November – December 2005
We have already established that grief is an intensely personal process. From the comfort of our armchair we can make broad generalisations about aspects of grief, for example the various stages, but clearly we also need to understand more of the specifics.
When we are confronted with the very int…
“But though He cause grief, yet will He have compassion” Read More »
Again we have in this section one of Isaiah’s favourite literary forms, the courtroom drama. The parties are assembled and consist of Israel (v8) and the nations (v9). The issue to be settled is whether what Yahweh asserts are fables or attested by the facts of history. Can the idol-gods predict…
The book of Nehemiah forms a portion of our Bible readings from the Old Testament during November and the following comments may provide a recapitulation and summary for consideration and Bible marking during the holiday period, which is almost upon us at the conclusion of this eventful year.
Nehem…
Nehemiah – Man of Prayer and Action Read More »
Fellowship has been defined as a “participation, sharing, community of interest; companionship, friendliness (often good); body of associates, company.” The prophet Amos posed the question, “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” (3:3). Enoch “pleased God” and of him it is record…
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Hurricane Katrina
One of the worst natural disasters in the USA occurred on 29.8.05 when hurricane Katrina unleashed its fury. The storm roared in with 230 km/hour fury, causing massive devastation in the states of Louisiana and Mississippi in particular. In New Orleans, a city in Louisiana of 470,…
Distress of Nations Read More »
How Does Sanctification and Enlightenment Occur?
There are a number of quotations which, on the surface, suggest that the Holy Spirit effects the transformation and cleansing of people. Here is a sample of the key quotations that are used:
1 Corinthians 6:11 “And such were some of you: but ye ar…
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Are you happy? Are you content? Are you secure, with no burdens and a clear conscience? Are you ahead in life? Have you ‘made it’?
No?
Well then, if you are not living this kind of life, do you personally know anyone who is?
It would be safe to assume once again that the answer is “no…
Victims or Conquerors? Read More »
One of the most oft repeated warnings of both Christ and the apostles was that the environment in which the servants of Christ would find themselves would become increasingly corrupt and hostile.
We know that the first century ecclesia faced these difficulties in their ‘last days’, and we kno…
Lift Up Your Heads Read More »
This article examines technological trends involving the internet, their impact on Christadelphian families, and suggests ways in which families can counteract harmful effects from the ongoing changes on the internet.
The Apostle Paul wrote, “This know also, that in the last days perilous times s…
Perilous Times and Spiritual Consequences Read More »
All the four gospels record the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand. John also records the discourse in which Jesus shows that the providing of the food was a figure of himself as the Bread of Life.
We will not now follow the explanation given of the typical foreshadowings of Christ’s w…
