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cern, which is the quest of souls. The Word of the Lord is plain. “The Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” “As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.” Revivals are not out of date while the Holy Spirit is here. He is the Executive of this economy. To Him, as the Third Person of the infinite Godhead, is committed the building up of the church whose foundations were laid in Jesus Christ. The instrument which, for the most part, He avowed ly and habitually uses in the establishment of this church is the Word of God which is said to be “quick, and power ful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” As a sword, it pierces the seared conscience and convicts men of sin; and then, as a balm, it heals the wound by bringing the soul ,into peace with God: But the Holy Spirit also uses the man behind the sword. No doubt God could evangelize the world without us, but in infinite condescension and kindness, He confers upon us the high privilege of cooperation with Him. ’We are promised “an enduement of power” for this work. The enduement which a Christian receives for service is power in the practical use of the one weapon by means of which he proposes to bring men to the knowledge of God. The function of the Holy Spirit is to open the Scriptures, to bathe their pages with light, and to anoint the reader’s eyes with eye salve that, seeing, he may un derstand. Revivals are not out of date as long as we have the Holy Spirit and His message and a man who is willing to allow God to use him as He wills and to clothe him with His power. “Revivals are out of date” may well be the expres sion. of the man who has lost his message or has never had one. But it is the expression of. folly to the one who is commissioned of God, and who wishes to stand before Him unashamed at His coming.- —Io— The Bible In stitu te of Los Angeles The following facts will interest our friends:: 1. There is no danger of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles ceasing to exist. We shall not die but live and de clare the works of the Lord.
2. On account of a heavy debt, contracted during former administrations, our financial burdens are exceed ingly heavy, but we have tried to carry them without the lowering of the standards of our school. 3. The financial condition of the country has placed our friends in circumstances that make it impossible for them to give largely; but our monthly income is increas ing, and we are praising God for remarkable answers to prayer. 4. We have not cut off the Hunan Bible Institute in China. We own it. This work in China is wholly under our care. It is being blessed of God. 5. We are not selling any property belonging to the Institute, winch the Institute needs in order to carry on its splendid program. 6. We have been compelled to dispense with some of our teachers in order to reduce expenses. But the teachers .who remain are bearing the very heavy extra burdens and are happy to do it. 7. We have registered over four hundred students in the day classes of the Institute this year. 8. The Biola Challenge brought in money at less ex pense per dollar than is spent by some other Bible Insti tutes. It gave us splendid advertising; and while it was a little disappointing, it was not a failure. 9. The Board of Directors is composed of persons who are true to God and His Word. For honesty and business ability they are above adverse criticism. 10. Our annuities are properly secured. No one need hesitate to take out our Annuity Bonds. We present again the Biola Honor Roll. It is the most satisfactory way of supporting the Bible Institute at this time. Promise to pay as many dollars per month as possible, but do not forget to pray. We believe some man, or men, of large means will yet come to our help, and that soon we will be able to en large our testimony for the Lord Jesus Christ. But we. are sure that God can bless and increase the smaller gifts. Under God, we will “ hold the fort."
Bible Institute of Los Angeles 536 South Hope Street Los Angeles, California
The plan of the Honor Roll is as follows : PURPOSE: To help prepare men and women to spread and teach the gospel of Christ. CONDITIONS: First, to pray for God’s blessing upon the Bible Institute of Los Angeles. Second, to give One Dollar or more on the first of each month for a period of one, two, or three years. Third, to secure another Honor Roll member, if possible, either personally or by sending in new names.
Firmly believing in the importance of training young people for Christian service, I hereby request that my name be placed (contihued) on the Biola Honor Roll for a period of one, two, three ( ...........-.............. ) years, and I express my willingness to ( Years desired) cheerfully and faithfully meet the conditions of membership. Name.
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