Turkey is seldom out of the news media in recent times. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, it has a role to play in the build up to Armageddon and the return of our Lord. Secondly, it has a unique geopolitical setting. It is a bridgehead linking the continents of Europe, Asia and also the …
Turkey in Bible Prophecy Read More »
The Catholic Church and the popes in particular have wielded influence in Europe over many centuries. This is especially true of over 1000 years of power exercised by the Holy Roman Empire from the crowning of Charlemagne, in 800AD, to the fall of the pope’s temporal power in 1870.
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Matthew 26:40
As Jesus’ public ministry concluded, he turned his attention to the needs of his disciples in the Olivet prophecy and the series of parables and exhortations recorded in Matthew 24 and 25. The repetition of the words “watch” and “pray” in this section of the record cannot be…
What, Could ye not Watch with me One Hour? Read More »
Nehemiah chapter 13 describes the dramatic reformation that occurred when Nehemiah suddenly returned from the Persian capital to Jerusalem and challenged the people of Israel with a message that shocked and startled them. The same challenge must surely stand as a warning to our own generation who aw…
“The Lord Whom Ye Seek Shall Suddenly Come” Read More »
This small booklet of a mere thirty or so pages is one of the most valuable works we have in the literature of the Truth. It deals with the subject of the atonement or God’s work of reconciliation of man to Himself through the sacrificial mission of Christ.
Forged out of the distressing controver…
The Blood of Christ — Robert Roberts Read More »
The attributes of mercy and forgiveness expressed in this portion of the declaration of Yahweh’s name, are vital to all who would serve Him. Without them we would in the end all perish.
A Guardian of Mercy
We note first of all that He “keeps” mercy. The Hebrew word natsar used here means to …
Keeping Mercy for Thousands, Forgiving Iniquity and Transgression and Sin Read More »
The June six-day war was an electrifying event that startled the world and sent waves of excitement through the brotherhood. This article by Brother Des Manser portrays, in comment and newspaper cuttings, those dramatic days of Middle East tension and conflict and their effect on the brotherhood. Th…
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It is clear from Scripture in both Old and New Testaments that the return of the Lord Jesus Christ will be both preceded and accompanied by tremendous times of trouble for the world. Before his advent these troubles will serve as signs to encourage his followers and serve as warnings to be prepared …
The Time of Trouble Read More »
Brother Edward Turney in 1873 and Brother JJ Andrew in 1893/4 introduced two contrasting doctrinal errors into the brotherhood. Both had previously been faithful allies of Brother Roberts in the work of the Truth, especially Brother JJ Andrew, which made their defection all the more lamentable.
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Doctrinal Extremes – ‘Clean Flesh’ and ‘Andrewism’ Read More »
“I gave my back to the smiters”
When we partake of bread and wine each week we are asked to remember the Lord’s sacrifice – as his words direct us in Luke 22:19. The Apostle Paul adds the words, “let a man examine himself” as we partake of the emblems (1 Cor 11:28). This involves, among…
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