November/December 2017
Vol. MMXVII
New Church Life
A bimonthly magazine devoted to the teachings revealed through
Emanuel Swedenborg, as they relate to life.
471 In this Issue
474 Editorials: Christmas Counterpoint • Religious Feelings: Peace • The
Increase of the Earth
480 Letters to the Editors
485 Nothing is Impossible for God
A Christmas Sermon by the Rt. Rev. Brian W. Keith
490 Timeless Messages in the Word – The Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss Jr.
503 The 500 th Anniversary of the Reformation: Martin Luther, The Last
Judgment and the New Church – The Rev. Dr. Andrew M. T. Dibb
512 Charter Day Address: An Opened Door to a Higher Education
The Rev. Michael K. Cowley
517 The Remarkable Story of John Bigelow – The Rev. William Hyde Alden
524 New Christian Bible Study Update – Steve David
530 The Symbolism of the Psalms: A Spiritual Commentary
Reviewed by the Rev. Dr. James F. Lawrence
532 Church News
551 Life Lines
564 General Church Annual Report
568 Directory of the General Church Clergy
583 Announcements
588 Index
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