“search the scriptures” John 5:39

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2013 Volume 68 Issue 3
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A Fresh meditation on Lazarus
One cannot but delight at this incident recorded only in John chapter 11. Over the years we may have heard many approaches to this chapter and the subsequent events of chapter 12. It may have been the r…
John Tinkler
Devotional
Bits & Bobs – ‘World’s oldest Torah’ found at world’s oldest university
It was virtually ignored for centuries, but what may be the world’s oldest Torah has been discovered at the world’s oldest university. The priceless scroll was found in the archives of Bologna Universit…
Sandy Jack
Views from the News
Cross Canada Cruisers
The geographically sprawling country of Canada provides unique opportunities for spirited individuals to draw attention to a cause. In recent years, wheelchairs, bicycles and running shoes have crossed …
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Organisations
Daniel’s Prophecy of The Seventy Weeks – Part 1
Daniel chapter 9 verses 24-27 Introduction (Part One): Three Views Daniel’s prophecy of the Seventy Weeks, Dan. 9. 24-27, has been variously described as ‘perhaps the most important not only in the book…
Andrew Wilson
Daniel’s Prophecy of the Seventy Weeks
Exposition
Decons
The subject will be considered under the following headings: 1 Definition 2 Function 3 Qualifications 4 Selection 5 Compensation Definition In considering the subject of ‘Deacons’, it is necessary for u…
David E. West
Exposition
Ebenezer Gospel Hall, Killamarsh
Background and History Killamarsh formed part of the North East Derbyshire coalfield and during the nineteenth and much of the twentieth centuries was a small but significant mining community. During th…
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History
Editorial – ‘Touched with the feeling of our infirmities’, Heb 4. 15.
Touched! What a precious thought it is to know that we have a sympathetic and compassionate High Priest! We live in a hard-hearted world. Some of that condition is linked to our innate sinfulness. We ar…
John Bennett
Editorial
Elijah part 3 – ‘What doest thou here, Elijah?’, 1 Kgs 19. 1-21.
Elijah’s ministry took him on an emotional roller-coaster. He scaled heights (literally and spiritually) that few achieve, and he was remarkably courageous in his service. But he also knew what it was t…
Graeme Hutchinson
Studies in the Life of Elijah
Exposition
Hezekiah – The Devoted King
‘wrought that which was good and right and truth before the Lord his God … he did it with all his heart and prospered’, 2 Chr. 31. 20, 21.1 The Silent Years as to Record – from birth to 25 years of age.…
John Griffiths
Exposition
Philippians: The Joy and Suffering of the Furtherance of the Gospel – Part 15
The Christian life is not an ivory tower affair – something merely academic that sounds good in theory, but has little effect on one’s practice. The new life in Christ is an ethical one that begins in t…
Keith R. Keyser
Philippians
Exposition
Question Time – What guidance does the scripture give regarding organ donation?
Question What guidance does the scripture give regarding organ donation? Answer This is an extremely complex question and one regarding which I have no medical knowledge that would qualify me to give an…
Richard Collings
Question Time
Reports
England Liverpool The gospel radio programme on local university radio is a work which Stephen Baker has embarked on. This is a one-hour programme on Mondays from 19:00. People can access the programme …
Sandy Jack
Report
The Canon of Scripture. How was it arrived at?
The canon of scripture is a miracle of grace and the incredible work of the Holy Spirit after the ascension of our Lord. Its assemblage by the work of the Holy Spirit baffles the minds of mere humans. I…
John Thropay
Contemporary Issues
The Coffee Morning
As the United Kingdom has lost its tradition of church attendance, for many the only time they enter a church is to attend a wedding or a funeral, this makes the task of getting people to come to a gosp…
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Contemporary Issues
The Glory of God and our Salvation
The salvation of mankind was described in a wonderful sermon by evangelist E. V. Hill as ‘God at His best’. Hill described redemption as a greater work than the creation of the universe. He ended the me…
Gary McBride
The Glory of God
Devotional
The Investiture of Christ and conditions in His 1000 Year Kingdom
Previous articles in this series have taken us from Old Testament prophecy through the Rapture and various events following up to Armageddon and Israel’s repentance. In terms of the book of the Revelati…
Alastair Sinclair
Devotional
The Lord Himself
There are a number of occasions in the Scriptures when we read of things done by the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. They describe events which have a profound significance and are deeply moving and instruct…
Cliff Jones
Devotional
The Son of Man
[Unless otherwise stated, all quotations are taken from the NKJV] In His life and ministry Jesus often spoke of Himself as ‘the Son of Man’. He challenged those who thought to become His disciple with t…
Donald L. Norbie
Devotional
The Sovereignty of God over the Nations
Speaking of the sovereignty of God in respect of the nations the Bible says, His ‘dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation … he doeth according to his will i…
R. Catchpole
Contemporary Issues
Tour to Israel, May 2013
This year we had a group of 49 made up of people from all parts of the UK, plus some from Canada and the USA. The weather was glorious throughout, non-stop sunshine, and temperatures ranging from a low …
Roy Hill
Organisations
Views from the News
Church of England gives up fight against gay marriage The Church of England has effectively accepted defeat over gay marriage, signalling that it will no longer fight against a change in the law. In a s…
Sandy Jack
Views from the News
Why can’t I marry an unbeliever?
This is not the first time this question has been asked and it will certainly not be the last, if the Lord does not return soon. Many examples are cited as to how doing this has worked out well for some…
Ian Affleck
Contemporary Issues
Book Reviews in this Issue
Indispensable Ordinance
by Romel Ghossain, 148 pages, paperback £6.00 plus p&p £2.50. This is a new book by Romel Ghossain (edited by John Bennett) setting out biblical teaching on Baptism, the Breaking of Bread, and Hea…
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Islam: The Religion of Peace?
128 pages of text, paperback, A5. £6.00 plus p&p £2.50. The purpose and aim of this book is to examine the primary Islamic texts to ascertain the validity, or otherwise, of the accusation that Isl…
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Judges – Book of Heroes – Tim Mather
Paperback, 236pp. Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St. West, Port Colborne, ON., L3K 6A6, Canada. ISBN 978-1-926765-29-7. There aren’t too many books on the Judges of Israel. In that sense…
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Knowing and Doing – John McQuoid
Paperback, 130pp. Published by Opal Trust, 1 Glenannan Park, Lockerbie, DG11 2FA, Scotland. ISBN 978-1-907098-03-1. This book is designed for those new to the faith who wish to know more about God and…
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Learning from the Past, Facing the Future – Neil Summerton
Paperback, 182 pp, Published by Partnership Publications, 2 Blenheim Close, Cambridge, CB1 8DU, UK. ISBN 978-1-907098-05-5. This has been a difficult book to review. Firstly, it is couched in language…
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Rays of the Messiah’s Glory – David Baron
Paperback, 150pp., Published by Crimond House Publications, Crimond House, 48 Frances Street, Newtownards, BT23 7DN. ISBN 978-0-9549922-7-9. Those readers who are familiar with the writings of David B…
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Realising a Vision through Faith (the Colleen Redit story)
208 pages of text plus 32 pages of photos, hardback, 6.5" x 9.5". £11.95 plus p&p £2.50. Colleen left New Zealand for India in 1964 and is still there today. She has achieved what many would consi…
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Twelve Hidden Heroes – Rebecca Parkinson
Paperback, 102pp. Published by Day One Publications, Ryelands Road, Leominster, HR6 8NZ, UK. Price: £5.00 ISBN 978-1-84625-273-0. This is one of a short series of four books that considers ‘hidden her…
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