Some of these prophecies appear to have dual application, primarily to the attacks upon Judah in the last days of the kingdom (6th century, B.C.), but with a finality indicating that a secondary application relates to the latter end of …
This is but one of the titles of the eight essays offered to the reader in the 4th Volume of “A SYMPOSIUM ON CREATION”. It is a fascinating and varied fare fully maintaining the standard of useful information established in …
“Because that when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful, but became vain in their imaginations.” (Romans 1 : 21 ) .
Here Paul, reflects hack in time to when ALL men first knew the …
A message to our young people “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth” (Ecc. 12-1).
The Bible abounds with examples of young people who served the Lord from youth to old age, faithfully, and joyfully. There was …
We each looked at ourself. We didn’t like what we saw.
We professed to be disciples of Christ.
Whether our decision for Christ was made 30 years ago or 1 year ago we were equally ashamed at the gap in …
No community of people can survive for long without authority and discipline — Law and Order. God himself initiated the system of law and order and determined its finality. The first thing God did, as the Hebrews traveled into the …
In quite recent times, many have come to acknowledge that Scripture involves Israel in strife with the peoples surrounding the nation’s territory, of whom we tend to speak, loosely and perhaps carelessly, as “The Arabs”.
Some of us are prepared …
A recent feature article was syndicated to Australian newspapers from Rome entitled “Was Israel In Syria?”. The basis of the material discussed was tablets unearthed at Tell Mardikh in northern Syria, site of the ancient city Ebla, dated to the …
We will first consider the natural, then the spiritual. What is light? It is of the same essential ‘element as electricity, indeed of all energy. It travels at the speed of 186,000 per second. It is the connection between the …
The origin of the Star of David remains obscure. Any good reason for linking it with the true “Hope of Israel” (The Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour) is equally hard to find. A much more conclusive case could be made …
This state of vanity and corruption was the result. of God’s will — deliberately subjecting the creature to the curse of evil against its own will: but in the hope of ultimately reclaiming what had been lost.
That which had …
President Carter’s astonishing initiative in visiting Egypt and Israel seems, at the time of writing, to have been worthwhile. A peace treaty has been signed by Israel and Egypt. But, at what price?
Many political observers thought President Carter was …
“Without faith it is impossible to please God” “they Which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.” These are two of many quotations with which we are familiar, they remind us we are saved by faith and …
The term “Chaldees” is of comparatively late origin much later than Abraham, and contemporary with the Babylonians. This article probes —
This town and people are first mentioned in common versions of the Bible in Genesis 11, verses 28 and …
Bible prophecy covers a wide scope of Divine inspiration and in doing so uses prophecies of several categories. If we are to avoid making rash statements, if we are to desist from adopting what later proves to be embarrassingly wrong …
It is instructive to reflect that, because Adam and Eve were contemporary with Cain, Abel, Seth, Enos, Cainan, Mahalaleel, Jared, Enoch, Methuselah and Lamech, the following facts and circumstances would be well known among them all.
Could it be that …
In this era when the young are being educated to believe in nothing that they cannot prove as fact, we are rapidly nearing the stage when agnosticism is reaching profound proportions. Faith is being pushed farther and farther away: until …
The Baptism of Jesus and his subsequent temptation in the wilderness provide us with great examples of humility, obedience, and strength in time of temptation. John was preaching that men should repent because the kingdom of heaven was at hand …
What is your ecclesia doing concerning the question of the Holy Spirit in operation today? Since the prominence given to certain charismatic organisations by advertising media in particular areas, there are pockets of brethren and sisters who have been intrigued, …
Paul’s advice to the Corinthian believers on the subject of womens behaviour is the cause of a great deal of controversy and even of confusion. This controversy has become more acute in recent years, as women in general have cast …
There is not a practising Christian who at some time has not experienced doubts. To be more specific doubts in relation to our faith. Just how sure do we feel of God’s love and grace towards us individually? …
The great blessing of the gospel offered in the name of Jesus is the forgiveness of sins. This is the centre of the Gospel the apostles preached. “To him give all the prophets witness, that through his …
Why is it that the community of people which professes a belief that the Bible is the word of God, and accepts the Bible as their sole authority for faith and conduct, persist in expressing themselves in unscriptural terminology?
How …
The prophet Isaiah introduces us to the suffering servant of the Lord, describing the rejection and suffering of the servant and the significance of these things.
In Isaiah Chapter 53, we have seven expressions of atonement viewed from the human …
In Old Testament times, the responsibility for the preservation of God’s truth and the correct conduct of worship was entrusted to the priesthood. Even if there were no leader or king, the priesthood continued by inheritance through the tribe of …
* In the parable of the widow who pestered an unjust judge, seeking redress for injustices (Luke 18:1-8), our Lord taught us that efficacious prayer must be tenacious prayer. The main lesson for us is that “men ought always to …
Question:
At what point of time was Saul’s solitude in Arabia – was it before or after he first preached in Damascus that Jesus was the son of God? How do you harmonize Acts 9:19-22 with Galatians 1:15- 19?
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It is commonly believed that the theory of evolution is the only scientific explanation of origins and that the theory of special creation is based solely on religious beliefs. It is also widely accepted that evolution is supported by such …
In attempting to vizualise the significance of the prophecies relating to Edom, we are led to rely, in our search for the identity of Edom, upon Scriptural references, for we find that specialists in Arab history are unable to provide …
What Is Time? Foolish question some may think. Everybody knows that time is gauged by the ticking of a clock. Tick tock, tick tock, however, is not time but a gauge denoting the passing of time; the seconds, minutes, the …