Reasons to preach
It is axiomatic that those who love the Truth will want to tell others about it. There are two reasons for this. Firstly, what is foremost in our minds will come out. As it is written, “out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh” (Matt 12:34). Secondly, every believe…
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Reasons to preach
It is axiomatic that those who love the Truth will want to tell others about it. There are two reasons for this. Firstly, what is foremost in our minds will come out. As it is written, “out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh” (Matt 12:34). Secondly, every believe…
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Our generation has been described as the “quick-fix” age, a generation in which the servants of Christ find it a constant battle to rise above the environment in which we live. It is the age of instant solution, fast results and accessible entertainment of every kind. This society has produced a…
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This article is compiled from some thoughts prepared by Brother Mark Giordano of the Norfolk Ecclesia in Virginia, USA. The original and fuller version was recently presented to ecclesias involved in “reunion considerations” in North America but it was felt that the important principles involved…
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Review
If you haven’t heard about the Left Behind series, you soon will!
The Evangelical Christian view of events in the last days has been dramatised in a series called Left Behind, which is also the title of the first book published in the mid-nineties. The books that follow have names like …
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We are involved in spiritual warfare on every side. The responses reviewed in the previous article indicate that many of us feel the battle acutely and are aware of the struggle.
Our Father, ever providing for our needs, has given us access to a formidable armoury wherewith to face our foe. Our w…
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In 1 Corinthians 14, the apostle Paul felt it necessary to address the issue of undisciplined commotion in the Corinthian ecclesia. In the course of his comments he stated an important principle which reveals a beautiful aspect of our heavenly Father’s character:
“For God is not the author of…
Decently and In Order Read More »
We would encourage our readers to carefully consider the issues raised in the following article. “The Lampstand” committee make a conscious effort to include articles that are relevant to today’s world and which are impacting upon the Brotherhood. Modern Hi-tech advances are having a greater e…
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In this article Brother Matthew Wigzell provides the basic facts of this new IT phenomenon. It has caught on like wild fire in the world and is utilized apparently by many of our brethren and sisters for simple and efficient communication. This article will give us all much to think about.
Facebo…
Every generation features new challenges. Our generation is full of change and throws many challenges to us all. For the people of God the question becomes, “How does this or that innovation affect our life before God?”. Without doubt the revolution in communication media is a profound challenge…
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