Scripture Reading Roman 12
This reading was from 2/27/2023. Again, I forgot to start the recording and missed the opening prayer and the first part of the reading, but recorded the last part of the reading and the discussion.
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Current World Population and US Debt, on Down to Earth But Heavenly Minded Podcast
We are living in interesting times. I will look at the US Debt and the world Population on my podcast this morning. Here are the links to the web pages I am looking at:
https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/
https://www.worldlifeexpectancy.com/live-world-death-totals
https://www.usdebtclock.org/
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Forgotten Truths BY SIR ROBERT ANDERSON Appendix
Forgotten Truths
By Sir Robert Anderson
Preface
THE early demand for a new edition of "Forgotten Truths" gives proof that truths which have been let slip by so many are still cherished by not a few.
The only adverse criticism the book has evoked is that which was anticipated in the closing pages of Chap. 12.
In the early years of my Christian life I was greatly perplexed and distressed by the supposed position that the plain and simple words of such Scriptures as John 3:16, 1 John 2:2, 1 Timothy 2:6 were not true, save in a cryptic sense understood only by the initiated. For, I was told, the overshadowing truth of Divine sovereignty in election barred our taking them literally. But half a century ago a friend of those days - the late Dr. Horatius Bonar - delivered me from this strangely prevalent error. He taught me that truths may seem to us irreconcilable only because our finite minds cannot understand the Infinite; and we must never allow our faulty apprehension of the eternal counsels of God to hinder unquestioning faith in the words of Holy Scripture.
Nor was this a plausible effort to evade the special difficulty raised by a misuse of the great truth of election; for a kindred mystery permeates our whole existence. We are conscious of possessing a free and independent will which enables us to turn hither and thither as we please, and to do good or evil. Were it otherwise, indeed, the Divine judgment of the sinner would be unjust. And yet, when we review the consequences of our conduct, we recognize the hand of God. True it is that we think of Him only when the consequences are serious; but, as the Lord explicitly taught, His sovereignty declares itself even in the fall of a sparrow.
All this has its counterpart in relation to the promise of the Coming. The believer and the infidel are agreed that in Apostolic times the saints were taught to regard the Lord’s return as a hope that might be realized during their lifetime. But now we are asked to acknowledge that the infidel is right in maintaining that this was entirely a mistake! For, it is argued, the Lord cannot come till "the number of His elect" is complete. And Ephesians 1:4 is construed to mean that at some epoch in time, prior to 4004 B.C. (or whatever date be fixed for "the foundation of the world"), people now living were made beneficiaries of God’s favour. It follows, therefore, that, as "the number of the elect" was not complete prior to this twentieth century of our era, the Advent could not have taken place at any period in the past; and possibly the thirtieth century may dawn before the promise is fulfilled! And when in amazement we seek for some explanation of the words, "Surely I am coming quickly," we are told that "with the Lord a thousand years are as one day" (2 Peter 3:8.). But does any one really imagine that there is a celestial timepiece with a thousand-year dial! Is it not clear as light from the language of these and kindred Scriptures, such as Psalm 90:4, that eternity is God’s domain? Therefore is it that His judgments are unsearchable and His ways past finding out. For eternity is not unlimited time, but the antithesis of time; whereas time is the law of our being, "the condition under which all created things exist" (Trench, Synonyms).
Those who put a special meaning on certain words in Gospel texts can plead with truth that these words are sometimes used in a restricted sense. But no plea of the kind is tenable here. "I am surely coming quickly":" Yet a very little while and the Coming One will come, and will not delay." These words are too definite to admit of any second meaning; and to refuse to take them literally is equivalent to challenging their truth. But how then can we explain the fact that they are still unfulfilled? A solution of that most perplexing difficulty is supplied by the following pages.
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Chapter 5, Outlines of the Story of Christianity in Britain
Chapter 5. John Knox and His Times.
