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2009 Volume 64 Issue 1

Articles in this Issue

Abortion and Contraception – a Bilblical Perspective

Abortion and contraception are two very delicate and emotive subjects, neither of which is specifically mentioned in the Bible. In light of this, we must seek to discern the general pr ...

Michael Wilkie

Exposition

Albion Hall, Gloucester

The assembly meeting in Albion Hall, Gloucester, commenced through the commitment of Dr. Walter Hadwen, a medical practitioner who came to Gloucester at the time of the great smallpox ...

Marvin Beggs

History

Are you responding to pressures or priorities?

‘He shall … wear out the saints’, Dan. 17. 25. One day a caterpillar met a friend at the psychiatrist’s office and asked, ‘Are ...

Word for the Day

Exposition

Bits & Bobs

CREATIONISM BIOLOGIST LOSES JOB A leading biologist who claimed that Creationism should be taught in school science lessons has lost his job at the Royal Society as a result. The ...

Stephen Baker

Report

Deborah – a Mother in Israel

For eighty years the land enjoyed a measure of rest after the exploits of Ehud. A whole generation grew up during the longest period of peace recorded in the times of the Judges. Yet, ...

John Scarsbrook

The Days when the Judges ruled

Exposition

Editorial

‘The scribes and the Pharisees … whatsoever they bid you observe that observe and do; but do ye not after their works’, Matt. 23. 2, 3. Th ...

Ken Rudge

Editorial

Gospel Work and Other Activities

ENGLAND: MIDLANDS AND SOUTH The very first London Young People’s Day was held on the 4th October. 2008. It was the result of a number of young believers wanting to have a da ...

Stephen Baker

Report

Lessons from Antioch

A study in Acts 11. 19-30, 13; 1-3. 2. Fellowship – the practical view Local church life is a spiritual ...

‘You will find rest unto your souls’, Matt. 11. 29. One of the greatest promises the Lord ever gave us was, ‘Come to me, a ...

Word for the Day

Exposition

Numbers 13. 30

We should go up and take possession … for we can surely do it Numbers 13. 30 NIV. The twelve spies Josh ...

Word for the Day

Exposition

Perfect in Christ

Colossians 1. 28. Blest Lord, how sweet Thy face First sight these eyes shall see, When quickened in Thy grace, In immortality!

Margaret J. Lucas

Poetry

Question Time

Question What does the scripture mean, ‘He led captivity captive’? Eph. 4. 8. Who are the captives? An ...

Howard Coles

Question Time

Rebuilding the Gates

‘The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob’, Ps. 87. 2 Like ‘the holy Jerusalem, descending out of he ...

John Riddle

Studies in the Book of Nehemiah

Study

Religious Liberty in the Workplace

A Review of a booklet published by the Christian Institute THIS IS AN ARTICLE IN OUR PERIODIC PASTORAL SERIES

Jonathan Gibson

Exposition

Should Christians observe the Sabbath?

While the Israelites were camped at Mt. Sinai the Law was given. The Ten Commandments sum up the moral requirements of the Law. The fourth commandment states, ‘Remember the Sabbath d ...

Donald L. Norbie

Exposition

The Christ of Prophecy (1/2)

Continuing with Old Testament prophetical testimony we see: Prophecies of His life At the climax of His ministry, the Lord ...

He left His, throne above To show us His great love And then upon the cross of shame He died for us; So now we can draw near, True love has cast out fear< ...

David Murray

Poetry

The Kingdom of God in the preaching of the Lord Jesus

Introduction The expression ‘the Kingdom of God’ occupies an important place in the preaching of the Lord Jesus. Following the arrest and sub ...

Brian Clatworthy

Exposition

The Latter Days of King David

‘Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thine house … I will raise up evil against thee out of thine own house’, 2 Sam. 12. 10-11 ...

J. Wesley Ferguson

Exposition

The Parable of the Good Samaritan – Part 1

Luke 10. 25-37. The central issue raised by the Lord Jesus in His parable is that of our attitude towards others. In His story, He identifies f ...

Malcolm Horlock

The Practical application of some of our Lord’s parables

Study

Views from the News

CHRISTIAN FIRED FOR NOT ADVISING GAYS ON SEX A Christian relationships counsellor says he was sacked by Relate for admitting a crisis of conscien ...

Stephen Baker

Report

Where are the young Men?

‘And I sought for a man … that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap’, Ezek. 22. 30. The ‘hedge’ to which the prophet refers i ...

Jim Voisey

Exposition

Wine and Fish

Signs, Wonders and Miracles – STUDIES OF THE MIRACLES IN JOHN‘S GOSPEL Study 1. ‘Wine and Fish’

Graham Hobbs

Signs, Wonders and Miracles

Exposition

Yorkshire Christian Camp

In 1946 two men from a local assembly in West Yorkshire decided to try a weekend camp for a few boys, with the aim of encouraging them in spiritual things. Being deemed a success it wa ...

Keith Clayton

Report

Young people tempted by strong peer pressure

Young people have much to offer – enthusiasm, lots of questions, even positive, outstanding behaviour. But some young people are tempted by strong peer pressure to depart from godly ...

Anonymous

Exposition

Book Reviews in this Issue

Christ Loved the Church

Paperback, 108pp. Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly Street West, Port Colborne, ON, Canada L3K 6A6. Price £6.99 ISBN 978-1-897117-60-6 < ...

William MacDonald

Enjoy your Bible

William MacDonald and Arthur Farstad. Paperback, 124pp. Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly Street West, Port Colborne, ON, Canada L3K 6A6. Price £6. ...

Authors Many

In Remembrance of these things

Paperback, 92pp. Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly Street West, Port Colborne, ON, Canada L3K 6A6. Price £6.99 ISBN 978-1-897117-41-5

Hans Bouwman

Key Bible Concepts

David Gooding and John Lennox Paperback, 144pp. Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly Street West, Port Colborne, ON, Canada L3K 6A6. Price £6.95 ISBN ...

Authors Many

The Fragrance of Christ in the Levitical Offerings

Paperback, 95pp. Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly Street West, Port Colborne, ON, Canada L3K 6A6. Price £6.99 ISBN 978-1-897117-63-7

Joe S. Philip

Walking with God

Paperback, 100pp. Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly Street West, Port Colborne, ON, Canada L3K 6A6. Price £6.99 ISBN 978-1-897117-58-3 < ...

E. A. Johnston

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