It is our purpose, in this and subsequent articles, if the Lord will, to compare the various versions of the sacred Scriptures from the translation of the Authorized Version in 1611 to the present time. There were several translations current …
One of the outstanding doctrines emerging from our study of the Apocalypse is that the kingdoms of men in their present form are to …
Having the privilege of writing about books of my choice, I think it appropriate to bring within the orbit the new hymn book. The personal pronoun will be used more than usual because, it must be understood, everything is a …
An outstanding feature of Christ’s message through John is the use of the figure seven.
Seven indicates completeness, and is used in the Old Testament as well as the New Testament. We read of seven …
Being so far away from the days of the Bible, we may well ponder on why men found satisfaction in the worshipping of idols. The futility of the action is obvious to sophisticated gentiles. But the futility of devoted service …
We read in Genesis 16,
“Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, bare him no children: and she had an handmaid, an Egyptian, whose name was Hagar. And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now the Lord hath restrained me from bearing: …
The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls has led many scholars, Bible students and church-goers to wonder whether, because of their prior dating, the “uniqueness” of Christianity was threatened.
Once again it must be postulated that the “Teacher of Righteousness” …
Our interest in the transformation that is proceeding in the land of Israel rests on a far more substantial basis than a mere sentimental regard for Biblical scenes and places. It has a more vital and personal value that naturally …
Of no small significance in the programme of proclaiming the truth through ecclesial activities is the comment which comes from the television world, to the effect that as soon as the Bible is introduced the viewing public drops to its …
Can you picture the scene: a fine, cool day, with the lightest of breezes, on a heavily-treed suburban recreation ground, with the nearby background of the still winter-green hills? This was the occasion last month at the yearly Sunday school …
Dr. William Lasor, the eminent American Bible scholar and student of the Dead Sea Scrolls writes in his book -The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Christian Faith”: “What did Christians do before the discovery of archaeology? How is it that …
One thing has applied to the servants of God in every age. They have been called out from their surroundings in order to serve Him.
The twentieth century is not different from those which have preceded it in this regard. …
Remember some years ago listening to an exhortation by one of our older brethren about the importance and meaning of the word “blessed”. Where ever the word “blessed” occurred, he said, one could read the words “most happy”. The beatitudes …
The story of Eve begins in Eden where she first discovered that she bore a unique relationship to God, the supreme power of the universe. The great reality is not that she was made from a rib of Adam, but …
Everyone casts a shadow; it goes with us wherever we go; it isn’t something we can lay aside like an old garment. It is something that pours from us like a light from a lamp. Unconsciously, we impress others by …
Mankind, particularly the “civilised” part of our race, is proud to claim that his conduct is ruled by principles of morality. Yet it is so painfully evident that when expediency dictates a different course of action from that which normal …
The Book of Ecclesiastes, far from being an enigma, abounds with truth and wisdom, and has a particular message for the believer in Christ because it reveals man in his real perspective. The chapters are illuminated by a profound understanding …
This simple, sincere question was asked by one of our young men in the Adelaide Mutual Improvement Class who had listened to a talk on, “The Preparation of Lectures”, and afterwards said, “When no subject is selected for you, what …
“Changes is our portion now”, we rightly sing on sad occasions, and the hymn reflects the fact that the world in all its aspects cannot remain stationary. This general statement includes also our fraternal organization.
It is the rapid changes …
Deafness, unlike blindness or spasticity, is not a visible handicap. A deaf person seems completely normal until you speak to him. Then you are greeted with a baffled’ expression as he tries to understand you. You may repeat your remark …
In the second verse of chapter 4, intimation is given that the throne was set in heaven. “Heaven” as we have seen elsewhere relates to the government of a realm. The throne is the …
The achievements of modern science, such as the recent placing of a guided rocket on the moon, would not appear to have any basis for spiritual faith-confirming facts. But the outlook can alter as we try to probe into the …
The faith we should place in God has been defined as a “confident anticipation of things hoped for, a full persuasion of things not seen”, without which it is impossible to please God. “This is a faith which lays hold …
As this issue goes to print international politics in south-east Asia are at flash point. Mobilisation of United States forces has been effected on a large scale, and it is possible for a world war to develop, if the dispute …
The more recent research and discoveries in the land of Israel confirm the accuracy of Bible history.
The story about it was told in a fascinating way by the Science writer in a widely circulating magazine1. The publishers made a …
Perhaps there is no subject in the word which touches our spirituality so deeply as that of “prayer”. Prayer, it has been said, is the uplifting of the heart to God. It is more than that: it is getting into …
The elders (“angel”) of this ecclesia are addressed by a description of Christ which depicts Him as a judge to be feared and respected: (Chap. 2. 18) “Who hath His eyes like unto a flame of fire”. Fire …
Ambassadors for Christ 1 is a term we can apply to ourselves, yet fail to grasp the true significance and responsibility of the title.
An ambassador according to the English use of the word means “a representative of the highest …
Knots of people gathering about Halifax Street, the Town Hall and Unley Town Hall wearing round blue card badges may have aroused the curiosity of some of the citizens of Adelaide. It is to be hoped that the curiosity of …
Adelaide is the headquarters of the Correspondence Sunday School and the 1964 Conference therefore presented an ideal opportunity for the School not only to display to local and interstate brethren and sisters the operations of the School, but also for …