Editor’s Note
by Editor(s)

Norman Grubb, describing his last intercession, says, "…this is the mightiest, because it is the first streams of what is to become a world flood." In his zeal to reach the modern day church, Norman passed on what he called his "Total Truth Message"; we, in turn, pass on through The Intercessor our part of those streams.

A thread that runs through several articles in this issue is the Law and its purposes. Norman, in the lead article, "The Law-Stepping Stone to Man’s Exposure," gives an in-depth look at the two-fold operation of the Law: first, its exposure of our sins, and second, its exposure of our "sin nature," which we take to be our own until we, like Paul, see that our true problem has been indwelling sin-Satan expressing himself through our members. Thus, we are conditioned for the glorious revelation of "not I, but Christ." In "Bible Study: God’s Law," Brett Burrowes tackles the same issue, and points to the Law, "as God’s instrument to expose sin in us, or rather, to expose Satan’s operation in us to ourselves."

Just as there is a two-fold problem, there is equally a two-fold solution. In "God’s Restoration of Man–the Blood," Norman presents the remedy for our sins, the precious blood, while Page Prewitt in "One Died for All, Therefore All Died," explains how we are delivered from sin itself–the Satanic spirit by the body death of the Savior.

We must understand our theological basis, but it is theology applied and taken to heart that changes lives. Marian Kinahan’s story exemplifies this, and is a testimony to God’s faithfulness as she consistently applied the truth that she learned to her own life.

As promised in the last issue of The Intercessor, we are introducing a Young Adult section, which will include articles aimed at young adults. We would certainly urge parents to read these timely and pertinent features. In this issue, Elliot Coatney has researched Bible study aids on the Internet in "On the Web," and Jon Langley discusses Christian behavior in the workplace. There is a word from a young man, Fowler Cooper, who is using his guitar playing to lead Christian worship, and an excellent recap of the Summer Camp youth pro-gram by Scott Prewitt. We are thrilled with the contributions of these young people, and look forward to the added dimension and insight they bring to The Intercessor.

Summer Camp was not just for the youth; it "was a lavish outpouring of God’s love on everyone who participated," in the words of Breda Sunderland. Her synopsis of "Camp 2000–The Adults" is highlighted with quotes and illustrations from the teaching sessions of Page Prewitt and Norman Grubb (via video). Please be sure to read Breda’s account.

"Our ONE God given capacity is the capacity to RECEIVE," quotes Colette Varanouskas in her Tape Review of Page Prewitt’s "Choice." This subject, so important, yet often misunderstood, is a must read as Colette further explains what freedom is and where it originated.

Length has nothing to do with con-tent, as proven by many of our shorter pieces. Norman in "Spontaneous Living" and "Only Men Count" stresses our preparation as vessels and the necessity for us to realize our union with Christ. The passion of C.T. Studd, once again, shines forth in his "The Laugh of Faith."

Quite a dialogue takes place between Norman and a questioner in this issue’s "Questions? and Answers!" And what does Norman continually bring it back to? Faith! Faith! Faith! He never misses an opportunity to drive this fundamental point home.

In today’s technological world, it takes many behind the scenes people and operations to prepare the magazine for its final destination: the mailbox of you, the reader. We are grateful for one such person, Becca Glaser. Read in "Zerubbabel Focus: Computers" the particular way in which God prepared her for this valuable role in "presenting every man perfect in Christ Jesus."

It’s hard to contain our joy in announcing this issue’s "A Look at a Book." Tommy Prewitt’s review of Yes, I Am is both personal, knowing the way this book has blessed him, and the fulfillment of God’s faithfulness to all of us in the reprinting of it. With gratitude, we can now say it is available to anyone. Tommy’s conclusion: "I encourage the reader, both veteran and neophyte to get a copy of Yes, I Am, read it, study it, and find God’s blessing in it for you."
Above all, please accept this magazine as our gift to you–to help you in your walk of faith, as you take God’s truth for yourself, and then, in turn, pass it on to others.