Knox in the Castle of St. Andrews — Siege of the Castle by the Regent and the French — Knox sent to the Galleys — Miseries Endured by Galley Slaves — Knox and the Image of the Virgin — Liberation of Knox in 1549 — Visits Cranmer — Preaches in Berwick — Death of King Edward VI. — Accession of Mary Tudor — Dark Days for England — Mary of Guise Regent of Scotland — Favours the Protestant Party — Her Craft and Dissimulation — Knox cited to appear at Edinburgh — Finds no Accusers — Preaches to the People — The Archbishop's Warning — Civil War — Death of the Regent — Arrival of Queen Mary from France — The Mass Again — Knox's Doctrine — Interview with the Queen — Massacre of Vassy — Mirth of Mary — Rebuke of Knox — Catherine de Medici and Philip of Spain — Popish Plots — Trial and Acquittal of Knox — The Queen's Marriage — Murder of Rizzio — Carberry Hill — Imprisonment of the Queen — Murray Regent — Death of Murray — Massacre of Bartholomew — Illness of Knox — His Death — Tribute to his Character by the Regent Morton and by Pope Pius IX.,
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Third Series 10. The Lamp and the Light. 20. Heavenly Savings Certificates. 21. First the Blade
Letters to Young Believers by W. J. Hocking
First Series 1-31; New Series 1-24; Third Series 10.
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The Exposition's Bible, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther by Walter Frederic Adeney, Chapter 35
The Expositor's Bible
Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther
Walter Frederic Adeney (14 March 1849 – 1 September 1920) was an English Congregationalist minister, theologian, and biblical scholar. Born in Ealing in 1849, he was educated at New College and University College London.
Table of Contents
Title Page
Ezra and Nehemiah
Chapter I - Introductory: Ezra and Nehemiah.
Chapter II - Cyrus.
Chapter III - The Royal Edict.
Chapter IV - The Second Exodus.
Chapter V - The New Temple.
Chapter VI - The Limits of Comprehension.
Chapter VII - The Mission of Prophecy.
Chapter VIII - New Difficulties Met in a New Spirit.
Chapter IX - The Dedication of the Temple.
Chapter X - Chapter X. Ezra the Scribe.
Chapter XI - Ezra's Expedition.
Chapter XII - Foreign Marriages.
Chapter XIII - The Home Sacrificed to the Church.
Chapter XIV - The Cost of an Idealist's Success.
Chapter XV - Nehemiah the Patriot.
Chapter XVI - Nehemiah's Prayer.
Chapter XVII - The Prayer Answered.
Chapter XVIII - The Midnight Ride.
Chapter XIX - Building the Walls.
Chapter XX - "Mark Ye Well Her Bulwarks."
Chapter XXI - On Guard.
Chapter XXII - Usury.
Chapter XXIII - Wise as Serpents.
Chapter XXIV - The Law.
Chapter XXV - The Joy of the Lord.
Chapter XXVI - The Religion of History.
Chapter XXVII - The Covenant.
Chapter XXVIII - The Holy City.
Chapter XXIX - Beginnings.
Chapter XXX - The Rigour of the Reformer.
Esther
Chapter XXXI - The Book of Esther: Introductory.
Chapter XXXII - Ahasuerus and Vashti.
Chapter XXXIII - Haman.
Chapter XXXIV - Queen Esther.
Chapter XXXV - Mordecai.
For more information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Frederic_Adeney#:~:text=Walter%20Frederic%20Adeney%20(14%20March,College%20and%20University%20College%20London.
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Archaeology and the Bible by G. Franz The Synagogue on the Island of Delos & the Epistle of James
Topics covered in this series:
Earthquakes: On The Increase? Or Warning Of Judgment To Come?
Is Mount Sinai in Saudi Arabia
The Rediscovery of the So-Called Jesus Family Tomb in Jerusalem
Nahum, Nineveh, And Those Nasty Assyrians
Remember, Archaeology is NOT a Treasure Hunt!
