Kansas City Bible College - Armour Bearer Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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THE COMMENTATOR ' ervant of the rest: and none was to aspire o be the leader The way to be the great- st m the house of God is to be the hum- lest and best servant of all. The experiences that the disciples had, lus that wonderful anointing of the Holy pirit at Pentecost made the servants of od bold and zealous Their language and ctions were of such character that Christ eceived the glory from the lips of their nemies These men did not bow down 1 the restraining influences of Satan's ollowers but spoke as God's men. Their essages were powerful and effective. God ant it may be so with us. A MISSIONARY MINISTRY CConti'n.ued from Page 13 ave a definite burden. The remainder of e expense of this program is handled by ersonal support of the missionaries and y general contributions from individuals d churches. The wonderfully high percentage of af- ative responses to this mailing min- stry is evidence of the Lord's approval nd blessing upon the work. Many glor- ous conversions result each month. A enator is brought to the Lord, an elevator perator a young man in a penitentiary, n entire family accepts Christ, as the ssionaries make the follow-up calls. Those who confess Christ continue to e ministered to as the occasion requires: 1 If the sponsor lives in the same com- unity the situation is easily handled. I e new convert worships with the spon- or as a natural result. 2 If the convert is in another city, he placed in contact with a fundamental hurch in his own area. 3 If there is no fundamental church variable as is sometimes the case in a arsely settled area the 'I'ract Band be- arries on what is called Christian Coun- elor mailing until such time as the con- ert moves to a place where a fundament- l church is available or one is established his area. There are many converts with hom the Tract Band has been corres- nding for years particularly in peni- As the work continued to expand, the ames of servicemen naturally were pre- ented Soon the Lord supplied a means f following up the mail within the armed orces personnel through the Christian litary Men s Committee. This newly or- anized group of earnest Christian ser- icemen in all branches of our nation's rmed forces offered to use its personnel o make the follow-up calls in any branch f the service anywhere in the world. The rector of the Big Brother Tract Band erves as secretary of the CMMC with oint offices of the two organizations in on Ohio. Only God Himself could give such glor- ous op n doors of opportunity, but the rowth of this ever widening ministry con- nues Equipment has been purchased to ite in every major language of the orld As this age of grace comes to a lose great sections of the world are be- ng denied to missionaries from the west- rn hemisphere. The mailed message may oon be all that we in America can give in ertain countries. The Apostle Paul wrote. Romans 1:15 As much as in me is, I m ready to preach the gospel. If the I l 5 . . , ' . . 2 , , . I , ins-a Bible study program by mail, and 7 1 4 . I 1 entlaries. I . . , I ' 1 I 5 h e I , Sl only preaching we can do maybe by mail, then we can count upon our all-powerful Lord to bless greatly the written message to the saving of precious souls. New sponsors, from practically every state in the Union, are being added daily, as Christian people learn of the gracious things our Lord is doing through the Tract Band. TI-IE MYSTERY OF INIQUITY fCo'n.tinued from Page 33 tion, trucebreakers, false accusers, incon- tinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of Godg hav- ing a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. We could easily illustrate this portion of Scripture with everyday happenings from our local newspapers. Today, young peo- ple glory in rebellion against their parents. It is the smart thing to see how much they can do without Mom and Dad knowing about it. Pick up your paper tonight and see where the mind of the world is turn- ing by the proportion of advertising of pleasures as compared with the things of God. Our paper every day carries a full page of ads on the pleasures of the world, but only one page a week is given to all religious advertising. Certainly there is a spirit of lawlessness prevailing in the hearts of men today. 