Armageddon language
We are introduced to Armageddon language in Obadiah when we have mention of the “day of the Lord” (v15). This phrase is used in association with many other latter-day prophecies (eg: Isa 2:11-12). We consider this phrase as a herald to sections on Christ’s coming an…
In the ESV we read these words concerning Ezekiel’s temple: “He measured the east side with the measuring reed, 500 cubits by the measuring reed all around. He measured the north side, 500 cubits by the measuring reed all around. He measured the south side, 500 cubits by the measuring reed” (E…
The Dysgraphic Scribe and the Small Temple Theory Read More »
Believing that the Holy Spirit works actively in our lives is an important component of our faith. However, understanding how the Holy Spirit works in our lives, and how it does not, separates the Truth from the wrong teaching of the churches. Our understanding of this has significant impl…
Born of Spirit (3) Read More »
The importance of Bible prophecy
Israel is central to the purpose of God, which is to fill the earth with God’s glory. Israel is central to the Kingdom of God on earth, with the law going forth from Zion and the Word of the Lord from Jerusalem (Isa 2:2-4). This is why we love Bible pr…
Israel – The Path to Peace Read More »
A Russian man on our minds
“The future movements of Russia are notable signs of the times”—so wrote Brother Thomas more than 170 years ago—“because they are predicted in the Scriptures of truth”.[1]
Faithfully appreciating Brother Thomas’ exposition, Christadelphians ever since h…
Russia – The Road to Ruin Read More »
How Should We Understand the Bible Passages, and How Should We Respond?
We publish the first part of a three-part series of articles written by Brother Mark Vincent, with the support of the CMPA, which was recently published in The Christadelphian. The Lampstand endorses the contents of these …
The Bible and Same-Sex Relations (1) Read More »
The conclusion of the whole matter
Over the course of this series, we have endeavoured to lay out the principles God recorded in His Word in connection with our daily struggle to earn our crust of bread. Many of these are revolutionary concepts to creatures of dust. They seem impractical in daily…
Seek Ye First (30) – Conclusion Read More »
The Fourth Seal (cont.)
The Caesars
Summary
The history of the Roman Empire can be divided into three distinct periods, beginning with the time of the Kings (625–510BC). Republican Rome (510–31BC) ended with the assassination of Julius Caesar and the ascension of Augustus (27BC). This m…
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Writing in Thirteen Lectures on … the Apocalypse of the events of the sixth seal, which records the eventual triumph of Christianity over paganism as the sole religion of the Roman Empire, Brother Robert Roberts observes that: “This change was one which affected the entire civilized wo…
Constantine, Pagan Worship and Judaism Read More »
The Apostle Paul tells us, “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith” (Gal 6:10). The virtue of doing good to others is a divine principle that is recognised worldwide, even by those who may not understand other biblica…