Job in the Land of Uz
The Synagogue on the Island of Delos and the Epistle of James
Asher Shall Dip His Foot In Oil
David, Goliath, And Tabloid Archaeology
For the Bibliography, see articles on https://plymouthbrethren.org/series/6212
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Foxe's Book of Martyrs, By John Foxe, Chapter 14
Foxe's Book of Martyrs
By John Foxe
Table of Contents
Title Page
About the Author
Chapter I -- History of Christian Martyrs to the First General Persecutions Under Nero
Chapter II -- The Ten Primitive Persecutions
Chapter III -- Persecutions of the Christians in Persia
Chapter IV -- Papal Persecutions
Chapter V -- An Account of the Inquisition
Chapter VI -- An Account of the Persecutions in Italy, Under the Papacy
Chapter VII -- An Account of the Life and Persecutions of John Wickliffe
Chapter VIII -- An Account of the Persecutions in Bohemia Under the Papacy
Chapter IX -- An Account of the Life and Persecutions of Martin Luther
Chapter X -- General Persecutions in Germany
Chapter XI -- An Account of the Persecutions in the Netherlands
Chapter XII -- The Life and Story of the True Servant and Martyr of God, William Tyndale
Chapter XIII -- An Account of the Life of John Calvin
Chapter XIV -- Prior to the Reign of Queen Mary I
Chapter XV -- An Account of the Persecutions in Scotland During the Reign of King Henry VIII
Chapter XVI -- Persecutions in England During the Reign of Queen Mary
Chapter XVII -- Rise and Progress of the Protestant Religion in Ireland; with an Account of the Barbarous Massacre of 1641
Chapter XVIII -- The Rise, Progress, Persecutions, and Sufferings of the Quakers
Chapter XIX -- An Account of the Life and Persecutions of John Bunyan
Chapter XX -- An Account of the Life of John Wesley
Chapter XXI -- Persecutions of the French Protestants in the South of France, During the Years 1814 and 1820
Chapter XXII -- The Beginnings of American Foreign Missions
http://www.swartzentrover.com/cotor/E-Books/christ/fox/fox_tp.htm
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Brethren, The Story Of A Great Recovery by David J Beattie. Chapter 8 Part 2 of 3
Part II Scotland And Ireland
Chapter 8 is a long chapter and is broken up into 3 parts. It covers the Following:
Early Days in Ireland
After the '59 Revival
Newonards and the Ards Peninsula
Pioneer Work in Ulster
In the Villages of Ulster
In Southern Ireland
Dublin And Merrion Hall
Two websites have excellent content. There are Plymouth Brethren Writings and stempublishing.com. I use both all the time. Most of my videos are from the text on these sites.
Brethren: The Story of a Great Recovery
By David J Beattie
Index
Brethren, The Story Of A Great Recovery
Author's Note
Part I England And Wales (chapters 1-11)
Part I England And Wales (chapters 12-22)
Part I England And Wales (chapters 23-33)
Part I England And Wales (chapters 34-44)
Part II Scotland And Ireland
Part III Early Days In The Foreign Field
https://plymouthbrethren.org/series/6103
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Heroes of the Reformation, Martin Luther
Heroes of the Reformation
The Story of Their Trials and Triumphs.
London: G. Morrish, 20, Paternoster Square, E.C. 1895.
Contents
John Wicliffe
John Huss
Jerome
Martin Luther
Ulric Zwingle
William Farel
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Chapter 6: World Empires and End Time Events Coordinated with Scripture, By Jean Gibson
The Writings of Jean Gibson.
Preface of Confirming Accuracy book
I reluctantly decided to provide biographical material concerning myself for this book.
I want Christ to be exalted, not me.
With great hope, I submit the book, backed by hours of research, to believers everywhere.
I am a church servant, meaning its people, not an organization.
The Lord, the prophets, and the apostles (Paul in particular) “reasoned” with people from the Holy Scriptures.
I take the same path.
This book is written for several purposes:
Chapters 1-2 Archaeology’s Confirmation of the Old Testament (50 items)
Chapter 3 Other Old Testament Archaeological Finds
Old Testament Chronology (Patriarchs)
Chapter 4 Documentary Hypothesis
Rules for Copying the Old Testament
Chapter 5 Fulfillment of Zechariah Prophecies
Chapter 6 Pharaohs of Egypt
Four Generals of Alexander the Great (Greek Empire)
Assyrian, Persian, and Babylonian Empires
Chapter 7 Other Biblical Prophecies – Part 1
Chapter 8 New Testament Archaeological Confirmation (14 items)
Chapter 9 New Testament Manuscripts
Period of Roman Emperors
Chapter 10 Messiah’s Descent through David’s Two Sons
Messianic Prophecies Fulfilled (55)
Messianic Prophecy Summary
Chapter 11 Rabbinic Quotations on Messiah
Objections by Jews as to Jesus Being Messiah and God
Chapter 12 Other Biblical Prophecies – Part II
Israel to End Times
Chapter 13 End-time Prophecies
Testimonies of Great Men
Notable Quotes from Unbelievers
Discussion questions for each chapter
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The Child of God, by H. Forbes Witherby, Chapter 9
Some scriptures have brought me joy in knowing I have so much to look forward to even though I am in my eighties. For example, 1 John 3:2-3, Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.
