringin sociology,the predictionwas baby-sitterto that the end of the nuclearfamily had extendthe come,that there would be all sorts of family circle; family forms and substitutesin the future, often there is no support systemfor the and that anythingwould becomeacceptable parentsor the children. as a family unit. The experts were telling "I think many Christian parents in our us that the family was on its way out, that segmentedsociety wouldlike to start there would be much more institutional makinggreat memories,but we are embar- training,day-care centers, and so forth. rassed,we are not creative,we are rushed, While this has happenedto some extent, it our schedulesare hectic, and time is hasnot had an entirelypositive effect on our 'What limited, so we think, can you do culture.I find it very hearteningnow that more with an hour?' Well, the answeris-a lot! of the expertsare saying,'Back to the Shirleyand I felt that manyfamilies just nuclearfamily. It r the naturalhabitat for didn't know what to do and were too pres- nurturinghuman beings.' Our brokensociety sured to think of fun, creative,simple suffers from the lack of nurture that only a things to do with their families.So we loving family can give. I feel a new awareness 'make compileda resourcebook of waysto of the valueof the family as God's memories.'" naturalhabitat for personhood." Gloria and Bill Gaither have obviously Gloria knows that the demandsof madememories with their family,and they family and the growing role of women in havedone it with the help of their extended societymake beinga womanin the family.Gloria's parents moved from Battle eightiesa challengingtask. "I sharewith Creek, Michigan,to join the Gaitherclan every woman a certain frustmtion. All 'becomers.' soon after they settled in Alexandria, of us are and shouldbe but 24 FundamentalistJournal sometimeswe experiencefrustration encouragedthat men are becomingpar- becausewe are not all we would like to ents again,that householdduties are be. Sometimeswe feel like tailuresbe- being shared, and t}rat children are learn- causethere is just not enoughof us to go ing to work with and be loved by their around.Women can easilylook at people fathersas well as their mothers. who happento be in the public eye and "That was true in the agricultural 'They say, don't know what it's all about.' age-not that parents playedwith their But of coursethat is not the case.Each childrenso much, but they were together persontends to see someoneelse's set more becausethey workedat home. of circumstancesas more ideal, but we The fatherstook the sonswith them all have to constantlyreevaluate our to work in the barn or in the fields. priorities. The mothers worked with the daughters "Today's womenhave some freedoms in the houseor in the garden.But during never known to our mothers and grand- the industrial age the family was split. mothers.For one thing, we don't measure hrents and children were separated our value so much by our ability to be all day. The children could no longer perfect housekeepers,perfect home- identify with what their fathers did at makers,perfect cooks,and perfect the factory. Familiesleft the farms mothers. Womenare more awarethat and migratedto suburbia. Commuting each of us has rralueeven though our stole more time from the family. Some talents may differ widely. That is healthy childrenseldom saw their fathersuntil the and good. weekend. "But often frustrationarises because "Now we live in the computer age, we have held onto the old definition of with its own set of problemsand oppor- what a womanis, while addinga new tunities for the family. God speaksto us definition-that sheis creativeand works in our time, calling us to see each other, outside the home and does all kinds of listen to each other, and developdeep and challengingjobs and is interesting and meaningfulfamily relationships,loving highly educatedand a thousandother eachother as Christ lovedus, and out- things. No one can be all things to all doingeach other in serrranthood.Shared people. responsibilityand work could be a very "But while some of this new aware- exciting meansof creating ties that bind ness is helpful, I think our society will us together.But most of all Jesus'way of becomehealthy only when the men ex- love must be practicedin the home so periencetJfs senseof freedomalso-the that the family can once againbecome the freedom to express love and pain, to natural habitat for nurturing eternal human laugh, to cry to fail, to be tender. I am souls." I May 1987 25 v Child, Mv Teachen' Mv Friend by Gloria Gaither And I would stop to teachyou: num- bers, namesof things,textures, shapes, rom the momentI first held you sizes,foods, furniture, pets, trees, flowers, in my arms still drenchedin stars,and clouds.But soonyou were birth until now as I watchyou teachingme. Teachingme that when the drive awayto the appointments lessonstopped the learningkept on going. you've madewith life, mother- Youtaught me to see the miraclesI'd Fing you has been my life's most stumbledover every day. You taught me I awesome,fearsome, and joyful trust and delightand ecstasy.You held a adventure.I didn't know that first day what mirror up beforemy attitudesand role- motheringwould mean, thoughI was eager playedall my reactions.You taught me what to begin. Youseemed so fragilethen, so it meantto live what I verbalized,to be- smalland trusting, dependingon me for lieve what I preached,to internalizewhat I every life-sustainingneed. I thoughtat first lectured. you'd break. "Be sure to supportthe little You,who cameto me all wet from head,"they told me. But I soonlearned birth, baptizedthe commonthings with that you were tougherthan you looked,and natalfreshness, and with the showerof couldout-squeal, out-sleep, and out-endure your laughterwashed away the barnaclesof me ten-to-one.In fact, those first three grown-upcynicism and the dust of dull monthsI wonderedif I'd ever finish a meal routine. Youmade things new. Yougave me or a night's sleepagain as long as I lived. an excuseto be myseHagain, to skip down The teachingbegan immediately. I had forest trails or sled the frozenhillsides studiedto be a teacher,but there was cleanwith snow,to splashthrough spring- never a classroomstudent as hungry to time puddles,barefoot glad, and guessat learn as you. Before you could speak,your where the shootingstars must go. eyesasked the questionsand your tiny Yougave me eyesto see the realnessof handsreached to touch and learn, taste and peopleonce again,to look beyondtheir faces'thin facades.You saw the child inside the aged,the longingand the passionlong entrappedby gnarledjoints and failingeye- sight. Yourecognized profundity and wis- dom in the gigglyteenage baby-sitter, beautyin the plain, and creativityin the timid. Youshowed me that the generation gap is the artificialinvention of our culture, and bigotry a sick perversionof nature's celebrationof variety. I helpedyou learn to crawl, toddle, walk, run, swim, dance,ride bikes, and drive the car. I encouragedyou to stand tall, walk alone,run from evil, dancefor joy, ride out the hard times, and drive yourselfon when you felt temptedto gtve see. Beforelong, your cooingturned in- up. I waitedfor you to cross the road, quisitive,and every babbledsentence climb off the schoolbus, come in from endedwith a questionmark. Yourfirst dates,and return home from college.Now wordswere: "What's that?What's that?" aboutall I can do for you is be there,be- Soonyour questingvocabulary grew and causegradually you havecome to be your you were begging,"Teach me something, own person,not so much my child as my Mommy.Teach me something." friend. I May 1987 27 '1 Wisclom from True wisclom by DaaidJeremiah ensuedwhen worldly-wisdomhas been for man is allowedto have its way." tthe RockefellerCenterin New As we look at the real wisdomthat York City, four large murals comesfrom above,we must seeitagainst hangon the wall.The first is of clepenclenton the backdropof the wisdomfrom below. a primitiveman laboring with his hands, attemptingto survive his alien environ- man's ability Source of Heavenly Wisdom ment. Next to this is the portralralof man havingbecome the creatorof tools, and to adjust WhenJames writes of "the wisdom the comforts of civilizationhave been thatis fromabove" (ames 3:17), he uses multiplied. The third mural showsman a presenttense participleto make his to be both master and serrant of the to Gocl's point.He says,"Wisdomis comingfrom machine.The vast forcesof the material above.Wsdom from aboveis notarailable world are nowunder his directionand his revealecttruth in one-timeallotments, nor is it to be pro- control. Our eyesmove to the last paint- cured on the installmentplan. James ing with a senseof overwhelmingsur- presentsit as a steady flow from the prise.Itseems so out of contextwith the mindof Godto His children.It just keeps other three. JesusChrist is the theme andis worldly.It comesfrom the flesh on coming.The supplyof God'swisdom of this presentation,and He is seenin and is fleshly.It comesfrom the Devil neverruns dry. It comesto us continu- the settingof His Sermonon the Mount. and is devilish.This pseudo-wisdomis ally from aboveto meet the demandsof Strugglingup to Him aremasses of men divisivelyenvious, seHishly ambitious, each hour. When we walk with Him in and women and children. Underneath arrogantly boastful, and outwardly de- the light of His Word,He dailygives us that fourth mural, the mural of Christ, ceitful. The productof this imitationof the wisdomwe need for our lives. areinscribed these words from "Beyond God'swisdom is confusionand every evil In James1:5 we are taughtthat wis- Science,"by Alan Walker(Pulpit Digest, work. A manwho choosesthe world's domcomes from Godin responseto our September1967): "Man's ultimatedes- wisdomover God's wisdomwill spend prayer."If any of you lack wisdom,let tiny dependsnot on whetherhe canlearn his life in futility and frustration. him ask of God, that giveth to all men newlessons or makenew discoveries or Jamespresents an alternative.He liberally,and upbraideth no| andit shall conquestsbut on his acceptanceof the givesus anoption that will keepus from be givenhim." lesson that was taught him over two the pitfalls of man's wisdom. It is an Verse 17 of that chapter further thousandyears ago." optionthat protectsthe body of Christ, amplifiesthat by remindingus: "Every This is the artist's way of sayingthat whichis the church.from the dissension good grft and every perfect gift is from true wisdom for man is dependenton and strife that mark so many modern- above,and cometh dorrrn from the Father man's ability to adjust to and accept day assemblies. of lights,with whomis no variableness, God's revealedtruth. This wisdom is Guy King, n A Belief That Behaues, neither shadowof turning." man,as the creature,in properperspec- warns: "When Mr. Worldly-wise is The wisdomthat comesfrom above tive to God, the Creator. allowedto be in the church,the tide of is manifestedthrough God's Son. It is WhenJames asks, "Who is a wise spiritualrevival has been stayed.The made availablethrough God's Holy man and enduedwith knowledge[wis- holy task of soul-winninghas been im- Spirit, and it is written down in God's doml?" $ames3:1i|), he is askinga very paired.The commandingvoice of Chris- holy Book, the Bible. importantquestion. He answershimself tian testimonyhas been silenced.And The wise man is the man who has bysayingthat sucha manshows by hislife the growingexperience of blessedin- givenhimself to JesusChrist andwho by that he hasa right relationshipwith God. timarywith Godhas been arrested. Yes, the help of the Holy Spirit keepshis in- Pseudo-wisdomcomes from theworld and many more deplorableeffects have tellect in submissionto the will of God. 28 FundamentalistJournal Sucha manwill havethe wisdomof God and destroysits shining purity." when we are dealingwith problems. which is from above. The wisdomof Godthat is shownout John White believesthat someone of our good behavioris lrcl pure. exhibitingthis kind of peacewill standout Sequence of Heavenly Wisdom The wisdom from above is in his world. In "God's PerfectPeace," peaceable. Tiue peaceis alwaysan out- written for MoodyMonthly (December The wisdom from above is pure. growthof purity. Peaceis a blessingcon- 1962),he said, "Peaceis a kind of light- This is first inJames'list becauseGod's ferred upon us by God, and it is avail- housein the midst of a storm. Winds wisdom,like His nature,is basedupon ableto us from Him alone.Purity always shriek,waves crash, and lightning flickers the attribute of holiness.This word for bringspeace. The absenceof purity is all aroundit, but inside, the childrenare purity andholiness is foundin the com- alwaysaccompanied by the absenceof playing, while their parents go about mand of James4:8 where we are in- peace.Listen to Isaiah."But the wicked their work. They may look out the win- structed to purify our hearts and turn are like the troubledsea, when it can- dow to marvel at the powers that rage from duplicity. There are no hidden not rest, whosewaters cast up mireand aroundthem, but they havepeace. It is motivesin God's wisdom. It is trans- dtrt. Thereis no peace,saith my God.,to the peaceof knowingthat the strength parent and clean. There is nothing the wicked" (Isa. 57:20-27). that surroundsthem is strongerthan the under the surface.It is all up front. Whenthe peaceof God followsthe strengthof the storm." The psalmistreminds us that God's purity of God'swisdom into our hearts Isaiahthe prophethad this in mind wisdom is just like God's Word, for and lives. it will even havean effect on whenhe wrote, "Thou wilt keephim in "the commandmentof the Lordis pure" thosearound us. Wewill be ableto "fol- perfectpeace, whose mind is stayedon (Ps.19:8). lowpeace with all men" (Heb.12:14). We thee" (Isa.26:3). Purity has no degrees.There is no will be ableto live peaceablywith all men And Paul communicatesthe same ''positive, comparative,and superlative." (Rom. 12:E). For Christ, who is our ideawhen he describesthis tranquility There is only the absolute.R. W. Dale, Peace,who came into this world as the to the Philippiansas the peacethat "pass- n The Epistleof Jarnes,reminds us that "Prince of Peace,"will be on the tlrone eth all understanding"(Phil. 4:7). The "Christians are prone to try to es- of our hearts.The "sweet reasonable- psalmisttakes us backto the sourceof capethe dark and ugly stainson their ness" of this peacewill causeus to be peacewhen he says,"Great peacehave chancter,but they forgetthat the nations approachable,to allowdiscussion, to be they whichlove tlry law: andnothing shall of the savedin the city of God \lalk in willing to yield to others. Such peace- offendtlem" (Ps. 119:165). white raiment and that eventhe dust of ablenesswill not allowus to dragin per- The wisdom from above is gen- the commonearth showson their clothes sonalitiesnor allowus to makeexcuses tle. The wisdomof Godis first pureand May 1987 29 thenpeaceable and then genfle. kul'sin- structionto Titus bears this out. "To speakevil of no man,to be no brawlers, brft gentle,shewing all meeknessunto all t men" (Titus3:2). I I Strife is the world'swisdom, but gen- I I tlenessis a propertyof the wisdomfrom t I above.In the New Testament,the word gentle "to I1I PLAYGOSPEL SONGS 8Y EAR i means know how andwhen to Amazrngnew course shows how to olayand CH0RD ! relax the law, under the pressureof a anyg0spel s0ng y0u ve ever heard - enlrrely by earr i higher and greater force than the law." 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Box llnesslng ln Word qnd Deed by lzRoy Ei.ms lmostimmediately after I came to Christ, I began to read variousmagazines and periodi- calsthat extolled the mighty exploits of outstandingChristians across the land. I learnedof men like Merv Rosell,John R. Rice,Hube Mitchell, BobJones, Sr., Jack Wyrtzen, Hyman Appelman, and manyothers, who conductedgreat tent meetings where thousandscame to Christ. Giant auditoriumsin scoresof major cities were filled with their au- diences;huge crouds flocked to the ftont to turn to Christ in repentanceand frith. As I began to read the Bible I dis- coveredsimilar ministries carried on by the apostlesof Christ. hul andBarnabas preachedthe gospelin the city of Derbe (Acts 14:20-21).The apostles filled Jerusalemwith the messageof Christ (Acts 5:28). Philip the ernngelist went down to Samaria,preached Christ, and ''there wasgreat joy in that city" (Acts 8:5-8).The NewTestament is filledwith reports of how God used these great men to lead thousandsto Christ. But the more I read, the more I be- came arpareof another facet of evan- gelism. The apostles and e.mngelists were not the only ones who were to actively bring people to Christ. All the sow the Word in the hearts of people itself, oaept it abidein the vine; no more peopleof Godare to be busy abouttheir (Mark 4:14).But the messagemust be can ye, exceptye abidein me. I am the Father'sbusiness. Every childof Godis backed up with lives that reflect the vine, ye are the branches: He that to be an "ambassadorfor Christ" 0 Cor. righteousnessof God. As we witness abideth in me, and I in him, the same 5:20). Weare "allowedof Godto be put with our lives we must keep five things bringethforth muchfruit: for without me in trust with the gospel" 0 Thess.2:4). in mind. ye cando nothing" flohn 15:4-5).Here We are to proclaim Christ to the tells us that the abidinglife is the 'Abide Jesus world by our lives and with our lips. We Fellowship. in me, andI in secret to a fruitfirl life. Daily fellowship must make the gospelclear as we daily you. As the branchcannot bear fruit of with the lord is a must. May1987 31 '1 Purity. "Ict everyone that nameth the nameof Christ depart from iniquity. But in a great housethere are not only W. musfmoqe vesselsof gold andof silver,but alsoof A,' he peopte woodand of earth; andsome to honour, thegospel cleql and someto dishonour.If a manthere- ofGod themessoge fore purgehimself from these, he shall to but be a vesselto honour,sanctified, and ore be musfbe meetfor the master'suse, and prepared busyobouf unto everygood work. Flee alsoyouth- bockedup ful lusts:but followrighteousness, faith, theirFofhe/s charity, peace,with them that call on wifhlives the lnrd out of a pure heart" (2 Tim. business. 