3. Lastly, it is working in the sphere of religion. Satan's supreme desire is to be worshiped as God. Paul says in I Corinth- ians 10:20, The things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God. All heathen and idolatrous wor- ship is devil worship: in fact, any religious system that leaves out Christ in His Per- son and work is devil worship. Paul says that Satan has blinded the minds of them that believe not. This religious form may be concealed under the cloke of hmnan righteousness, love one another, or in the superstition of heathen worship: but it all shuts out the need of the soul for Christ and leaves the individual in spiritual darknes. Then Satan is spoken of as having his ministers of righteousness, who say that if you are right with your fellow man, God will ac- cept that righteousness and permit you to enter heaven: but Christ says, No man cometh unto the Father, but by me fJohn 14:63. Satan causes the people to rebel at admitting they are sinners and need the crucified Christ as their substitute. For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishnessg but unto us which are saved it is the power of God CI Cor. 1:83. This mystery of lawlessness is truly at workg and, as John said in his first epistle, The whole world lieth in wickedness 15: 193, or rather, in the hand of the wicked one. But Paul continues in II Thessalon- ians 2:7 to say that this mystery of law- lessness is held back, or checked, by one person, and this one can be none other than the Holy Spirit, for I John 4:4 says, Greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. The Holy Spirit through the believer is holding this lawlessness in check in the world. We can see what will be the chaotic condition of the world when He is taken out of the way, by looking at nations that today have tried to stamp out Christianity and have become extremely lawless. Jesus said to His disciples, Ye are the PAGE SEVEN NEW BOOKS Best Bible Verses to Memorize, arranged by Joseph Larson Cpublished by the au- thor, 571 Stuart Street, Denver, Colorado, 35 cents, 40 pages3, is a selection of 365 Scripture verses, arranged 7 each under 52 subjects. The course is recommended for vacation Bible schools, memory con- tests, and home study. Because the sub- jects follow a deepening scale of Christian experience, they are especially appropri- ate for new converts who deisre to mem- orize the Word of God. The Biblical Illustrator, Volume I, Mat- thew, edited by Joseph S. Exell CBaker Book House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 688 pages, 54.95, 54.50 per volume with sub- scription for the 57 volumes of the set3. This compilation of sermon material in- cludes a wealth of outlines, expository notes, practical lessons, and illustrations selected from the writings of more than 900 Bible students and pulpit masters of all centuries. The present volume, pro- duced in larger and more readable type than the original, is expected to be off the press about January 31, 1952, with 4 other volumes of the set of 57 planned for ap- pearance during the year. Bedtime Stories, by Theodore W. Eng- strom CZondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 162 pages, 51.953, is a collection of 32 favorite stories by various men and women who have been used of God in winning boys and girls for Christ. These are true stories based on Bible truths- a most delightful volume for bedtime reading. Battlefront Messages, by Edward E. Ham 1193 pages, 32503. These inspiring ser- mons, prepared through the years by Dr. Mordecai F. Ham, demonstrate the deep yearning of this evangelist for the souls of men. The messages are taken from various Scriptures and are applied in a gracious manner to the heart and life. They are especially valuable for reaching the unsaved and for instructing young preachers in methods of presenting the gospel. H Whiter Than Snow and Little Dot, by Mrs. O. F. Walton CMoody Press, Chicago, 126 pages, S.753. The two stories in this little book have a strong gospel appeal for junior age children. In each case the narrative leads through suffering, and climaxes in a death scene. They might well be used where the reality of life af- ter death needs to be emphasized. SECOND SEMESTER NIGHT SCHOOL Mondays 6:30 - 9:00 P.M. Begins January 28, 1952 COME salt of the earth. As salt prevents the spread of corruption, so the Christian to- day is empowered by the Holy Spirit to prevent the spread of lawlessness. He ac- complishes this politically, by praying for the authorities: socially, by glorifying the Lord Jesus in his manner of lifeg relig- iously, by giving the gospel of Christ to the world, for it is the power of God un- to salvation to every one that believes.