In 1 Peter 1:4-5, we have an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Just from these few verses, I am so joyful that God has something so wonderful planned for me; how can I not look forward to all this.
If you are a Christian, a true Born-Again Believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, and no matter what age you are, you have the same things waiting for you; this is why I have decided to republish this book entitled "The Child of God," by H. Forbes Witherby. The subtitle is His Life and Liberty; His Path and Glory.
The Child of God
His Life and Liberty; His Path and Glory.
By H. Forbes Witherby.
Bible Truth Publishers
59 Industrial Rd., P.O. Box 649, Addison, IL 60101, USA.
Originally published by Alfred Holness, London.
Introductory
His Life
Chapter 1. — The Necessity for the New Birth.
Chapter 2. — A Word on the Nature of God, and on Man's Nature.
Chapter 3. — The Means Whereby the New Birth is Produced.
Chapter 4. — The Agent by Whom the New Birth is Effected.
Chapter 5. — The Eternal Life.
Chapter 6. — Eternal life Communicated.
Chapter 7. — The New Birthday.
Chapter 8. — Eternal Life Received.
His Liberty
Chapter 9. — Having Life but not having Liberty.
Chapter 10. — Struggling for Deliverance.
Chapter 11. — 11. Quickened Together with Christ.
Chapter 12. — Free Indeed.
Chapter 13. — Relationship and Growth.
Chapter 14. — The Relationship of Child.
Chapter 15. — Sonship.
His Path
Chapter 16. — Longings after God.
Chapter 17. — The Secret of Strength.
Chapter 18. — Spiritual Conflict.
Chapter 19. — Walking in the Spirit.
Chapter 20. — Walking in the Light.
Chapter 21. — Walking as Christ Walked.
Chapter 22. — Fellowship with the Father and the Son.
Chapter 23. — Fellowship with the Father and the Son. — Practical Considerations.
His Glory
Chapter 24. — In Laying Hold of Eternal Life.
Chapter 25. — Heirship.
Chapter 26. — The Liberty of the Glory.
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Brethren, The Story Of A Great Recovery by David J Beattie. Chapter 7 In The Highlands of Scotland
Part II Scotland And Ireland
Two websites have excellent content. There are Plymouth Brethren Writings and stempublishing.com. I use both all the time. Most of my videos are from the text on these sites.
Brethren: The Story of a Great Recovery
By David J Beattie
Index
Brethren, The Story Of A Great Recovery
Author's Note
Part I England And Wales (chapters 1-11)
Part I England And Wales (chapters 12-22)
Part I England And Wales (chapters 23-33)
Part I England And Wales (chapters 34-44)
Part II Scotland And Ireland
Part III Early Days In The Foreign Field
https://plymouthbrethren.org/series/6103
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Archaeology and the Bible by Gordon Franz, Remember, Archaeology is NOT a Treasure Hunt!
Topics covered in this series:
Earthquakes: On The Increase? Or Warning Of Judgment To Come?
Is Mount Sinai in Saudi Arabia
The Rediscovery of the So-Called Jesus Family Tomb in Jerusalem
Nahum, Nineveh, And Those Nasty Assyrians
Remember, Archaeology is NOT a Treasure Hunt!
Job in the Land of Uz
The Synagogue on the Island of Delos and the Epistle of James
Asher Shall Dip His Foot In Oil
David, Goliath, And Tabloid Archaeology
For the Bibliography, see articles on https://plymouthbrethren.org/series/6212
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Unshackled on Down to Earth But Heavenly Minded Podcast
On my podcast today I share my testimony from Unshackled from 23 years ago. I also talk about Pacific Garden Mission and the radio show, Unshackled. Here are the links I talked about on the program.
https://www.hiawathabible.org/nonregular-teachers
https://www.pgm.org/pgm-tv/
https://unshackled.org/
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Dispensational Truth or God's Plan and Purpose in the Ages, The Dispensational Work of Christ
Dispensational Truth
or
God's Plan and Purpose in the Ages
By
CLARENCE LARKIN
Author of a Work on
The Book of Revelation and a Pamphlet on
The Second Coming of Christ
TWENTY-SIXTH PRINTING
For Sale by the Publishers
Rev. Clarence Larkin Est.
