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2016 Volume 71 Issue 2
Articles in this Issue
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A Greater than Jacob
The life of Jacob reads like a history of the nation of Israel. He spans more of Genesis than any other individual. Despite our perception of Jacob’s character, God appeared to Jacob just as often as He…
John Griffiths
Devotional
A Life of Victory in the Spiritual Conflict – Part 1
Having been called and sent forth by the Holy Spirit, Barnabas and Saul (Paul) were commended to the grace of God by the Antioch assembly in Syria. They sailed from Seleucia to Cyprus, where they preach…
James D. McColl
A Life of Victory in the Spiritual Conflict
Devotional
A Word for Today – ‘Or
hay (life, living, alive) ‘Or (Light, bring or give light) baraq (lightning) Light plays an important part in how we perceive the world around us, Ps. 36. 9. In fact, without visible light, there would …
Brian Clatworthy
Study
Characters Around the Crucifixion – Part 3: Peter Who Denied Him
Most of the characters we encounter around the cross of our Lord were unbelievers; Peter stands out as an exception. He is a very popular character because he is so spontaneous and so honest, often open…
Ian Rees
Characters Around the Crucifixion
Devotional
Depression – A Biblical Case Study Jonah
‘About two in three adults have depression at some time in their life. Sometimes it is mild or lasts just a few weeks. However, an episode of depression serious enough to require treatment occurs in abo…
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Contemporary Issues
Earthquakes of Scripture
Introduction In the last article we looked at the first three of the five tribulation earthquakes.1 This article will consider the next two earthquakes recorded in Revelation, before studying the earthq…
Jeff Brown
Exposition
Editorial – ‘Who is Apollos?’ 1 Cor. 3. 6.
It was not that Paul was unaware of who Apollos was and what his contribution to the work at Corinth had been; the question was asked for a far greater reason than that. Perhaps the question is just as …
John Bennett
Editorial
Ephesians – Part 5: Chapter 3 vv 1-13
We have before us a parenthetic chapter which is in keeping with the age in which we are found. This chapter could easily be removed and the reading from chapter 2 verse 22 would continue in chapter 4 v…
Norman Mellish
Ephesians
Exposition
Exodus
1. Introduction The book of Exodus is a sequel to Genesis as well as being a fitting introduction to the teaching of the books of Leviticus and Numbers. The opening word ‘Now’, could equally be translat…
R. Catchpole
Exposition
Good News for Bakewell Show
The market town of Bakewell lies in the heart of the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, England. Being the first part of the country to be classified as a National Park it has attracted tourists…
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Organisations
Moriah Ministries Tenth Anniversary
‘For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone’, Ps. 86. 10. The Psalmist’s words ring true, as Moriah Ministries gratefully recognizes ten years of God’s faithfulness. Moriah Minist…
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Organisations
Question Time – Does the New Testament stipulate what meetings an assembly should convene?
Question Does the New Testament stipulate what meetings an assembly should convene? Answer Whilst there may not be specific scriptures stating in precise terms what meetings an assembly should convene, …
Richard Collings
Question Time
Shemaiah the Man of God – 1 Kings 12; 2 Chronicles 10-12
This important period in the history of the kingdom makes for disturbing reading. The outcomes of issues of great importance for nations often hinge on seemingly small events, and so it was here for the…
Colin Lacey
Exposition
The ‘Problem’ of Pain and Suffering
The subject matter of this article is not an easy one; however, there are challenges that we must face in relation to it and, above all, avoid superficial answers. Glib ‘one-liners’ are insensitive and …
Colin Lacey
Contemporary Issues
The Doctrine of Propitiation
The complexity of man’s need demanded a divine plan to meet it. The Bible declares man a sinner: a sinner by nature, practice and choice. On account of sins, man needed remission, the forgiveness of sin…
Eric Parmenter
Exposition
The Gospel Preached by the Lord Jesus
The purpose of His coming What glorious announcements surrounded the coming into the world of the Saviour! To Mary, Gabriel indicated that His name would be called Jesus, Luke 1. 31, meaning Jehovah the…
Ian Jackson
The Gospel Preached by the Lord Jesus
Devotional
The Lord’s Upper Room Ministry – Part 2
In the previous article we looked at our Lord’s relationship to His Father, and learned a lesson on humility. We will now consider: Jesus’ relationship to Peter – holiness, vv. 6-11 Although this sectio…
D. J. Williams
The Lord’s Upper Room Ministry
Devotional
The Ministry of Giving
In 2 Corinthians chapters 8-9 we have the maintenance and movement, succour and support of the churches. These are paragraphs of powerful appeal in a very sensitive letter. We gather from the apostle’s …
Drew Craig
Devotional
Truth & Training from Titus – Part 3: Chapter 1 v 5
This article is part of an ongoing study. The writer’s intention is to look at each phrase and statement in the letter and to glean a simple understanding of what Paul was writing to Titus about. There …
Stephen Baker
Truth & Training From Titus
Exposition
Book Reviews in this Issue
Stories from Luke’s Gospel – Robert Craig
Paperback, 160 pages, Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St West, Port Colborne, Ontario, L3K 6A6. ISBN 97-81927521-63-2 Although this book is just a brief summary of selected accounts in Lu…
John Scarsbrook
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The Extent of the Atonement – James Morison
Paperback, 167 pages, Published by Scripture Teaching Library, Cookstown, Northern Ireland. ISBN 978-1-909789-23-4. James Morison (1816-1893) was ordained in the Scottish United Secession Church, but …
John Scarsbrook
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The Nature of the Atonement – James Morison
Paperback, 99 pages, Published by Scripture Teaching Library, Cookstown, Northern Ireland. ISBN 978-1-909789-19-7. James Morison (1816-1893) was a Scottish minister of the Gospel who was greatly used …
John Scarsbrook
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