September 2006 Edition

Welcome to re:thinking magazine. Below you will find the titles, with a short synopsis, of the various articles appearing in this issue. We are interested in any feedback you may have, whether positive or not, so feel free to e-mail us at allan@allanturner.com. If you wish to correspond directly with the writers, their e-mail addresses are provided at the end of their articles.

Editorially Speaking: Missionary Myths And What They Mean To Us Back Home

To read this editorial, click here.

Choosing Elders (Part V)

Choosing elders for a local congregation often becomes one of the most difficult, controversial and sometimes divisive things a group of saints undertakes. When this is the case it usually is linked to misunderstandings about the qualifications set forth in scripture for congregational overseers. To read Randy’s fifth article in this series on choosing elders, click here.

The Irrational Rule Of Naturalism

The assumption is that if “science” (which, based upon presuppositions, necessarily excludes the supernatural) cannot validate something, then that something must not be true or part of anyone’s knowledge base. To read Doy’s excellent article on the irrational rule of naturalism, click here.

By Women, For Women: “Waging Spiritual Warfare On The Home Front”

To read another excellent article by Lydia’s pen, click here.

Modern Miracles (Part II)

To read Wayne’s second article in a four part series on modern miracles entitled, “The Nature Of Miracles,” click here.

A Successful Congregation

In this article, Frank shares with us some things that will make a congregation successful. To read what he has to say, click here.

Ode To The Unknown God (Part VI)

In this sixth in a series of thirteen articles, Allan continues his study of the one true God, noting the psychological nature of idolatry, and making a critical examination of some of the idols we moderns have constructed for ourselves. These articles form the core of a book that has just been published, entitled The Christian & Idolatry. You can read more about this book, or even purchase it, by visiting the link below. To read this installment, click here.

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Now Available ISBN 0977735028 If you would like to purchase this book, read what others are saying about it, view the Table of Contents, or read the first chapter, click here.