2802 N. Park Ave., Philadelphia 32, Pa.
U.S.A.
This Book is
DEDICATED
to the
LORD JESUS CHRIST
Who, through the Holy Spirit, has imparted to me the knowledge
And mechanical skill to construct these Charts.
Copyrighted 1918-All rights reserved.
Enlarged and Revised Edition Copyrighted 1920.
The Charts and Diagrams and Cuts in this book must not
Be used in any way without written permission
From the Author
This material is from the Blue Letter Bible website.
https://www.blueletterbible.org/study/larkin/dt/index.cfm
It will also be posted on https://www.hiawathabible.org/dispensational-truth
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Bloodline - - Serious Documentary or Hollywood Hoax? by Gordon Franz, Full Version.
About the author
Gordon Franz is a Bible teacher who holds an MA in Biblical Studies from Columbia Biblical Seminary, SC. For almost 29 years, he has engaged in extensive research in archaeology and has participated in a number of excavations in and around Jerusalem, including Ketef Hinnom and Ramat Rachel, as well as the excavations at Tel Lachish, Tel Jezreel, and Tel Hazor. He has taught the geography of the Bible and led field trips in Israel for the Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies, the Institute of Holy Land Studies, and the IBEX program of Master’s College. He also co-teaches the Talbot School of Theology’s Bible Lands Program. Gordon is on the staff of the Associates for Biblical Research.
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Forgotten Truths BY SIR ROBERT ANDERSON Chapter 7
Forgotten Truths
By Sir Robert Anderson
Preface
THE early demand for a new edition of "Forgotten Truths" gives proof that truths which have been let slip by so many are still cherished by not a few.
The only adverse criticism the book has evoked is that which was anticipated in the closing pages of Chap. 12.
In the early years of my Christian life I was greatly perplexed and distressed by the supposed position that the plain and simple words of such Scriptures as John 3:16, 1 John 2:2, 1 Timothy 2:6 were not true, save in a cryptic sense understood only by the initiated. For, I was told, the overshadowing truth of Divine sovereignty in election barred our taking them literally. But half a century ago a friend of those days - the late Dr. Horatius Bonar - delivered me from this strangely prevalent error. He taught me that truths may seem to us irreconcilable only because our finite minds cannot understand the Infinite; and we must never allow our faulty apprehension of the eternal counsels of God to hinder unquestioning faith in the words of Holy Scripture.
Nor was this a plausible effort to evade the special difficulty raised by a misuse of the great truth of election; for a kindred mystery permeates our whole existence. We are conscious of possessing a free and independent will which enables us to turn hither and thither as we please, and to do good or evil. Were it otherwise, indeed, the Divine judgment of the sinner would be unjust. And yet, when we review the consequences of our conduct, we recognize the hand of God. True it is that we think of Him only when the consequences are serious; but, as the Lord explicitly taught, His sovereignty declares itself even in the fall of a sparrow.
All this has its counterpart in relation to the promise of the Coming. The believer and the infidel are agreed that in Apostolic times the saints were taught to regard the Lord’s return as a hope that might be realized during their lifetime. But now we are asked to acknowledge that the infidel is right in maintaining that this was entirely a mistake! For, it is argued, the Lord cannot come till "the number of His elect" is complete. And Ephesians 1:4 is construed to mean that at some epoch in time, prior to 4004 B.C. (or whatever date be fixed for "the foundation of the world"), people now living were made beneficiaries of God’s favour. It follows, therefore, that, as "the number of the elect" was not complete prior to this twentieth century of our era, the Advent could not have taken place at any period in the past; and possibly the thirtieth century may dawn before the promise is fulfilled! And when in amazement we seek for some explanation of the words, "Surely I am coming quickly," we are told that "with the Lord a thousand years are as one day" (2 Peter 3:8.). But does any one really imagine that there is a celestial timepiece with a thousand-year dial! Is it not clear as light from the language of these and kindred Scriptures, such as Psalm 90:4, that eternity is God’s domain? Therefore is it that His judgments are unsearchable and His ways past finding out. For eternity is not unlimited time, but the antithesis of time; whereas time is the law of our being, "the condition under which all created things exist" (Trench, Synonyms).
