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Month: January 2020

Revelation Chapter 2, Part 1

Revelation Chapter 2, Part 1

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The First Church, Seal and Trumpet Having studied the introductions to the seven Church’s, Seals and Trumpets we are now prepared to begin our look at each particular series. It is important that we remember what we learned earlier in this study. Evidence shows us that one series DOES NOT FOLLOW another series historically. Rather, the first church, first seal, and first trumpet are all SIMULTANEOUS (and so on throughout the series). This might well have escaped our attention had…

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Matthew Chapter 24, Part 73

Matthew Chapter 24, Part 73

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Matthew Chapter 24 Verse 48 and 49 “But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, my lord delays his coming; and shall begin to smite his fellow servants, and to eat and drink with the drunken.” If the “faithful and wise servant” is an individual, then so is the “evil servant.” Although there was literally an evil servant, an individual—for example, Judge Rutherford?—the way verses 48 and 49 are worded suggests that the one who was faithful…

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Matthew Chapter 24, Part 72

Matthew Chapter 24, Part 72

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Matthew Chapter 24 An explanation of what we Bible Students refer to when we mention the Reprints or Volumes. * The Watch Tower Reprints referred simply as the “Reprints” by Bible Students have been a useful treasure house of information for the Bible Students since they constitute a comprehensive Bible commentary by Pastor Russell. First printed in book form by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society in 1919 (three years after the death of the Pastor), the Reprints contained…

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Matthew Chapter 24, Part 70

Matthew Chapter 24, Part 70

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Matthew Chapter 24 Verse 45-46 “Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.” We present another examination of these verses as explained by Brother Frank Shallieu in, “The Gospel of Matthew” It is our opinion (that is the majority of us Bible Students) that this “faithful and wise servant” was…

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Matthew Chapter 24, Part 69

Matthew Chapter 24, Part 69

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Matthew Chapter 24 Dispensing of Food to the Household VERSE 45-47 ” “Who then is the faithful and prudent servant, whom his Master has placed over his household to give them food in due season? Happy that servant whom his Master, on coming, shall find thus employed! Indeed I say to you that he will appoint him over all his stores of provisions.” The intimation here seems to be, that at the particular time indicated by the prophecy–namely, during the…

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Matthew Chapter 24, Part 71

Matthew Chapter 24, Part 71

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Matthew Chapter 24 “Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.” Verse 47 “Verily I say unto you, that he shall make him ruler over all his goods.” “He [the Lord] shall make him ruler over all his goods.” This Scripture has been grossly misunderstood. Many brethren use as a…

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Why Evil Was Permitted and Related Topics, Part 9

Why Evil Was Permitted and Related Topics, Part 9

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The lie which deceived in Eden–“Thou shalt not surely die“–has been the teaching of the devil through all generations since. He has taught it to all heathen peoples, and among those who are God’s children–Christians–he has succeeded in getting many to believe him instead of God. But since death has come, he offsets the logical conclusions by saying that the real being (the soul) is not dead; that merely the house (the flesh) has died, and that the being (the…

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Why Evil Was Permitted and Related Topics, Part 8

Why Evil Was Permitted and Related Topics, Part 8

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C. Can we go further and learn God’s plan relative to Satan, the tempter? A.—Our only source of information on the subject is the Bible, and its accounts, while brief, are to the point, and furnish us all requisite information. Scriptures refer to evil spirits as “legion,” or a multitude under a head or prince called Satan. They were at one time angels of God. 2 Peter (2:4) and Jude (6) speak of them as–“The angels who kept not their…

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Why Evil Was Permitted and Related Topics, Part 7

Why Evil Was Permitted and Related Topics, Part 7

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C.—Does not the race get back, in the second Adam, spiritual life? A.—Certainly not; Adam was not a spiritual but a human being, consequently had human life and powers, which were declared “very good” i.e. perfect.” The consecrated are the only ones warranted by the word of God in expecting a change from human to spiritual conditions–spiritual bodies with spiritual powers “like unto the angels,” (the Great Company class) AND “like unto Christ’s glorious body” (the “Little Flock”). This spiritual…

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Why Evil Was Permitted and Related Topics, Part 6

Why Evil Was Permitted and Related Topics, Part 6

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C.—Do you understand the Scriptures to teach that all mankind will reach and maintain the perfection of life which Adam lost– which you called “everlasting life?” A.—It would seem as though such love, when seen, would beget love and obedience; but we are assured there is a second death, and while those who become subject to it, will not compare in numbers with the saved, yet, there will be some, who will not reach perfection, even at the end of…

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