2014 August
Editorial
Editorial – The First Day Controversy
On the first day of the week (Sunday) about daybreak Paul appointed his companions to sail around the coast to Assos (about 40 miles) while he went to Assos on foot (about 20 miles cross country).
Salvation
When you believe in Jesus Christ as the Lord of your life, you will choose to follow Him. At that time you will receive salvation as a gift of the grace of God.
Bible
The Forgotten Token-The Rainbow of Promise
Encircling the throne of God is the rainbow of promise, that God will receive every sinner who gives up all hope of eternal life on the ground of his own righteousness, and accepts the righteousness of the world’s Redeemer, believing in Christ as his personal Saviour.
Bible
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Prophecy
Scripture and Inspiration tell us of great celebrations that take place in heaven, all a part of different phases of the plan of redemption or the new covenant. An understanding of the setting of these celebrations,...
Current Events
Current Events – Spiritualism about to take world Captive
Spiritualism is about to take the world captive. There are many who think that Spiritualism is upheld through trickery and imposture, but this is far from the truth.
Keys Storehouse
Keys to the Storehouse – Blinded Eyesight
Are you blinded with your eyesight? Many times our sight seems to get in the way of spiritual things. Bartimaeus was blind. He had a need—he wanted to see.
Inspiration
Greater reforms should be seen among the people who claim to be looking for the soon appearing of Christ. Health reform is to do among our people a work which it has not yet done.
Question
Question & Answer – Spewed Out – Meaning of
What does it mean to be “ spewed ” out of His mouth as stated in Revelation 3:16, and what could be the cause?
Health
Health – Seasoning Alternatives
Salt has a fascinating history. At times it has been used as currency and has even been used as a reason to start a war. It is a natural component of seawater and today it is mined from areas where water has evaporated long ago.
Children's Story
Children’s Story – Learning to Work
God has made man to find his greatest happiness and satisfaction in useful labor. It is the duty of every man to work. The idle man who wastes his time and his life is of no use to himself or to others.
Food
Cucumbers, like watermelons, are 95 percent water, keeping the body hydrated and the inner temperature regulated. They are also effective in assisting the body to flush out toxins.
Recipe
Recipe – Living Cucumber Sunflower Seed Pate
1 large cucumber, peeled ¼ yellow or sweet onion, chopped 1 cup raw sunflower seeds 1-2 tsp. sea salt, to taste 1 large clove garlic, crushed Blend cucumber to a liquid consistency and place into bowl. Add raw sunflower seeds into blended cucumber and soak overnight in refrigerator. Blend the mixture in the morning and ... Read more
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Underlying Motives
August 31, 2014 - September 6, 2014-“Many receive applause for virtues which they do not possess. The Searcher of hearts weighs the motives, and often deeds highly applauded by men are recorded by Him as springing from selfishness and base hypocrisy. Every act of our lives, whether excellent and praiseworthy, or deserving of censure, is ... Read more
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Thoughts and Moods
September 7, 2014 - September 13, 2014-Let your spirit be cleansed from all earthliness, all unholy, uncharitable thoughts. Let your words be clean, sanctified, vivifying and refreshing all with whom you associate. Be not easily provoked.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – An Unfailing Virtue
September 14, 2014 - September 20, 2014-Work with charity and invincible courage, for you must do this if you would succeed. ‘Let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not’ (Galatians 6:9).
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – A Cause for Rejoicing!
September 21, 2014 - September 27, 2014-What are some examples of how the Christian steward must refrain from rejoicing in iniquity? Proverbs 24:17, 18.
All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.