March – April 2010
We continue our theme in exploring our respect for the ‘Law of the Land’ amidst our moral loyalty to our Lord Jesus Christ. The patriarchs lived as strangers and sojourners, without the citizenship rights of a ‘freeborn’ people (article 1). Having no rights, they suffered themselves to be de…
“Right in the Sight of God” Read More »
So much is said in Isaiah about the coming glory of Zion. It is called in the opening chapter “the city of righteousness, the faithful city” (v26); in 2:2–4 its destiny is to become the centre of the world’s worship; in 4:2–6 it is cleansed and defended; in 12:1–6 a joyous city; in 24:23…
“The Heritage of the Servants of Yahweh” Read More »
Revelation 17 presents us with the final phase of the European Beast. The nations of Europe finally give their power and strength to a centralised system of power and control. The Roman Catholic harlot rides the beast. She is the one who takes control. After centuries of struggle to rega…
The Nations Gather for Armageddon Read More »
MARRIAGE begins before the wedding day. Not, as we have seen, in the most intimate physical sense; but in the building of a new relationship. Marriage is a structure, a true building, and not merely an event in time.
Take your time about marriage. Knowingly to cement a wrong relationship is askin…
Will you go with this man? Read More »
The challenges which our modern world brings to bear on a believer in Christ are considerable. The theory of evolution has created a framework for the growth of humanism and the explosion of knowledge and inventions have brought with them many opportunities to satisfy lust. Nowhere is this more appa…
The Disciple and Sexual Morality Read More »
This article is the second one dealing with aspects of our service involving our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The first, in the previous issue, entitled “Lord, Teach us to Pray”, considered the matter of prayers in relation to him. They are important matters not often considered in detail. It …
Should We Worship the Lord Jesus Christ? Read More »
Evidence of Joseph’s rule in Egypt
Egypt’s Al Ahram newspaper has reported that archaeologists have discovered what they describe as “ancient Egyptian coins” bearing the name and image of Joseph in the collection of the Museum of Egypt in Cairo (“Archeologists find ‘Joseph-era’ …
To an Israelite under the Law of Moses, kidneys always made them think of sacrifice. The kidneys and the fat of all animal sacrifices had to be burnt upon the altar. “Then he shall offer from the sacrifice of the peace offering, as an offering made by fire to the Lord, its fat and the …
The above words were spoken by the Lord when he was confronted by men who had “seen (him), and believed not”, who murmured against him because of his claims (John 6:36, 41,45). He knew that the Father was actively involved in drawing men to him: “All that the Father giveth me shall…
“They Shall Be All Taught of God” Read More »
Nothing is more definitely set forth in the gospel than the fact that its very heart is the work of Christ. Do we think of the gospel as the covenant with Abraham concerning everlasting inheritance of the land promised? Then we find that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for�…
Forgiveness and the Gospel Read More »
