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 »
Such will be the astonishing declaration when Yahweh installs His glorified Son atop the “holy hill of Zion” (Psa 2:6). None will be able to doubt the origins of the new King, now triumphant over all flesh, for truly this has been the divine purpose before the foundation of the world (John 17:1�…
“Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee” Read More »
In this final article of the Atonement series we shall look at the subject overall, seeking with our limited perception to comprehend the greatness of the Divine wisdom, the enormity of His love, the wonder of the Son of God on the earth, living among mankind and raising to an altogether new standar…
For God So Loved the World Read More »
Our anthems and hymns are often taken word for word, or paraphrased from the very Bible we hold most dear – God’s Most Holy Word.
God’s Word
So when we sing those words, what are we thinking? We are encouraged by Paul to “let the word of Christ dwell in us richly in all wisdom; teachin…
Making Our Hymn Book Meaningful Read More »
Scarcely any experience in life gives more joy than the birth of a child. Parents, grandparents, family, friends and indeed all the ecclesia rejoice at this new life, innocent, still, full of promise.
Praise at the birth of the Saviour
So the first instance of praise in the chronology of the N…
Worship and Praise in the First Century and Today Read More »
This article is the edited transcript of an address delivered by Brother John Martin on 1st October 1966 at a Young People’s Study Weekend held at Victor Harbor. The study weekend involved study groups considering several key Messianic Psalms. This was a memorable weekend for all who were there an…
Society presents us with enormous temptations to gain material benefits – and wealth puts them all at our feet. It tantalises with the phantom that evils can be removed by a plentiful supply of money.
In every generation there have been ever among the saints the rich and the poor. In Proverbs 3…
Godliness and Contentment Read More »
This article warns of being caught up with the temporal “things” of this life. It warns of a day coming which will catch some unawares. They had a knowledge of Christ’s advent yet allowed the present to obscure the reality and imminence of that Divine intervention. But the present is so tempor…
Seeing all these Things shall be Dissolved Read More »
The insidious nature of covetousness is well described in this article. It alerts us to the danger and offers some suggestions as to how we, with our families, may head off and overcome the stultifying effects of materialism. This peril is peculiar to the last days. Our Lord’s warning was not of v…
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Over the last few years the issue relating to the Biblical role of sisters in the ecclesia has been the subject of significant debate. The only authority we have in resolving this question is to appeal to the weight and influence of the Scriptures themselves. Hence the three articles which make up o…
The Challenge to Headship – The Scriptural Perspective Read More »
