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November/December 1999
(Volume 32, Number 5)

Editorials

A vote for the constitution

Speaking of hate

Detour into darkness

A Presbyterian epiphany

News Stories

Presbyterian publication: Church is promoting hate-filled policies

Ordination standard upheld in two judicial cases

National Council deficit: $3.4 million
$300,000 birthday party continues on schedule

Presbyteries asked to approve broad ecumenical statement

Presbyteries will vote on 9 proposed amendments

Renewal Network opposes PCUSA’s Amendment F

Congregation must uphold constitution

Nominees sought for Women of Faith Awards

PCUSA group proposes closing doors to portions of denominational meetings

A leftward tilt

Golf champion Stewart put money where his faith was

Membership is top mission priority for many Presbyterian congregations

Remaining in denomination debated

General Assembly staff made unauthorized changes in report

Longer terms are proposed for church elders

Trinitarian doctrine the ‘primary resource against idolatry’

Children and the Trinity

A Hart of faith
B.C. cartoonist has bigger panels to draw and fewer words to say

New standards established after award controversy

Publishing area’s debt forgiven, credit extended

General Assembly document missing from unity/diversity conference booklets

Urbana conference to send thousands into mission work

Liberal seminars prominent at PCUSA youth ‘epiphany’

Ministers more likely to favor inclusive language in worship

Review of Women’s Ministries program area begins

Theologian says church renewal is not new

PRMI adopts 10-year vision

Texas ministers work for reconciliation

Briefly brief reports as follows:
Renewal group wants to end National Council
Lutheran-Catholic Joint Declaration
The major religious stories of the millennium
Campus Crusade new headquarters
Methodists; Gay union trial
Decalog dispute; Judge not guilty
Mainstream losses; For women only?

Mission Opportunities

Odessa church given $6-million building


Presbyterian Leader's Forum

A message from the stated clerk

A message from the moderator

A message from the chairman of the Presbyterian Lay Committee


Book Reviews

Biblical studies
The Disciples’ Prayer: An Intimate Phrase by Phrase Journey through the Lord’s Prayer
By Donald T. Williams

The Prophecy of Isaiah: An Introduction and Commentary
By J. Alec Motyer

The Lord’s Prayer
By William Barclay

The Journey from Texts to Translations: The Origin and Development of the Bible
By Paul D. Wegner

Theology & Philosophy
On Beauty and Being Just
By Elaine Scarry

Evangelical Theology in Transition: Theologians in Dialogue with Donald Bloesch
By Elmer M. Colyer

Edwards in Our Time: Jonathan Edwards and the Shaping of American Religion
By Sang Hyun Lee and Allen C. Guelzo

Reformed Confessions Harmonized: With an Annotated Bibliography of Reformed Doctrinal Works
By Joel R. Beeke and Sinclair B. Ferguson

Toward the Future of Re-formed Theology: Tasks, Topics Traditions
By David Willis, Michael Welker

Life’s Ultimate Questions: An Introduction to Philosophy
By Ronald H. Nash

Spirituality
The Unknown God: Searching for Spiritual Fulfilment
By Alister McGrath

An Invitation to Joy
By John Paul II

30 Ways to Wake Up Your Quiet Time!
By Pam Farrel

Spiritual Theology
By Simon Chan

Faith & Science
Seduced by Science: How American Religion has Lost its Way
By Steven Goldberg

The Genesis Question: Scientific Advances and the Accuracy of Genesis
By Hugh Ross

Foundations of the Faith

The Ten Commandments: You shall not covet


Letters to the Editor

Layman readers respond to various issues



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