“And when he had spoken all these things, while they beheld, He was taken up; and a cloud received Him out of their sight.” Acts 1:9. Lenten weeks and Easter are now past. But Christ’s resurrection was not the last of His life on this earth. One great event was yet to come. This event […]
Once again the young men of our country are being called into the armed forces, and the youth of the church are faced with the prospect of participation in war. Accordingly the problem arises of the Christian’s attitude toward war and participation in it. The Korean situation has fluctuated continually. At times it has seemed […]
It is becoming more and more obvious in our times that there is a powerful spirit pervading every sphere of life seeking to obliterate all social, political and religious distinction and unify the world. The universal brotherhood of man is emphasized. The cry is unto a worldwide amalgamation of all races and churches for the […]
A senator made an important statement which I wish to quote: “Much of the evil of the world is beyond the reach of the law. . . As our study of the RPC progressed we were confronted more and more with problems of ethical conduct. . . How do we deal with those who, under […]
A daughter of the church sends me the following question: “I have been asked by Sgt. N. N., of our N. church to forward you the following question: ‘Is it right for a Prot. Ref. serviceman to partake of communion outside of the True church, such as Army Chapels? If not, why not?’ “Would it […]
The editorial by brother Al Heemstra, in the April issue of Beacon Lights about the so-called need for a Hymn-book to round out our singing culture, I cannot let go unchallenged. We as living members of the body of Christ must sing, not only because God demands such of us but also because it is […]
When the word “hypnotism” is mentioned, most people picture in their minds a dark-colored person with a Turkish towel wrapped around his head, pointing his electrified fingers at a horrified subject. Hypnotism is usually regarded as a form of weird entertainment or as a method of producing fear where it is wanted. The American people […]
Once again we find that the deadline nears for copy to be in, and what a job it is to find some news to print. We have contacted the parents of Howard Van Eenenaam from Fuller Ave. They tell us that before entering the Armed Forces on Nov. 14th, Pfc. Howard Van Eenenaam was employed […]
LESSON V. The King’s Debasement and Restoration Chapter 4 We have in this chapter the account of an amazing event in the life of Nebuchadnezzar. The Almighty had driven him away from men to go and dwell as a beast in the field. However, this event in his life was preceded by another unusual thing. […]
In last month’s issue of Beacon Lights we hear the first part of the debate held in the imaginary Young People’s Society in one of our mid-western churches. The issue in the debate was “Resolved: That the Responsibility of Man Does Not Postulate His Ability to Be Obedient to the Command of the Gospel”. It […]