2:L9-22).We must "depart frominiquity" thotreflect and purge ourselvesfrom anythingthat Everychild woulddishonor the Inrd. Sinfrrlpleasure, lherighteousness worldly ambitions,and vainglory must be ofGod ofGod, confessedand forsaken. islo be Manyan effectivewitness for Christis on the shelfbecause he eitherignored or on"ombqssodor did not fully realizethe consequencesof Beginthe daywith prayerand Bible thisteaching. The problemusuallybegins forChristi' reading. Pray for your spouse, your with somethingthat seems"small" in children,your grandchildren, your boss, the eyesof men, but nothingis smallin your relatives,your friends, peopleat God's eyes. Soon one tentacle after work, your pastor, and missionaries. another grips the person'sheart and to His lordship-God canthen useyour Simply put, "In every thing by prayer mind to finally immobilize his forward life to communicatethe objectivefact of and supplicationwith thanksgiving progressin faith. His lordshipto the unbelieversaround let your requests be made known Pause and take stock. fue there you. Whenthey seea life of hateturned untoGod" (Phil.4:6). As youspeak to things in your life that are robbing you into a life of love,when they see a per- the I-ord in prayer,and He speaksto you of someservice for Christ?I urge you sonfilled with fear turnedinto onefilled through His Word, you will begin to to getbefore God and let Darid'sinspired with peace,when they see greed dis- experiencethe powerof an abidinglife wordsbe the cry of yourheart. "Search placedby delightin giving,then Godcan and the fruitfulness that Christ has me, O God,and know my heart:try me, sanctifyHis great nameamong them. promised. andknow my thoughts:And seeif there be anywicked way in me, andlead me in Sanctification. "Whereforecome 'And Obedience. he saith unto the way everlasting" (Ps. li!9:23-24). out from among them, and be ye them, Followme, and I will makeyou Thkean honest look at yourlife. Ifyouare separate,saith the Lord, and touchnot fishersof men" (Matt. 4:19). The key entangledin a webof sin-don't despair. the uncleanthing, and I will receiveyou, to beinga goodfisher of menis to follow Godcan still useyour life if youturn from andwill be a Fatherunto you, andye shall Jesus,to live as He lived-in obedience your sin, repent, and follow His steps. be my sonsand daughters, saith the Lord to His Father.He said,"I seeknot mine Almighty" (2 Cor. 6:17-18).Here the own will, but the will of the Fatherwhich Submission. "AndI will sanctifymy apostlePaul gives a clear-cutcommand hath sent me" (John5:30). If we are to greatname, which was profaned among to be sureour livesare unspotted by the witnesseffectively by our lives,we must the heathen,which ye haveprofaned in world. havethe samecommitment to obedience the midstof them; andthe heathenshall In Romans16:19 Paul gets specific. that Jesushad. knowthat I am the Inrd, saiththe Inrd "For your obedienceis come abroad In someChristian crcles obed.ience is God,when I shallbe sanctifiedin yoube- unto all men. I am gladtherefore on your a bad word. It smacksof a militaristic fore their eyes" (Ezek.36:23). In this behalf:but yet I would haveyou wise outlookon the Christianlife. It intrudes passagethe Lord speaksof those who unto that which is good, and simple on my right to do my own thing. It sets haveno knowledgeof the livingand true concerningevil." Here are two general up a boundaryto inhibit me in things I God.He saysthese people will cometo healthrules for spiritualvigor. Be wise to ''He wantto do. But whatdid Jesus say? know Him as the Lord of the universe thatwhich is good.Keep abreast of what that hath my commandments,and when one very critical thing happens: Godis doingthroughout the worldthrough keepeththem, he it is that lovethme: when the peopleof God set the Inrd missionaryprayer letters and through and he that lovethme shallbe lovedof apart in a specialplace in their lives. Christianperiodicals that report the ad- my Father, and I will love him and will This meansthat you andI who have vanceof the gospelin foreignlands and manifestmyself to him" Oohn14:21). at somepoint in our lives profanedHis alert us to prayfor difficultareas of the Obedienceshows our love for the Inrd name-must acknowledgeHim as our globe. andprompts God to revealHimself tous SupremeRuler. In effect,the lord be- In contrast,the secondhalJ of Paul's moredeeply and moreclearly. Make the comes[.ord. The plainobjective truth of admonitionsays to be simpleconcerning commitmentto follow the footprintsof the matteris, He is Lord. But the sub- evil. The word simplecomes from the Jesusin a life of heartfelt,complete, and jective questionis whether He is lnrd field of metallurgy.The word is unmircd. instantaneousobedience to God. of your life. Whenyou submityour will There are pure metalssuch as goldand 32 FundamentalistJournal Oo.oience showsour loYe forthe lord ond prompfsGod fo reveol Himself fo us moredeeply qnd morecleorly. The silent witness of our lives is powerful,but it is not enough.We must alsowitness with our lips.Faith does not comeby seeing.Faith comes by hearing the Wordof God. To witnessby the life alonecan be dangerous. Some years ago a businessmanin Seattlecame to Christin a Sundayeve- ningchurch service. On Mondaymorning he told his businesspartner about his decisionfor Christ. "Wonderful!" the partnersaid. "I'm so gladfor you." The businessmanwas surprised. "Does that meanyou are a Christian?" he asked. "Yes, I am," the partner replied. The businessmansaid, "You'll be in- terestedtoknow thatyou arethe onewho haskept me from Christall theseyears. I thoughtthat if you couldlive such an exemplarylife without the help of God, silver,and there are mixedmetals-like Christ, but they genuinelylived it. We I shouldbe ableto do it also.But now steel and bronze. Paul tells us to be wereattracted to their lifestyle,and we I discoverthat God has enabledyou to pure-unmixed with the world. As Chris- sawthat the Bible wasimportant in their live the way you do. For years I have tianswe should"ralk in newnessof life" lives. Webought a copyof the Scriptures tried to live the sort of life I haveseen (Rom.6:4). Whena personcomes to and beganto read it every day.In a few in you, andI failed.Now it turns out that Christhe livesby a new set of rules.He weekswe too becameChristians through it has not been you. God has been the hasa whole new set of goals,all of which the twofoldinfluence of their godlylives sourceof it all." are dominatedby the desire to glonfy andthe gloriousgospel we discoveredin The lessonis clear.The twofoldwit- God. He walks with new companions. the Bible.How I thank Godfor eachof ness of our lives and of our lips is in- His mindis occupiedwith new thoughts them andfor the impacttheir lives made dispensable.May Godgrant us graceto that arecentered in Scripture."He lives on us. live in sucha waythat our livesbear clear unto God" (Rom.6:10). My experiencewith thesefolks has testimonyto our faith in Christ. Before my wife and I were savedwe taughtme a valuablelesson. These peo- met a groupof Christianswho were ex- ple livedlives of separationfrom sin, but I LeRoy Eims is assistantto the presi- tremely friendlyto us. Wehad recently they did not turn their backson sinners dent of The Navigators,a lay dis- movedto a small town, and these be- such as my wife and me. They over- ciplemakingorganization with the goal lieversreached out to us with wordsof looked paganlifestyle, coarsespeech, "to knowChrist and make Him known" welcomeand deedsof friendship.They andworldly waysin their great desireto throughout the world. Eims is also spoke very little about their faith in bring us to salvation. authorof severalbooks on discipleship. May 1987 33 Tips for Wllne$sing by C. Sumner Wemp now your task. "Preach the gospel to every creature" (Mark 16:15).We are not commanded to "win the world" to Christ-we are to "give the gospel" to every person.If we sharethe gospelwith someoneand do not win him to Christ, we shouldnot feel that the batfle is lost or that we havefailed. No! Never!If we glve the gospelwe havesucceeded. That is our task. Accept the goal. Givethe gospel"to everycreature." Don't fret aboutthe one billionin China.Get the gospelto oneperson at a time as youhave a verbalcontact with him. Weare not as directlyresponsible for the "heathen" aswe arefor the waitress,the storeclerk, or the servicestation at- tendantwho waitedon us. Weare especially responsible to presentthe gospelto friendsand family with whomwe talk frequently. Walk by faith-obey God. Wedon't need to prayabout sharingthe gospel,or waituntil we feel "led" by the Spirit. "That's funny.Someone else gave me oneof thesea week Weare to walk by faith, not by feeling,and to obeyGod. The ago,and that is all I havebeen able to think aboutall week." questionisnotwhether we shouldget the gospelto someone. Anyonecould haveled her to Christ. She was ready. Godled us by the Holy Spirit 2,000years ago, through His Word,to get the gospelto nery person. The questionis, will Never argue. "The servantof the Lordmust not strive we graciouslygive the gospelsimply because God saidto [argue]"(2 Tim. 2:24).Some have sincere questions, andwe do it? needto reasonwith them from the Scriptureas Pauldid in Acts 17:2-3,for God is reasonable(Isa. 1:18).But don't Getting started is tough. A tract can be offeredas argue. a specialgift. Whentime, surroundings,or circumstances preventus from sharingthe gospelverbally, we cangive a Leave the door open. If someonesays, "I'm not ready tract and thus fulfill our part of the Great Commissionat to receiveChrist," thankhim for beinghonest and for not that moment.Through tracts we canplace the gospelin the makinga falseprofession of faith. Let him know he canbe handsof the lost-and most will read it. savedlater all by himself. Tractsalso open the door to a verbalwitness. I once One eveningafter I sharedthe gospelwith a man, he gavea tract to a servicestation attendant at 1 a.m. He looked saidhe wasn't ready.Later that night, while driving down at it and said, "Where haveyou been?I havebeen trying the highway,he cameunder conviction,accepted Christ, to get savedfor three weeks.Tell me what to do." and went to churchthe next Sundayto confessChrist publicly.He later becamea deacon andis now in heaven. Give the gospel. Whatis the gospel?It is "the power of Godunto salvation"(Rom. 1:16).It is that "Christ died Give an invitation. Give people an opportunityto for our sins. . . and. . . rose again" (1 Cor. 15:1-4).Keep "sign on the dottedline." A persondoesn't have to "pray offthe detours!As a 17-year-oldhigh school senior, I did not to be saved,"but the vast majority finalizethe momentof know Christ diedfor me. Manyknow Christdied, but they sahationthrough pmyer. One must understandhow to be do not really know why He died. They don't know He savedand must be willingto be saved.The act of the will sufferedthe punishmentand penalty of their sin.They don't is expressedmost often throughprayer as he tells Godhe know He has paid the way to heaven-in full. believeson the lordJesus andwants Him as his ownSaviour. I handeda cashiera tract in a newsstand.An hour later Look for the ones God has prepared. Wecannot talk I was back at that newsstand,and the lady said, "I read peopleinto beingsaved. Witnessing is not the greatdebate. the tract andprayed the prayerat the bottom." Glory! She Witnessingis just sharingthe GoodNews that "Christ died had gottensaved all by herself,because the tract had the for our sins," and seeing the ones God has prepared gospeland an invitationin it. respondingand receiving Christ. If someone'sheart is not Don't let folksjust die andgo to hellwithout giving them responsive,we arejust to sow the seedand leave it there. a chanceto go to heaven.We havethe best news anyone At a front door I handeda ladya gospeltract. Shesaid, ever heard. Let's be sure everyonehears it. I 34 FundamentalistJournal 1oymen Soulwlnners Spreqding lhe Gospel byAngela Elruell Hunt ll|rrrrsra*.-\ can De con- L -densed intofour words," - saidSamuel Wilberforce, "Admit, Submit, Commit, and Transmit." RichardC. Rainesonce said, "Chris- tianityis like electricity.It cannotenter a personunless it canpass through.', Weexpect pastors and evangelists to sharethe gospelwith thosewho need it, but the responsibilityof beinga con- duit for the gospelis not for full-time ministersalone. It is a responsibilitv sharedby every Christian. Weasked one simple question at five differentchurches: "Does your church havean exceptional layman soulwinner?" Wewere happyto find that soulwinning andvisitation are thrivingin the church today. Lafayette, Louisiana: East Bayou Baptist Church. JeffFritscher. vouth pastorat East BayouBaptist Church, andJames Holdman, purchasing super- visor for Mobil Oil by dayand an ardent anyone to the Ilrd. Finally,one Sunday sivechurch. "In allcases, they've shown soulwinner at night, are visitation night afterchurch we gaveup trying and the first interest,"he says."The visit partners. just gave our efforts to the Inrd. That is neverunsolicited. We wait until we feel "Whenwe teamedupJames wanted night young a personcame up to us,and the I-ord has laid that youngperson on to set a goalof winningtwo youngpeo- our first souljust ,,We fell into our hands. our hearts." ple eachweek," recallsFritscher. "I believesoulwinning is our pur- For Christianswho are hesitant about prayedabout it and finally decidedon pose," Holdmancontinues. "I eniovsee- soulwinning,Holdman has this 50 as our goalfor the first year. advice: In the ing the tremendousturnaround in young "Pray alot andfind goodpartner. first nine months a The we led 47 high school people,and I believeGod has called me more you go students and the better you know to the lnrd, andI feelsure we'll to witnessto high schoolstudents.,' your partner, meet goal." the more God will bless our Holdmanteaches a class of l2th- you." Holdman, 31,recalls that soulwinning gradeboys at EastBayou Baptist, and all wasnot easyat first. "The first week, of young the peoplehe andFritscher visit Virginia Beach, Virginia: Atlantic we went out everynight anddidn't lead havecome to someactivity at ttre aggres- Shores Baptist Church. Accordingto May 1987 35 than this, becauseyou can't get out of ttP,o, hell." 3il q lot Medford, Oregon: Harvest Bap- I juslexplqin tist Temple. JoelPark, 46, is a layman ondfind who serves as unsalarieddirector of howJesus o goodporlner. evangelismand discipleshipat Harvest lor BaptistTemple. His pastor,Bob Gass, died us, Themore you go statesthat he is anindispensable part of sowe this arm of the church's ministry. He qndthe beller works ftrll time at the church and lives couldbe soved "by faith." How does he pay his bills? youknow "God intervenesand He haspromised ondgo to meet my needs," Park says. "He yourporlner, hasn'tfailed me yet." fo heoveni' Why doeshe devotehis life to soul- -Mae lhemore winning?"Because I lovethe lnrd and Belle Godwill bless youl' that's what pleasesHim. I havea love for people,and I wantto seethem spend -Holdman eternity in heaven." tor for the Brelard CountyDepartment After Park was savedin 1974he did of Civil Engineeringand has been in love a lot of witnessing,but never saw any with winningsouls for years. "I enjoy Russ Damas,ministries coordinator of soulssaved until 1982.That yearhe be- soulwinningbecause that's how I was Atlantic Shores, Mae Belle Chappell ganusing James Kennedy's "Evangelism won to the Lord," he recalls."In 1954 is one of severalnotable soulwinners in Explosion" materialand beganto see I visited the First Baptist Church of the church. Though she is 72 and a results. He estimatesthat he led be- Merritt Island.I wasnot a Christianbut widow,Mae Belle is not afraidto share tween35 and 40 peopleto the Lord in I thoughtI was OK. I thoughtI was a the gospelwith those who meet her. 1986. "My goal is to reach my com- goodperson. But on that sameSunday "I enjoy soulwinningbecause the munityof 75,000for Christ. I knowthat a laymanand the pastor visited me at Bible tells us to go out and tell people someplant, others water, and God gives homeand explained the planof salvation. aboutChrist," she says."I loveJesus the increase." They asked the important question, 'Have and I love to see peoplewon to Him. Becausethe churchis growingand youever acceptedJesus Christ as That is the reasonHe left us here-to Parkis constantlytmining new members, your personalSaviour?' I hadto answer win others.I am thrilledwhen someone he finds that his visitation partners no, but I wassaved that day.I've always comesto the Lord." changeoften. He makesa practiceof appreciatedmy churchbecause it has Mae Belle has no idea how many visitingthose on churchprospect cards peoplewho are soulwinners.Plenty of people she has led to the lnrd. She as well as witnessingdoor-to-door. peopleout in the world havenever been estimatesthat throughthe yearsthere askedthat importantquestion." havebeen "right many.I've taughtSun- Merritt Island, Florida: First Burgess'ssoulwinning partner is Bill dayschool for 35 yearsand led manyof Baptist Church. Pastor kn Turner Craft. The two men havevisited regu- my studentsto the [nrd. I've worked describesJ. R. Burgessas "a prolific larly togetherfor 10years, and Burgess with all ages-babies, young children, soulwinner."Burgess, 58, is chiefinspec- hasno ideahow manypeople they have andup throughpeople older than I am." Mae Belle was savedas an 11-year- old, but she did not really grow in the lnrd until after her marriage."We joined a Baptist church,and I went to a class wherea ladytaught the Book of Romans. I learned that I couldn't depend on myself." Mae Belle followsno set strategies. "I wastaught to usethe RomansRoad, but I add verses like John 3:16 and Psalmsthat talk abouthow we wereborn in iniquityand conceivedin sin. Then I just explainhowJesus died for us, so we couldbe savedand go to heaven." Her pastor,George Sweet, often tells the story of Mae Belleleading a woman to the l.ord while shewas in a healthspa. They were in the steambath, andwere all hot and sweatywhen she remarked, "Aren't you gladwe canleave this place? I'd hate to go to hell where it is hotter Joel Parkprays with a coupleduring visrtation. 