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PAGE SIX THE COMMENTATOR H Albl Y. N S d S h l L N tt dence icgfzzhe high esteem in whichhHe was un held. er Mary had finished wit thing' s C O she felt should be done for the tatge feng B D . W If L W1 while waiting perhaps for some of t e oo P .dy gi C el ' , I Smal to finish cooking, she went in to sit at the fem mf 'mm CW Bible C0 292 feet of this Master Teacher, but Martha FEBRUARY 3- The other gospels, came running to Jesus and femalned 111 th? kltchefl WOTIUIIE- Agffel' WOWLFLU Wlw WGS knelt before Him. He came to the right ? While She decided that Mary VY3S Shlfk Fo'rgi'uen', Luke 7: person, and in the right way, and vgfith a ing her share of the work. It is so easy 36'50' Golden Text: real deSiI'eg but he Went away without that for us to plan a life that the other person I John 129- which he sought, This young man had should live and to lay out for ourselves The woman in this great possessions and a position of honor 3 Program to Whlch We demand that Oth Story learned the Val- among his fellow-citizens. Because they ers agree uable jesson that the had made him their ruler, we know he Fortunately, she went to Jesus about the Lord Jesus had the was a man of integrity and eigcellent char- matter instead of to the neighbors. Sh rgmedy which She acter. He claimed to have obeyed the six had a wee bit of censure for the honored needed to break the commandments that refer to one's relation Guest intimating that she was neglecte power of sin and set her free. She did not have to go through any of the disciples nor through Mary, His mother, but came directly to Him as every sinner may and should do. There were no preliminaries, for she came'as she was with her burden of sin and pre- sented herself to Him for cleansing and transformation. As she knelt at His feet, her very tears made it clear that she rev- erenced Him as her Lord and trusted Him with her case. The Pharisee had invited Jesus to his home, but not in order to have his sins forgiven, for he felt no need of that bless- ing. His was a social affair, as many such cases are today. The sin question did not enter into the situation, for he wanted Jesus in his home merely as a guest- but there was no worship there, nor adoring trust. Perhaps this sinful woman had heard those inviting words ring out for all to hear, Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Evidently she hurried hometo find. her alabaster box, which according to cus- tom she had reserved for her espousal. This she broke at His blessed feet as she covered them with her tears and wiped them with her beautiful long tresses. Simon's religion was a philosophical, theological reasoning which had little place for emotionalism. He did not know that a meeting with Christ affects the heart as well as the mind, and when he saw this woman deeply 'stirred as she kissed the Lord's feet and knelt there in adoring worship, he objected. Jesus, sensing the hypocrisy of his proud heart, spoke to him the parable of the two debtors. It was quite evident that Simon did not love, be- cause he had not been forgiven. Simon had shown no care for the person of Christ, but this woman had given undeniable proof of her personal faith in Him. Jesus told Simon that the woman's sins which were many were forgiven, but when He spoke to the woman He omitted the words, which are many, for He did not accuse her when she had proved that her own heart had repented. FEBRUARY 10- The Decisions of Two Rich Men Luke 18:18-23g 19:1-10. Golden Text: Matthew 7:13, 14. Our Lord never condemns anyone for being rich. His condemnation is upon those who depend upon their riches for eternal life and those who obtain their wealth by unrighteous means. There were many rich men mentioned in the Bible, of which several are found in the gospel of Luke. The two in our lesson are in sharp contrast to one another. The first man, as we find by reading the to his fellowmen, although the Lord did not mention the four commandments that refer to our relation to God. Even with all of this splendid character and excellent reputation, the young man knew that he did not have eternal life. He seemed con- vinced that he lacked something which the Saviour could furnish,'but which he him- self could not define. Jesus saw the need of his heart, and He had the remedy. Sell all that thou hast . . .and come, follow me. He did not need the young man's wealth, He wanted his heart. In this we learn that salvation is obtained by a personal link with Christ Jesus in devoted trust and faith. Jesus said, Yet lackest thou one thing. T'his one thing was a choosing of Jesus Christ over and above all other things in life. Immediately, the young man objected. He wanted Christ to save his soul but did not want Christ to manage his life. He was quite willing to be saved, in fact, he wanted to be, but he wanted the Saviour at the end of the journey, rather than as Lord all the way. This mistake is made constantly these days, yet never in any place in the Word is the sinner told to accept Christ as his Saviour but always in every Scripture on the subject, the sinner is to make Christ Jesus his Lord. Christ becomes the Sav- iour as we make Him our Lord. In the second case the rich man wanted Jesus. He accepted the Lord immediately and became His obedient servant. He welcomed Christ, the person, and began to do His will. ' FEBRUARY 17- Using Our Homes for Chrisf, Luke 10:38-423 John 11:1-5, 24-27. Golden Text: John 11:27. In every dispensation there were those who were especially dear to God. It was so in the case of the Lord Jesus. He had three special friends among the disciples- Peter, James, and John. He also had three special friends among his social contacts- Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. In every case, it is quite evident that it was the ,person of the Saviour who was loved, trusted, and desired. It was not His doctrines they fell in