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In the Interests of Fair Play I s T h ere M ore T h a n O ne S ide to t h e S tanley J ones M a t t er ?
HAT think ye of ‘The Christ of the Indian Road’?” Judging by much that is being printed today by editors whom we all honor because of their loyalty to the Faith, this is one of the vital questions of the hour. It would almost seem that some are going so far as to divide Fundamentalists on the issue of what they think about Dr. Stanley Jones. The editors of T h e K in g ’ s B u sin e ss , having in their possession what seemed good and sufficient evidence of the soundness of Dr. Jones, and having read his book with out seeing the necessity of construing his statements as
by him. I am frank in saying that I consider the recent attacks upon him very unfair.” W ho and W h a t I s T h e M a n ? From a missionary in India (Mennonite Board) comes the following: “I have listened to many lectures-by Stanley Jones and have come to this conclusion: The,man is a true servant of the Master and adores Him as the only begot- t ten Son of God, the Redeemer of the world through His blood. He teaches that His blood is absolutely necessary for the cleansing of sin. If a person believes that, I see no reason for attacking him.” D r . L. W. M u n h a l l Dr. L. W. Munhall, the Methodist champion of Funda mentalism, says: “At the missionary service
some are doing, gave a favor able review of the book. It has not been our desire to be drawn into a wrangle concerning this little volume, when there are so many vital issues pressing upon us which call for constructive Bible teaching in our columns. However, a persistent propa ganda has been kept up which has reflected upon “a certain Bible Institute” in . the West, and many have been given the impression that our endorse ment of “The Christ of the Ini, dian Road” indicates that the Bible Institute of Los Angeles is “slipping.” It, therefore, be comes necessary, in the interests of fair play, for us to present our reasons for taking the posi tion that we did concerning this much-discussed man and his book. I n T h e M ea n t im e According to letters received
One Side 1. A few editors believe Dr. Jones’ book to contain a subtle form of Modernism. 2. A number of Christian people read these “exposures” and agree that Dr. Jones’ statements as quoted are indeed capable of doublé construction. 3. A “certain well-known Bible Institute” is pointed out as recommending this mod ernistic book. ■ ' . . Other Side — - ' - 1. Dr. Jones avows himself a cordial be liever in fundamental truth and declares meanings have been attached to some of his statements, never dreamed of by him. 2. Some of Dr. Jones’ friends declare that he is absolutely loyal to the Faith. 3. Many orthodox leaders read his book and declare that its teachings do not savor o f Modernism.
of the New Jersey Conference addressed by Bishop Warner,, when questions were being an- ' swered, we asked him if Stan ley Jones would be considered a Modernist. He replied that , Stanley Jones preached the un searchable riches of Christ ." . i D r . H. C. M orrison Dr. H. C. Morrison, in his recent book, “Remarkable Con1 versions” : “Immediately after gradu ating from Asbury College, i: Stanley Jones went out to the i vast mission field of India. It has been frequently whispered to 'me that he was wielding a wider and more profound spir itual influence than any other s man in India .' . . . God has given him open doors and the i open hearts of a countless mul titude of people.”
from those in India who are in close touch with him, Dr. Jones is quietly going about his business of winning souls to Jesus Christ. As one missionary writes (American Rresbyterian Mission) : “I have known Dr. Jones’ work for over thirteen years. When his church wanted to make him bishop, he said he didn’t have time, for he had to preach the Gospel. I t is as impossible for him to be in any company of non-Chris tians for half an hour without preaching Christ as it would be fo r him to sit that long without breathing. I do thank the Lord that the educated Indians have Stanley Jones. They are a hard class to reach, and not many men are fitted to teach them. Dr. Jones is, and he does reach many in their retreats and in public meetings.” W. A. F leagle W. A. Fleagle, Villard, Minnesota, writes: “I recently entertained in my home a missionary who has spent over 20 years in India, and is working under Dr. Jones. I asked her plainly how Dr. Jones wasstand- ing for the Faith. She advised me that he was asking every missionary as to where they stood on the Virgin birth, Deity of Christ, Atonement and Resurrection of our Lord, and if they do not ring true they are rejected
D r . J o h n G reenfield Dr. John Greenfield, corresponding secretary of the Moravian Mission, says ; “I myself have been called a heresy-hunter, but I read Stanley Jones’ book ‘The Christ of the Indian Road’ with spiritual profit and inspiration. Our experience as a Foreign Missionary church resembles that of Dr. Jones in India. We have only one fundamental — Christ, and Him crucified." R ev . H oward P . P owell Rev. Howard P. Powell, a minister of the Methodist Church, South, says ; “Your position regarding Dr. Stanley Jones is the most reasonable and Christlike I have read. Dr. Jones and I were both educated at Asbury College, Wilmore, Kentucky. I was greatly helped by his book, and the criticisms came as a surprise to me and brought me much regret. I believe many of these misunderstandings of Dr. Jones will be cleared up when his book, now in- the hands ■' of the printers, is ready [“The Christ of India’s Round Table”].” R ev . E dward R . K elly Another Methodist minister, Rev. Edward R. Kelly, says:
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