36 FundamentalistJournal andthey were baptizedand added to the church that evening. 337 What advice would Burgess give to "My gool a Christianwho is slryabout sor:lwinning? I hereis "Some type of formal training is islo reoch good, and it helps to visit with some- nogleoter ioy one who has been soulwinningbefore. mycommunily But just pray and let the Holy Spirit fhonlo know of 75,OOO do His work. Most of all, you just fhollhrough me needto try it andget the blessingfrom forChrisll' soulwinning." theHoly Spiril -Pdrk Fayetteville, Georgia: New Hope isworking Baptist Church. TonyRichards, 42, is assistantdirector of Delta'sAtlanta sta- lo leodsomeone introducedto JesusChrist. "I've never tion. According to his pastor, Ike reallyset a goalor kept track of it," he Reighard,Richards is a consistentsoul- fo elernollifei' says."I just want to be availableto do winner. He has been savedfor seven -Richards what the lord wants me to do." years,and he lovesto sharethe gospel Becausehe was savedon a Sunday with others.Hs lselizs5many men and afternoonfollow-up visit, Burgessenjoys womenfeel that they are doing fine and callingon peoplewho visit his churchon do not really need the Saviour."I was ning becausewe're called to do it, Sundaymorning. Recently three children just a goodold boy," saysRichards, "but but that wouldn't point out the joy I visited the churchon Sundaymorning through listeningto PastorReighard's find in it. There is no greaterjoy than and found Burgess at their door that serrnonsI realizedthat goodold boysjust to knowthat throughme the Holy Spirit afternoon.Burgess and his wife, Kath- don't make it all the way. is workingto lead someoneto eternal leen,led themto the I-ordin their home, "I would sav that I love soulwin- lile." Richardsteaches a Sundayschool classat New Hope andusually shares his salyationtestimony with his classon the first Sundayof each year. He realizes there may be others in his class of menand women ages 30 to 42 who see themselvesas goodpeople, but who do not have a personalrelationship with Christ. He uses his testimony as he wit- nesseson churchvisitation and as he sharesthe gospelat work. "Before I was saved I thought of myself as a goodperson-because I lovedmy wife and didn't mistreat my family. But since I've been saved, the lord has worked in my life and turned it right sideup-not upsidedown. He hasmade everything all right. God has also workedsupernaturally in my professional life." Richards has compiled a list of peoplehe wouldmost like to witnessto in the coming years, and he is praying that God will provide the opportunity. Richardsis eagerto sharethe newsthat the former goodold boy hasbeen born again. "It oughtto be as impossibleto for- get that thereis a Christianin the house as it is to forget that there is a lO-year- old boy in it," admonishedan anonymous writer. These laymen, whereverthey work and whateverthey do, see each personthey meetas a candidatefor sal- vation. Their lives are an exrmple to all Tony Richards of us. I May1987 37 speakingis not in himself; it is ping power for life. Nor can we in the messagehe brings. be contentmerely toannounce Word Study purity Interestingly, the word the Word in the of Faithfulness (emeth/ apostleinvolves the same idea. sounddoclrine. Supremelywe iistos). In the Old Testa- It means one who is sent on must bring our lifestyle into ment the term emeth is a missionwith the authority of subjectionof Scripture. most prominent to commu- person the who sendshim. So We are savedonly by faith nicate the idea of "firm- Jesuscould say to His apostles, in the Son of God who died for ness" and "stability." From "He you grave. who hears hearsMe. us and rose from the It this comes the notion of grace. He who receivesyou receives is all of But when by "trust" and "constancy." you gift Me. He who rejects re- faith we accept the of The word "amen," which is jects Me." There is an actual sahation, we start working for used frequently in both good transferenceof identity. God.Men see our works Testaments,shows the con- give glory. Giving out the Word is the and Him the He fident affirmation associated gets HoldingForth all-important thing. We are the credit, but someday with this term. It is used of the Word sent with the testimony of we shall receive a reward-a God (Deut. 7:9), or His God, and the messagemust crown to lay at the feet of servants(Num. 12:7).It by Robert E. Coleman be delivered. Jesus. can be extended to wit- Yearsago I was associated This was the joyousantici- nesses(lsa. 8:2; Jer.42:5) pation last words spoken by a in a camp meeting with an old of Paul. Yet he says to and to a city (Isa. l:2I,26). "Not loved one are solemnly preacher who repeatedly Timothy, to me only, but The Hebrew is generally cherished.That is why Paul's looked at his watch and as- to all them that love His rendered in the Septuagrnl admonition to Timothy, sured the audiencethat we appearing." with pisteuo, "believe," or you shortly before Paul's death, would stop on time. One after- Do love His appearing? pistos, "faithful." In the you comes with such force: noon he had done this several Are looking to that day New Testamentthe concept "I charge thee therefore times, but as he proceededto when at last the heavenswill of faith is central. The term before God, and the Lord expound the Scripture, he be rolled back like a scroll, almost always denotes judge llslls Jesus Chnst, who shall suddenlylooked at his watch and the Son of Man, in trail- "truth," "reality," and "Oh, the quick and the dead at his and exclaimed, how will ing clouds of glory, returns to "genuineness." It is related judge appearingand his kingdom; I finish? I have only every man accordingto to faithfulnessin the sense preach the word; be instant in two minutes leftl" his deed? that what is true is also season.out of season: By that time, we were all Then take the divine Word trustworthy. The adjective reprove, rebuke, exhort with gettingnervous. Then onedear of Authority. Proclaim it. plslos is commonly used of prove all longsufferingand doctrine" brother, unable to restrain his Protect it. Above all, it the reliability of servantsor your Q Tim. 4:l-D. exasperationany longer, in own life, and stewards(1 Cor- 4:2). God preach you The word here hollered from the back of the shall not be ashamed in is supremely the One in "Don't comes from a term used in tabernacle, mind the the day of the lrrd. whom confidencemay be give that day to describe the fan- time; us the Word." placed(1 Cor. 1:9). But His plea fare of trumpets heraldingthe That old man's I Robert E. Coleman is Word and promises are also king. Or it might be used expressedthe priority that we director of the Schoolof World reliable (Rev. 21:5). Then give by a royal courier dispatched should to Scripture in our Mission and Evangelism, too, statementsof biblical on a mission. He would ride ministry. Other things are im- Tiinity EvangelicalDivinity doctrine may also be portant, intoa village,blow histrumpet, but holding forth School.Deerfield. Illinois. trusted (1 Tim. 1:15). and when the peoplegathered, the Word of God is in- he would read the procla- dispensable.People must mation of the royal court. hear, else there is no hope. Sermon Christian Leadership There was no speculation Knowing what can happen about the message,no when the Word is com- Outline UsingPraise dialoguewith the congrega- promised,either in itsintegrity The Faithfulness of God tion, not even an attempt to or its commands,the apostle Deuteronomy7:9 Other than being sure of get their opinion on the sub- cautionsTimothy, "But watch your eternal destination,the ject. He simply announcedthe thou in all things, endure aflic- A. The Evidenceof God's thing that will likely have word of the King. tions, do the work of an evan- Faithfulness(v. 9a) the strongest effect on your Now I am not suggesting gelist, make full proof of thy By His Covenant happinessand successis that we avoid any explanation ministry" (2 Tim. 4:5). By His Mercies how you get along with and for what we say. Indeed, as This is the climax to his B. The Responseto God's treat other people. Every- Paul says, the preacher, with exhortation. Prove the Word Faithfulness(v. 9b) body likes to feel important. utmost patience,should cor- by the way we live. It is not The Responseof [.ove Christopher Columbus 'Admiral rect and encouragethose who enoughjust to believe the The Responseof sought the title of hear. But his authority for Bible and recognizeits equip- Obedience the Ocean and Viceroy of FundamentalistJournal India." GeorgeWashington If your wife cooksa deli- school,a mediaministry liked to be called "His cious meal, tell her how GeorgeSweet: and a crisis pregnancy Mightiness,the Presidentof tastyit was.If shekeeps Ministering center.The best thing the UnitedStates." the houseclean don't aboutpastoring the con- Peoplehave committed assumethat she is merely on the gregationof AtlanticShores murder and robbery in fulfillingher responsibility. BaptistChurch, according order to feel the importance Praiseher for it. When she AtlanticShore to Sweet,is "the love that of seeingtheir namesin the dressesup tell her how the peoplehave for one newspaperheadlines. The pretty she looks. If your GeorgeSweet really another.There's a tremen- wife of PresidentMcKinley wife works outsidethe makesan impressionwhen dous amountof unity in our gaineda feelingof impor- home, thank her for helping he walksinto a room: the ministry. We have made a tanceby feigningillness and out financially,but don't stop 6-foot-8-inchpreacher has lot of significantdecisions in forcingher husbandto there. Help her with the to stoopto passthrough a short amountof time- neglecthis presidential childrenand housework! the averagedoorway. But appropriationof land, impor- dutiesto stayby her bed- And ladies,your hus- Sweet'sheight is not in- tant businessmeetings, big sideand console her. bandsneed praisefor their timidating.His warm smile stepsof faith-and we've In the early 1900s, efforts as husbandsand and twinkling eyes reveal neverhad anythingother CharlesSchwab was paid fathers.Tell them you love the friendly soul of a than a unanimousvote." $1 millionper year to run a them and that you appreci- preacherwho wantsmore Sweetfinds that his major steel company,not ate what they do for you than anythingto involve greatestchallenge is "in- becausehe wasa geniusor and your children. others in the work of the volvingour membershipin becausehe knew more Recentlya youngman ministry. the work of the ministry. about steel than anyone sat in my office weeping. Followinghis 1976gnd- There'sa tendencytoday else,but becausehe knew He was frustratedand disil- uationfrom Liberty Univer- for Christianityto be a how to dealwith people. lusionedbecause no matter sity, Sweetworked as an spectatorsport. The Bible Schwabsaid, "The way to how hard he tried, he could associatepastor and spent sayswe shouldbe preparing developthe best that is not pleasehis parents.He two yearsin elangelism. individualsfor the work of in a man is by appreciation was a psychologicalwreck. After gainingvaluable the ministry.I used to think andencouragement. I be- If your childrenmake good experience,Sweet and his that oncesomeone joined lieve in giving a man incen- grades,or do choresat family movedto Virginia your church,he was simply tive to work, so I am home,praise them. Your Beach,Virginia, and began there.But that's not true. arxiousto praisebut loathe childrendesperately need the AtlanticShores Baptist No one is really a part of to find fault.Just as our your approval.You are their Churchwith sevenpeople. your churchfamily until he bodiesneed food, our emotionalsecurity. In five yearsthe churchhas is involvedin some areaof. spirits craveapproval and If your boss does a favor grownto 1,300members ministry." In keepingwith appreciation." for you, let him know you andoperates a Christian this philosophy,Atlantic The principleof praise appreciateit. If an em- appliesto all aspectsof our ployeedoes a goodjob, lives-home.church. praisehim. If a Sunday work-everywhere.Praise, schoolteacher gives a good however,must be sincere. lessonor has a growing Peopleresent hollow,in- class,compliment him for sincereflattery. his efforts. Hard work too Praisefor a specific often goesunnoticed. thing is more effectivethan So as you go aboutyour generalstatements. For daily activitiesremember example,when you tell your that manypeople are hurt- wife that you love and ing. A sincereword of appreciateher, mention praisecan lift their spirits somethingspecial: "Honey, and "make their day." that applepie you made last night was fantastic." Too often we let the I Glenn Sumrall. Article goodthat peopledo go taken from "Dare to Be unnoticedbut quickly Diligent," a seminaron criticizetheir mistakes. Christianleadership. Whensomeone does some- thing well, praisehim for it. May1987 39 ShoresBaptist Church offers than that it will encourage 28 adult Sundayschool them to sharethe Wordin classes,greeters at the door, Evangelize their owncommunities, coun- hospitalitycommittees, and sel their peers throughthe more.Even a smallresponsi- Give us a watchwordfor the hour, Scripturesin timesof crisis, bility,believes Sweet, is A thrilling word, a word of power; andassist the ABS in reach- enoughto get someonein- ing out with the Wordto peo- volved."They saythat in A battle cty, ? flamingbreath, plein otherplaces in theirou'n mostchurches 20 percentof language." the peopledo 80 percentof A call to conquestor to death; Thosewho participatein the work. Our job is to get 'Act Now" will receivea everyoneinvolved." A word to rouse the churchfrom rest. packetfrom ABS bulgingwith In the pastyear Sweet resourcematerial, not just to has been going throughthe lb heedthe Master'shigh behest. get the programoff to a start, sometimesdifficult transi- butto keepup theenthusiasm tion betweenbeing a The call is given, ye hosts arise, overa periodof no less church-planterand a pastor. thanthree years. "It's excitingto see God The watchwordis EVANGELIZE! For more information makingthis transition," he contactthe AmericanBible says."When you'replant- To fallen men, a dying race, Society,1865 Broadway, ing a church,you're out New York. New York 10023. front. You'redoing a lot and Make known the gift of gospelgrace. runningeverything. But as a churchgrows, you have The world that now in darknesslies, more staff members.You delegatea lot of responsibil- O Churchof Christ.EVANGELIZE! ity, and you havemore peo- ple in the churchwho can -Author Unknown do the work of the ministry. For a strong-willedchurch- planter,delegation is a ChurchNews Sannywas selectedby difficult thing to learn, the association'sboard of but I feellike God'sdoing Christian Ministries directorsfor his outstanding that." Management Association of contributionsto the field of John Nieder,director Godis doingmuch more in Diamond Bar, California, Christianmanagement. He this church.Iast year their presentedthe 1987 Chris- waspresident of The Navi- This year marks the crisispregnancy center, Little tian Management Award gatorsfor exactly30 years. seventh anniversary of the Life, counseledover 400 girls. to Lorne C. Sanny, chair- Underhis leadership,the Dallas-basedArt of The LivingTruth Mediamin- man of The Navigators, on organizationexperienced a Family Living radio min- istry is developinga television February 24 at the Eleventh growth from 170to 2,600 istry. Founded by Howard programand now has programs staff membersof 33 nation- Hendricks, an author and on two differentradio stations. alities,ministering in more Dallas TheologicalSeminary The AtlanticShores Christian than60 countries. professor,and producedby Schoolopened last yearwith AmbassadorAdvertising 65 studentsand now has 185 Agency, the daily quarter- studentsin kindergarten On April 1 the Ameri- hour broadcastbegan in throughsixth grade. can Bible Society launched February 1980. John Nieder, The churchmet in three a bold new Scripture distri- a graduate of Dallas Theo- elementaryschools and a bution program designed to logical Seminary, has served restaurantuntil September persuade and train a million as director of the program 1985.Attendance doubled American Teenagersto since its inception. The 'Act whentheir permanentbuilding Now-Go With The broadcasthas spread from wascompleted, and Sweet be- LorneC. Sanny Word." 17 to over 150 markets lievesthat his communityhas Maria Martinez, who nationwide. only begunto feel the impact AnnualChristian Manage- heads the Society's national Designed with the objec- of what a committedchurch ment Institute in [,os distribution department, tive of helping familieslive in cando. "If I soundlike I'm Angeles,California. The says that the program the light of God's Word, The excited,"says Sweet, "I am." eventwas attendedby over "aims in part to deepen Art of Family Liuing offers 1,000managers of non- young people's understand- biblically based counsel on I Angela E. Hunt profit organizations. ing of the Bible. But more today's most relevantissues. 40 FundamentalistJournal MacelFalwell Graduates towardEnglish. She particu- in-onetheme is back, this larly enjoyeda creativewrit- year emphasizing"Back to "One of the thingsI like bestabout school is the challenge. ing/poetryclass she took last Basics." Workshopsare I've alwaysliked to havesomething new and excitingto do." fall. plannedin eachconference MacelFalwell accepted that new andexciting challenge when Throughattending classes area: Pastors,Sunday she decidedto go to collegeafter being out of schoolfor andgetting to know the young School,Senior Citizens, 30 years."I was scaredto death.It waslike startingkinder- people,Mrs. Falwelldevel- Missions,Youth, Liberty garten," she said. "I was afraidI would embarrassmy hus- opeda new understandingof GodparentHome, Singles, bandand children." But after shegot started,she enjoyed her the pressuresthey face. Deaf Ministry Music, and classes."It wasgteat to meet the students." Alwayskeenly interested in Iadies. The SundaySchool LastDecember, three anda halfyears after starting school, her children'slives, she en- conferencewill includeChil- she finishedwith a degreein interdisciplinarystudies, with joyed the uniquerelationship dren's and Bus Ministry concentrationsin Englishand psychology.Graduating with a of beingtheir fellowstudent. conferences. 