July – August 2003
This second instalment of the History of the Christadelphian Hymn Book surveys almost six decades from 1874 to 1932 during which time three hymn books were published.
1874 Christadelphian Hymn Book, with music and tonic sol-fa
A new hymn book became necessary a short time later when all 2000 pri…
The previous study focused upon the years during which saints have been subject to tribulation. This has surely been true as they have been crushed and downtrodden under the prevailing Apostasy. But they have not been perplexed by these adversities. Their ‘Lord’ and the prophets told them no l…
“Come, My People, Enter Thou Into Thy Chamber” Read More »
The following article appeared in the Heritage College (SA) Newsletter on Wednesday 21 May under the heading “Message from the Principal”. We commend it to readers of all ages as a timely warning against one of the most subtle and dangerous trends in Western Society.
With the passage of time, w…
This is the first of a series of articles on Jerusalem to be written by Brother Leen and Sister Kathleen Ritmeyer. They have both been intimately involved in archaeology relating to this city, and have been recognised for their significant contributions in relation to it. The articles will consist o…
The City of Melchizedek Read More »
There is an old saying that says, “Trifles make perfection but perfection is no trifle”.
When we contemplate this for a moment, we perceive its truth. In great works of art, it is that added touch that makes the ordinary painting a masterpiece. In athletics, a runner may win every race by a f…
Minute Meditations – Perfection Read More »
The above heading expresses the confidence of the Papacy in the hour of its eclipse and destruction by Christ—see Revelation 18:4. It also implies that in her recent history she may have “become a widow”, and may have “seen sorrow” but that the tide of circumstances has turned to her favou…
“I Sit a Queen and am no Widow” Read More »
This article addresses, amongst other matters, the crisis existing in Israel and the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinian extremists. Events have moved very rapidly in that area since this article was written and readers will be aware of this fact. Nevertheless the Biblical perspective …
The Road Map To Peace Read More »
It is a mark of Divine inspiration that the book of Proverbs contains timeless counsels for the people of God in every age. None of its Wisdom is ever outdated. The basic flaws in human nature continue to afflict every generation and the need to develop godly Wisdom is as urgent for us as it was for…
The Wisdom That Comes From Above Read More »
This article traces the fascinating manner in which the Roman Church, losing its lands and temporal power fought back through 59 years to regain it, together with a great revision of its image.
Lightning intermittently illuminated the gathering gloom in the basilica of St Peter. Thunder punctuated …
A Papacy Without Power? Read More »
“… and if a man consider the original of this great ecclesiastical dominion, he will easily perceive that the papacy is no other than the ghost of the deceased Roman Empire, sitting crowned upon the grave thereof: for so did the papacy start up on a sudden out of the ruins of that heathen power….
The Roman Church and the Third Reich Read More »