love with, although they believed them. It .was always He who attracted their hearts, and therefore it was easy to ob- serve His ways and to obey His words. The family in Bethany made Jesus wel- come in their home, and He seemed glad to be there. They loved Him, and He loved them. At supper time Mary and Martha worked together in the kitchen to prepare an attractive meal for their hon- ored Guestg perhaps Lazarus had not yet returned from his daily tasks. The two sisters did not give Him an ordinary meal, but an unusual one, as a proof and evi- because He did not advise Mary to return to the kitchen and help her. No doubt Mary had performed the needful tasks but chose to be with the Saviour rathe than make more elaborate preparation Martha was not so much interested in the Person of Christ as she was in servin Him. She did not care whether she re ceived anything from the Saviour as lon as she could give to Him The loving wisdom of our precious Lord is seen in His reply to this complainin girl. He did not scold her as He migh have done, but only called attention to he troubled heart and the care that burdene her. He told her very graciously, y-et ver clearly, that He would rather have som service and much worship than all servic and no worship. How many times we ar so busy in Christian work that we tak no time to sit at Jesus' feet learn Hi Word, and have the sweet fellowship o His presence FEBRUARY 24- Trained and Teste Followers Mark 912' 10:35-40' Act There are some of God's people who ar interested in Christian things in a pro fessional way, while there are others whos deep desire is to know the plans of th Lord, understand His ways, and fit int His program. So it was with these thre men- Peter, James, and John. They wer found in closest association with Christ and to them He revealed in a great meas ure the thoughts of His heart James and John who were brothers ha a great ambitiong they also had a grea faith. They knew that Jesus was the Kin of kings who would one day rule over th earth, and they knew that He would ele as His leaders those who were faithful Him in the day of His rejection. Becaus their love for Him was great, they Wante to share with Him in the glory which the knew He would some day receive. The did not realize that to have such a plac of prominence and honor would mean tha there were some bitter cups to drink, a Jesus explained to them. In their enthus iasm and ambition they said, 'We can g with you through these tests. We our selves should learn that there is many pitfall in the road to glory. Peter did hav a terrible fall, but He repented at one and was quickly forgiven. The Lord di not say whether He would permit Jame and John to sit with Him but we do kno that He said To him that overcometh wil I grant to sit with me in my throne CRev 3:21J The rest of the disciples were quite up set over this apparent effort of the two t get ahead of the ten. Jesus, however, wit His kindness, tenderness, and wisdom, re minded them that each one was to be th 4:13, 18-20. Golden Text: Acts 21: 20.

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PAGE EIGHT THE COMMENTATOR QUESTION. Box . CContinued from Page 45 ament. CSee Matt. 5:17, 7:12g 11:13g 27Z35Q Luke 16:16g Acts 26:22, 27.D In Ephesians 3:4, 5 Paul called all the New Testament writers prophets. He says, Whereby, when ye read, ye may under- stand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and pro- phets by the Spirit. The same thought is brought out by God to Moses when he tells Moses that Aaron shall be his spokes- man to the people. Then He adds that Aaron will be His prophet. By this we see that irrespective of whether the Bible is giving history, or presnt circumstances, or future events, it is all prophecy in the Scriptural sense of the word. A prophet of God, then, is one who speaks God's words, and the words he speaks constitute the prophecy of God. If what you did for the Lord yesterday still looks big to you, you have not done much for Him today. 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HALLEY, Box 714, Chicago 90, lllillbli For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him. should not perish, but have everlasting life. -John 3:16 Midwest Plumbing and Heot ng Co. 6243 Prospect Ja-5757 Kansas City, Mo. MY TALK WITH JESUS ' CContinued from Page 41 . ing my sins upon Himself, and paying the penalty for me. How awed I felt then as I looked up at Him on Calvary's cross and realized that He was there because He wanted to draw me to Himself. Stand- ing there, I wished that I could have taken all the brutality for Him and taken His place there on the cross, but I know that I could not have come back to life again. It was His work- the work for which He had left heaven's glory, had emptied Him- self as it were, and humbled Himself, and became obedient, even to the death on the cross. Yes, I was truly born again. Can I offer excuses for my silence? I have none. He knows and understands, and He said that He came not into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. After they took His body down, I brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes that I might prepare His body., Joseph of Ari- mathea shared with me the responsibility of preparing His body. I would not have let anyone else do this job- I wanted it because I loved Him. The vision is fading again now, and I am here all alone in my room. Although He rose from th-e grave and ascended to the right hand oflthe Father, His presence is as real to me now as if I-Ie had never left. Truly He has not left me nor for- saken me from that time until now. My eyes are getting dim, mists seem to be coming up before me. I pray that the next thing I shall see will be the beloved face of Him who died that I might have eter- nal life. e U llel Opportunity to give . - them a gospel witness by 3 trained personal workers 1 also in the service. 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