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The Holy Door ith much ecclesiastical pomp and pride, the Pope, together with prelates and priests, gathered to remove a few loose bricks in the wall o f St. Peter’s Cathedral in the city o f Rome, and thereby provide another entrance into that great building. This event was broadcast over the world as a matter o f extraordinary importance, and the ad ditional entrance is now known as the Holy Door. Through this so-called Holy Door, pilgrims to Rome this year will enter the cathedral. There is a certain amount of sentiment surrounding religious ceremonies o f any kind. The glitter and glare of religious processions appeal to human curiosity, and the apparent display o f devotion makes an appeal to spiritual instincts. Multitudes are thus brought into bondage to the spectacular and superstitious. The only antidote for this seductive process is a knowledge of the Word o f God. Did not our Lord teach us this in the words: “ Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” ? If you want to know the truth about a “ holy door,’’ you will find it in Acts 14 :28. It is called “ the door o f faith ” — a door opened by God Himself and not by any man. Satan has tried for nineteen centuries to shut this door. In this attempt, he has used ritualists, Romanists, modernists, and any other religionists upon whom he could lay hold. Dur ing the history of the Christian centuries, this door o f faith has been almost shut on several occasions—but not quite. The nearest approach to its total closing occurred in the Sixteenth Century at a time when millions o f souls were in bondage to the pretentions o f Rome, but God mercifully kept the door o f faith open. As an Augustinian monk was climbing the so-called sacred stairs in the city of Rome, the words o f Scripture reverberated through his
evidence o f their purpose to serve the Lord in places where Christ is not known. Some o f these are under appointment for various fields o f service, others are in training for ser vice, while some others who had caught the missionary vision and formed the missionary purpose during the days o f the conference went forward to register their decision. The sight was most impressive and gladdened the hearts o f missionary workers and all interested in the work of world evangelization. The sermon preached at the closing service by Rev. Albert Hughes, o f Toronto, will be found on another page o f this issue. All who read this sermon will find it spir itually enlightening and quickening. Bible Institute Monthly under the above caption. In that editorial, the request is made “ that Christian people suspend their judgment about Germany’s present dealings with the Jews until both sides have an opportunity to be heard.” Surely this request is fair and right. Persistent and per nicious propaganda from communistic sources has created much ill-will and led to wrong conclusions in the minds o f many. All true Christians deplore and decry injustice to ward any people, especially so when directed against the descendants o f Abraham, who, as Paul so plainly declared, are beloved o f God for the Father’s sake. It is suicidal for any nation to persecute Israel. At the same time, all true Christians should refuse to be unjust toward Germany in feeling or in utterance or by forming conclusions based on false or exaggerated reports. The Jews in Germany e heartily endorse the brief editorial in the Moody
c Announcing The New Music Course of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles T he B ible I nstitute of Los A ngeles takes pleasure in announcing the complete reorganiza tion o f its Music Course to meet the needs o f the church in its regular work, young people’s work, the mission field, and evangelistic effort. In connection with the selected Bible subjects, the music subjects to be offered a re: CLASS WORK Notation and Sight Singing Harmony
Choral Directing History of Church Music Teacher Training (Music) Composition A*Capella Choir Orchestra Quartet Organization
Ear Training Counterpoint Orchestration Church Choir General Ensemble
Adhering to the ideals for which the Institute stands, namely, a thorough Christian experience, dedication of life to God, and seriousness o f purpose, the new music teaching staff will offer a thorough training to those who feel the call to prepare them selves for the ministry of music. The Board o f Directors o f the Bible Institute called Professor Herbert G. Tovey, Mus. B., to or ganize and direct this course, which is to be a prepar ation for Christian service through music, rather than simply a musical education. The plan has now been completely outlined, and will be divided into five major courses, each covering a period of three years.
PRIVATE WORK
Voice
Piano Violin Guitar Mandolin .
Cornet or Trumpet
Trombone Saxaphone Pipe Organ
Other instruments, if desired. BIBLE SUBJECTS
Doctrine Synthesis
Biblical Introduction Bible Geography
Personal Evangelism Church History
Analysis
A staff of well-equipped music teachers has been secured. Biola looks forward to a place o f real ser vice in the Master’s vineyard as she beckons to those who have heard that clarion call to His service through music.
Majoring in Voice. Majoring in Pipe Organ or Piano. Majoring in Violin or Cello. Majoring in Cornet or Trombone. Majoring in Theory (Directing).
Course One Course Two Course Three Course Four Course Five
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