By Marc W. Gibson While riding in his chariot along the deserted road from Jerusalem to Gaza, the Ethiopian eunuch was reading the scripture in Isaiah now commonly referred to as the Suffering Servant passage (Acts 8:26ff). We are told the exact place where he was reading when Philip ran to him — Isaiah 53:7-8. …
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The Theological Significance of the Atonement
By Daniel H. King The idea of atonement in the Bible has to do with the relationship between God and men. It assumes that a breach has occurred, i.e., sin has been committed, and something must be done to bring about a reconciliation. The word “atonement” itself signifies that which brings about a harmonious relationship …
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Reply to Review of Modesty
By Frank Jamerson Elsewhere in this issue Jonathan Perz has reviewed the short article that I wrote in the October 21, 1999 issue. First, let me thank him for the kind spirit he manifested in his review. (I suggest that you read my first article and his review before proceeding.) He thinks that I have …
Preparations For the Journey
By Jim McDonald Stephen Locklair and I spent about a month in the Philippines in January 1999, and Jim Everett and I spent another week there in June. I had not planned a return trip to the Philippines in 1999 but there were situations that seemed compelling reasons for me to change my mind. I …