Those who put a special meaning on certain words in Gospel texts can plead with truth that these words are sometimes used in a restricted sense. But no plea of the kind is tenable here. "I am surely coming quickly":" Yet a very little while and the Coming One will come, and will not delay." These words are too definite to admit of any second meaning; and to refuse to take them literally is equivalent to challenging their truth. But how then can we explain the fact that they are still unfulfilled? A solution of that most perplexing difficulty is supplied by the following pages.
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Chapter 4: The Documentary Hypothesis, By Jean Gibson
The Writings of Jean Gibson.
Preface of Confirming Accuracy book
I reluctantly decided to provide biographical material concerning myself for this book.
I want Christ to be exalted, not me.
With great hope, I submit the book, backed by hours of research, to believers everywhere.
I am a church servant, meaning its people, not an organization.
The Lord, the prophets, and the apostles (Paul in particular) “reasoned” with people from the Holy Scriptures.
I take the same path.
This book is written for several purposes:
Chapters 1-2 Archaeology’s Confirmation of the Old Testament (50 items)
Chapter 3 Other Old Testament Archaeological Finds
Old Testament Chronology (Patriarchs)
Chapter 4 Documentary Hypothesis
Rules for Copying the Old Testament
Chapter 5 Fulfillment of Zechariah Prophecies
Chapter 6 Pharaohs of Egypt
Four Generals of Alexander the Great (Greek Empire)
Assyrian, Persian, and Babylonian Empires
Chapter 7 Other Biblical Prophecies – Part 1
Chapter 8 New Testament Archaeological Confirmation (14 items)
Chapter 9 New Testament Manuscripts
Period of Roman Emperors
Chapter 10 Messiah’s Descent through David’s Two Sons
Messianic Prophecies Fulfilled (55)
Messianic Prophecy Summary
Chapter 11 Rabbinic Quotations on Messiah
Objections by Jews as to Jesus Being Messiah and God
Chapter 12 Other Biblical Prophecies – Part II
Israel to End Times
Chapter 13 End-time Prophecies
Testimonies of Great Men
Notable Quotes from Unbelievers
Discussion questions for each chapter
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Chapter 12: Other Biblical Prophecy, Part II Israel, By Jean Gibson
The Writings of Jean Gibson.
Preface of Confirming Accuracy book
I reluctantly decided to provide biographical material concerning myself for this book.
I want Christ to be exalted, not me.
With great hope, I submit the book, backed by hours of research, to believers everywhere.
I am a church servant, meaning its people, not an organization.
The Lord, the prophets, and the apostles (Paul in particular) “reasoned” with people from the Holy Scriptures.
I take the same path.
This book is written for several purposes:
Chapters 1-2 Archaeology’s Confirmation of the Old Testament (50 items)
Chapter 3 Other Old Testament Archaeological Finds
Old Testament Chronology (Patriarchs)
Chapter 4 Documentary Hypothesis
Rules for Copying the Old Testament
Chapter 5 Fulfillment of Zechariah Prophecies
Chapter 6 Pharaohs of Egypt
Four Generals of Alexander the Great (Greek Empire)
Assyrian, Persian, and Babylonian Empires
Chapter 7 Other Biblical Prophecies – Part 1
Chapter 8 New Testament Archaeological Confirmation (14 items)
Chapter 9 New Testament Manuscripts
Period of Roman Emperors
Chapter 10 Messiah’s Descent through David’s Two Sons
Messianic Prophecies Fulfilled (55)
Messianic Prophecy Summary
Chapter 11 Rabbinic Quotations on Messiah
Objections by Jews as to Jesus Being Messiah and God
Chapter 12 Other Biblical Prophecies – Part II
Israel to End Times
Chapter 13 End-time Prophecies
Testimonies of Great Men
Notable Quotes from Unbelievers
Discussion questions for each chapter
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Forgotten Truths BY SIR ROBERT ANDERSON Chapter 9
Forgotten Truths
By Sir Robert Anderson
Preface
THE early demand for a new edition of "Forgotten Truths" gives proof that truths which have been let slip by so many are still cherished by not a few.
