This title is Brother John Carter’s summary of Brother John Thomas in “The Faith in the Last Days” (1949) page 42. It epitomizes the man and presents a superb example of commitment and dedication to God and His Word. Brother W H Boulton in the Third Edition of “Dr Thomas His Life and Work�…
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There are two quite touching scenes in the scriptures that illustrate the participation of families in prayer. The first is the gathering of Judah to ask help of Yahweh when confronted by an invasion of the Moabites and Ammonites. Jehoshaphat’s public prayer and confession of great need was given …
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This edition of The Lampstand completes a two-part feature article by Brother Stephen Hill commenced in Volume 3, Number 6. In that edition Brother Stephen portrayed the varying circumstances surrounding the early life of Brother Thomas, all of which had a significant bearing on his character. The…
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We have seen how the resurrection was an object of hope for those who died in faith; it was the recurring theme of apostolic witness and the essential conclusion to the one perfect offering to take away sin. The unfortunate reality is, however, that we can know these matters academically and find th…
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The blessings of a united brotherhood in Christ are immeasurable. They help ensure the stability of the ecclesias and the spiritual growth of individual members and their families. To enjoy fellowship with brethren and sisters of like precious faith can be a daily source of joy and thanksgiving yet,…
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The construction of the Tabernacle and Solomonʼs Temple provides valuable lessons for faithful perseverance in the several ecclesial causes to which we put our hands. Whilst edifying and building up the ecclesias, we also need to remind ourselves of the importance of binding “living stones” int…
The need has always existed for well-versed brethren to be familiar with a wide range of Scripture and to be able to apply them to the circumstance of the moment. The apostle Paul speaks of the need for these mature brethren when he observed to the ecclesia in Corinth, “Though ye have ten thousand…
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To illustrate the point of God’s hand at work in our midst within living memory, we have made reference to the resurgence of spirit generated in the post-war years of the ‘50s and ‘60s in suburban Adelaide. This was not unique to Adelaide: in fact the point can be made from many centres around…
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We who have received so much from our spiritual “fathers” are in grave danger of paying lip service to our heritage. We shouldn’t be surprised if, in days of self indulgence, evidence is widespread of falling attendances at gospel addresses and Bible classes, of a rising demand for committee m…
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To follow the Lord we must first count the cost. A half-hearted devotion to the Lord does not escape his scrutiny. He knows whether we want the best of both worlds or worst, waste our talents, our energy, our time on ourselves and give him second best. Where is our heart? What really dominates our t…
