“Paul…This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come” (II Tim. 1:1; 3:1). The former twenty-two articles of this series under this general heading were expounded according to the inspired perspective of Jude. Now we propose to continue the theme from the perspective of Paul. The name Paul means small, little. He […]
Although it is only a little over a year since I came to know Christ, so many changes have taken place in my life, that looking back at them now, I can’t help but marvel at the way the Lord had orchestrated my life, calling me out of darkness into His marvelous light. From a […]
“…Of making many books there is no end…” (Eccles. 12:12). If this was true already in the days of Solomon, then its truthfulness is even more evident in our day. There is a literal glut of literature available on the market today, designed to satisfy the tastes of any and all kinds of readers. This […]
That our conduct is our first and most important witness in no way detracts from our calling to witness with our mouths. In fact, if our conduct is a witness we will have to speak, for we will have to give an answer to those who see our hope in our conduct and ask the […]
“Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God, our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.” Jude 24, 25 The German school of biblical criticism, all of […]
The spiritual zeal and enthusiasm of those new to the faith often put to shame those who have been Christians for a long time. Most Christians, according to the promise of God’s covenant, are born and raised within the sphere of the Church. But God does not call all of His people from the line […]
In the June-July issue you probably noticed the blank space below the NEWS EDITOR. We are very happy to report with this issue that Ruth Bleyenberg has agreed to take over this rubric. Ruth is enthusiastic about her new work and is a welcome new face at our staff meetings. We also appreciate the fact […]
What I intend to bring out in this article is the fruit of a couple of discussions we had in the last year or two in the Redlands Y.P. Society. The question simply stated in straight-forward terms was, how do we explain to people what we believe? What should we tell people, especially young people […]
Kept by the power of God! Daily this lesson learn. Ever brought nigh by His precious blood, May I His will discern. Kept by the power of God, Under His wings secure, Beneath His shadow forever rest, Whatever else may lure. Kept by the power of God, ‘Till the long night is done; […]
Every load He asks me to bear – He carries. Every risk He asks me to take – He braves. Every door He bids me enter – He opens. Every child He chooses – He saves. For everything He requires – there’s provision. For every trial – there’s grace. For every call – there’s […]