The Family Altar

Editorial
October, 1974
Volume 9, Number 4

Do you have a family altar? By a “family altar” we mean an established, regular, set-apart time when the family gathers together for worship in the home. The family worship period includes Bible reading and prayer. It may also include singing, the memorization of Scripture, and a systematic study of the…Read More!

Guarding the Gospel

Editorial
July, 1974
Volume 9, Number 3
We hope that every minister in the Church of the Brethren will be challenged by the article in this Witness. This includes all of us, for every born again Christian is a minister and ambassador of Jesus Christ. But the Scripture also establishes the set-apart ministry, which functions under a special…Read More!

True Christian Education

Editorial
January, 1974
Volume 9, Number 1
An analysis of the basics of Christian education is in order, because the opening of next Summer’s Brethren Bible Institute is drawing closer. Nurturing the believer in Christ is one of the functions of the Church. For many, the setting for such an exercise is in the home, or among friends,…Read More!

Comments on Watergate

This article from over thirty years ago, is included because it continues to speak to modern day situations on respect toward our government officials.

Editorial
October/December, 1973
Volume 8, Number 4
Watergate will likely be in the news for a long time. The Senate resolution creating the Ervin Committee requires that a report be filed by February 28, 1974….Read More!

The Error of Universalism

Editorial
July/September, 1973
Volume 8, Number 3
In this issue of the Witness, we are dealing with the theme of universalism. Universalism teaches the ultimate well-being of every person. Some believe that all will ultimately be happy because all are by nature the children of God. Others believe that a good God will restore men to a position…Read More!

What About Speaking in Tongues?

Editorial
January/March, 1973
Volume 8, Number 1

Excited conversation about the work of the Holy Spirit in today’s world is becoming increasingly common in many Christian circles. Some are asking, “What about the baptism of the Holy Spirit?” Others ask, “What effect does the charismatic movement have in your area?” Still others say, “What do you…Read More!

Personal Evangelism

Editorial
November/December, 1972
Volume 7, Number 6

Some Church of the Brethren leaders are expressing a new interest in evangelism. Sharing one’s faith should have high priority in the life of each Christian. To “evangelize” is to tell men that all have sinned, that our sins have evoked the displeasure of God, but that God is ready to…Read More!

The Historic Brethren Peace Position

Editorial
September/October, 1972
Volume 7, Number 5
The message in this issue of the Witness is a study of the peace position as held historically by the Brethren. Needless to say, the historic position is no longer the position held by most Brethren nevertheless the historic position is the biblical position. An earlier issue of the Witness (Vol….Read More!

Flamed By The Spirit

Editorial
May/June, 1972
Volume 7 Number 3

FLAMED BY THE SPIRIT
The theme of the 1972 Church of the Brethren Annual Conference is “Flamed by the Spirit.” Of the three persons comprising deity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) — the Holy Spirit seems to be the least known and the least understood. Yet the Holy Spirit is closely involved…Read More!

Superstar or Son of God?

Editorial
March/April, 1972
Volume 7 Number 2
Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera that in crude street language depicts the last seven days of Jesus’ life on earth. It first appeared in 1970 as a two-record album and has since been made into a musical play which is becoming one of the most popular ever to come…Read More!