Part 2 – The Family The secret controlling powers of Communism know very well that God builds His Church here on earth through the line of continued generations, and that the home is the basic God-ordained institution where children are to be brought up and trained in the fear of the Lord. Therefore, they, […]
Have you ever found yourself on a clear, moonless night gazing upward at the stars? The stars can be so very impressive. One moment they will look like so many precious gems scattered carelessly against the background of a black velvet sky. Or again they will remind one of the many lights of a distant […]
Are you sometimes absent from your society meetings when some sports event or other entertainment is held on the night of your society meeting? Do you sit listlessly in church on Sunday with your mind on other things? Do you spend your time listening to your radio or watching television when there are other things […]
Would I be called a Christian If everybody knew My secret thoughts and feelings, And everything I do? Oh, could they see the likeness Of Christ in me each day? Oh, could they hear Him speaking In every word I say? Would I be called a Christian If everyone could know That I am […]
Although I am almost finished with the series that I began when the Beacon Lights was again published last winter, and although it would be possible to finish that series in this issue, I think it may be well to pause, since this is the December issue, and call to mind a few thoughts concerning […]
“Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15 This passage is one of the key texts of Scripture circumscribing the mission calling of the church. With it we should also consider Matthew 28:19, Luke 24:45-47, Acts 1:8. Space does not permit quoting them in their entirety. The […]
Lesson IX The True Sons of Abraham – New Creatures (Gal. 3:7-9) 1. We should keep the following very strongly in mind in the study of this entire chapter from verses 3-29: a. That the point at issue in this epistle is whether man is justified by works of law that we perform, or […]
Question: Can we as parents and preachers in admonishing our young people in seeking their helpmate rightfully use Samson as an illustration against seeking one from the world? Answer: The reference is, I take it, to Samson’s love of strange women, definitely to his marrying into a Philistine family. The doing was wrong, sinful in […]
If Jesus came to your house to spend a day or two – If He came unexpectedly, I wonder what you’d do. Oh, I know you’d give your nicest room to such an honored Guest, And all the food you’d serve to Him would be the very best. And you would keep assuring Him you’re […]
The fire of Hell has been pictured for us in Scripture as ‘fire and brimstone’ and this figure has stood during the ages as the portion of the wicked who are hated by God. A tangible variety of this fire and brimstone has been experienced by many people who live in the vicinity of an […]