January – February 2016
The above words were spoken by Jesus to Martha. He had been welcomed into the home in Bethany and Martha was busy serving while Mary, her sister, sat at Jesus’ feet, listening intently to his words. This annoyed Martha and she protested to the Lord, asking him to bid Mary to assist her. Jesus’…
“One Thing is Needful” Read More »
In spite of the theories of some anthropologists, it is doubtful whether men left to themselves would arrive at the idea of one source of power, energy and life in the universe. It is almost certain that they would not reach the idea of one source of righteousness, goodness, and love. The tendency o…
One of the blessings of life in Christ is that we have a higher authority to appeal to and a foundation to build on, in personal and family life.
Many of us can recall our younger days when various situations arose that needed to be cleared. Our father (or mother) would settle the matter with the…
What Would Jesus Say? Read More »
A Book of Endings
For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the Lord of hosts” (Mal 1:11). Thes…
Worshipping in Spirit and in Truth Read More »
III. C. ii. Remember our Relationship! (4:12–20)
Paul’s exasperation with the Galatians dies quickly and he moves into an extended appeal to remember the quality of their relationship in the past, when they honoured him as a spiritual father, appreciating his divine message and personal sacri…
Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians Part XII Read More »
Philippians chapter one sees Paul warm to his writing, remembering the ecclesia in Philippi, sharing with them his prayers for their wellbeing and sharing his thoughts about life in Rome. He particularly writes of the Roman ecclesia, his anxieties about his trial and finally a message of encourage…
Chapter One – To Live is Christ (2) Read More »
Timothy is Called to the Work of Preaching
After leaving Lystra and Iconia, Paul and Barnabas returned to Antioch in Syria and “rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles” (Acts 14:27). The introduction of many Gentiles into the faith …
Timothy – Paul’s Faithful and Beloved Son (2) Read More »
There have been many books written on the persecution of the Jews by the Catholic Church but few are based on a true understanding of the Bible.
In his book, Brother Jason Hensley examines the origins of anti-Semitism, its slow development and influence in history. As the ecclesia began to lose…
Centuries of Persecution – The Catholic Church and the Jews Read More »
The full text of this article is available to paid subscribers. Forgot your password? To subscribe go here
Bible Quiz – For Young and Old – Water bodies: rivers, seas, and lakes Read More »
There is a story about a businessman who rode the subway into downtown New York every day. He took the escalator up to the street and walked to the corner where he bought a newspaper from a little boy yelling, “Paper! Paper!” at the top of his lungs. The man smiled, handed the boy a quarter for …
