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 …
Israel’s Supreme Court of Five Judges, sitting as the High Court of Justice, ruled that a Jew who becomes a convert to Christianity cannot claim to be regarded as a Jew by nationality. Four out of the five judges concurred, …