This is a unique book. Firstly, the subject, as far as I am aware, has never been written about before. Secondly it has been a lengthy labour of love by Brother Reuben Thomas and will probably be his only book.
Brother Reuben uses as his basis for the history, the Adelaide Ecclesial baptismal reg…
The Ecclesial Family Tree In South Australia (1880 – 1950) Read More »
This article sheds light upon how God in Scripture speaks ‘proleptically’; speaking of future events as though they had already taken place. The writer shows that because God possesses all knowledge, His intentions are sometimes recorded as having already taken place. This omniscience of God…
We need to take time to consider these final hours of the life of God’s beloved Son. Isaiah says, “Behold my servant, whom I uphold” (42:1). Life is so busy and prone to distraction and interruption that in order to appreciate the wonder and love of our Saviour we need solitude and time. We do…
Betrayal, Arrest and Trial Read More »
The greatest commandment, to “love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might”, is appended to the fundamental truth, “the Lord our God is one Lord” (Deut 6:4-5). The fact that there is only one God meant that the Israelites’ focus and devo…
“The LORD our God is One LORD” Read More »
In August 1994, a prospectus was drawn up for a magazine, outlining its objectives and committee structure. Brother Barry Williams was asked to manage the production of this magazine, for which the name The Lampstand was chosen.
After 20 years of service in that role, Brother Barry …
TRUE prayer, like precious odours, is most fragrant when incensed or crushed; and confession without contrition is like an artificial flower, a mere semblance of beauty without life – a human attempt at the impossible. Perhaps that is why there are so many illustrations in the Scriptures of …
Confession and Contrition Read More »
Live for something, be not idle
Look about thee for employ;
Sit not down to useless dreaming,
Labour is the sweetest joy.
Folded hands are ever weary,
Selfish hearts are never gay;
Life for thee hath many duties
Then be active while you may.
If we daily do our duty
With a…
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The ecclesia under stress
Signs abound in world events that we are living in the last days. The signs inside the Brotherhood are equally telling and very debilitating in their effects. The world has completely rewritten its values and Humanism has largely won the battle for the minds of men. …
An article in The Australian Financial Review in June last year highlighted the growing cooperation between Russia and Germany.
The leading paragraph in the article entitled “German-speaking Putin cements ties with Berlin” illustrated the developments.
“Russian President Vladimir Putin w…
European Union, Russia and the Middle East Read More »
B. An argument from Scripture and history (3:6-29)
Paul continues his argument from Scripture and history. In His promise to Abraham, God offered righteousness and blessing to all who believe. The promises were, therefore, ‘the gospel in advance’.
What of the Law promoted by the …
Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians Part VIII Read More »
