November – December 2006
The death of the Lord Jesus Christ challenges the thinking of all when they approach the waters of baptism. Why did God arrange the salvation of man in this way? Was there not another way that would not require the death of a sinless man, an “altogether lovely one”? If the principle of his death…
The Righteousness of God and the Love of God Read More »
The power of positive thinking is a phrase popularised by Norman Vincent Peale in his book by the same title, written over fifty years ago. The Power of Positive Thinking was written in 1952 and has now sold over 20 million copies in forty-one languages, easily making it the model for the flood of s…
The Power of Positive Thinking? Read More »
In this article which covers the first eight verses of Isaiah 45, the role that Cyrus would play is foretold. Great profit can be gained by deeply thinking about Yahweh’s power to foretell in detail such great events, and to see how He rules in the kingdoms of men and accomplishes His will. Our fa…
Our Chinese Sister Li of Brisbane, who was baptised a year ago, tells the personal struggles she encountered on her way to finding the Truth.
I studied law for seven years in China and I used to work as an in-house attorney for a big company. There was a big shopping centre near the company where I…
“He Restores My Soul”—Li’s Moving Story Read More »
Today we saw a copy of the Los Angeles Times of Sunday, December 17. 1905. That paper is almost 64[1] years old. In it were ads for ladies dresses for $2.00 each and men’s suits for $16.00. In the society section there was news of coming events while the obituary column listed those who had just d…
Where is Your Treasure? Read More »
The man Constantine was a remarkable individual whose role was outlined for us within the Scriptures. He was one of those historical characters who left an indelible print on world history which will remain until the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.
To appreciate the circumstances of Constantine�…
Constantine The Great Read More »
In September, the remembrance ceremonies held at the World Trade Centre for those that perished on September 11 five years ago, and also for the two Australian icons that died in accident, bring out some different lessons and important warnings to the saints. Both events point to the requirement to …
Behold, the Bridegroom Standeth At the Door Read More »
Every week we participate in a memorial feast which reminds us about the work of our Lord in achieving victory over sin and in providing a means by which we can be released from the bondage of sin and death. This meal is an appropriate time for self-examination as we contemplate the life of our Lord…
Isaiah 58 “Is Not This the Fast That I Have Chosen?” Read More »
How time flies! The Mount Barker ecclesia will be thirteen years old on 11 March 2007, and it is astonishing to look back over those years and consider how our members and their families have grown, how the ecclesial world has changed, how the nations have careered on toward Armageddon! May the Lord…
Members One of Another Read More »
How good and pleasant a thing it is for Brethren and Sisters to dwell together in Unity (Psalm 133:1). It is sung of by David, prayed for by Christ, and expounded on by Paul. And in an era when Christ questioned whether he would “find faith on the earth”, it is critical that the brotherhood hold…
Unity – Its Benefits and Responsibilities Read More »