4.0 GPA, she will walk with the other Liberty graduates, "The childrenhave been an EY. Hill, pastorof includingthe Falwells'20-year-old son Jonathan,on May 4. encouragement-they'rein- Mount Zion Baptist Church, Of her two concentrations.Mrs. Falwelltends to leanmore terestedin my grades.Jerry, Los Angeles,California, and Jr., calledfoom Charlottesville JohnRawlings, pastor of to seehow I did on a test I Iandmark Baptist Temple, was particularlyworried Cincinnati,Ohio, havebeen about." invitedto speak.Musicians She'seven been able to tentativelyscheduled for the take someclasses with her Thursdayevening concert, family.She and her daughter, October22, includeSandi Jeannie,took a marksmanship Patti and VernardJohnson. classtogether, and Jonathan, whosedegree is in political science,took a physical Looking scienceclass with her. She has also had severalclasses Back.. . 1974 with her niece Kathy Pate. "I haven'tgiven up any- The First Graduation thing lto go back to school]. It fulfills a need," she ex- On May 22. 1974,at plained." My collegeeducation 7:30 p.m. the first graduat- is valuable.It replacedthe ing classof Liberty Univer- emptinesssyndrome that sity, then LynchburgBaptist manyparents face when their College,received their childrenleave home." degrees. I Tammy lrytham Super ConferenceVlll Comingin October SuperConference Twenty-seven graduates returns to ThomasRoad walkedacross the platform Baptist ChurchOctober of the ThomasRoad Baptist 19-22.The last SuperCon- Churchsanctuary to receive ference,held in 1983,was their bachelorof science followedby the BF '84 degrees.The ThomasRoad Conferencein Washington, Bible Institute presented D.C., and two yearsof diplomasto 30 other gradu- Pastors'Conferences in ates. One honorarydegree Lynchburg. was given. In responseto manyre- J. HaroldSmith was the quests,the lO-conference- commencementspeaker. May 1987 41 Graduatesfrom that class LU Spotlight Alberta uses her ability Calendar includeVernon Brewer, with sign languageto occa- presentlyvice presidentof Singng to the Deaf sionally sign songswith the May student affairs at LU; Tom Soundsof Liberty, and she 2- "Eternity" Concert Diggs,dean of academicser- How do childrenof deaf alwaystries to spendtime at Liberty vices and the School of parentslearn to talk?Alberta talking with deaf students Uniuersity LifeLong Learning; and Couthenexplains that it is on campus.She is a talented 4- LU Commencement Robbie Hiner, in full-time easy."My parents,who younglady who communi- 11- TRBC l-adies musicministry. both speak,taught me and catesnot only througha Mother/Daughter I pickedup words from tele- lovelyvoice, but through Banquetwith vision and neighbors."But handsthat reachthe hearts BeueilyLaHaye Weekendsat first she learnedsign of those unableto hear. 25-tune 19- language,and she feels her SessionI, Surnmer Liberty uniqueheritage is priceless. I A.E.H. School The typical weekendat "The best thing my parents Liberty Universityis any- ever did for me was give thing but typical. Ball me a door into another games,banquets, movies, culture." 1987LU Africa Outreaches concerts,skating, skiing- Alberta is a junior at The monthsof May andJune 1987henld the beginning are just some of the Liberty Universitymajoring of three foreignoutreaches sponsored by the Missions activitiesavailable to in elementaryeducation. Departmentof Liberty University.According to Missions students. Director VernonBrewer, the projects "promise to havefar- The weekendbegins after reachingimpacts." Brewer statedthat the purposeis "to the last classon Friday, providethe challengeof effectiveservice for God in set- aroundmid-afternoon for tings and under circumstancesthat will help show the im- most students.After dinner portanceof a Christian'srole in world evangelization." they mayattend an on-campus Studentsand staff from Liberty will travelto Liberia, movieor enjoya basketballor Uganda,and Keryz with a variety of missionsprograms. hockeygame. Then there are The Liberty Internationals,a specializedteam led by late-nightactivities such as Liberty professorsDr. and Mrs. Al Snyder,will be in skating, bowling, miniature Liberiafrom May 19 to June 10, conductingevangelistic golf, pizzaparties, and ice- servicesdirected primarily to children.Former mis- skatingin Roanoke. sionariesto Liberia, the SMers feel the team "will have Saturdaysgive students positiveresults for the lnrd JesusChrist." a chanceto facetheir laundry A secondgroup, under the leadershipof the LIGHT Minis- or spendsome time study- tries Staff,is composedof five teamswith ministriessuited ing in the libnry. The eve- She has been singingsrnce to the particulartalents and abilities ofthe studentsparticipat- ning providesmore movies, she was in the eighthgrade ing. They will conductan extensivethree-week erangelistic specialconcert series, ball and she now singswith the campaignin Ugandaand Kenya-coincidingwith the Liberia games,or a trip to the Soundsof Liberty. Although progmm.The singingteam will perform and minister in "Eagle'sNest," a snackshop her parentshave never seen localchurches, high school assemblies, prisons, open-air meet- with music,entertainment, her singwith the university's ings, and on nationaltelevision. The puppet/singingteam andboard games for students premiergroup in person, will geartheir programto children,and the sport's team will who desirea quieterevening. they've been proudlywatch- utilize basketballas the avenueto minister to youth. The The Office of Student ing her sing on the "Old- literaturedistribution team will placetracts and Biblesin the Activitiescoordinates these Time GospelHour." The handsof countlesspeople. The constructionteam will helpput eventsand provides occasional Couthenslive in Riverdale, up a churchbuilding made possible by contributionsof Liberty "extras" Iike white-waterraft- Maryland,and Alberta often students. ing, snow-skiing,canoe trips, sangin RiverdaleBaptist The third outreach,Project Kenya, is a long-termprogmm and horsebackriding. Church. involvingstudents in ministries directed toward the Turkana Sundaymorning begins Did Alberta ever feel tribespeopleliving in northwesternKenya. Rick Lange will set early with an 8:15worship that she was responsiblefor up a basecamp out of which they will becomeinvolved in service,followed by various caringfor or shieldingher larious projectsdesigned to help meet the overwhelming Sundayschool classes. Most parents?"No," she laughs. physicalneeds that exist. Accordingto lange, "the hopeis that studentsspend the afternoon "My parentswere alwaysin thoseministered to throughProject Kerya will be ableto help relaxingand gearing up for the control. I had a lot of their own peoplein a stronger way. The ultimate goal of this 'provide coming week-and the next responsibilities,but my sis- missionseffort is to a cup of cold water in Jesus' weekend. ter and I alwaysknew who name,'opening doors for effectivewitness." was the parentand who T T.L. was the child." I Howard Erickson 42 FundamentalistJournal lheFamir:Godns Pattern for Living FilmSeriesA lies FindNewDircctionand to it with authority. $ontemporaryHisteaching is practi- Desperatelv lssugs.., cal.direct. and Bibli Needed "l commendthe films callybasedl' "Thesefilms are des- for their Biblical bal- Bill Rodenberg,Asso- peratelyneeded be- anceand depth in ciatePastor Bethel causepeople today dealing with contem- IndependentPresby- arevery expenence- porary issues-femi teian Church,Hous- orientedand exoe- nism,chauvinism, ton,TX. rimentalin theii divorceand remar- relationships.John riage.MacArthur did Breaks MacArthurJr. helps justiceto the whole themcome to gnps of Scripturel' Down with theirBiblical FrederichW.Euans, Jr, Barriers responsibilitiesl' Walnut GroaeChapel,"MacArthur'steaching Delmaslones, Pastor Indianapolis,IN. is taken straight from UnionValleyChurch, the Scriptures,and Hutchinson,KS. 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""nu "Film rentalswill be referredto your locaidistributor, but the free six cassettealbum can only be orderedby mailingcoupon directly to the MoodyInstitute of Scienceor by callingthe toll free number.This exclusive,limited tim-e offer is goodbrily in the U.S. andCanadal' Lois Decker God'sWoman ois Decker, a learningthings my family professionalmusi- didn't know, and I bought cian and lyricist, all the Libenl theology.By has tackled one of the the time I cameout of col- toughestquestions of the eighties:Who searchfor seH-esteemand knowledge lege I didn't know if there was a God, and what is God's woman?In a time abouthow God regarded her. "I suffered andI didn't believethere wasa Satanor when womenlacillate between submit- from a real lack of self-esteemand re- a hell. For 12 years I was an agnostic. ting and overcoming,between careers jection throughoutmy childhood.My I knowwhat it is like to feel all aloneout andfamilies, and between the desiresfor father walked away from a family of there without Christ. I was divorcedat personalfreedom and commitmentin 11 children. I was the youngest.My that time, a singleparent, and without marriage,the role of womenhas never mother,with an eighth-gradeeducation, family support. I had no church, no beenmore debatedor more uncertain. raisedseven boys and four girls, and I family,and no God. Sheseeks to assurewomen of their saw her live as a womanwho really 'About 13 years ago, I picked up worth and their place in God's plan trusted the Inrd. BeyondOurselaes by CatherineMarshall. througha musicalshe has cowritten with "Since I was the first one of those Through that book my faith in Jesus Don Marsh. Publishedby the Benson childrento go to college,I figuredI was Christwas renewed. I askedfor forgive- Company,the musicalGod's Wonnnwas nessand started to drawcloserto God and featuredlast Septemberat the national to applyHis answersto problemswithin conventionof ConcernedWomen for ttA my secondmarriage-stepparenting, and America. A 96-voicechoir of women llod's womanis all those things. I was searchingfor from aroundthe countryperformed the answersin the church,but my spirit was choral passages,and 15 congressional onewho does what so brokenand so low that the teaching wives performed as models for the shehas to do when I heardconcerning woman and her place musical's"Women Throughout History" only mademe more depressed.I knew segment. it needsto be done," I wasalready submitting, and serving my Why did I-oissee the needfor a reli- family.What I neededto knowwas that giousmusical about women? For her it Iwas loued-I really cried out to the Lord was a personalexercise and a private for His answers. 44 FundamentalistJournal Hoffardand Jea nneHendricks-know that closely knit familiesare Evoven slowlyand steadily. Made to last.But thefamily is unraveling like a cheapsweater. Couples are searching for a threadof hope.That's why Help ! OurFarnily IsUnrauellnglissuch a timelytool for yourchurch. This two-part film seriesfrom Moody presentsstrategies_tostrengthen thefabric of thefamily. A4 bringhope t9 thghurting. \ilith wit andwisdom, family counselor Howard and author Jeanne sharethe scriptural principles for makingmarriages work and for communicatingwith yourchildren. These are lessons learned in theirown living room,fullof humor and honesty. Makesure that every couple in yourchurch has the opportunity to seerulD! FarniLy Is IJ nraw eling! Contactyour localMoody films distributor. Or call toll-freefor details:1-800-BZL9I79 Mon.-Thur.; CA tscall l-213-698-8756. yF, 12000East \Tashington Blvd.,Vhittier, CA 90606 V617ffiooDV rnsTrrurE oF serEneE aD"J A MINISTRY OF MOODY BTBLE TNSTTTUTE "As I went out singing,I found so many other hurting women out there Lord, here I am at Your feet again, who identifiedwith me in the manyroles I've led. I just wantedto write something Where I love to be. that was upliftingand positiveto show them that Godreally was on their side, that He's for them, not againstthem. I I long to learn from Your lips again wantedto includeall women,no matter what seasonof life they are in or what their role is for the moment.Not every What You have for me. womanis a wife andmother, so how do you communicateto the widow, the You've raised me up, You've healed my wounds, single,the abusedwife, the divorcee,that Godloves her right where she is? This is what the musicaladdresses." And given me dignity; lnis spentfive yearsresearching and studyingthe Bible to discoverhow God considered women. She found that And because of Your love, unconditional love, Jesustreated women in anextraordinary way. "This was the real turning point I just want to be for me. WhenI sawwhat the perception of women was in the Greek. Roman. and Jewish cultures, I realized how Your kind of ladv. out of the ordinary His treatment of womenwas. "We define roles so narrowly,but -from "Your Kind of Lady" God does not change.Therefore His Lois Decker Don Marsh standardfor Christianwomanhood does by and not change.It has been the sameover the centuries.Yet women'slives have beenso different;they've done so many differentthings. So what is His standard? It is the inwardheart attitude. This frees us to be individuals. DEVCTTIONTOGODSWORD"This messageis so timely, calling womento a standardof godlinessthat EABLYlN THEM0RNING is a collectionoflifty-one refreshing they havenot realizedbefore. The stan- devotionalstories centerino on biblical events which occurred al dardis not of legalism,or 'better-than- thedawning ol theday. thou,' or 'If I do certainthings I'm a Usrngsuch topics as prayer, godly woman,'but compassion,that waitingon God, divine direction, inner heart attitudeabout everything and andGod's compassion, theauthor everyonein life. givesa Scripturereading, briel "Too manywomen are not usingtheir butpenetrating commentary, a talentsand their influence.The waywe hymn,and memory verse for each conductourselves, no matterwhere we devotional. areor whatwe're doing, should be pleas- Whetheryou have your devotions ing to God. Wecan influence the whole inthe morning orevening, you will country." appreciatethelessons that can be The standardof the inwardheart atti- learnedfrom Abraham, Moses, tude is applicableto men as well. "My David,Jesus, and many others. prayer throughoutwriting this was that I wouldwrite it in a waythat menwould also hear and receivefrom it, because womenare not in this alone.Whether it is a husband,a father,a brother,or a son, we have a great deal of influenceon men's lives. So my prayeris that they hearand see women through God's eyes Toorder your copy of EARLYlN and heart, so their treatmentof us is THEMORNING send $4.95 plus $1.50 for postage and handling perhapsmodified, too." IFIUDIEAUX po Box277 lois believesthis messageis vital l€rBR0fl|EnS Neptune.N.J. 07754 "because of what's happeningin the women'smovement and what's happen- 46 FundamentalistJournal Witnessthe incredible disappearing act of thechameleon, one of nature'samaz- ingmagicians. Visit a miniaturecity ruled by agiant queen. Then ake animaginary journeyto a galaxymore than a million lightyears away, \(rithMoody Videos, you can bring themagic, mystery, and adventure of God'suniverse into your family room. Theseall-time Moody favorites will help vounurture vour childrens faith while ieachingthem about the wonders of creation.And they'll provide an imagina- tiveway for youto sharethe gospel with yourfriends. Lookfor MoodyChildren's Adven- tures,designed for childrenin primary gradesthrough lunior high, and Moody ScienceClassics, for older children and adults.At yourfavorite bookstore. Or call tollfreel-800-621-7105 (inIL, call collect 312-329-4166)forour freecaulog and a listingof localdealers, And introduce yourfamily to a wholenew world. ing with divorce-women are buyinginto one who doeswhat shehas to do when at 15, and was the fust in her family to the world's solutionstoo much, and I it needsto be done." graduate from college and attend don't tlink they really have been told lnis Decker would fit that definition graduateschool. within the church how much God loves perfectly.She is a motherof sevenchil- "We didn't know where food was them. I believethey will fall in love with drenand the wife of a politician-her hus- comingfrom a number of times," l,ois Christ in a new way throughthis means, band spent 14 years in the Colorado recalls. "But Mother just had such a becausemusic communicatesdirectly Senate.With degreesin classicalmusic, strong faith that God would take care of from spirit to spirit." a backgroundas a professionalsoloist for us. She would get tired and would be Accordingto lois, the musicalis not oratorio, operatic roles, and lieder, and aboutto cry but then she'dstart to sing. "preachy." It is "direcfly from the heart as a choir andorchestral conductor, lnis I'd say,'Mom, what's the matter?You of God." At the conclusionof the has found it exciting, rewarding, and look like you're sad, but you are singing.' premiere of.God's Womanat a national liberating to develop her own gospel She'dsmile and say, 'Well, that's where women'sconference in Derver, not a dry vocalstyle. Shehas traveled extensively I get my strength-praising the [ord.' eye was to be found among the 800 in the Statesand in Europe, sharingher I've found that is true in my own life. I womenpresent. "There aremany mes- faith in Christ in concerts.on television cannot exist without singing." sagesin it," says[ois. "God's spirit will andradio, and often speaksand sings for Shenow finds herselfin a new sea- touch those hearts where they are hurt- Christian Women's Clubs. lnis has son of life. Most of her children are ingand needing the messagethe most." recordedtlree gospelalbums, her latest, grorff'n,her husbandhas retired from the Whilepreparing for her task,lois in- Ifuleidoscofewas produced and arranged Senate,and she hasmore time for tmvel terviewed many influential women, to by Don Marsh. andministry. Shefeels that her greatest comparetheir perceptionsof women's She is a youthfirl 47, but she has opportunitiesfor serviceand singingare roles. Dee Jepsen,who believesthat learnedlessons from life that enableher yet ahead. women should be free to be what God to handleher responsibilitieswisely and calls them to be, was a personal en- well. lois worked hard to support the I If your church is interestedin either couragementthrough her writing. lois talent that was obviousat an early age. the God'sWonan musical or a concert asked the late Mary Crowley, "How Her mother took in laundry and,at 72, serviceby Inis Decker,write to Decker wouldyou definewhat God'swoman is?" lois was ironing shirts to pay for voice Communications,2680 South Zurich Mrs. Crowleyreplied, "God's womanis andpiano lessons. She worked as a maid Court, Denver,Colorado 80219. May 1987 47 q ColledTo TheMini.sfry StudyOff.Campus and There's no time like the present to plan for the future. EarnA Degree! . Bethany allorvs you to renralr) rn your .