Salvation depends upon the assimilation of the mind to the divine ideas, principles and affections, exhibited in the Scriptures. The process commences with a belief of the gospel but it is by no means completed thereby; it takes a life-time for its scope and untiring diligence for its accomplishment…
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The following article is from the pen of the late Brother Robert Roberts and is taken from the collection of exhortations entitled “More Seasons of Comfort”
We read of “our gathering together unto him”. We read also that we are to “for-sake not the assembling of ourselves together”. T…
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“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep” John 10:11
The following words from the pen of Brother Robert Roberts remind us of the wonderful work that has been accomplished for us by the Good Shepherd who gave his life for the sheep and by the God of peace that…
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“To suppose the Bible to be human is to raise insurmountable difficulties, and to do violence to every reasonable probability. The only truly rational theory of the book is that supplied by itself. ‘Holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Spirit’ (2 Peter 1:21). In this we find …
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The following article was published in The Christadelphian in 1888 when Brother Robert Roberts was editor. Even though published over 120 years ago it is relevant as it combats some of the views put forward by theistic evolutionists today. The Lampstand committee endorses the points made and believe…
The following article from the pen of Brother Roberts appeared in The Christadelphian, September 1906 and is considered to be an outstanding exposition of the very important seventh chapter of Romans. It is, at the same time, both simple and extremely practical. It is therefore highly recommended …
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At the early age of 15 or 16, Robert Roberts became aware of the importance and need for regular, systematic reading of the Scriptures. As a consequence he formulated what we know today as The Bible Reader’s Companion or simply The Bible Companion. The preface which follows was written to bring to…
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We are well aware of Brother Roberts’ consistent application in our master’s service but it is not always so well known how this couple laboured together in their often agonising service. Sister Roberts was as devoted and energetic in her service to our absent Lord as her husband and they both v…
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Keeping the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace involves the way we handle differences of opinion within our
community. The matters which can cause difference of opinion fall broadly into two categories—fundamental and
non-fundamental issues. Brother Roberts classifies them as True Princip…
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In the following article Brother Roberts draws together some sound instructions for parents on the bringing up of
children. Sadly we live in a world whose philosophy has challenged these God-inspired instructions at enormous
cost to itself. May we, as wise parents, allow God to guide us in this im…
