The Book of Revelation in chapter twelve describes for us in symbolic language the church; as she appears in the midst of this world from the heavenly point of view. In verses one and two the church, as she was manifest in the old dispensation, is symbolized by a woman with child. This is evident […]
I LOVE GOD BECAUSE . . . Because? Only because He First loved me. That truth is fundamental and essential in our confession to true faith. This time of year we are surrounded by all the clamor of the world as the holidays come upon us. In fact, so great is that clamor that even […]
As another year, the year of our Lord 1968, draws to a close, we look at ourselves in retrospect. What do we see? We see tiny babes, little rebels, putting all their disobedient strength against mothers’ will, until even the task of diaper changing becomes difficult. We see small children, when confronted by some misdemeanor, […]
“But flee youthful lusts” II Timothy 2:22a. Paul is writing to Timothy his dear and beloved son in the Lord. Timothy is a young minister. Paul has great concern for the life and conduct of his youthful servant in Christ, and of his deportment in the church of God. He must give leadership in the […]
On July 29, 1968, Pope Paul promulgated his seventh encyclical, Humanae Vitae (Of Human Life), which condemned all methods of contraception on the grounds that it is an attempt to violate God’s natural laws. The decision is reflected by a distinct minority of Catholics, and it created an unprecedented storm of protest and dissent among […]
The Federation Board can stamp the Fall Retreat held at Camp Manitou-lin on the 8th and 9th of November a success. The Retreat was planned to provide an adequate balance of discussion groups, activities and free time. There was always something going on so that not one of the 80 young people and their chaperons […]
This is the third in a series of articles which concerns itself with Anglo-Israelism as it is represented by Herbert W. Armstrong. Those who have followed this series, will know that Herbert W. Armstrong is the founder and editor of the monthly periodical, The Plain Truth, and is founder of the radio broadcast The World […]