2014 January
Editorial
Editorial – Will You Be Satisfied Too?
Jesus longs to manifest His grace and stamp His character on the whole world. Though Satan works to hinder this purpose, it is His purchased possession, and He desires to make men free and pure and holy. He will not be satisfied till the victory is complete and He has a church without spot or ... Read more
Bible
All of those who are chosen (Matthew 22:14) to enter the kingdom of heaven will be able to give the correct answer to each one of the following six questions that are found in order in Selected Messages, vol. 3, 419. Some of them can be answered with a simple yes or no.
Faith
The true Christian acts on the basis of faith, saving faith, true faith, genuine faith, that quality of trust without which it is impossible for any human being to please God.
Bible
Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. And His disciples asked Him, saying, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?’
Daily Living
God is not late to rescue us. When we trust Him with everything, we have the assurance that nothing happens without His knowledge and purpose. Never forget that we are not safe if we do not continually seek for heavenly assistance.
Current Events
Current Events – A New Constitution
The United States Constitution is unusually difficult to amend. As spelled out in Article V, the Constitution can be amended in one of two ways. First, amendment can take place by a vote of two-thirds of both the House of Representatives ...
Keys Storehouse
Keys to the Storehouse – Conditions Chosen for You
God has a plan for you and He has chosen the conditions surrounding your life for good reason. Are you being conformed to His image, or are you making excuses because you are not happy with the circumstances that the Lord has chosen for you?
Health
Health – Why Cow’s Milk is So Dangerous
In his research, Dr. Campbell found that casein, which makes up 87% of cow’s milk protein, consistently and strongly promoted all stages of cancer development.
Children's Story
Children’s Story – How a Dog Saved a Ship’s Crew
The noble Newfoundland dog has often been the means of saving the life of a drowning man, but here is a story of one who saved the whole crew of a ship.
Inspiration
Inspiration – The Poor in Spirit
Those who know that they cannot possibly save themselves, or of themselves do any righteous action, are the ones who appreciate the help that Christ can bestow. They are the poor in spirit, whom He declares to be blessed.
Question
Question & Answer – What was the relationship between King Agrippa and Herod?
King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.” Acts 26:26–28.
Food
If you’re worried about getting enough protein on a vegetarian diet, you may be in for a surprise. The truth is, most Americans get way too much protein,...
Recipe
Recipe – Black-eyed Pea Spread
1 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, rinsed, or 1 ½ cups cooked black-eyed peas ½ tsp. dried tarragon ¼ cup tightly packed fresh parsley leaves 1 ½ tsp. chopped garlic, (1 large clove) Salt to taste 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Reserve a few black-eyed peas for garnish and place the remaining peas ... Read more
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Faith and Righteous
January 26, 2014 - February 1, 2014-We shall then be filled with a desire to be just what God desires us to be—pure, noble, sanctified. We shall hunger and thirst after the righteousness of Christ.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – The Importance of Grace
February 2, 2014 - February 8, 2014-We owe everything to God’s free grace. Grace in the covenant ordained our adoption. Grace in the Saviour effected our redemption, our regeneration, and our exaltation to heirship with Christ.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Obedience and Sanctification
February 9, 2014 - February 15, 2014-Pure, living religion is found in obedience to every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God. Righteousness exalts a nation, and the absence of it degrades and ruins man.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – A Rare Experience
February 16, 2014 - February 22, 2014-What should happen to the old man when we have been buried with Christ in baptism? Romans 6:4-6; II Corinthians 6:17, 18.
All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.