2001 December
Editorial
Editorial – The Overwhelming Surprise, Part II
Transgression has almost reached its limit. Confusion fills the world, and a great terror is soon to come upon human beings. The end is very near. We who know the truth should be preparing for what is soon to break upon the world as an overwhelming surprise.
Prophecy
Identification and Spirit of Antichrist – Part II
We have been looking at the spirit of antichrist, and we want to look further at his philosophy and purpose. Daniel 7:25 says, concerning the antichrist, that he "shall intend [in other words, he will do this deliberately, on purpose, intentionally]...
Church
Who Can Contain God? When Probation Closes for the Church
Did God make a mistake by missing the structured church (whose probation had not expired) and giving the Former Rain to an independent ministry critical of the conference church?
Bible
And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking. After that He put His hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly.
Daily Living
It is the use of this holy grace that purifies the soul wherein it dwells. We must be in possession of it, or rather be possessed of it, if we are to enter heaven.
Church
"...A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.…" --Ecclesiastes 3:1–4
Inspiration
Inspiration – What Shall We Render Unto the Lord?
Brethren and sisters, what are you going to bring to Jesus as an offering of love? What will you render unto the Lord for all His benefits? Will you show forth the praises of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light,...
Health
Restoring the Temple – Cold and Flu Care
Remember that the symptoms of a cold or of the flu are signs that the immune system is fighting hard to combat the illness. Fever helps to speed white blood cells to their destination—to kill microbes.
Children's Story
Children’s Story – Rescue at Night, Part I
"We must get the children back into the bedroom," Bill shouted above the crackling noise of the fire, as he helped Joan. Then he said quickly, "You run out the front way and get under the bedroom window.
Food, Recipe
Food for Life – Oat Date Bar Cookies
December! What a month of festivities! Pagan in origin and still pagan in philosophy, but nevertheless, we are surrounded by this element, and our children are bent to the ways of the world. Can we teach them the proper ways? I think we can. Instead of heaping the presents on them on this holiday, let ... Read more
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – The Love of God
December 30 - January 5, 2002 - Love to man is the earthward manifestation of the love of God. It was to implant this love, to make us children of one family, that the King of glory became one with us.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – The Sinner’s Need of Christ
January 6 - 12, 2002 - No one need say that his case is hopeless, that he cannot live the life of a Christian. Ample provision is made by the death of Christ for every soul. Jesus is our ever-present help in time of need.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Repentance
January 13 - 19, 2002 - Confession will not be acceptable to God without sincere repentance and reformation. There must be decided changes in the life; everything offensive to God must be put away.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Consecration
January 20 - 26, 2002 - The ends of the world are come. Proper consideration of these things will lead all to make an entire consecration of all that they have and are to their God...
All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.