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Arthur G. Clarke

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This article was originally presented to readers for ‘careful consideration’. Whilst not doubting the sincerity of the author, the views expressed, commonly known as ‘The Gap Theory’, are not shared b…

Arthur G. Clarke

1976 Volume 27 Issue 2

Exposition

1 John

INTRODUCTION, 1. 1-4. i. Theme Announced, 1-3. ii. Purpose Affirmed, 4. 1. FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD IN LIGHT, 1. 5 to 2. 29. i. Fellowship conditioned by Consistency, 1. 5 to 2. 11. The Family gene…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Epistles Analysed

1964 Volume 15 Issue 3

Young Believer’s Section

1 Peter

INTRODUCTION, 1. 1-2. Address and Salutation. 1. THE CHRISTIAN PILGRIM’S EXPECTATION, 1. 3 to 2. 10. Salvation in view. i. Promised Destiny, 1. 3-5. The Living Hope. ii. Present Joy, 1. 6…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Epistles Analysed

1964 Volume 15 Issue 1

Young Believer’s Section

2 John

INTRODUCTION, 1-3. i. Address, 1-2. ii. Greeting, 3. Keynotes introduced – truth and love. 1. THE WALK OF BELIEVERS, 4-6. Demonstrating the truth, guiding the home. i. Walking in Truth, 4. The…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Epistles Analysed

1964 Volume 15 Issue 4

Young Believer’s Section

2 Peter

INTRODUCTION, 1. 1, 2. i. Address, 1. ii. Salutation, 2. 1. ADVANCE IN TRUE KNOWLEDGE, 1. 3-21. i. The Divine Provision, 3-4. ii. The Diligent Progress, 5-11. iii. The Declared Purpose, 12-15; ‘put…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Epistles Analysed

1964 Volume 15 Issue 2

Young Believer’s Section

3 John

INTRODUCTION, 1-4. i. Salutation, 1. ii. Solicitude, 2. iii. Satisfaction, 3-4. 1. COMMENDATION OF GAIUS, 5-8. His Assistance to Servants of Christ. 2. DENUNCIATION OF DIOTREPHES, 9-10. His Arro…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Epistles Analysed

1964 Volume 15 Issue 5

Young Believer’s Section

Brief Comparisons of the Offerings

1. In the sweet savour offerings the offerer came as a devoted worshipper to render in his unblemished substitute that which brought grateful satisfaction to God. In the non-savour offerings the offer…

Arthur G. Clarke

Concise Notes on Levitical Offerings

1960 Volume 11 Issue 5

Exposition

Church Finance

Church Finance INTRODUCTION. The question of finance, which often presents such problems to the churches of Christendom, is really simple if the scriptural pattern be followed.Nowhere in the N.T. is …

Arthur G. Clarke

The Church and the Churches

1955 Volume 7 Issue 4

Young Believer’s Section

Colossians

INTRODUCTION, 1. 1-14.i. Address, I-2a.ii. Greeting, 2b.iii. Thanksgiving, 3-8.iv.Prayer, 9-14.1. PRE-EMINENT GLORY OF THE CHRIST, 1.15 to 2. 5;DOCTRINAL SECTION.i. Majesty of His Person, 1. 15-19. Tw…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Epistles Analysed

1962 Volume 13 Issue 5

Young Believer’s Section

Discipline

MEANING OF DISCIPLINE. This word does not occur in our English Bible but the idea is there under the term “ chas-tening “ (Gk. paideia and cognates).In a wider sense it signifies training by instruct…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Church and the Churches

1955 Volume 7 Issue 3

Young Believer’s Section

Ephesians

INTRODUCTION, I. 1-2. i. Address, I. ii. Greeting, 2.1.DOCTRINAL SECTION – EXPOSITION, 1.3-2.22.THE CHRISTIAN AGE-HEAVENLY CALLING.i. Object of the Divine Purpose, 1. 2-14.a. Expression of Praise, 3.b…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Epistles Analysed

1962 Volume 13 Issue 3

Young Believer’s Section

Examples of Bible Study Methods

I. THE ANALYTICAL METHOD a. a study of the first epistle to timothy It is recommended that a biographical study of Timothy should first be made. Then study Paul’s two letters to him. INTRODUCTION. I. …

Arthur G. Clarke

Bible Study

1961 Volume 12 Issue 4

Young Believer’s Section

Fellowship

DEFINITION. The word signifies a mutual sharing, a common interest in anything, a partnership. The N.T. Gk. “ koinonia “ is variously translated “fellowship," “communion," “communica-tion," and cognat…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Church and the Churches