- \n prc\enl ministrv u hilc crrning vour 3o'tbff,i. r""' degree. 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Andprepare your familyto facea changingworld. Vith lastinganswers. Moodflideos WISDOM continuedfrom page30 Wordof God." (v. 16).But God's wisdombrings forth The wisdom from aboveis with- fruit. In the fruit of God'swisdom are the vocabularies.But "good works" is an out hypocrisy. The word hypocisy seedsof more fruit. "The fruit of righ- important doctrine for the Christian to comesfrom the worldof drama.In New teousnessis sown in righteousness" understandand to practice. Testamentdays, when a person played (v. l8). God's wisdom automatically When Paulwrote to the Ephesians, a part on stagewith a mask, they called multiplies. he told them that their salvationwas him a hypocrite. The term gradually Wisdomis not so much a "head" ''life" "not of works, lest any man should becameassociated with folks who played matteras it is a matter.It is shown boast" (Eph.2:9). But in that samecon- a role off stage as well. Today,a hypo- out of our good behavior.James further text, he told the Ephesiansthat they crite is someonewho is not real, some- focuseshis attentionon one part of our ' 'created were in Christ Jesus unto good, one who is phony and does not truly conductthat is more important than the works" (Eph.2:10). representhimself. rest. The entirecontext of this passage The consistentmessage of the Epistle Pauladmonished the Romansto love on wisdomdeals with the tongue,and of Jamesis this, "Faith without works without hypocrisy(Rom. 12:9). Godly Jameswould teach us that the part of our is dead."Oames 2:20). wisdomnever masquerades spirituality behavior that is more critical is our The wisdom from above is when it is operatingin the arenaof the speech. All seven characteristicsof without partiality. To be impartialis world, the flesh, and the Devil. God's wisdomoperate via the tongue. to be sbzighdorward,wholehearted, and The tongue is the instrument that without guile. Sequel to Heavenly Wisdom. revealsthe sourceof our wisdom.So. be R. W. Dale saysthat when one has very careflrlwhat you say.You are adver- worldlywisdom, he setshis sailsto the "And the fruit of righteousnessis tising for your Sponsor! prevailingwind. He speakswell of a man sorm in peaceof them that makepeace" oneday, whom he spokeill ofyesterday, 0ames3:18). I AdaptedfromThe Wisdornof Godby not because t}re man changed, but The comparisonof heavenlyand DavidJeremiah, senior pastor of Scott yesterdaythere wasno gainby speaking earttrlywisdom is instructiveat this junc- Memorial Baptist Churchand chairman well of him, and todaythere is. ture. The world's wisdom results in of the board of Christian Heritage Impartialityis just onepart of God's "confusion" (v. 16),but God'swisdom College,both in San Diego, California. wisdomthat hasbeen defined by oneas brings"peace" (v. E). The resultof the Used by permission of Baker Book "ethical conductin harmonvwith the world's wisdom is "every evil work" House. May 1987 49 - GontFEtt f\tGE attll *t* (:) f=q A m K I ffi A s C S ocroBER 19-22, 1gA7 homasRoad BaptistChurch presenfsits 1987Euper Con- ferenceVlll. With the theme "Backfo Basics,"the conterencewill feature an agenda of distinguished speakers,sucfi as Dr. John Rawlings, Dr.E.V. Hilland Dr. John MacArthur, and ten mini-conferenceson specialized ministry areas.Along with the con- terenceevents, special musi,c will be providedby VernardJohnson. Make plansto attendand share ideas and con- cepfs with conferenceleaders and guesfs. F:nnrrt 10 conferences in 1 Pastors I Sunday School VEGI {f#:';::',""""Y1'J,andF,:;zf:!ii attit I hU r a Youth I a Missions Name O Senion Citizens t Address o Ladies City State t zip T Please send to: il o Stngtes Super Conference Vlll Liberty University Box 2OOOO t Lynchburg, VA 24506 il t ttr m Our Lord, with only three Tell the youngsterthat just feelingreally 'blah.' You years to minister, took a knowing the facts is not may not feel saved.You lot of time out just to be enough,and ask him to tell may feel like God has dis- with His disciples.When you his decisionaloud. That appeared.But you are still coupleslose the keen edge will not be hard. Kids God'schild on thosedays, of their love for eachother respondeasily: "Do you too. And God never disap- it is often due to not believeall of this, Sue? pears. He said He would spendingenough time Then let's pray and invite neverleave. Believe it." together. Christ into your life right A child'sassurance of When did you and your now. Do you want to?" salvationusually comes mate last slip away for a What Now that My easierthan an adult's.The weekendtogether? Go Child Has Received simplechildlike faith that aheadand plana mini- Christ? Pray for the child broughthim to God also honeryoon.Take your relentlessly.Prayer is a swingsinto actionwhen Bible;spend some time parent'ssecret service on extra faith is needed.Most The Mini- studying,praying, playing, behalfof a youngster. kids just believethey are and loving. . . and keep the Dependon the Spirit to God'sand that is that. Honeymoon televisionoff. The time work daily. And encourage They seemto haveuncom- Tradition alonewill enrich your the child to tell others plicatedassurance of what relationship.If you find it abouthis decisionto follow God has done in their lives. by Tim and Beueily LaHaye difficult to scheduletime Christ. Telling others will But what if a child aloneinto your activities, reinforcein his own mind wantsto ask Christ into his Most of the traditions remember-we usuallydo that somethingimportant life a secondtime? Don't we have discussedso far the things we really want hashappened. Go over the panic.Reaffirm that onceis have had to do with the to do. plan of salvationagain, and enough.God keepsHis entire family. Now we turn Mini-honeymoonsare tell him he can shareChrist promises.Read John 3:36; to one of the most impor- importantto any marriage. with someoneelse just as 6:37;10:28;2 Timothy tant traditions that help I know one couplethat you sharedwith him. 1:12;Titus l:2; and1 John enrich marriage relations. started out with one each Nurturediscipleship. 5:11-13.If you wishyou We call it takng rnini- quarter and now they take Help your child to adoptan canthen say, "Let's make honeymoons. one almostevery month. attitudeof, "OK, Lord, it final once and for a[ right The routines of life and Needlessto say, they enjoy what do You want of me?I now, askingChrist in the pressures of other ac- beingtogether. rl want to follow You; You forever. Then you will tivities often rob couples of are my leader." neverhave to do it again." special times together. As Reinforcehis assurance Aboveall, be very much this starts to happen, they Your Child's of salvation:"No matter awareof the infinite value should go away to spend how you feel, you cantrust of the child you are dealing quality time renewing their Faithand God'sWord andwhat it with andthe decisionhe relationship. says.You don't haveto feel hasmade. A child'ssalva- When a young couple Salvation saved.God's Word says tion can be very real indeed marries, they have usually God does not dole out a you belongto Godbecause andis of immeasurable spent many hours talkrng, child-type conversionto you believeChrist died for worth, unfathomablyimpor- playing, and being together. people under 12 and you. And whateverGod's tant. God allowskids into That often continues after another for adults. The Word saysis true. Some His family and we need to the honeymoon until the messageand the process morningsyou may wake up welcomethem in also.An children come along. Then are the same for both. The life changes!A wise couple child believes in exactly the schedulesat least one mini- same way as the adult. honeymoonper quarter for There are no tryout periods the two lovers who started and no specialconcessions their little corporation, plus for the young. dinner out (if only at a fast- Once you have prepared food restaurant) once a the way with the basic week. gospel story, invite your The old expressionis child to accept Christ. It is familiar, "All work and no easy to simply tell the story play makes for a very dull and stop. But that will not day." All work and no play get the job done. God also makes for a dull wants each little person you marriage! deal with to turn to Him. ' tt'l i,i, ; l immortal spirit has deter- traditionalteachers and minedits eternal destiny. A modelsmay not be available humanbeing has begunto to today'syoung wives. love the Lord with all his Godly mothers and grand- heart. soul. and mind. mothersand aunts some- Spiritualbeginnings are often times live thousandsof frail andtender, but nonethe- miles away. And those of less valid and wonderful. us who are the older women Encouragethe child in the of the churchhave been taith by smilingon what he has notablyhesitant to step done. And let him know you in-often becausewe just respect his decisionas real. didn't know how to disciple Don't expectperfect be- andteach these young haviorbecause of the young- women. Here are my ster's conversion.Remem- learned-the-hard-wayguide- ber, only simplefaith is lines to help and encourage neededto come to Christ you in a disciplingministry. (Eph.2:8-9; Acts 16:31). An Initially, I like to take immediatedifference in my new friend out to lunch, conductis not required. where we can talk easily Althougha child of God is a andget better acquainted. new person(2 Cor. 5:77), My experiencefavors be- he needstime to grow. tween 10 and 14 regularly A friend of mine tells the scheduledtimes together. story of a shipboardcaptain squeezecleaning your room A block of one and a half to who was retiring. For 25 Teaching into your busy schedule." two and a half hours seems yearsthe menhad respected Parentscan also help aboutright. So that I may his strictnessand rigid YourChild teenagersbe responsible minister to her more effec- authority,saluting every time for time by teachingthem tively, I ask what her goals they met him on deck. When to Be how to make a schedule. are for disciplingget- he retired, a new captain Responsible.. . Someyoung people take on togethersand for her own life. cameaboard, but the former part-timejobs, participate Subsequent"share and captainremained awhile to With Time. An impor- in extracurricularactivities, care" times are in my break him in. Despitethe tant part of growingup is and get very involvedat home,because this is my arrival of the new captain, learningto be responsible church-then they wonder naturalenvironment, an ex- the men sometimesfound for the managementof why their schoolworkis be- tensionof my personality. themselvessaluting the old time. Parentscan help in a ing neglected.A caring EventuallyI invite the leaderout of habit, even variety of ways. parentneeds to teacha womanand her family to thoughthey were beginning First, parentscan help teenager,by example,how Sundaybreakfast or Friday to respect the authority of teenagersby confronting to managetime and how to night supper. the new. Breakingaway them when they waste say"no" as wellas "yes." Prayer and accountability from the old captainproved time. One mother chosea to one anotherare two vital difficult and took time. Just humorousapproach when Adaptedfrom But You ingredientsin discipling. so, when the new authority she walkedinto her son's Don't Unfurstand,by Prayer lists shouldbe two- (the Holy Spirit) arrives in room and saw what looked Paul Borthwick. Published way, becauseyour younger a new Christian'slife, He like Hiroshima after the (1986)by Oliver-Nelson partner shouldknow your must live side by side with blast. She inquiredas to Books,Nashville, needof her prayers. the old nature. It takes the reasonfor the mess."I Tennessee. Becauseprayer leads to time before the new captain just couldn't squeezeit into sharingyourself and your commandsrespect and obe- my busyschedule," was goals,the next step is being dience.But little by little her son'sresponse. "That They accountableto eachother. the signs of growth will The mother sat on her Accountabilityis an impor- appear. son'sbed andscratched her May Teachthe tant biblicalprinciple that head,"That's amazing." YoungWomen" many Christianssidestep. "What's amaztng?"her Keepinga pageof written ffi Mapted from Building son replied. AlthoughTitus 2:3-5cer- observationsas the discipling Your Child's Faith by lthce "It's just amazinghow tainly gives an explicit com- progressesis importanttome. Chapin,copyright 1983 the Presidentcan run the mandfor the olderwomen to After one young woman Here's Life Publishers.Inc. entire country in 168 hours teachthe youngerwomen to left, I jotted down: "Mary Used by permission. per week, but you cannot love their husbands.God's Jo lacks closefriends and 52 FundamentalistJournal I ,Fod nat lal)? n/rD{a/" lrrtt* cw (t orl/ nzzd Jorr?? &ar oaz c/otz ot, laru/, Jonzorrz iltzt, toe coa/d count on, %* *ot// aIDVI, Jonrn ro arlagz /o{re uro{r/d fue alo& A*'J6rr*e*o{/'rcg4tf//e,' 0r?z,0lo-,"ro"A tnatr rt,,tt tr;fue- Erled, nn- /ecofllaae somethingoutside her hostess, and considering ,fod *t,tt n/zr,r?At?Dor" ilat otl"* /ot€&, marriage-would working in the extent of church involve- nntgrtprertow t/? nryilt toddlers' Sundayschoo, ment that is appropriate. k department be part of the Studies in Proverbs 6ouH nzas hLrd. ' f///zJ{$fU solution?' 3l:10-31make a good begin- Because lack of organiza- ning for recognizing the Jf&a/ nzed fut- att/ mz purpose tion and seem to characteristics of a worthy %t nou lrur? ltatlrrr, alzt.conrca;nza, too. hinder many, I encouragethe woman. In the Book of Ruth, use of a notebook for prayer finding and writing down %ei/ nxr/ *gr May 1987 53 There'sMore to Life than At 40 I have discoveredhow how manymilestones I muchmore there is to life than pass,the real me, what I What the MirrorShows what the mirror showsyou. am and will be eternally, is Actually,it's quite en- aliveand well. I'm thrilled couragingto facethe second anew with the snow the half of life liberated from warm summerbreezes, and changingdiapers. It is greatto gnteful for humancompan- be freefrom the needto com- ionship.And I'm laughinga pete with Voguemodels. At lot, especiallyat myself. 40,I'm wiseenough to cut out Even thoughmy outer the nonessentialsand instead shell begandying the day I zero in on more important wasborn, I am at peaceknow- thingslike selectedlearning, ing that its decayis not the fellowship,Iove, and the end.When released from this beautyall aroundme. shell,the personI am will go Meanwhile,as my body on living forever in the continuesto age,way down in- presenceof the Oneto whom side, a 16-year-oldis hiding ageand time haveno meaning. and gigglingat a secret. For now I know that no matter ffi Gail Denham Family schoolchildren will lovethese four little books designed Sooneror later, even when not to speakout, and Bookshelf especiallyfor them to help with both feet lockedin a all20 yearsof our oldestson's build their knowledgeof the brakingmaneuver, and life to decidehe's never Theirs Is the Kingdom Bible. Eachbook clearlyand despiteour desperateat- goingto change-hisabsent- by lnwell Haganand Jack simplytells the Bible story tempts to shift into reverse, mindednesscame by heredity. Westerhof,is a New Gsta- indicatedby its title. The bold, we reachcertain mile- Evenso, it seemsthat just mentstory Biblefor children. bright picturescapture and stones.As we cross over about the time life really It is beautifullywritten, faith- holdthe attentionof the young the line, we cry with dis- gets goingI hit one of those ful to the Scriptures,and listener.The very last page belief, "Where havethe milestonesand it takes me is filled with sensitivelydrawn, explainsand interpretsthe yearsgone? It seemslike by surprise.I rememberthe full-colorillustrations that text for the parent,anticipat- only yesterday.""We've day I turned 30. I was bring to life the characters ing questionsthe child might Only Just Begun" couldbe workingwith a 19-year-oldgirl they depict.The storieshave ask.These books are the first our themesong. who thoughtanyone over 25 a uniquerichness and depth in a growing seies of Eaily So far in my life I still kept Geritol in the desk that immediatelycapture the Foundationsin the Bible. havenot gotten a college drawer.It had been a rough reader'sattention. The (ChariotBooks/David C. Cook, degee; traveledacross the day and her solicitouscom- authorshave succeeded in 1986,$2.95 each). country; written a book; mentsunnerved me. My 60- painting outstandingverbal worn matchingleather boots year-oldsupervisor, herself picturesof the life ofJesusas ,rlrJeanne Mason and coat; or rented an attic just completingher bachelor's presentedin the Gospels,the studiowhere it wasjust degreeand taking ballet les- adventuresofthe earlychurch me, my typewriter,and the sons,couldn't understand why as foundin Acts, andJohn's Focuson the Family,led by whistlingradiator. being "over the hill" gave visionin Revelation.An ex- JamesDobson, has begun a On the other hand, dur- me goosebumps and cellentfamily devotional! new ministry for childrenages ing these past 39 years, threatenedto bring on tears. (EerdmansPublishing Com- 6 to 72. Flocuson the I've certainlybeen busy At the time, I