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boys from three to eight years of age, or phans o f the soldiers who have been killed in the Chaco war which has been going on for almost three years. There have been twenty thousand men killed or too badly wounded to ever be o f any use to any one. God laid this work on our hearts over two years ago at the time we de cided we would return to Paraguay. The condition of this country is appalling. Men without arms or legs have returned from the war zone, and there are only women and small boys to do all the work. Our motto has been and still is ‘Paraguay for Christ,’ and we would ask you all to join us in prayer for it.” H. Gordon Hyde, ’31, has returned for. further study at the Institute after his work among the Hopi Indians at Polacca, Ariz., in the gospel mission of which Byron Adams is director. Branches of the work include gospel services for adults, a Sun day-school, regular sewing classes for the older Indians, and a play hour for the children every two weeks. Don and Mrs. Turner (Faith Hollings worth, ’21), Orinoco River Mission, Apar- tado 578, Carupano, Venezuela, S.A., are designated by the Mission leaders for Bi ble Institute work rather than for the care o f a regular station. Their duties have in volved traveling from place to place, help ing in conferences and Bible Institutes. Mrs. Turner writes : “ This is a wonderful opportunity, though at the same time it is a terribly big undertaking, and we do not The gospel is good news by a glad messenger to a glad receiver. The results o f the accepted gospel indicate certain es sentials in that gospel. Other gospels lack these, and therefore fail. “Do good and be good” has no meaning to the criminal. “ Stand on your own feet; be a man” is o f no use to the “ down and out.” The gospel, to convict, to grip, to win, must proclaim ( 1 ) Sufficiency, (2) Sonship, and (3) Sovereignty: The first, to satisfy God and man; the second, to mediate between God and man; and the third, to elect men to their proper posi tion under God. I. The Sufficiency o f Christ (vs. 1-8). The truth is stated without argument, the readers being in possession o f the facts. There is a threefold testi mony here : Mark’s, the scripture’s, and the Baptist’s. 1. His title. 2. His forerunner. 3. His power. II. The Sonship o f Christ (vs. 9-11). 2. The Spirit’s testimony. 3. The Father’s testimony. III. The Sovereignty o f Christ (vs. 14- 20 ). . The revelation is here more or less in embryo, but is developed later, and so also substantiated. The testimony is trinitarian. 1. The personal testimony. HELPS The Beginning of the Gospel M ark 1:1-20
dare go ahead except it be in the strength o f the Lord. We would certainly appre ciate the prayers of the Alumni in this.” Bom To Elmer L. ( ’26) and Mrs. Wilder, a daughter, Mary Helen, September 7, Los Angeles, Calif. To Peter J. and Mrs. Visser (Beth Ma hon, ’28), a son, Wesley Alexander, May 5, Mbeo, Manghai-Etat sur Kasai, Congo Beige, W. C. Africa. Married Milton Emery and Dorothy Lee, Sep tember 2, Los Angeles, Calif. Kenneth P. Friant and Margaret W. Trowbridge, ’27, September 28, Los An geles, Calif. Floyd S. McCague and Venna Gard, August 21, Stafford, Kans. Wilbur E. Nelson and Ethyl Stieglitz, September 27, Hollywood, Calif. With the Lord Kenneth W . Powlison, *18, a member of the first group o f workers o f the Bolivian Indian Mission to sail from the United States, was taken to be with the Lord on July 27, from Capinota, Bolivia, S.A., where he and Mrs. Powlison (Pansy Fitch) have been serving. Typhoid fever, contracted while he was caring for the sick of the district in a recent typhoid epidemic, The beginning, or foundation, o f this gospel is complete and consistent. It is sound, possessing all the enduring quali ties necessary to success. It is substantial, having all the weight of Scripture and the approval o f the throne o f God, plus the testimony o f history. —J ames K. M oorhead . God’s Word to the Sinner “Him, that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out” (John'6:37). "But I am a great sinner," sayest thou. "I will in no wise cast out," says Christ. "But I am a hard-hearted sinner," sayest thou. "I will in no wise cast out," says Christ. "I have served Satan all my days," sayest thou. "I will in no wise cast out," says Christ. "But I have sinned against light," sayest thou. "I will in no wise cast out," says Christ. "But I have sinned against mercy," sayest thou. "I will in no wise cast out," says Christ. "I have no good thing to bring," sayest thou. "I will in no wise cast out," says Christ. "But I am an old sinner," sayest thou. "I will in no wise cast out," says Christ.
was the cause of Mr. Powlison’s death. Evangelistic witness among the Indians speaking the Quichua dialect, as well as among Spanish-speaking groups, has been Mr. Powlison’s chief ministry during the period o f his missionary service. He was a member of the Field Council o f the Mis sion. Friends in the Institute circle will wish to pray especially for Mrs. Powlison and the six children during these difficult days. With the Home-going o f C. E. Wake field from the Pasadena Hospital, Pasa dena, Calif., on September 18, the Bible Institute o f Los Angeles suffered the loss o f a true friend and respected teacher. Dr. Wakefield had spent the summer as a patient in the Flower Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, where in former years he had been superintendent. His death, caused by heart disease, occurred soon after his return to California. Dr. Wakefield served the Bible Institute of Los Angeles as a member o f the faculty and also as a special lecturer at various times. Last year, he taught Bible Exposition and Chu rch History. His students and other asso ciates recall, with praise to God, not only the clarity o f his teaching, but also the depth and sympathy o f his prayers. For Mrs. Wakefield, and others who share her loneliness, the greatest comfort" is in the assurance that at Christ’s coming— which may be soon—there will be a great reunion, and His own shall “ever be with the Lord.” The Best Place to Live— Where Is It? P hilippians 4 Life is more than a matter of locality and condition. It is also a matter o f a proper inward attitude. The best life is that life best disposed in attitude to the things that are about it. Paul leaves the Philippians this last thought, that though he pass his life in prison and in chains, he really lives in Christ. He convinces them, by argument based on the testimony of personal experience, that the best place to live is in Christ. I. In Christ: The Best Company (4 jl- 1. Loyal (v. 1). 2 . Likeminded (v. 2). In Christ: The Best Comfort (4:5- 7). 1. Kindness (v. 5). 2. Calmness (v. 6 ). 3. Confidence (v. 6 ). 4. Quietude (v. 7). III. In Christ: The Best Conduct (4:8- K)). 1. In principle (v. 8 ). 2. In thought (v. 8 ). 3. In deed (vs. 9, 10). IV. In Christ: The Best Contentment (4:11-20). 1. Personal contentment (vs. 11-13). 2. Relative contentment (vs. 14-20). a. In friendships (vs. 14-18). b. In God (vs. 19, 20). This experience is not for Paul merely (vs. 21-23).—J ames K. M oorhead . 3. Helpful (v. 3). 4. Happy (v. 4). II.
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