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 …
An illustration of how effective simple words can be was given by a visiting speaker at a recent New Year’s Eve meeting. On these occasions, as arranged by many ecclesias, the theme is, “Thanksgiving and Praise”, a fitting way for …
Perhaps it is no over statement to declare that almost half our waking hours are spent in speaking. In the light of this fact there can surely be no truer saying than the words, “Thy speech betrayeth thee”. Whether it …
In 1928 a peasant in North Syria, when ploughing near the sea, found a long underground passage. Investigation showed that the passage led to a sepulchral vault. Syria was then under a French mandate, and when the find was reported …
Before leaving the phrase “fear and trembling” (Phil. 2. 12), the word trembling is worthy of some thought. The combination is exclusive to Paul’s letters and appears firstly in 1 Cor. 2. 3, where Paul describes himself being with the …
In our readings from mid March to mid-April we again have parts of two gospels with doctrinal epistles “sandwiched” between. Reverting to the thought of the intent, between the narratives of Luke and John. “Church Fathers” as early as the …
We have heard Christadelphian speak and denounce Joab in the most scathing terms. He has been described as “an unmitigated villain”, “an unprincipled man”, “an utterly selfish and unscrupulous person” and so on.
My own reading of the Old Testament …
During his sojourn in the land of Canaan, Abraham sent his servant to his kindred in Mesopotamia, from whom to select a wife for his son Isaac. On coming to his journey’s end, he sat on a well in the …
The servants of God in every age have found it necessary to be in a constant state of awareness of their utter dependence upon Him. This is the true position in which we stand before the Father. He requires our …