1955 Volume 6 Issue 8

Young Believer’s Section

First Corinthians

INTRODUCTION, 1. 1-9. Opening Salutation, 1-3. Thanksgiving, 4-9. Dissension in the Assembly, i. 10 to 4. 21. Reported to Paul. Its Existence, 1. 10-17. The Charge, 10-12. The Challenge, 13-17.…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Epistles Analysed

1961 Volume 12 Issue 6

Young Believer’s Section

First Thessalonians

INTRODUCTION, 1. 1. i. Address, la. ii. Greeting, lb.1.PERSONAL AND HISTORICAL SECTION, I. 2 to3; 3 . . , i. Thanksgiving for the Saints, 1. 1-10.a. Rendition, 2-4.b. Reason, 5. The Power of the Gospe…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Epistles Analysed

1962 Volume 13 Issue 6

Exposition

Galatians

INTRODUCTION, I. 1-10 i. Salutation, 1-5. Address, 1-2. Greetings 3-5. ii. Reprobation, 6-10.Apostasy of the Galatians, 6-7. Anathema upon the Perverters, 8-9. Attitude of the Apostle, 10.1. THE APOLO…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Epistles Analysed

1962 Volume 13 Issue 2

Young Believer’s Section

Government – Overseership

Government–Overseership INTRODUCTION. In Christendom God-appointed order is mostly supplanted by human organization, especially in the sphere of rule and ministry. Traditions gathered from writings o…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Church and the Churches

1955 Volume 7 Issue 1

Young Believer’s Section

Hebrews

1. THE PRE-EMINENCE OF CHRIST.DOCTRINALSECTION, 1. 1 to 10. 18.i. In Relation to Old Covenant Individuals, 1. 1 to 7. 28.a. Superior to Prophets, 1. 1-3. Finality of the Christian Revela-tion.b. Super…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Epistles Analysed

1963 Volume 14 Issue 5

Young Believer’s Section

Introduction to the Offerings

It is recognized that these ‘Notes’ are far from exhaustive. They are suggestive only and it is fervently hoped that many will be stimulated to further study of this much neglected yet immensely profi…

Arthur G. Clarke

Concise Notes on Levitical Offerings

1959 Volume 10 Issue 4

Exposition

James

INTRODUCTION, 1. Address and Salutation.1.ENCOURAGEMENTS IN PRESENT AFFLICTION,1. 1-8. Patience and Prayer.2. EXHORTATION IN VIEW OF LIFE‘S TRANSIENCE,1. 9-11.Comparison – Life as the Grass. Poverty a…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Epistles Analysed

1963 Volume 14 Issue 6

Young Believer’s Section

Jude

INTRODUCTION, 1-4. i. Address, 1. ii. Salutation, 2. iii. Explanation, 3-4. Change of Purpose and its Cause. 1. PRESENCE OF APOSTATES – Exposition of Danger 5-16. Remembrance of Events, 5. i. Des…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Epistles Analysed

1964 Volume 15 Issue 6

Young Believer’s Section

Methods of Bible Study

I PROPOSE to deal with the subject under seven heads, as follows:1. The Approach to Bible Study.2. The Aim of Bible Study.3. The Attitude in Bible Study.4. The Apparatus for Bible Study.5. The Aids to…

Arthur G. Clarke

Bible Study

1961 Volume 12 Issue 1

Notes to Students

Methods of Bible Study

A DISTINCTION SHOULD BE DRAWN between Bible reading and Bible study, though both are essential to the Christian’s spiritual well-being, and each supplements the other. The former is for the devotional…

Arthur G. Clarke

Bible Study

1961 Volume 12 Issue 3

Notes to Students

Methods of Bible Study

4. THE APPARATUS FOR BIBLE STUDYBESIDES ONE‘S FAVOURITE BIBLE for general reading, it is advisable to have for the study desk a well-bound and reasonably large clear type Parallel Version or Interline…

Arthur G. Clarke

Bible Study

1961 Volume 12 Issue 2

Notes to Students

Ministry – Deaconship

Ministry–” Deaconship “ (1 Tim. .1;I Pet. 4. 10, II ;1 Cor. 1, 6) DEFINITION. As used in the Word of God, “ ministry “ denotes any form of service rendered to the Lord or to others. Examination of pas…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Church and the Churches

1955 Volume 7 Issue 2

Young Believer’s Section

Philemon

13. PHILEMONINTRODUCTION,1-5. i. Address, 1-2. ii. Greeting, 3.1. COMMENDATION OF PHILEMON, 4-7.i. Expression of Thanksgiving, 4-6. Paul’s Prayers for Philemon. ii. Exhibition of Thoughtfulness, 7. Jo…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Epistles Analysed

