“In ages past, God has had among the nations a people of His own. These are wise in the wisdom of God, and venerate His Word above all things. Though not His counsellors, He has graciously condescended to inform them what He intends to do before it comes to pass. Hence, it is testified by the pr…
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I was glad. One cannot help but feel the spirit of joy and excitement that permeates this expression of the Psalmist as he contemplates going into the house of Yahweh to worship. We too should rejoice when those of like mind say to us, “Let us go into the house of Yahweh”, and should appreciate …
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Our special feature in this issue deals with Humanism. To many, particularly the older brethren and sisters, this may seem to be an unusual topic to devote so much space to in the Magazine. Let us firstly state that many brethren feel that Humanism is one of the greatest threats we face in the Tru…
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Brother Thomas discusses the meaning of these words in an article under “Our Heritage” and the further implications
of the principle are outlined in articles on tertiary and higher education by writers well placed to comment.
There is an urgent need in these times to cry out against a distur…
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Jesus spoke a parable with the introductory words: “Men ought always to pray and not to faint” (Luke 18:1); Paul
stated: “Continue in prayer, and give attention to the same with thanksgiving” (Col 4:2), both quotations emphasizing
the importance of prayer in our daily lives.
Our Lord said…
There is no doubt that we are living in the days spoken of by Paul to Timothy—perilous times—when men are and do all the things described by him as indicative of the “last days”. It is clear that he wrote these words because he recognised that the condition he described would not be restrict…
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Some of the greatest challenges of this present evil age are directed specifically at teenagers, and wise and thoughtful parents will equip themselves to meet these challenges and guide their teenagers around these stumbling blocks. Those who prayerfully and wisely give themselves to instructing the…
Guidance in Raising Teenagers Read More »
We live in an age of rapid change—perhaps faster than we can keep up with. The communication revolution and its associated technology is changing our world. Instead of a carefully written letter composed with thoughtfulness and attention, our letters are more likely to go by fax or e-mail from o…
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…
“Stedfast, Unmoveable, Always Abounding in the Work of the Lord.” Read More »
In nothing is the grace of God so wonderfully demonstrated than in the manner of His work of salvation in Christ. For “God was in Christ reconciling the world unto Himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them”. That the great Almighty, the Increate, the Source of all, Who cannot look upon si…
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