October 1997
This article is a continuation from the previous issue of The Lampstand and considers Jesus, the response of Gentiles and Isaiah 49.
There are a number of occasions in the ministry of the Lord where Gentiles become involved in his saving work. We shall look at three of them in each of which the wo…
A call to the Gentiles Read More »
As you will be aware from the recent articles in Visiting Distant Lampstands, Brother Murray and Sister Jenny Lund visited brethren and sisters in Europe, Russia, UK and North America. At a recent meeting Brother Murray presented the following observations which we felt well worth sharing with all…
“That He Might Seek a Godly Seed” Malachi 2:15 Read More »
This fifth letter continues our series on the pressures, fears and hopes of an imaginary young brother living in the shadow of AD 70. The strength which our early brethren gained by their hope in the Kingdom gives encouragement to us today as we live on the eve of an even greater event. The letter…
A Letter from Anathoth Read More »
In working through Christendom Astray we have now come to a section dealing with the fundamental pillars of our understanding and faith. After dealing with Yahweh’s revelation concerning Himself under the heading “God”, he shows the relationship that Jesus Christ had in the divine plan as �…
God, Angels, Jesus Christ and the Crucifixion Read More »
Europe
As highlighted in the last two issues of the Lampstand, Europe has continued to dominate the headlines with change after change continuing to reshape the face of the political landscape of the Continent. At the heart of these changes is the emergence of the “United States of Europe”,…
All Roads Lead to the Middle East Read More »
The identification of the nations mentioned in Ezekiel 38–39 has been discussed many times elsewhere, and not much can be profitably added here. However, a few comments may be made on verse 13, where Sheba, Dedan and the merchants of Tarshish question the invading force: “Art thou come to take a…
Why is it that the Truth has survived and prospered for over 150 years since the baptism of John Thomas in 1847, but not previously? Brother Alan Eyre’s research into the lives of the ‘Protesters’ has shown that the Truth was discovered several times in earlier centuries but each time the co…
Background and Youth 1782 to 1832 Read More »
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�…
A Man in Love with the Word of God Read More »