1963 Volume 14 Issue 4

Young Believer’s Section

Philippians

INTRODUCTION, I. 1-2. i. Address, 1. ii. Greeting, 2.1. EXHIBITION OF LOVING CONCERN,1. 3-26.PAUL‘S SOLICITUDE FOR THE PHILIPPIANS.i. Thanksgiving for their Progress, 3-5. ii. Confidence regarding the…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Epistles Analysed

1962 Volume 13 Issue 4

Young Believer’s Section

Romans

INTRODUCTION, 1. 1-17. Opening Salutation, 1-7. Concerning the Gospel. The Promise, 2; The Person, 3; The Purpose, 5 – Obedience to the Faith. Personal Section, 8-17. Daily Prayers for them, 8-9; …

Arthur G. Clarke

The Epistles Analysed

1961 Volume 12 Issue 5

Young Believer’s Section

Second Corinthians

INTRODUCTION, 1. 1-11. i. Opening Salutation, 1-2.Address, 1. Greeting, 2. ii. Fervent Thanksgiving, 3-11.The Consolation, 3-7. The Affliction, 8-11. 1. VINDICATION OF PAUL‘S ACTIONS, 1. 12 to 7. 16.i…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Epistles Analysed

1962 Volume 13 Issue 1

Young Believer’s Section

Second Thessalonians

INTRODUCTION, 1. 1-2. i. Address, 1. ii. Greeting, 2.1. PROPHETICAL SECTION, 1. 3 to 2. 17; THE DAYOF THE LORD. i. In Relation to Present Distress, 1. 3-12.a. Thanksgiving, 3-5. Rendition, 3a. Reason,…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Epistles Analysed

1963 Volume 14 Issue 1

Young Believer’s Section

Second Timothy

We omit the analysis of Paul’s first Epistle to Timothy, since this has already appeared on page 112 in the July-August, 1961, issue of Precious Seed. INTRODUCTION, 1. 1-2. i. Address, 1, 2a. ii. Gr…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Epistles Analysed

1963 Volume 14 Issue 2

Young Believer’s Section

The Burnt Offering

Other Names. Ascending offering; approach offering; (Hebrew ‘olak’), Lev. 1. 6. 8-13.Relevant Scriptures. Psalm 40; Gospel of John.I. PRIMARY PURPOSEACCEPTANCE OF THE APPROACHING ISRAELITE as an appro…

Arthur G. Clarke

Concise Notes on Levitical Offerings

1959 Volume 10 Issue 5

Exposition

The Church – What it means

(A)INTRODUCTION–The Word of God as sole and sufficient guidance for the people of God, 2 Tim. 3. 16, 17. (B)DEFINITION.What is the meaning of “Church ‘? Popular Misconceptions2. Scriptural Conception…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Church and the Churches

1954 Volume 6 Issue 2

Young Believer’s Section

The Church’s Development and Destiny

A. DEVELOPMENT The development of the true Church is from two directions: (I) External; (2) Internal. External, by the work of Evangelism. This is growth towards completion (finality) and is described…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Church and the Churches

1955 Volume 7 Issue 5

Young Believer’s Section

The Continual Burnt Offering

As indicated in our last issue, we now include the second half of the article on THE BURNT OFFERING.We trust you will re-read the first part to gain full benefit from the article.2. THE CONTINUAL BURN…

Arthur G. Clarke

Concise Notes on Levitical Offerings

1959 Volume 10 Issue 6

Exposition

The Local Church’s Relationships

It seems desirable to add to the previous lesson some further explanation on the subject of the local church’s relationships:– 1. To the Lord. Basic thought–Subjection. Analogies (Lesson 1) bring out …

Arthur G. Clarke

The Church and the Churches

1954 Volume 6 Issue 3

Young Believer’s Section

The Meal Offering & The Drink Offering

3. THE MEAL OFFERING I. Full Name ‘Oblation of a meal (i.e. food) offering’ (Heb. ‘Qorban minchah’), Lev. 2; 6. 14-18. II. Relevant Scriptures Psalms 1 and 16. All four Gospels. III. Primary Purpose A…

Arthur G. Clarke

Concise Notes on Levitical Offerings

1960 Volume 11 Issue 1

Young Believer’s Section

The Ordinances – (A) Baptism

The Ordinances – (A) Baptism The Lord Jesus appointed two ordinances only for His Church, viz. Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Rome has added five others (Confirmation, Penance, Extreme Unction, Holy O…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Church and the Churches

