First call for notice among items of interest would surely be the news that is receiving keen and wide-spread attention amongst our community. For three years, or more, reliable sources of information have reported that a situation was evolving that …
The literature of modern Israel grows apace. There are so many facets in the inhuman and aching variations that are part of the history of our days. In broad outline there is the now familiar story: the Balfour Declaration; the …
The Psalms are much more than just 150 of the religious songs of old Israel brought together in book form. They were Divinely inspired in their composition and also in their collection, which, incidentally, was probably the work of Ezra …
In a recent issue of this magazine, there appeared under the subject tide, “Noticed in Passing”, an urgent message to all who have “ears to hear”. “Now”, declared the writer, “it is our faith that is under trial in the …
Through descent from Adam “both Jews and Gentiles are 0 under sin”. Escape from death is therefore a need common to both, for death has “passed upon all men”. In the work of redemption wrought …
What an awesome thought—that we should be the mother of a child who would one day be a king! What careful thought would need to go into his training and companions and, knowing how children copy, how careful we would …
It is proposed, God willing, in forth coming issues of this magazine to discuss the Apocalypse, or Revelation as it is generally called.
We do not intend to give a verse by verse commentary, but feel that the wider issues …
Just as a child is born and nourished through love and in love, so are we grow because of His love. It is only by being loved that a baby can grow into a strong, happy child, and it is …
When the Lord God had formed the whole creation he pronounced it to be very good. His vegetable and animal kingdoms were so organised as to reproduce each one after its own kind. The human pair he directed to be …
We all desire to partake of this experience, but it is good to consider and realize the sort of beings angels are before we aspire to become equal with them.
We must shape ourselves in the mould of perfection to …
“Let a man examine himself and so let him eat that bread and drink of that cup.”
Self-appraisal is the first step in the process of self-development and in “growing in grace”. This is not an easy thing to do …
The 63 years since the turn of last century have witnessed an amazing spectacle. A review of this period leads us to the conclusion that a mighty climax in the affairs of mankind is swiftly approaching.
How can the population …
On a recent Saturday, some twenty brethren and sisters made a fifty mile journey to the township of Murray Bridge to inaugurate a gospel campaign in the area. They gathered on the lawns overlooking the river and, with bowed heads …
“You are so sure, sir, in what you believe. You do not only think that may be this kingdom of God is coming; you are certain. If I could feel as you do, I would have new hope, and the …
In practically all ages custom has dominated the world. What was true of yesterday is equally true of today. However, custom is ever changing. This is evident right from that period in the world’s history when the building of the …
I suppose we all have had the experience of reading a verse, but not fully comprehending the meaning in it. I can remember a few years ago reading the 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians and suddenly noticing this particular group …
In the book of Job, Elihu enters the narrative at a juncture where the logomachy has grown in intensity, and reached something of a stalemate. He has listened attentively to the arguments of the three friends, their basis being that …
“Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning; thou hast the dew of thy youth.” Psa 110.3
There are pointers in the scriptures of truth which …
After the announcements were made we heard the chairman say, “The words of the prophet appeal to me as the most appropriate to give in our welcome and reception to fellowship of this young lady who has now become our …
A religious periodical entitled ‘Plain Truth” is being circulated throughout Australia, particularly in New South Wales and Victoria.
Some of the prophetic outline placed before readers appears to be in line with our own expectations. With certain doctrinal points we …
There are two broad principles that form the foundation of faith in Jesus Christ. One is the observance of a way of life: “Ye are my friends if ye do whatsoever I command you.” The other is the belief of …
It has often been said that faith and reason are incompatible ; that faith-religion is for the simple, the superstitious, for those not psychologically strong enough for life’s problems; while reason is for the strong, the intellectual, the self-sufficient. While …
The rose is a Sunday school, humble in its beginning; the lonely place is Elizabeth, South Australia. Literally speaking this is not a lonely place for Elizabeth is a satellite city to Adelaide. It was established in 1955 with its …
In the parable of the two sticks Ezekiel commanded to write upon them their respective meanings: “For Judah and for all the house of Israel his companions”, and, “For Joseph, the stick of Ephraim, and for all the house of …
When we read the story of the woman of Samaria from the gospel of John, we should remember John’s purpose in writing his gospel: “But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ and that believing …
Meditation is “to consider thoughtfully . . . deeply . . . to revolve in the mind”. The need for meditation and the part it plays in our spiritual life does not always receive the consideration it justifies.
By thinking …
The year 1848 saw the publication of Dr. Thomas’ work “Elpis Israel”, which was to remain a standard work for the Truth in these latter days. Our brother’s exposition of the prophetic Word led the brotherhood to hold great hopes …
A glance through the “Ecclesial News” in the previous issues for this year will explain why that comment appeared in “Around the Ecclesias” (April, page 80), drawing attention to the importance of our Sunday school activities and the satisfaction gained …
Extensive advertising in English-language newspapers and periodicals has been carried out in both areas with encouraging response. Many doctrinal subjects were dealt with in medium to large-size displays, which also invited application for literature and …
In the parable of the sower, Jesus speaks of the various types of soil into which the gospel seed falls. By the wayside, in stony places, among thorns, and in good ground. To those who hear the Word and receive …