felt the pany,1986, 326 pp., $16.95) Family Clubhouse offers enoughraising four sons, best yearsof my life were materialsto help teachyour working, learning,growing, behindme. Jean Beck childprinciples of godlyliving. and after 21 years of mar- Now,zooming in high gear Clubmembers will receive riage, still discoveringhow past this next decadehurdle, a montlrly,full-color maga- to be a good homemaker. I don't feel the hopelessness Jonah and the Big zine and will have the op- Iast monthI mademy first I felt 10 yearsago. I refuse Fish, Abraham and His portunity to order story tablecloth.It took me 7 years to parrotthat old cliche"Life Big Family, God and the bookletsand other materials to perfect pie crust, 15 to beginsat 40," when my sag- World He Made, Moses at a reasonablecost. F 54 FundamentalistJournal Wilbur M. Smith "Christianity'sNo. 1 Bookworm" by Bernard R. DeRerner newspaperreports that week,today the ominousnature of the world crisis in he sprawlingcampus of [:ke which we are living compelsour jour- View High Schoolon the north naliststo resort to the very apocalyptic side of Chicagowas, at the turn vocabularythen decriedas the result of of the century,an institutionwhere com- pessimism,while the churchas a whole radeship,earnest study, and respect seemsso strangelysilent on the great for teachersgenerally prevailed, with truths of the propheticWord of God." "very very little. . . roughhouse." Prophecywas to becomea majortheme There youngWilbur M. Smith, son of one of the century's great Bible of ThomasS. Smith, 'Apple King of the teachers. Midwest,"was mightily challenged-but Wilbur soonrealized his need for a not spiritually.He becameso interested collegeeducation, so later that year he in Sir WalterScott's Talismanthat he enrolled at Wooster (Ohio) College, begancollecting pictures "with whichI which had high academicand spiritual hopedto issue an illustratededition." standards.Debating, dorm discussions But botany held supreme appeal. on highthemes, and dramatic literature HermanS. Pepoon,Smith's first great all helpedprepare the future scholarfor teacher,so influencedhim that he soon his uniqueministry. felt botanymust be his life work. With committeeof the boardof trustees.Only In 1917he marriedMayme Ostrosky, characteristiczeal'he beganto develop then did he learn that his mother had whom he had met at Moody, and left a bibliognphyof botanicalsubjects, spent prayedfor the dedicationof her son to Woosterto becomeassistant pastor of a most of his Saturdaysat the Field the gospelministry. Presbyterianchurch in Wilrnington,Dela- Museum, and joined the Chicago Highlightsof his student days in- ware. Later Smith would regret never Academyof Sciences.His first printed cludedearly experiencesin preaching, finishingcollege or attendingseminary. 'An article, Excursionto the Herbarium and hearingsuch outstanding speakers Yet a deep foundationhad been laid of the Field Museum," appearedin his as J. Stuart Holdenand Sir WilliamM. for a lifetime of dedicated,disciplined high schoolpaper in 1911. Ramsay.But perhapsthe most significant labor. But other influenceswere also at of all wasthe greatProphetic Conference Pastoratesfollowed in Maryland, work. He had come to know Christ as of 1914,held at Moody Church.Much Virginia,and Pennsylvania. While he was Saviourat an earlyage in a godlyhome. later Smithrecalled: "No other gather- at OceanCity, Maryland,the great flu Attendingthe great Moody Churchand ing anywherehas left suchan abidingim- epidemic of 1918struck, closing his Sunday school profoundly influenced pressionupon me as that one of 1914. churchfor a month.The only doctorin his life. While the solemnmessages and warn- town wasalso the druggist.Exhausting There wereindeed giants in the land ingsof that conferencewere ridiculed in himselfduring that terrible time, Smith in thosedays, and young Smith not only "assistedin keepingthe drugstoreopen, heardmany of them but also came to T and every day with a little cart I would know some: WilliamR. Newell,James delivermilk andhot soupto the families M. Gray, R. A. Torrey, A. C. Dixon, I mmersedin the that were most severelyill. At times it SamuelM. Zwemer,Dan Crawford,and challengeof mining wasnecessary for me to help carry out others.His middlename was chosen for the bodiesof those who had died." WilliamG. Moorehead,a leadingBible andministering This unusualintroduction to the com- scholar who had married Wilbur's the inexhaustibleriches munityprovided a uniqueopportunity for parents. practicalwitness and service. After unsuccessfullytrying to enter of the Wordof God, As the years passed, the Inrd DartmouthCollege, he endureda period he simplyhad no blessedSmith's ministry. Yet it was in- of uncertaintyas to his future. But on the creasinglyevident that he wassimply not morningof September2, 19'J,3,he ex- timefor smalltalk, cut out for somethings-such as visita- perienceda definitecall to the ministry. games,and sports. fion andadministration. In fact, he almost Immediatelyhe enrolledat MoodyBible alwaysviewed committeemeetings as Institute, where his father was a dis- "an abomination." tinguishedmember of the executive After he had spokenat a numberof May 1987 55 Moody Bible Institute conferences,he It to coastand abroadas well, in person wascalled to join the facultyin 1938.This when possible,at other times by mail. openeda whole new world. Free of so I-l is drivinggenius Thus he eventuallyaccumulated more many of the incidental demands of simplycould not than 25,000treasured volumes. Smith pastoralwork, he couldnow devote him- consideredhis library "a workshop,not self exclusivelyto his supremedesire: toleratewasteful a showcase,"and declared, "The foun- studying,teaching, preaching, and writing. delays,unnecessary dationfor anylibrary where researchis What contributions he was destined carried on is bibliography.I haveheard to make! intenuptions. somescholars remark that for them to He taughtEnglish Bible, apologetics, draw up a bibliographyfor some sub- theology,and philosoplry-with a zealand ject . . . is a burdensomechore. For me dedicationthat mightily inspiredthou- bibliographicalresearch has always sandsof studentsover the years.Some been...alaborofjoy." studentsthough felt that Smithwas aloof, Smithfelt that mostministers "do not evenbrusque. The factis he wasso im- Smith acceptedthe position. Now he spendfor booksnearly so muchas they mersedin the challengeof miningand coulddig deeperand aim higher.kter should." At the sametime he warned ministeringthe inexhaustibleriches of he testified, "I havenever known such againstindiscriminately trying to ac- the Wordof God he simplyhad no time wonderfulwork in my life." cumulatethousands of books,citing cost, for small talk, games,sports, and so In 1963he joinedthe facultyof Tiinity moving, and storage as potential forth-all of whichprobably also seemed EvangelicalDivinity School, near Chicago, problems.In his caseroyalties from his abominable. where he wouldteach one semestera manypublications made possible his out- He usedto tell students,before they year,while maintaininghis residenceand standingcollection, which he willed to rushedto ask him what a certainverse libnry in California.He foundthe Trinity Fuller Seminary,where it is still being means,to "look it up in five commen- atmosphere"more ideal" for instruction accessioned. taries." Here he wasnot brushingthem than any other. In 1968he was named Smithwrote about25 books,dealing off like so many pesky flies. He was professorof EnglishBible emeritus. mostlywith bibliography,prophecy, and seekingto instillpnctices that wouldpay As greatas Smith was as teacher and apologetics,as well as a preface or rich dividendslong after they left those preacher,he made his most enduring particular chapter for more than 100 hallowedhalls. contributionsthrough his writing. When others.ln An AnnotatedBibliography of Moody colleaguesrecalled how he askedhow he got startedinto research, D. L. Moody,he soughtto includeevery wouldsometimes accost one of them in he replied, "My mother was a literary separatelypublished book and booklet by the hallwayor elsewhereon campus, woman.I hada lovefor bibliographiesin andabout Moody, along with important bark a question or comment, and my blood." representativeitems from the perhaps perhapsdash offbefore he couldreceive Overthe yearsSmith spent innumer- 60,000 periodical articles concerning a completeresponse. In sharpcontrast able hoursin the Library of Congress, him. This monumentalwork, nowout of to the absentmindedprofessor, Smith the largestinstitution of its kind in the print, is an invaluabletool for every hada drivinggenius that simplycould not world, as well as in other leading researcheron the greatestevangelist of tolerate wasteful delays,unnecessary libraries-Yale,Harv-ard, Princeton, New- the nineteenthcentury. interruptions. berry, and manyothers. Smith also authored innumerable Eventhough he wouldnever be called For 36 years he edited Peloubet's articles.In his memoirshe devotesmore to spendhours in counselingstudents or Notes,binging a wealth of information spaceto the SundaySchool Times than others, agonizing over personal and inspiration to countless Sunday any other, since it was long "the out- problems,he did not completelylose schoolteachers all over the country- standingevangelical religious weekly" in sightof the individual.Once on entering many of them in small, out-of-the-way the land. However,he also servedas a a class,he put hishand on the shoulder placeswith little or no accessto the contributingeditor for BibliothecaSacra of a student whom he did not know greatresources of the pastand present. and others, and wrote for numerous (many classes then enrolled several Oncewhile in the MBI officeof Presi- periodicalsover the years. hundred)and asked "how thingswere dentWill H. Houghton,Smith noticed on Deathclaimed Wilbur Smith on May going." The answerrevealed some dis- the shelfa volumehe had long sought. 20,7976,a few daysbefore he wouldhave couragement,and Smith sought to bring He mentionedthe factbriefly, and com- reached82. "Christianity'sNo. l Book- what reassurancehe could before mented,"Some time when you want to worm" madeunique, lasting, and wide- ascendingthe platformfor the classses- disposeof it, I wouldbe gladto buyit." rangrng contributions to consecrated sion. "The next day I had a note from Nothing more was said, and Smith Conservativescholarship. We are not him sayingthat he was contemplating returnedto his sixthfloor office. An hour likelyto see his equal. leavingthe Institute that day,but that my later, the volumewas in his hands,in- stoppingto speakto him hadpersuaded scribed:"It wouldbe a greattriumph to him that he shouldstay." It wasa Holy- have in my library one book that you Spirit-inspired"word in due season" didn't havein yours! Perhapsa victory I Bernard R. DeRemer is a free- (Prov.15:23). overself is just asimportant-so here's lance writer in West Liberty, Ohio. MBI studentswere generallyhigh the book." Excerpts from BeforeI Forgetby Wilbur schoolgraduates, though some had col- Smith's sheer love for books and Smith, copyright 1971Moody Press, legecredits, even degrees. When a call browsingdrove "Christianity's No. 1 MoodyBible Institute, used throughout came from the new Fuller Seminarv. Bookworm" to hauntstores from coast by permission. 56 FundamentalistJournal Deception Satan'sMasterpiece for This Age by Wilbur M. Smith be at the end of this age,not the mil- Fint of all, noticethe name,"enenty." lennialage. Enemy!Satan is not a rilal of the Lord atthew 13 records some ap- Whateveryou may think of it, the JesusChrist; he is His enemy. parentlysimple, but reallypro- kingdomHe is talkingabout here is now. Go wayback to the Book of Genesis found words of our Lord. The sowingbegan when Jesus began to on this. "I will put enmitybetween thee "The kingdomof heavenis likenedunto sow meninto the world:His disciples, and the woman,and betweenthy seed a man which sowedgood seed in his the Twelve,the Seventy,and all those and her seed" (Gen. 3:15).God was 'As field: But while men slept, his enemy to whom He said, the Fatherhath talking to the Devil, and speaks of cameand sowed tares among the wheat, sent me, evenso sendI you." This is Satan'sseed. I will put enmity between and went his way.But when the blade the sowingof menwho belongto God, thee (Satan)and the seedof the woman wassprung up, andbrought forth fruit, sonsof the kingdomof heaven,sons of (our Lord and Saviour)-thy seed (the thenappeared the taresalso. So the ser- the kingdomof God, childrenof light, Serpent'sseed) and her seed(the chil- vantsof the householdercame and said born-againmen andwomen, children of dren of God, and first of all the Son of unto him, Sia didst not thou sow good Godwhom Christ is sowingout into the GodHimsel0. seedin thy field?From whence then hath world. What about this sowing? These it tares?He saidunto them, an enemy The field is the world. Nothingless. things are called,tares. Remarkably, hath done this. The servantssaid unto Ours is the only religionthat is a world Satandoes not set out to destroythe him, Wilt thou then that we go andgather religion. Other religionsare limited to themup? But he said,Nay; lest whileye India, to Africa, to the Far East; and gatherup the tares,ye root up alsothe whenthe lightof moderntruth dawnson wheatwith them" (vv.24-29). thesereligions they become increasingly "He answeredand said unto them, He Iocalizedand provincial. You and I have that soweththe goodseed is the Sonof the only messagethat wasmade for the man;the fieldis the world;the goodseed whole world. arethe childrenof the kingdom;but the Into this world the Lord Jesussows taresare the childrenof the wickedone; His men, born-againsons of His king- the enemythat sowedthem is the devil; dom. And note carefully,this is done the harvestis the end of the world; and beforeanything else happens. the reapersare the angels" (vv. 37-39). The secondsowing of this parableis Youhave here three stages:a sow- when"his enemycame and sowed tares ''the ing, a growing,and a harvest.First, the ldarnel]."They are called children PutWalt Rumminger's 25 Yearsof sowingof the Son of Man. This is the of the wickedone." experienceto workfor You.Call lnrd andthe seedsown is called Teamwayfor: Jesus, Chu rch Bui ldingrs, Chrtstian here, "the childrenof the kingdom." Schoo/s.Family Life Centers. The very word,seed implies life. Our PI an n i ng, Desig n i n g, Constr uct t an [,ord in idea and FinancralConsulting usedthis often,both the of Torrcshoutd be Froma simpleexPansion to a multi- seed,or a kernelof graindropped in the milliondollar worshiP center, our ground,and fruit, as in His wonderful a distinction teamconcept lets you buildYour churchyour way and Pocketthe declamtion,"Ye havenot chosenme, but betweenyou and I savinqs.We promisenever to exceed I havechosen you, and ordained you, that yourdstablished budget. Call lor a ye shouldgo and bring forth fruit." andthe children freebrochure and consultatlon. This is differentfrom the more fre- of theDevil ^-. quentlyexpounded parable in the same chapter,that of the seedwhich is identi- so peoplewill know fied as the Wordof God. Here the seed wehave with .^rt^ is livingmen, "the childrenof the king- been Jesus. Ie4nryury dom," sownby Christ Himself. ChurchDesigners & Builders It saysthe haruestof /ftis sowingwill ' 406 StatePark Road Greenville,SC 29609 Caff or Write Today!18031 242-5464 goodseed thatJesus sowed. He doesn't it is Godand no God. floodthe field. He doesn'trush in and The taresand the wheathave always pull up the wheat. He doesnot attempt h,, beenhere. They will cometo a headjust to burn over the ground. He doesn't hassown us beforethe harvest. attempt to ridicule what Jesus has Do you know what this meansfor alreadysown. into thisworld you and me? First, you and I have Why doesn't he go out and destroy as the got to be, in these last days, exactly the wheat that Christ sowed in the what we were supposedto be by the ground,in the world?Becausehe can't. childrenof God, gr"aceof God.If He hasso\ryn us intothis I like the phrasein Luke 10:19:"I give world as the childrenof God, we ought untoyou power . . . overall the powerof weoughf fo be to be the children of God. If tares the enemy."What the LordJesusChrist thechildren of God. are worthless,but look like wheat,you doesin this world,Satan does not have, and I ought so to live that there will and never will have, the power to be no question but that we have destroy! somethingno culturalorganization can I repeat. He doesn't destroythe ever give. wheat.He doesn'tflood the field. He There should be a distinctionbe- doesn'ttell the people,"That stuffis not body.He saidit only once,to a certain tween what you and I are, growingin wheat." They knowbetter. He beginsto religiousgroup. the world, and what the children of imitate. Men arelost. Menare in chains.Men the Devil are, growing in the world, When the Devil comes along and are in darkness.But there are certain so people will know we have been sows his tares, what is the harm?Of menwho are "the sonsof the wicked with Jesus. course they take strength from the one" himself,and thoseare the ones Ultimatelythere will be a harvest. ground,and I am surethey crowdout at that Satansows out in this world. The harvestis the endofthe age.Thank times a sturdy growth of wheat. But I Whenthe apostleswere sowninto God, the harvestis supervisedby the believethe point the l,ord is makinghere the ancientMediterranean world, the Iamb of God Himself.Not a world dic- is that they are similar,the one to the Devil immediately sowed a crop of tator, not a smart intellectual,not on a other. For what reason? false messiahs.Do you know there racialbasis, not on an economicbasis. Only one word can be used to wasnever one false messiah among the This world overwhich Satan is princewill describethe purposeof thesetares- Jewish people until after their own be reapedby the King of Kingsand the deception.This word is found19 times Messiahhad been crucified? Even the [,ord of Lords! in the New Testament,and alwaysin Jews admit this. When the apostles It is ultimatelyHis world,and you and relationto the Devil andhis work. went everywhere preaching Christ I by His graceare His wheat,His chil- The Devil doesn'tsow somefoul- the Messiah,the Son of God, Satan dren; not by anymerits of our own, but smelling thing. He sows something beganto sowthese false messiahs in the He hasbrought it aboutby His mercyand that deceiuesmen, and makes them sameworld. graceand love. think it is so similar to the children Thke the English Reformation.As We are getting closer and closer of God that there is really very little soon as Englandhad been blessed to what WendelWillkie rightly called difference. by the showersof a revived gospel, "One World,"a smaller,smaller world, What doeshe sow?He sowswhat the Devil came along and sowedthat where the radio can now engirdle Christ sows-living men and women. cursed thing which pretended to the globein a moment,where a testi- Christ sows "the childrenof God." give glory to God, but denied the mony for Christ is more important Satansows "the childrenof the wicked supernaturalnature of the I-ordJesus, now than ever in the history of the one." that is, Deism. world. Whereis this sowing?Here, in the No soonerhad God begun to sowthe You and I are going to be, by His world. What is the world? Humanity. gloriousseed of life under Wesley,and grace,the childrenof Godin this world, There are three groupsof peoplehere, thosefollowing him, but the Devilsowed andout of that will comethe fulfillment I think: the children of God, sown in France and England a withering of His words,"Ye havenot chosenme, in the world; the childrenof the Devil, agnosticism,and the ridiculeand sneer- but I havechosen you, and ordained you, also sownin the world; and the lost ing of Voltaire.As soon as Wesleyis that ye shouldgo and bring forth fruit, world of humanity in which they are sown, Voltaireis sown also. First the andthat your fruit shouldremain" (fohn sown.Otherwise, where are you going wheat,and then the tares! 