The only adverse criticism the book has evoked is that which was anticipated in the closing pages of Chap. 12.
In the early years of my Christian life I was greatly perplexed and distressed by the supposed position that the plain and simple words of such Scriptures as John 3:16, 1 John 2:2, 1 Timothy 2:6 were not true, save in a cryptic sense understood only by the initiated. For, I was told, the overshadowing truth of Divine sovereignty in election barred our taking them literally. But half a century ago a friend of those days - the late Dr. Horatius Bonar - delivered me from this strangely prevalent error. He taught me that truths may seem to us irreconcilable only because our finite minds cannot understand the Infinite; and we must never allow our faulty apprehension of the eternal counsels of God to hinder unquestioning faith in the words of Holy Scripture.
Nor was this a plausible effort to evade the special difficulty raised by a misuse of the great truth of election; for a kindred mystery permeates our whole existence. We are conscious of possessing a free and independent will which enables us to turn hither and thither as we please, and to do good or evil. Were it otherwise, indeed, the Divine judgment of the sinner would be unjust. And yet, when we review the consequences of our conduct, we recognize the hand of God. True it is that we think of Him only when the consequences are serious; but, as the Lord explicitly taught, His sovereignty declares itself even in the fall of a sparrow.
All this has its counterpart in relation to the promise of the Coming. The believer and the infidel are agreed that in Apostolic times the saints were taught to regard the Lord’s return as a hope that might be realized during their lifetime. But now we are asked to acknowledge that the infidel is right in maintaining that this was entirely a mistake! For, it is argued, the Lord cannot come till "the number of His elect" is complete. And Ephesians 1:4 is construed to mean that at some epoch in time, prior to 4004 B.C. (or whatever date be fixed for "the foundation of the world"), people now living were made beneficiaries of God’s favour. It follows, therefore, that, as "the number of the elect" was not complete prior to this twentieth century of our era, the Advent could not have taken place at any period in the past; and possibly the thirtieth century may dawn before the promise is fulfilled! And when in amazement we seek for some explanation of the words, "Surely I am coming quickly," we are told that "with the Lord a thousand years are as one day" (2 Peter 3:8.). But does any one really imagine that there is a celestial timepiece with a thousand-year dial! Is it not clear as light from the language of these and kindred Scriptures, such as Psalm 90:4, that eternity is God’s domain? Therefore is it that His judgments are unsearchable and His ways past finding out. For eternity is not unlimited time, but the antithesis of time; whereas time is the law of our being, "the condition under which all created things exist" (Trench, Synonyms).
Those who put a special meaning on certain words in Gospel texts can plead with truth that these words are sometimes used in a restricted sense. But no plea of the kind is tenable here. "I am surely coming quickly":" Yet a very little while and the Coming One will come, and will not delay." These words are too definite to admit of any second meaning; and to refuse to take them literally is equivalent to challenging their truth. But how then can we explain the fact that they are still unfulfilled? A solution of that most perplexing difficulty is supplied by the following pages.
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The Prophetic History of the Church, Lecture 6, Sleeping Among the Dead
I have the ebook on Amazon, but I am going to publish the audio/video of the book here. This writing is made up of 8 Lectures given by F W Grant.
The Prophetic History of the Church
or, "Some evils which afflict Christendom and their remedy, as depicted by the Lord's own words to the seven churches." (Rev. 2 and 3.)
by F. W. Grant.
New York: Loizeaux Brothers, Bible Truth Depot, 63 Fourth Avenue.
Lecture 1. Spiritual Decline and the Judaizing of the Church
Lecture 2. Nicolaitanism or, the Rise and Growth of Clerisy
Lecture 3. Establishments, and a Money Basis
Lecture 4. The Woman Jezebel, and the Voice of the Church
Lecture 5. "Ye have reigned as kings without us."
