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We are very excited about the work here in Santiago. It is really incredible that we haven’t changed very many of our working methods or approaches in the work here, but that the Spirit has worked in a mighty way, convicting men of sin and bringing them to Jesus Christ. We are presently engaged in a campaign with an overflow crowd in the church building to seat more people. More are arriving every week, giving their lives to Jesus in the power of praise. Please ask the brothers there to pray for us as we pray that the Lord increases your ministry. —Jack Speer, Casilla 14807, Correa 15, Santiago, Chile

Wearing the name Church of Christ does not make present-day Christians sectarian except when it is used in a sectarian spirit or when it is claimed that this term is the only acceptable designation of the Lord’s people. I have yet to find a single person contending the latter, and most of my brethren use various designations and express regret that the modern religious situation forces us to use the term Church of Christ uniformly on our meetinghouses. —Ted Cline, 2930 N. 40th Dr., Phoenix, Ar. 85019

(Does the religious situation force us to do that which we admit to be regrettable? —Ed.)

Your publication is indeed illuminating and, no doubt, quite controversial in certain quarters to say the least. Your exposition concerning Campbell’s views of sincerity as the basis of being in the good graces of the Deity was new to me and very stimulating. I cannot say that I agree with you as yet; it will require considerable thinking on my part. However I can readily ascertain that were he alive today, John Calvin would have you burned at the stake. —Sam A. Carter, 115 W. Washington, Altamont, IL 62411

(And that would be too bad, for in many respects I am an avid Calvinist too! —Ed.)

The theology of the Holy Spirit is much more enjoyable to read in the hearts of men than in the pages of a book. —Mark Smith, 2036 Wood St., Sarasota, Fl. 33577