15:16). to sow? There isn't any indication Note what it says.The tares are to By His grace,you and I, untilthe har- here that the tares ever become grow-lo the harvest.I believethat in the vest comes,are goingto manifestthat wheat, that these tares ever become last days the children of God will be we arethe childrenof God.For thatHe good. closer to what God wants them to be has sownus into the fertile soil of lost Do youknow who is called"the son than at any time in the history of the humanity,to grow as the sons of His of perdition" in the New Testament? church.They aregrowing to the harvest. kingdom. Judas Iscariot. Do you know who And I believethe childrenof the Evil One else? Antichrist himself. And what will be morediabolical as this agecomes did Jesussay to those who were pur- to an end, and that with eachday that suing Him? "Ye are of your father passeswe arecoming nearer to the hour I Adaptedby permissionfrom Moody the devil." He didn't sav it to every- when it is Christ and Antichrist. when MonthlyAnthologt. 58 FundamentalistJournal charts.Information on evaluating,select- and other visual and auditory media, ing, andthen "putting to use" is an in- reading programs for students, and tegralpart of eacharticle. These skills resource centers for teachers and are reinforcedin a separatesection. parents. "!##$i,i''The section on organizing, ad- A helpfulfeature found at the end of ministering,and supervisinggives an eacharticle is the current bibliography extensive overview of organizational for further reading,places to acquire plans,training and supervisingperson- materials, and orgaruzationsthat offer nel, types of programs, and biblical help and expertise. classroom-managementprocedures. The editorsof this bookhave indeed This sectionincludes articles on camp- assembledin one volumenot only an ing/recreationand child-careprogmms. overviewof children'sministries, but the Programsfor exceptionalchildren what, the howto, andthe proceduresto (thosewith physical,sensory emotional, evaluatechildren's programs within and CHILDHOODEDUCATION or educationaldisabilities, and tlose who adjunctto the localchurch. This is anex- INTHE CHURCH are creativeand talentedacademically) cellenttool for all thoseinvolved in help- by RobertE. Clark,Joanne areaddressed. The bookalso covers the ing childrenlearn and grow spiritually. Brubaker,and Roy B. Zuck placeand purposeof home and Chris- (MoodyPress, 1986, 628 pp., $24.95) tian schooling,the use of computers Jan Gillette This revisedand expanded version of a standardwork is a thoroughlyup-to- date,comprehensive, and well-developed An excerpt from textbookfor thoseinvolved in planning, CHILDHOODEDUCATION IN THE CHURCH orgarnzng,and directing children's minis- by Robert E. Clark, Joanne Brubakernand Roy B. Zuck tries.It is alsoa valuabletool for parents, teachers, and others who desire a The child'spersonality grows out of allthe relationshipsthat touchlife. That thorough,yet concisetreatment of child makesparents, brothers, sisters, teachers, and classmates,with their per- developmentand its implicationsfor the sonalitiesand valuesystems, part of the child's environment.They give the learningprocess. childa mind-set,a senseof direction,a life-purpose,and goals. In earlychild- Thirty-fiveseparate articles, grouped hood,we take overthe lovesand hatreds of our socialenvironment. Children into sevenmajor sections,are authored learn what they are exposedto. We adultsset the stagefor what we call a by articulate authorities in their own "rehearsal,"which, however, turns out to be the real "play." What is more, fields. the child selectsmany of the lines of that "play." The majortheme is the necessityfor Someof our greatesteducators have helped us formulatea more adequate an integrated,unified relationshipbe- conceptof education.They indicate that a child'slife-style is, to a largedegree, tweenhome and church in ministeringto set by the time the child enterskindergarten or the first grade;that learning the spiritual needs of children. The to respondboth physicallyand verbally in preschooldays is actuallymore im- authorsmake a strong point for trans- portantthan learningto readand count. Pestalozzi,an influentialeducator of generationalsharing through the church's the past,has stated that the basicprinciple of educationis not teaching,but love. total programand for establishing"net- works of faith" within the churchcom- munityfor supporting,guiding, helping, and nurturing the whole family. They CHRIST'SCALL TO DISCIPLESHIP emphasizethat our ministry'seffective- BOOKNOTES by James M. Boice nessdepends on our knowledgeand un- derstandingofthe childrenwe serve,and KEEPINGOFF THE CASUALTYLIST JamesBoice, a championof the in- on our adeptnessin selecting ap- by LeRoy Eims errancyand authority of God'sWord, has propriate teaching materials and givenus a choicevolume on discipleship. methods-so that the theologicalcon- LeRoyEims covers the basesof what He expoundson the meaning,the path, ceptswe teachwill later becomea mat- can hinder a Christianin his walk with the cost,and the rewardsof discipleship. ter of practicein their lives. the l.ord n KeepirgOf the CasunhyList. He stressesthe necessityfor obedience, The readergets a relativelythorough Fromcauses to cures,Eims steers young service,humility, and what it meansto understandingof what childrenare like believersand longtime leaders away from take up the Crossof Christ. The book and how they learn at the different the "spiritualjunkyard" andoffers help is perceptive and biblical while it stages/agesof development,through for being ever ready on the "active challengesus to bring our actionsand detailedtreatment of theseprocesses in duty" roll. attitudesinto line with our professionof each section. Specificsuggestions for Practicaland concise, the bookexcels faith. Since this book is derived from types of material and for appropriate in presentingthe real battle Christians messagesBoice delivered at Phila- teachingmethods are included,as well mustfight. (VictorBooks, 1986, 144 pp., delphia's Tenth PresbyterianChurch as several easily readable age-level $4.95)Deborah Huff wherehe is seniorpastor, it hasthe life Mav 1987 59 of illustrationand example breathed into book. Jerry Vines offers even trained Sprinkledthroughout her book are it. (MoodyPress, 1986, 171 pp., $9.95) preachers something they probably bits of Mary's personal upbringing, James A. Borland missed in school-teachingon the life, and pleasures.Her Christiantes- mechanicalaspects of sermondelivery. timony and love for Christ shinescon- TELL IT OFTEN-TELL IT WELL Heputsa strongemphasis on theptrysical tinually.She allows you to peek around by Mark Mccloskey nature of preachingand explainshow her kitchenand outdoor chapel through proper relaxation,breathing, and ar- her picturesqueway of communicating. This is not just another book on ticulation can improve your delivery You will enjoy hearing the heritage evangelism-it is freshly different and and maybeeven save your voicein the of various periods of furniture such very practical.Itis motivational,but notin future. The exercisessupplied in the as QueenAnne, Mediterranean,and the senseof puttingone under guilt if he chaptersare helpfulin improvingyour French Provincial,and learn how to doesn'tshare the gospel.With over 125 technique. developyour own style of decorating. bookson evangelismin my library,this The bookalso deals with the mental, This wasone history lesson I thoroughly is the best oneI haveever read! A must rhetorical, psychological,and spiritual enjoyed. for every pastor and personalworker. aspectsof sermondelivery. Emphasis is Of course,a how-tobook on decorat- McCloskeyquotes D.P. Thomson, placed on communicationwith and ing must havegorgeous, color pictures who writes, "Evangelismhas too long persuasionof the listening audience. to make us ooh and aah, and this one been under a cloud. It has been as- This is a good review for those who hasplenty. Most of all, her suggestions sociatedwith a crudity of thoughtand find themselvessomewhat lacking in will inspire you to use your creativity expression,a sensationalismof method, that area.If you are seriousabout com- and individualityto make your home anda largelyemotional appeal to which municatingthe gospeland want to be openits doorsand say,"Come on in. thoughtfulmenand women could notcon- preachingwith a clear,healthy voice in Happypeople live here." (FlemingH. sciouslysubscribe." Mark McCloskey the future, this book is a necessity. RevellCompany, 1986, 158 pp., $16.95) graciouslytakes evangelismout from (Moody Press, 1986,166 pp., $9.95) Martha Harper under that cloud throughouthis book. Charles E. Johnson, Jr. The professionalman or the peasant WHAT KIDS NEED MOST couldusehis methodsand message with IN A MOM mutualease. WOMEN'SINTERESTS by Patricia H. Rushford McCloskeyis balanced.He doesnot userhetoric to criticizeothers' methods. DECORATEYOUR HOME Warning:super mommingmay be He has studiedcarefully all the types, WITH LOVE hazardousto your kids' health!Author methods,and names of evangelismcon- by Mary C. Crowley Patricia H. Rushford says that this ceptsof the day.This excellentpiece of warningcould well fit in our high-stress, work analyzesthe different ideas and "The home-the greatestinfluence hightech society.The stressproduced summarizesthe needto get the gospel on America,"part of Mary C. Crowley's to be a "supermom" with "superchil- out,no matterwhat your method maybe. philosophy,reflects love and under- dren" is real, but is that what kids Theologicallythorough, there is real standingin its decor. As founder of really need? meatin this messageof evangelismand HomeInteriors and Gifts, Mary shares This delightful book openly tries follow-upof the new convert.Pastors will her expertiseon decoratingto fit any to dispel the myths of motherhood be pleasedwith the thoroughness. budget. Her practical suggestions and guides the reader through the The logicalillustrations and presenta- motivateyou to think about your own mansionof a mother'sheart. As the tions stressthat evangelismis an abso- home and the statementit makes.Do reader peeks behindeach door, prac- lutelylogical path for all to follow.God is your rooms hug you and say, "Come tical, biblically-basedhelp is to be reasonable(Isa. 1:18)and McCloskey on in. Happypeople live here." What found in the areas of time, making showshow to logicallypresent the gospel can you do to pep up that out-of-style memories, communication,discipline, andwhy one shouldpresent the gospel. couchthat the kids havewallowed over guilt, teaching,loving, and in having Yes,everyone must be graciousand for years? Mary encouragesyou to a joyful and servingheart. Spirit-controlled.To be effectiveand not searchyour attic, basement,or garage The depressionand guilt women offensiveis imperative;but to give the for hiddentreasures that with a fresh sometimesfeel can be found both in gospelto everyperson is alsojust asim- coat of paint, new fabric, or pretty the workingmother and the stay-at-home perative.The authorhas done a superb ribbon may be the answer to your mother.This bookuses humor, practical job of corveyingthis in hisbook. It needs decoratingneeds. experience, and to-the-point anec- to be read by every Christian.(Here's Youwill take a magiccarpet ride on dotesto give the new mother andgrand- Lile Publishers,1986, 28app., $8.95) Mary's explanationof the color wheel mother a feeling of self-worth and a C. Sumner Wemp and how certain colors bring things challengefor growthand development in together, make rooms look smaller, motherhood. A GUIDETO EFFECTIVESERMON larger,lighter, or more elegant.White, l.earning, living, and loving are DELIVERY for example,is a unifyingcolor, while the three most important treasuresa by Jerry Vines blackcreates drama. Overuse of either mothercan give her child,but Rustrford producesboredom and even depression. remindsus that what kids need most If you are a preacherwho always She will help you selectjust the right in a mom is YOU! (FlemingH. Revell seemsto havea sore throat or is con- amounts.Color changes our moodsand Company,1986, 190 pp., $10.95) tinuously hoarse, then you need this that meansa lot to our homelife. Marilyn Owen 60 FundamentalistJournal AlabamaTextbook Decision onservativespressing textbook riculum of the Alabamaschools ma casesin the courts arebeginning significantnumber of textbooks and to see cracks in the armor of subjects. SecularHumanism and the effortsto pro- The casealso refocused on parental mote it in public schools. rights,as the recentTennessee Scopes "I'm excited about that," Tim II trial did. Both set out to reaffirmthat laHaye,founder of the AmericanCoali- parentshave a constitutionalright to in- tion for TiaditionalValues, said in refer- fluencethe kind of educationtheir chil- enceto the recentConservative victory dren receive. in the Alabamatextbook case. "I've Finally,what the parentsdeemed as beenpraying for 10years that someone dishonestyof historical texts was at wouldtake a caseto the SupremeCourt, issue. challengingSecular Humanism as a JudgeHand studiedpassages in the religion.Humanism needs to be treated texts to reachhis determinationthat they to religiousexclusivity the sameas any did promoteSecular Humanism and that other religion," he explained. the historytexts were less than faithful In the Alabamatextbook case, 600 in the presentationof the influenceof "Fundamentalist"Christian parents chal- U.S.District Judge W BrevardHand religion on the developmentof this lengedthe use of 45 homeeconomics, country.Testimony by experts on both socialstudies, and history textbooksin Humanismhas been one of the main sidesof the issue was the basisof his the curriculumof the Alabamapublic issues. finding that Secular Humanism is a schools.They chargedthat the texts pro- YetHumanists have made no secret religion. motedthe religionof SecularHumanism of their goals. Skolroodstated, "The AlthoughSkolrood was unable to dis- andwere dishonest in the presentationof Humanistshave said consistently,'We cuss case strategy for the appeals therole of religion in UnitedStates history. aregoing to makethe publiceducational process,he did discusswhat he feelsare On March 4 U.S. District JudgeW. systemour pulpit,the sameas any Fun- the strong points of the case. For Brelzrd Handfound that SecularHuman- damentalistpreacher. We'll trade off an example,he statedevidence showed that ism is a religionand that the texts in- hourofSunday school a week.We've got contentin the textbooksunder scrutiny troducedas evidencedid promotethat them five daysa week.' " was either nonexistentor denigrating religionin a pervzsivemamer amongthe The argumentsin the casefocused when it came to the presentationof state'sschool children. on severalissues. Most sensationalwas religion related to Judaeo-Christian "It's the first casein whichHuman- the one alreadystated: that Humanism values. ismhas been found to be a religionbased wasbeing promoted throughout the cur- In addition, referencesto Martin on the meritoriousfacts of the case," Luther,leader of the Reformation,were Robert Skolrood,executive director of tFl limited to one pagein one text, while the National Legal Foundation,said. Marilyn Monroe rated sevenpages. In Skolroodhas been active in the case 9 ecularHumanists one text GeorgeWashington rated less throughthe NLF, an outgrowthof the "aregoing to make than a paragraph. ministry of Pat Robertson,which sup- Other examplesincluded the omis- pliesboth legal counsel and funds to Con- thepublic educational sion of the fact that civil rights activist servativesinvolved in First Amendment systemour pulpit, Martin Luther King wasa minister,and rightscases. the failureto mentionthat the Pilgrims On two other occasionssome legal thesame as any primarily thankedGod that first Thanks- mention of the religion of Secular F p gtving,not just the Indians. Humanismhas been made in legalcases, und a me ntal ist reache r. Even before the case reachesthe forbiddingits promotion.In Tburcacoa. We'lltnde off an hour United States Supreme Court, the Watkins,in a footnote rather than on nation'stextbook publishers are paying meritoriousfact, SecularHumanism was of Sundayschool a attention to it, accordingto