1954 Volume 6 Issue 4

Young Believer’s Section

The Ordinances – (B) The Lord’s Supper

The Ordinances–(B) The Lord’s Supper {continued) CELEBRATION. Keynote–SIMPLICITY According to the Scriptural pattern–Departure seen in Christendom, grievous errors and ritualistic practices having obs…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Church and the Churches

1954 Volume 6 Issue 6

Young Believer’s Section

The Ordinances – (B) The Lord’s Supper

The Ordinances–(B) The Lord’s Supper “The Lord’s Supper’ (1 Cor. II. 20) is termed also “Breaking of Bread” (Acts 2. 42) and is primarily a common expression for partaking of a meal, and is so used in…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Church and the Churches

1954 Volume 6 Issue 5

Young Believer’s Section

The Peace Offering

I. Other Name ‘Prosperity offering’ (Heb. ‘shelem’), Lev. 3; 7. 11-21, 28-34. II. Relevant Scriptures Psalm 85; Gospel of Luke. III. Primary Purpose Afforded opportunity for the worshipping Israelite …

Arthur G. Clarke

Concise Notes on Levitical Offerings

1960 Volume 11 Issue 2

Exposition

The Sin Offering

I. Hebrew Name‘Chatath’, Lev. 4 to 5. 13; 6. 24-305 Num. 15. 22-29.II. Relevant ScripturesPsalm 22; Gospel of Mark.III. Primary PurposeExpiation of sin issuing in forgiveness for the offender. Divine …

Arthur G. Clarke

Concise Notes on Levitical Offerings

1960 Volume 11 Issue 3

Young Believer’s Section

The Trespass Offering

I. Other NamesGuilt offering; debt offering; Hebrew ‘asham’; ‘ashmah’. Lev. 5. 14 to 6. 7; 7. 1-7; Num. 5. 5-8.II. Relevant ScripturesPs. 69; Isa. 53. 5, R.V.M.; Gospel of Matthew. III. Primary Purpos…

Arthur G. Clarke

Concise Notes on Levitical Offerings

1960 Volume 11 Issue 4

Young Believer’s Section

Titus

INTRODUCTION, 1. 1-4. i. Address, 1-4a. ii. Greeting, 4b.THEME-DIVINE ORDER IN THE ASSEMBLY,1. 5to 3. 14.1.THE ELDERSHIP-CHURCH CONTROL, 1. 5-16. CHARGE TO TITUS. i. The Nature of it, 6-9. Moral Quali…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Epistles Analysed

1963 Volume 14 Issue 3

Young Believer’s Section

Women’s Sphere and Service

To gather the mind of God on this subject it is necessary first to consider woman’s origin. CREATION ORDER. Gen. 1. 27, 28; 2. 18-25. In His eternal counsels God ever had before Him the glory of His b…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Church and the Churches

1956 Volume 7 Issue 6

Study

Women’s Sphere and Service

The Studies on New Testament Church Principles “by Mr. A. G. Clarke are brought to a close by explanations of some MISUNDERSTOOD PASSAGES OF SCRIPTURE It would appear well to consider some of the pass…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Church and the Churches

1956 Volume 7 Issue 7

Young Believer’s Section

Worship and the Christian Priesthood

DEFINITION. English word “worship" (worth-ship) is primarily an act of respect shown to a person of high degree or merit (worth) ; “ to worship “ is to pay homage to, or hold in high honour, and, in t…

Arthur G. Clarke

The Church and the Churches

1954 Volume 6 Issue 7

Young Believer’s Section

Book Reviews by this Author

Analytical Studies in the Psalms

(372 pages); Hard Case with Dust Jacket; £3.00, by post £3.50; Ritchie, Kilmarnock. This is the third edition of this pearl of primers on the Psalms. Every Bible reader that values aids to its under…

Arthur G. Clarke

1977 Volume 28 Issue 6

New Testament Church Principles

102 pp. £2.50 plus p. & p. John Ritchie Ltd., Kilmarnock. This valuable writing, first published in 1955, is a welcome reprint of a book which is a comprehensive guide to matters relating to ass…

Arthur G. Clarke

1988 Volume 39 Issue 6

New Testament Church Principles

(102 pages). £1 post paid. John Ritchie Ltd., Kilmarnock. Originally published as a series in Precious Seed during the years 1954-1956, the committee immediately published them in book form. The dem…

Arthur G. Clarke

1975 Volume 26 Issue 6

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