“search the scriptures” John 5:39

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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 principles of script…
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 epidemic there in …
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 you coming or going?’ His friend replied, ‘If I knew that I wouldn’t be her…
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 Rev. Professor Michael …
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, as we have seen be…
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. The Lord’s warning to the disciples with regard to the religious …
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 day studying the scriptures and…
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 exercise but it also brings into focus the practical side. Experience teaches us that there is not…
Barry King
Lessons from Antioch
Exposition
Matt. 11.29
‘You will find rest unto your souls’, Matt. 11. 29. One of the greatest promises the Lord ever gave us was, ‘Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon y…
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 Joshua sent into the Promised Land all saw the same thing. But ten came back saying, ‘The people who l…
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! In peace I’ll stand before Thy holy judgement throne; Thou art Thyself the…
Margaret J. Lucas
Poetry
Question Time
Question What does the scripture mean, ‘He led captivity captive’? Eph. 4. 8. Who are the captives? Answer The language used in Ephesians chapter 4 was first written concerning Deborah and Barak, who l…
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 heaven from God’, Rev. 21. 10, earthly Jerusalem had twelve gates. Ten of …
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 Can I share my faith in the workplace? Can I object where my employer has asked me to undert…
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 day, to keep it holy’…
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 publicly made His claim to be the Messiah before the Passover crowds in Jerusal…
John E. Todd
The Eternal Christ
Exposition
The Enthroned One
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 For Jesus met the claims of God To free us thus.…
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 subsequent imprisonment of John the Baptist, see Matt. 4. 17; Ma…
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 David’s early promise and virtue We need to see the story of th…
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 four different ways in which we can look at those around us.…
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 conscience over giving sex advice to gay couples. According to th…
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 is a spiritual border of testimony, with which the Lord surrounds th…
Jim Voisey
Exposition
Wine and Fish
Signs, Wonders and Miracles – STUDIES OF THE MIRACLES IN JOHN‘S GOSPEL Study 1. ‘Wine and Fish’ The eight signs in John’s Gospel John records eight of these wondrous deeds performed by the Lord Jesus an…
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 was repeated later t…
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 values, and defile t…
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 The author of this little book shows himself to be fir…
William MacDonald
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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 £6.95 ISBN 978-1-882701-58-5 In a day when th…
Authors Many
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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 The author of this book, born in the Netherlands, was f…
Hans Bouwman
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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 978-1-882701-41-0 This is a reprint of a b…
Authors Many
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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 As the author says in his introduction, ‘The study of t…
Joe S. Philip
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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 DR. E. A., JOHNSTON is a fellow of the Stephen Olford …
E. A. Johnston
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