CHRISTIAN EDUCATION at D a lla s S em in a ry = CONTENT + METHOD DALLAS SEMINARY inaugurated a Depart ment of Christian Education in January, 1958, offering a major in that field after many years of providing elective courses. Professor Howard G. Hendricks, a specialist in Christian Education who has achieved national recognition as g consultant in the field, heads the department. THIS PROGRAM offers a unique combina tion of content and method. A student in the deparment takes 20 hours in his major field, gets supervised practical experience, and writes a graduation thesis in that field. In addition he receives the complete distinctive Dallas curriculum in English Bible, system atic theology, Greek, Hebrew, and other standard seminary courses leading to the degree of Master of Theology. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION w ill be sent upon request to THE REGISTRAR. ^ b cM a d . THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 3909 Swiss Avenue Dallas 4, Texas NORMAN CLAYTON'S FAVORITES 7 0 ÿ a copy 95 songs—How Great Thou Art, Overshadowed, It Took A Miracle, The Love o f God, etc. NORMANCLAYTONPUBLISHINGCO. 97 Hillsdale Rd., Great Barrington, Mass. SACRED PIANO SOLOS "There's a Wideness to God's Mercy" Cjassical arrangements. Original introductions. Rich harmonies. Brilliant cadenzas. Modulations. Chimes. Suitable for radio performances. Each 35c. ALL THREE $1.00 postpaid. Order from GORDON E. HOOKER 558 So. Hope St. Los Angeles 17, Calif. GRADS If you are considering a seminary • • • See Inside Front Cover "Blessed Be the Fountain" "Safe in the Arms of Jesus"
Doctrinal pointers by Gerald B. Stanton, Th.D. Prof, of Systematic Theology, Talbot Theological Seminary
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angels, living creatures and elders shall give praise saying “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain . . .” (Rev. 5:11,12). Praise is rendered to God by Israel (Psa. 106:47, 48; 111:1; 149:2-4). The “Hallel Psalms” (113-118) especially voice the praises of Israel. Not only Israel, but all who serve Him should praise Him (Psa. 135:1-2) because the Lord is the Creator and God of all things. Both heaven and earth, the seas and all which move therein —• in fact, everything that has breath must rightfully render praise unto the Lord (Psa. 69:34; 150:6). The Old Testament indicates that God may be praised with musical instruments (Psa. 150:3-5). He may be praised in song (Psa. 104:33; 146: 2; 147:1; 149:1). Sacrifice (Lev. 7:13), testimony (Psa. 66:16) and prayer (Col. 1:3) are also activities where praise finds expression. Praise may be public as well as private (Psa. 96:3). It may be an inward emotion (Psa. 4:7) or an outward utterance (Psa. 51:15). It may be rendered in the hearing of men (Psa. 40:10), and is that in which others should join (Psa. 34:3). The Scriptures reveal that God should be praised for His goodness, mercy, mighty acts and excellent greatness, and for the worthiness of His name. Especially is praise ren dered for God’s salvation (Psa. 40: 10), as well as for the greatness of all His marvelous works (Rev. 15:3- 4). He should also be praised for His inherent qualities, His majesty (Psa. 104:1) and holiness (Isa. 6:3). It is not good to withhold the glory rightfully due our God, for He has said “whoso offereth praise glorifieth me” (Psa. 50:23). Every believing heart which meditates upon His works (Psa. 77:11-14), which re counts His benefits (Psa. 103:2), and which dwells upon His unspeakable gift (2 Cor. 9:15) will find the praise of God not only a duty, but also a delight. END.
Jhe Word of God is full of praise and adoration to our God. Inasmuch as praise is frequently missing from the believer’s prayer and testimony, it is for our benefit to consider it. The best textbook for this subject is the Word of God itself. Praise may be defined as homage rendered to God by His creatures in worship of His person and in thanks giving for favors and blessings con ferred. When man is the object, praise may be defined as “ commenda tion expressed of a person for his vir tues or worthy actions.” Let us consider briefly the subject of praise with man as the object. Romans 2:29 indicates that man may have praise from God when his ac tions are worthy (cf. 1 Cor. 4:5). However, when a man receives praise from his fellow men, it depends upon the motive whether or not the praise is worthy. An example of worthy praise is found in Proverbs 31:28, 31; an example of unworthy praise is found in Matthew 6:2. Christ Him self warned against those who love the praise of men more than the praise of God (John 12:43). The Apostle Paul clearly exemplified the proper heart attitude of one who sought the glory of God rather than the praise of men (1 Thess. 2:6). How clearly he recognized that if he sought to please men he should not be the servant of Christ (Gal. 1:10). There is, however, a legitimate praise as a tribute for distinguished Chris tian service. It is this of which Paul spoke in 2 Corinthians 8:18. In this sense, praise may become an incen tive to holy living (Phil. 4:8). The primary biblical teaching on the subject of praise has God as its object, for He alone is preeminently worthy of our adoration. The angels of God that excel in strength render their praise unto the Lord (Psa. 103: 20). At the birth of Christ, the an gelic multitude lifted up its voice in adoration before God (Luke 2:13-14). During tribulation days to come,
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