In our first article under this title, the author looked at the morality of ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ being viewed from the perspective of God’s revealed will. He noted that sin was endemic in our natures and brings forth death. The concept of ‘time and chance’ was discussed and ‘chance�…
God’s Providence and the Human Experience (2) Read More »
Sociologists have studied the impact of evolving social mores on religious bodies and demonstrated that there are patterns that may be observed in various religions. An example of this is the work of British sociologist Bryan Wilson who, among other groups, took particular interest in the Christadel…
People of the Book in the Twenty-first Century Read More »
This article from the pen of Brother Roberts is an extract taken from the last lecture, Number 18, in “Christendom Astray”. It is most appropriate in this issue of The Lampstand as we are now concluding the series on Christendom Astray with a summary of Lecture 18 on page 88. In addition, the ar…
Be Not Conformed To This World Read More »
“Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved. Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ” 1 Corinthians 10:33; 11:1.
Many characters both in scripture and in history are remarkable for what they endured “for conscie…
For Conscience Sake Read More »
It is important for us to be mindful of God’s objective in creation. The four and twenty elders, prostrate before him that sat on the throne of Him that liveth forever and ever say, “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy ple…
“For Thy Pleasure They Are and Were Created” Read More »
Being an Evangelist Read More »
From grief and bitterness to joy
The woman sat motionless in the dark room, her body bowed in grief and despair. So deep was her sorrow that she barely heard the wails of the other women gathered there, much less could comprehend the well-meaning words addressed to her. _ is was darkness,…
Naomi – The Woman Who Returned (1). _REVIEW Missing Letters Read More »
The challenge to return
“Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the country of Moab” (Ruth 1:6). These words indicate what is a powerful secondary theme of this book. The word ‘return’ (Heb shuwb) is used in various forms fifteen times within the four chapters …
