The Bible Work by Arthur L. Manous

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 1, 1910

The Bible Work

By Arthur L. Manous

ARTHUR L. MANOUS

To the Ephesian brethren Paul wrote: “I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have showed you, and have taught you publicly, and from house to house,” etc. Acts 20:20. This house-to-house work was good in the apostle’s day, and why not to-day? We believe it is, and hope that many of the young people in our schools will turn their attention to it.

The following extracts from “Gospel Workers” ought to help some of our people to see the importance of the Bible work. Please read the context of these quotations, and then let us encourage our young people to enter upon this noble ministry. Many of our people ought to be engaged in this kind of missionary labor:—

“Preach less, and educate more by holding Bible readings, and by praying with families and little companies.”—“Gospel Workers,” page 340.

“The opening of the Scriptures by means of Bible readings is an essential part of the work connected with these [city] missions; but persons can not take hold of this work successfully until they are prepared for it.”—Id., page 291.

“The plan of holding Bible readings was a heaven-born idea. There are many, both men and women, who can engage in this branch of missionary labor. Workers may thus be developed who will become mighty men of God.”—Id., page 339.

“The most effectual way to find access to those whom we wish to educate in the truth, is to have them bring their Bibles, and point them to the chapter and verse, that they may see for themselves that these things are so.”—Id., page 410. See also pages 101, 284, 290, and 464.

Cartersville, Ga.