Lecture 6. Sleeping Among the Dead
Lecture 7. Christ's Word and His Name
Lecture 8. What Brings the Time of His Patience to an End
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The Child of God, by H. Forbes Witherby, Chapter 10
Some scriptures have brought me joy in knowing I have so much to look forward to even though I am in my eighties. For example, 1 John 3:2-3, Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.
In 1 Peter 1:4-5, we have an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Just from these few verses, I am so joyful that God has something so wonderful planned for me; how can I not look forward to all this.
If you are a Christian, a true Born-Again Believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, and no matter what age you are, you have the same things waiting for you; this is why I have decided to republish this book entitled "The Child of God," by H. Forbes Witherby. The subtitle is His Life and Liberty; His Path and Glory.
The Child of God
His Life and Liberty; His Path and Glory.
By H. Forbes Witherby.
Bible Truth Publishers
59 Industrial Rd., P.O. Box 649, Addison, IL 60101, USA.
Originally published by Alfred Holness, London.
Introductory
His Life
Chapter 1. — The Necessity for the New Birth.
Chapter 2. — A Word on the Nature of God, and on Man's Nature.
Chapter 3. — The Means Whereby the New Birth is Produced.
Chapter 4. — The Agent by Whom the New Birth is Effected.
Chapter 5. — The Eternal Life.
Chapter 6. — Eternal life Communicated.
Chapter 7. — The New Birthday.
Chapter 8. — Eternal Life Received.
His Liberty
Chapter 9. — Having Life but not having Liberty.
Chapter 10. — Struggling for Deliverance.
Chapter 11. — 11. Quickened Together with Christ.
Chapter 12. — Free Indeed.
Chapter 13. — Relationship and Growth.
Chapter 14. — The Relationship of Child.
Chapter 15. — Sonship.
His Path
Chapter 16. — Longings after God.
Chapter 17. — The Secret of Strength.
Chapter 18. — Spiritual Conflict.
Chapter 19. — Walking in the Spirit.
Chapter 20. — Walking in the Light.
Chapter 21. — Walking as Christ Walked.
Chapter 22. — Fellowship with the Father and the Son.
Chapter 23. — Fellowship with the Father and the Son. — Practical Considerations.
His Glory
Chapter 24. — In Laying Hold of Eternal Life.
Chapter 25. — Heirship.
Chapter 26. — The Liberty of the Glory.
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Human Destiny by Sir Robert Anderson. Foreword by Alfred Corduan.
This Writing was donated by Alfred Corduan
Title: Human Destiny by Sir Robert Anderson
Most articles by this author were gleaned from Plymouth Brethren Writings.
Here is a clip from the forward by Alfred Corduan
“Universalism” - the teaching that God guarantees heaven for everyone – has been promoted to one degree or another for millennia. For my part, I have summarily dismissed it my entire life as the wishful thinking of guilty people, failing the simplest of Biblical tests. In the last few years, I have suddenly had to deal with it up close and personal when several dear fellow believers came forward as having embraced it. Then, in the last year, a well-known “megachurch” pastor – Rob Bell – came out as a Universalist, writing a book called “Love Wins,” which catapulted him into the national spotlight. For me, something previously ignored has roared to the forefront as one of the most dangerous spiritual errors I have ever encountered.
A Bible-based position that does away with the unspeakable horror of hell would capture the attention of any believer who has any feelings whatsoever for lost relatives and friends. Yet this hopeful friendliness covers the most insidious of poisons, one that, in its end, strips the fear of God out of the heart and the Savior and His unimaginable death on Calvary of eternal meaning. This is the oldest of lies - the Devil again calls out to the troubled heart of man as he did to Eve: “Ye shall not surely die.” Once the bait is taken, he has us and will destroy us.
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The Seven Churches of Asia Minor Rev. 1-3, by G. Franz Meat Offered To Idols In Pergamon & Thyatira.
Topics covered in this series:
"Meat Offered To Idols" In Pergamon And Thyatira
The King and I: John in Ephesus --Part 1
The King and I: Exiled to Patmos - Part 2
The King And I: The Third Seal (Rev. 6:5, 6)--Part 3
Propaganda, Power, And Perversion Of Biblical Truths: Coins Illustrating The Book Of Revelation
Book traversal links for The Seven Churches of Asia Minor - Rev. 1-3
For the Bibliography, go to the following site.
https://plymouthbrethren.org/author/615
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