Although God’s judgments on the Roman Empire under the Fourth Seal had been terrible, the time of its demise had not yet arrived. A notable fact emerges from the Apocalypse. Where each …
Rev. 6.7-8.
Following the scenes of the third seal, John is invited to “Come and See” !
In verse eight he records seeing a “pale” horse, having a rider whose name was “death”, and the …
As mentioned previously the colour of the horses of the various seals indicates the state of the Roman Empire at the time of the riders going forth.
White indicates peace, and …
The first part of this article showed how great is the agreement between the records of the Old Testament and the annals of the Kings of Assyria. From the time of Ahab and Shalmaneser III, in the years from 859 …
A quick glance around the world about us will lead immediately to a full realisation of the inevitability of offences arising. From the domestic scene, through sports and business, to state administration and international affairs, it is the same. The …
“Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature.”
This final commandment of our Lord and Saviour is binding upon each brother and sister of Jesus Christ, and is the guiding principle of the …
Helpful thoughts, from a mother’s point of view, about the training of our children are selected from an essay entitled, “And his mother’s name was”, a phrase, we are reminded, that frequently occurs in the books of Kings and Chronicles. …
We arrived at Suva and at Nausori Bro. Rattan and his wife were very pleased to meet Sister Ann and renew acquaintance with me. The following day — Sunday — a memorial meeting was held at which Mrs. Rattan was …
To a Christian believer the miracles of the Bible do not present any difficulty. This is not because the critical faculties of the believer are in suspense and his attitude is one of unquestioning credulity. Indeed an unthinking acceptance of …
Preaching the truth over the radio in Queensland began about 20 years ago. The first broadcast was made over station 4BK in Brisbane in 1944 and since then, with few exceptions, has continued every Sunday. Up to the early 1940’s …
“God is remote from human affairs and does not see” is the vain assumption of men with a personal ambition to serve and who work on the principle that “the end justifies the means”. The Apostle Paul passes his verdict …
The Book of Proverbs teaches us that we cannot deceive God. We cannot camouflage that which is abhorrent in the eyes of our Maker. All things are visible to him and, therefore, all things are known: “For the ways of …
If you should peep through your windowpane one chilly morning you will see indications of the treasures of our Hope in nature’s beautiful disguise.
The grass and the leaves bent gracefully under their shining silvery burden of frost will soon …
A question that is often heard when people of mutual interests meet is, “Have you read . . .?”, and the reference would be to some item that attracted particular attention in either a book, newspaper or periodical.
Most people, …
There is something in the prophecy of Isaiah which makes it stand out from all other books of the Old Testament. In it we are awe-stricken at the power and majesty of God, yet our hearts find rest at the …
For some years the ecclesias in Tasmania have been anxious to arrange a large gathering of brethren and sisters for the purpose of studying together the Word of God, of preaching the Word, and to strengthen one another in the …
There are many incidents in scripture which we are able to see as miraculous. At the same time one wonders whether the people contemporary with the events would discern that God was active. It is obvious that the unbeliever would …
We are now reading together the 1st Epistle of Peter which abounds in exhortation to those who belong to Christ. In it Peter addresses both believing Jews and Gentiles united in Christ. To Israel God had said: “Ye shall be …
The Book of Proverbs abounds with wisdom and understanding, which if properly applied can provide a sound and satisfying pattern for daily living, giving direction and stability to our life in Christ. Nowhere in the realm of literature or philosophy …
We have recently received joyful and encouraging news from our brethren in New Zealand. Bro. J. J. Morgan, Recorder of the Victoria Hall Ecclesia in Wellington has advised us that the Orange Hall Ecclesia has adopted a Statement of Faith …
We read in 1 Kings 16. 30,
“And Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the Lord above all that were before him, and it came to pass as if it had been …
“Jonah! O yes, that’s the man who was swallowed by a whale!”
This expression usually sums up what the average person knows about the prophet Jonah. The book of Jonah is generally considered by the critics …
One community joining in worship throughout the world with one hymn book as their aid is an ideal which should need no pleading f or. It is also a practical need, the more so when modern travel brings so much …
The great milestones in the history of mankind have usually been ushered in with dramatic suddenness. It was in such manner that Attila and the hordes who …
The recent decision by the Commonwealth Government to re-introduce compulsory military training serves to emphasise the tensions with which Australia is faced.
This same tension exists all over the world. The words of Jesus ring true today, “Upon the earth …
The Bible condemns sudden and uncontrolled anger, and we are left in no doubt that it is wrong: “He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly.” Loss of temper beyond control brings so many dangers, notably that of violence, as evidenced …