by William J. Stewart When we consider the work of God, we can see time and again He uses and loves patterns. In every age it can be seen through the Scriptures that God supplied a blueprint for His people to follow. THE DESIGN OF CREATION In the creation sequence (Genesis 1:1-31), we can see…
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Weeds In The Wheat : The Parable of the Tares
Keith Sharp The Story As He sat in a fishing boat just back from the shore and spoke to the pressing throngs, the Master related a second story about a farmer, a field, and grain. This lesson, as the Parable of the Sower, reveals an important characteristic of the kingdom of heaven.
144,000 & the “Other Sheep”
by William J. Stewart The past week, myself and another brother had the opportunity to study with a couple of Jehovah’s Witnesses at a local Kingdom Hall. The atmosphere was pleasant; the nature of the discussion respectful. Some might think it best to discuss the nature of Christ, the failings of the Watchtower Society, or…
The Pattern for the New Testament Church
by William J. Stewart A few weeks back, we noticed that we serve a God who has consistently supplied patterns for man, some of those specifically related to worship (ie. the construction of and service in both the tabernacle and the temple). Is there likewise a blueprint provided by the Lord for worship in the…
The New Testament Church In Reality
by William J. Stewart Previously we noted several prophecies in the Old Testament about the coming of the Lord’s church, and also saw the message which was spoken during the time of Jesus’ ministry upon the earth, that “…the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Today, we turn our attention to consider the New Testament…
The New Testament Church in Prophesy
by William J. Stewart Vine’s Expository Dictionary of the New Testament tells us that prophecy“…signifies the speaking forth of the mind and counsel of God… much of O.T. prophecy was purely predictive…” Indeed, there are a number of things which God revealed beforehand through His prophets. Some of those events were shortly to come to…