2016 January
Editorial
The judgment is far more important than whether you should die or not because, for the Christian, death is simply a temporary separation. The judgment, however, will either unite or separate people for eternity.
Prophecy
This beast power, this government, is going to cause everybody to receive that mark. Then in verse 17 it says, “No one may buy or sell except one who has the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of the name.”
The Sermon of John the Baptist
In the closing verses of the third chapter of the book of John, we are given a wonderfully succinct and sublime sermon by John the Baptist.
Salvation
“Through the right exercise of the will, an entire change may be made in your life. By yielding up your will to Christ, you ally yourself with the power that is above all principalities and powers."
Faith
Here is the word of God, the word of righteousness, the word of life, to you “now,” “at this time.” Will you be made righteous by it now? Will you live by it now? This is justification by faith.
Salvation
Sermon on the Mount Series – The Way of Holiness
The great majority of the world will go down a broad way which leads to destruction. Jesus said that the way that leads to life is a narrow way, and only a few compared to the world population will find it (Matthew 7:14).
Current Events
Current Events – Syria War History
2015 September – Russia carries out first air strikes in Syria, saying it targets the Islamic State group. But West and Syrian opposition say it overwhelmingly targets anti-Assad rebels instead.
Inspiration
Inspiration – Thoughts for the New Year
We are now entering upon a new year, and may it prove a beginning of years to us. If in the old year we have made failures, let us commence the new by rectifying these errors as far as we can.
Question
Question & Answer – How do the animal sacrifices represent Christ?
The following type-antitype chart will help you to understand the correlation between animal sacrifices and how they represented Christ.
Health
Health – Nutrition – One of the Eight Health Laws
Nutrition may well be the most important of the eight laws of health, for without adequate nutrition, it would be difficult, if not impossible, to keep the other seven, due to the ill-health that inadequate nutrition brings on.
Keys Storehouse
Keys to the Storehouse – Oh, What an Excuse!
How often have you heard the excuse, “It is natural”? Or have you used that excuse yourself? “I have seen professed Christians act out their natural infirmities,...
Children's Story
Children’s Story – Everything for the Best
...God takes care of everything. The thorns, which you thought did nothing but mischief, furnish these pretty birds with wool to line their nests.
Food
Beet or beetroot has a bulbous, dark red root that may be eaten as a vegetable in a variety of ways. Beetroots are rich in essential vitamins and minerals, making them an excellent addition to your diet.
Recipe
Recipe - Borscht By 4 beets, whole 1 6 oz. can tomato paste 4 russet potatoes, diced 1 tsp. raw agave or sweetener of choice 1 onion, chopped ¼ head red; ¼ head white cabbage, shredded 1 green pepper, diced 1-2 Tbsp lemon juice, or to taste 2 carrots, grated Salt, to taste 6 cloves ... Read more
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Workers Together With Christ
January 31, 2016 - February 6, 2016-“We are to be workers together with God for the restoration of health to the body as well as to the soul.”
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Personal Service
February 7, 2016 - February 13, 2016-Where bitterness of feeling exists because of difference in religion, much good may be done by personal service.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – The One-Soul Audience—Nicodemus
February 14, 2016 - February 20, 2016-“Nicodemus was being drawn to Christ. As the Saviour explained to him concerning the new birth, he longed to have this change wrought in himself.”
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – The One-Soul Audience—“A Woman of Samaria”
February 21, 2016 - February 27, 2016-The Saviour is still carrying forward the same work as when He proffered the water of life to the woman of Samaria. Those who call themselves His followers may despise and shun the outcast ones;...
All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.