LaHaye. ''godless classifiedwith other religions," week. "One publisherhas alreadydecided to Skolroodreported. write a newtext," he said.One, he said, And in Abirgton u. Schemppanother We'vegot them that wouldinclude the contributionsof footnote dictated that the religion of fivedays a week." religion to the history of this country. SecularHumanism could not be pro- The casealso illustrates how someof moted.But the Alabamacase is the first the programspit parentsagainst children, casein which the religiosityof Secular Skolroodsaid. He oointedto incidents May 1987 61 whenstudents were instructed in a man- justicescan rule only on mattersof law ner thatsuggested: ''Don't bringthe bag- and not matters of fact, he questions gageof yourparents' beliefs to class." whether or not the United States "They teachthat thereis no right or SupremeCourt justices will be willing wrong," Skolroodsaid. to hear a casethat is so generalin its Judy Whortonwas one parentwho application. testifiedabout herconcern for thesubject Thequestion as he sees it is whether matterto whichher sonswere exposed. or not the justices could find that "I just believethe Christianvalues we SecularHumanism is incorporatedinto were taught at home shouldbe in our the textbooksat a level of significance. school,and all religions,not just one- "They lthe texts] arereligious on some Humanism,"she is reportedas sayingin level, but not at a constitutionallevel," the October26 issueof. the Washinglon he contended."The publicschools will Posf.She also objected to a requirement inevitably reflect the mores of our for studentsto devisea menufor a wed- culture-whichhave a stronghumanistic ding dinner at which the groom was a orientation-andin that sensewill also cannibal. be somewhatunneutnl toward religion," The casegrew out of the 1983deci- Dencersaid. sion in an Alabamaschool prayer case "The constitutionclearly does pro- o9o8.7 over which Hand also presided.In hibit antireligiouspropaganda such as is f that case Ishmael Jaffree, the father containedin some values clarification "0nc,-0f-4-Kurl,'' of a Mobile County kindergartner, literature,"he continued,"and a case learnedthat the schoolallowed prayer canalso be madeagainst grossly biased beforelunch and filed suit againstthe historybooks. But we don't think it is system. profitableor practicableto try to seekout Tour Handruled against the father,but he andrepudiate all evidencesof Humanism Letyour ministry was overturnedat a higherlevel of the in the schools.To do thatyou would have be o portof thisyeor's appealsprocess. Hand contended that to seekout andeliminate all evidenceof the Bill of Rightswas not applicableto culturein the schools,rvhich is obviously MOSTEXCITING CONCERT the individual states; therefore they impossible." PERFORMANCEI werefree to establishreligious practices Constitutionalattorney William "l thinkso muchof MorkLowry's in their schools.The higher court Bentley Ball looks at the case dif- mini$rythot I hoveosked him to disagreed. ferently:"Judge Hand's decision is very Questioningthe findingof the higher strong and very well reasoned." Its becomemy crusode soloist" "very - JerryJohnston court in that case-an unusualstand for chanceson an appealare, he said, a federaljudge-Hand concludedthe hard to predict. It will be a test of following: the sensitivityof the court to genuine CollIODAY lor o Morklowry lour o If the 14thAmendment and the Bill religious liberty and the extravagant Dalein your church, rolly, convention, of Rightsapply to the statesas well as claimsof Secularists." orconcen senes. to the federalgovernment, And although Liberals are now . and if that precludesthe states' classifyingthe decisionas government allowinga momentof silentprayer in the censorship,Ball sees another side ofthe UpcomingAppeoronces: classroomsof statesthat havechosen to coin. "ln factcensorship was what the - mat oi allow that practice, Alabama case moved against. The l-Flushing,Ml l7-tt/issionViejo, CA 3-Southgote,Ml o thenno other religionshould have deliberate exclusion of references '4-B-Arnold, 23-Ridgewood,NY MO 24-Northfield,NJ the privilegeof promotingits beliefsin to God and our religious tradition 9lO-McComb,MS'25-29-Texorkono,TX '11-15-Long the classroomeither. is a form of almostuniversal censorship Beoch,CA 3l-Open In his rulingin this Alabamacase, he takingplace in the publicschools. That June'87 found that Secular Humanism is a censorship is now being broken l-S-SonAnlonio, TX l9-Juneou,AK retgion-not anunprecedented finding- through,"he said. 14(om)-Moson, OH 2l-Anchotoge,AK 14(pm)-Foirf eld, OH 28-VABeoch, VA and that the Alabamacurriculum pro- Supporting the Alabama parents' l5-18-SBC-$Louis, MO motesthat religionin a numberof text- determinationto follow through on ' booksused in a varietyof subjects-a their convictions,LaHaye summarized JenyJohnston Crusodes landmarkdecision. the belief of those who use the courts Althoughreaction from the Conser- to protecttheir FirstAmendment rights. - Booking& MonogenenlDirection - vative community is positive, Thyton "Christianshave to wakeup to the fact Morgon& Associoles Dencer,special counsel to the Ruther- that this is a country of laws. We have P.O.Box 4046 ford Instituteand private attorney, fears to be more assertiveand use the court Lynchburg,VA24502 that the Alabamacase may havebeen systemto defendourselves, just as the Io receiveREMARKS quorterly newsletters pleose drawnwith too wide a brush, with the ACLU hasdone." write:Mork Lowry Music, P,O, Box 43/1, Lynchburg, result that it may be easilyoverturned VA24502or coll 804/239-31i3, during the appealsprocess. Even if it survivesthe initialprocess, because the I Ann Wharton 62 FundamentalistJournal I was,and the schoolhad to havebig gifts ourng pregnancy. € to operate,"he said. The state penal code does have a 'A I E During years when churchleaders 62-year-oldsection reading, child con- l € havenot remained"intricately involved ceivedbut not yet born is deemedto be in policy-making,we've let an athletic an existing person insofar as this section z departmentrun wild," said Rev. Don is concerned." That law,Judge Amos im- Forsman of Trinity-First United plied, was not to be for purposes of MethodistChurch in El Paso. criminal orosecutions. The NCAAruling, announced earlier ,;, 't: thisyear, bars the Methodistschool from & footballteam in 1987and per- , fieldinga SMU interimpresident William Stallcuo. mitsonly a limitedschedule in 1988,be- PublisherWill Upgrade causeathletic officialsmade improper Treatmentof Heligion paymentsof about$61,000 to players. in History Texts MethodistsSay Other penaltiesinclude a provisionthat SMU's Football Penalty SMU teamscannot appear on livetele- NEW YORK (RNS)-AI least one 'Blessingin Disguise' visionor in a bowl gameuntil the 1989 textbookpublisher has respondedto season. criticismsabout its treatmentof religion NEWYORK (RNS)-United Method- in history booksby promisingto make ists in the Southwestare embarrassed "significant changes" in this area in aboutthe athleticscandal at Southern - futurepublications. Methodist University, prompting the Woman Found Laidlaw EducationalPublishers, NationalCollegiate Athletic Association "Not Guilty" basedin River Forest,Illinois, is pre- to cancelSMU's 1987football season. of Fetal Abuse paring a supplementarytext on the But church leaders and university "religious influence in the United officialssaid that the NCAAs decisionto Is a womanwho practicesa lifestyle States"and will includemore such refer- invokeits so-called"sudden death" contraryto her doctor's ordersduring enceswhen its currenttexts arerevised penalty-the strongestpunishment ever pregnancyguilty of a crime when her in the future,said Herbert R. Adams,the imposedby the governingbody of big- child is born brain-damaged? firm's chief executiveofficer. time collegeathletics-may be a good California Municipal Court Judge In a telephoneinterview Adamssaid thingfor the Dallasschool's academic E. Mac Amos saysshe is not. Judge he hasreceived an unusually high volume future and for its ties to the church. Amosruled that PamelaRae Stewart was of mailon the issue,including "over 100 "I really think this is a redemptive not guilty of fetal abuse when she lettersin the pasttwo weeks." t^aidlaw, event," saidUnited Methodist Bishop continuedtaking drugs and having sexual the textbookdivision of Doubleday,was WalterL. Underwoodof BatonRouge, relations during her pregnancy,after oneof the publisherscriticized in studies lnuisiana,a memberof SMU's trustee her doctor directed her to halt both commissionedby AmericansUnited for board,in an interviewthe dayafter the activities. Separationof Churchand State, People harshpenalty was announced."It's a Amosruled that prosecutors erringly for the AmericanWay, and the National blessingin disguise,"he said. "The applieda sectionof the CaliforniaPenal Institute of Education. universityis goingto reestablisha closer Codeto PamelaStewart's case. The stat- Adamssaid he felt religion"has not tie to the church-a tie that has been ute in question,he said,must be used beenentirely left out, but it has been visiblyeroding over the past20 years." only in childfinancial support cases and soft-pedaledto the point of being In recentyears, said the bishop,the did not applyto the conductof pregnant ridiculous"in textbookspublished by his churchhas had fewer representatives on women. own firm and others. university governingboards, and the However,Judge Amos suggestedthat In discussinghis plans to upgradethe boardshave been dominated by members the statelegislature could construct a law treatmentof religionin l^aidlawbooks, of the Dallasbusiness and corporate specificallyaimed at punishingpregnant the publisherstressed, "I am intent community."That's wherethe money womenwho harmtheir unbornchildren uponmaintaining the separationof church May 1987 63 and state.Whatever we do in our text- 25 Christianleaders from aroundthe it" andlearned that the universityitself bookswould not be the inculcationof country. wasnot expendingfunds on the pope's religiousdoctrine." But leadersof a groupof Independent visit, but that governmentmoney would Baptistssay they do not want any part be spenton an "all-out securityeffort" of the interdenominationalfanfare. by the FBI, statelaw enforcementoffi- The South Carolina Baptist cials,and the city of Columbia. Independent Baptists Fellowship-anorganization of about250 The pope'svisit to SouthCarolina- Oppose Visit Fundamentalistcongregations-has sponsoredjointly by the RomanCatholic o, issueda statementprotesting the papal Dioceseof Charlestonand the University NEW YORK (RNS)-When Pope visit andobjecting to the expenditureof of SouthCarolina-is part of anunusual JohnPaul II visits South CarolinaSep- statefunds for the event. yearlongcelebration under the auspices tember 11 and 12, the ecumenicalred TomMartin, secretaryof the South of the stateuniversity. carpetwill be rolledout for an interfaith CarolinaBaptist Fellowship and pastor of The Fundamentalistscontend that prayerservice in a universitystadium and IndependentBible Baptist Churchin the university'srole in the papalvisit is a sessionwhere the popewill meetwith Prosperity,said his group"checked into a violationof the church-stateseparation guaranteedin the First Amendmentto the U.S.Constitution. "ffimtheBiblespeahp,Gone Mad? continuedfrom page10 But for now there oughtto be a levelof theargumentisbver toleranceand social acceptance. Did Dr. Falwell compromise his theologicalconvictions? Absolutely .lohnMacArthuU Jr not. He still believesin the inspiration JohnMacArthur's "Grace sonalor groupBible study and inerrancy of the Bible, in the to You" radiobroadcasts reach needs.More than 40 titles are deity, Virgin Birth, substitutionary hundredsofthousands of lis- alreadyavailable, most of them Atonement,bodily Resurrection,and tenersdaily. And now they are sellingfrom $3.50 to $4.95at SecondComing of Christ.He is still a availablefrom MoodvPress in a Christianbookstores. , ' Fundamentalist. formatyou canrefer to again Fora freecopy ofthe What about cooperationwith andagain. John MacArthur's "Graceto You"newsletter. a Charismatics?After all, he put Rex Bible Studiesare taken directlv completelist of titles from John Humbard on the board. (On the from "Graceto You,"with all of MacArthuror to order,call toll- other hand, why would Rex Humbard theverse-by-verse exposition free1 -800-621-7 105. Postage join with a non-Charismaticlike Jerry that marksDr. MacArthur's andstate taxes (lL, TN, FL) are Falwell?)Dr. Falwell'sposition on Charis- ministry. additional. matictheology has not changedand will JohnMacArthur'sBible Ff mooDvrrREss not change.In the spirit of Christian Studiesare an excellentlisten- ISZTTTC NAME \€U CAN TRLJST civility he has agreedto help another ingguide for "Grace to You" Christianministry, even when he dis- ly suitedfor per- agreeswith part of their theology.He hasnothing to gainby this. He mayeven lose. But he has displayedmaximum graceby takingthe risk. I'm not surewhere all this is headed, so I'm takingone day at a time.But I'm committedto prayingfor Dr. Falwellas neverbefore. This may be his greatest lE challenge.Eueryone can at least pray. 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The GhangingMissions Climate by Truman Dollar we will becomein gettingthe gospelto the world. uring my recent tour of Asia I Japanand Korea are emergingas in- realized to a greater extent dustrialgiants. Hong Kong has become that a new day is dawningin a gteat bankingand commercial center. world missionsstrategy, especially in Asiansscore so highon Americanuniver- developingfuian countriessuch as Korea sity entranceexaminations that informal andJapan. The changesare not neces- quotaqstems are emerging.While Japan sarily bad, and in fact a sovereignGod andKorea have trade balances, America may well be using economicand social had a $1,17billion trade deficit in 1986.At pressuresto forceus backtoward a more Erervningin our the sametime, the U.S.dollar fell to its biblicalapproach. lowest point in decades.The cost of At the closeof WorldWar II most of worldhas changed evangelismto Americansdoing work in Europeand Asia faced economic devasta- in the lastthree Japanand Korea is astronomicaland may tion. Their industries were virtually becomeprohibitive. destroyed.Their cultures,traditions, and decades.The sooner Japaneseand Korean Christian self-confidencewere shattered.Their wemake the needed leadersare often better educatedthan capacityto educatetheir people was the Americanmissionary leaders who limited. adjustments,the more seek to lead them. Most American At the sametime, Americaentered effectivewe will missionariescannot preach in Korean, the greatestperiod of economicgrowth evenafter beingon the field for years. in her history. Between1948 and 1970 becomein getting Asiansconsider this insulting.Tension the United Statesenjoyed outstanding thegospel to the world. between American missionariesand economicvitality, with low inflation,an nationalleaders grows as missionariesfail expanding job market, unparalleled to adjust. growth in personalincome, and almost kt me make two proposalsfor total dominationof world markets.Dur- beginningthe criticalchanges necessary ing that period,America spent enormous for the future successof our evangelism sums to help rehabilitatecountries in foreigrrcountries. They couldand did buy efforts. Europe and Asia. America's influence influenceand power. Converts who sur- First, let nationalsassume leadership around the world was at its highest renderedto preachoften becamethe as soonas possible. They musthave the plateau.Americans were respectedand employeesof missionaries.Some con- opportunityand experience to leadtheir powerful.This all addedweight to our verts becamelittle more thanhouseboys own people.They are more effective. presentationof the gospel and our for missionaries,rather than fellow mem- American missionariesmust assume leadershipin world evangelism. bers of the body of Christ. American supportingroles wherever possible. Let Conditionswere ideal for the expan- missionariesoften retarded the growthof the Daniel Kims of Korea, the Armie sion of American missionaryefforts. leadershipzrmong national converts byex- Jesalvasof the Philippines,the Nelson Churchescould allocatelarge sums of ercisingtoo muchcontrol and leadership. Moralesof Chile,and the GersonRochas moneyto sendmissionaries around the Missionarydynasties were common. of.Brazl.lead their own people. world.Thousands ofyoung men, whose Thoughtheir resentmentgrew con- Second,let us convenea truly inter- heartswere tendered by visitingAsia and tinually,maturing Christianleaders in nationalgroup of Fundamentalistleaders Europe during the great world conflict, thesecountries remained virtually silent. to plan strategy for the nineties. surrendered to return and carry the But nowthey wantto assumetheir right- Developingand Third World countries gospelto thosesame people. American fr:l placeas Christianleaders in their own are sendingout missionariesin significant missionsocieties experienced profound countries.Discouraged by their declining numbers,and they needto participate. periodsof growth and influence. influenceand effectiveness, some Ameri- We must meet somewhere outside A problem,however, was that Ameri- can missionarieshave resisted this Americato give statureto their leaders can missionariesoften misused that naturalleadership shift. But we must and let them becomefull partners in power.The abusewas neither conscious quickly admit our mistakes and re- world elangelism.kt's do it now. We nor planned,but it happened.Mission evaluateour leadershiprole. Everything must win the world. Wecannot do it by efforts often becamea form of spiritual in our world haschanged in the last three ourselvesand we shouldnot try. The colonialism.Many Americansacted like decades-with great swiftness. The commandto carry the gospelto every landownersand entrepreneurs,rather sooner we make the needed adjust- creaturewas given to the churchevery- than like missionariesand guests in ments,the more effectiveand efficient where, not just to Americans. I 66 FundamentalistJournal