It may not be an unreasonable question to ask what the names Herzl and Weizmann mean to the younger generation of Christadelphians? Thirty years ago these names were almost household words, but that was before Israel held an accepted place …
Remember of the Roman Catholic Church has written a brief survey of its history. In many ways it is a sordid story; one of doubtful practices, corruption, intrigue and bitterness; of duplicity in high places. I was not shocked as …
Unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others”, Jesus spoke the parable of the pharisee and the publican. The pharisee goes to worship, not because he is a sinner in need of forgiveness, but because …
Dear Brennan,
Christadelphians are not to be judged by what the Witnesses of Jehovah, Seventh Day Adventists and others preach: we stand by the Bible, which it its own interpreter.
Mr. Rumble, in “The Anti-immortals”, puts Christadelphians into the same …
What is man that Thou art mindful of him?” exclaimed the psalmist. And surely God’s mercy was great in bearing with Israel, granting them forgiveness time and time again. But, although His purpose and love was bound up in Israel, …
Once more we are approaching the end of another journey through the scriptures of Truth. From Genesis to Malachi—from creation to the Kingdom—we can view our journey from many angles. But the central message is best expressed by the titles …
When a lecturer in New Testament language and literature comments that of all Greek words “epieikes” is the most untranslatable, then we may be sure that there is behind this word a great wealth of meaning not normally revealed in …
In what is generally considered to be the profoundest religious document ever penned, the Apostle Paul takes up the great theme of justification by faith, in his letter to the Romans. In this epistle he rises to great heights in …
The Gospel of John contains a number of sayings which cannot be accepted in a strictly literal sense, but have to be measured by the context in which they are set. Among them is the petition of Jesus: “Glorify thou …
Ur modern days and ways have brought; the word “Escapism” into use as a definition of the constant pursuit of enjoyable diversion by the vast majority of people. For them, the continual round of pleasure and, entertainment at theater, sport, …
Dear Brennan,
Are you still convinced that “natural reasoning alone has provided mankind with more than sufficient grounds for belief in the immortality of the soul” ? I know that you will remain unconvinced by the arguments of my last …
Paul’s movements from his conversion to his first missionary journey are here studied by coordinating Acts, chapters 9, 11, 12 and 13 with Galatians chapter 1.
As it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be at the coming …
“Lift up your eyes and see”, said Jesus, “for the fields are white unto harvest, but the labourers are few.”
These words were uttered well nigh two thousand years ago, yet we know that if Jesus were here today He …
In Isaiah 42 we are introduced to those magnificent prophecies of “Yahweh’s Servant”. It is said of this Servant that he shall be given for a covenant of the people (i.e. Israel—see Luke 2. 32) and for a light of …
Even the humblest brother of the Lord Jesus Christ must surely realise that mighty events are being shaped in world affairs.
France endeavors to lead Europe in a federation of nations, hoping therein to find economic and political security. The …
Last month the word “restore” occupied our attention and it is worthwhile to note, that the restoration of one overtaken in a fault, is to be accomplished “in a spirit of meekness”: indeed there is no other successful way.
The …
The very idea of priesthood belongs to the relationship of God and man, and the intermediary Son of God. Priesthood begins with one person who is named, “The High Priest”.
The word “priest”, carries the meaning of intermediary or mediator, …
Many of our readers will have seen the lengthy review of “Sects and Society” in “The Christadelphian” in November and December last year. Some may have read the even longer article on it in the “Mutual” Magazine. In a general …
In the gospel as recorded by John there are several interesting events which seem to be antitypes of events of Old Testament times, and which are not immediately obvious. One cannot but notice John’s references to water and its spiritual …
“Godliness with contentment”, declared Paul, “is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.”
There are so many people in …
The underground region of Rome would hardly seem a likely place to find a surprising confirmation of our beliefs; but it is a fact. Since 1578, when the vast labyrinth of tunneled corridors was discovered and explored, much study has …
The whole world, East and West, is at present struggling through a great social revolution in an effort to discover a more equitable distribution of rights and opportunities and a better standard of living. In the process the threads of …
No book has ever achieved the exalted status of the Bible down the centuries. It is also true to say that no other book has been subjected to such critical analysis. The fact that the Scriptures have survived their critics …
We have referred previously to the elements in the human situation as being: Man and God—the flesh and the divine nature—the low and the high—and Jesus the Son of God, the means chosen by God to raise man from the …
Truth is like peace in this respect—it is indivisible. There can be no such thing as nearly true. A matter is either true or false. God has spoken and His word is the Truth. There has been throughout the ages …
The men that Jesus chose to be with Him were unlettered, uncultured, unknown; men of widely different interests fishermen, tax-gatherer, dangerous revolutionary . . . gradually their former loyalties and ambitions would die away before their common hope, and side …
There was great rejoicing throughout the land! The arch enemy had been captured and was safely in custody. Such a wonderful victory was this that it was decided to celebrate with a great feast to their god.
When the lords …
Dear Brennan,
“The Anti-Immortals”, which you have challenged me to answer, will be answered easily, but not briefly. I note that the writer is the Rev. Dr. L. Rumble, M.S.C.; but, since “I know not to give flattering titles” ( …
Apart from the fact that he was the son of Amoz, little is known of the prophet Isaiah, yet the mention of his name floods the mind with those wonderful word-pictures which are characteristic of the book. His name means …
When we read the Scriptures for the set daily readings, we sometimes consider certain chapters with more than usual application because they appeal to us more, or are illustrative of some theme we have in mind at the time.
I …