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THE ONE THING THAT marks out a true man of God is not that he holds a particular doctrine - but rather that he does not seek his own. Paul says in Phil. 2:19-21 that most of his co-workers were still seeking their own, and that therefore he could not send them to Philippi. Timothy however was a glor... Read More

We can take heed to the admonition given by the Psalmist: “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.”85 If we attempt to start a Church gathering without the calling of the Lord, the entire endeavor can be in vain. If the Church model is not built solely upon the Word of God then... Read More

A 22-year-old woman returned from China to North Korea with the purpose of sharing the Gospel with friends and family. She was arrested after one and a half years when she was discovered to be distributing Bibles and hymnals. She was cruelly punished as if she was a terrorist, being required in one ... Read More

Murmuring And Disputing By G. E. Failing "When the people complained, it displeased the Lord" (Numbers 11:1). It always does! Complaining is discontent with what God has given or allowed. Paul never complained, though he certainly must have been tempted to do so. Instead he testified that "I have le... Read More

Speaking The Truth in Love By Lalith Mendis "Speak the truth in love" is the scriptural injunction (Ephesians 4:15). As easy as it seems we often see how difficult it is to obtain this balance. We so often become censorious or compromising. Some "contend for the faith" as they call it, quoting Jude ... Read More

Oil for the light. Exodus 25.6) The word "light" here, signifies "light-giver"; that is, the lampstand with its seven lamps which stood in the Tabernacle. In the Sanctuary natural light was in a measure shut out. Light during the night was supplied by the golden lampstand. The lamps were ordered by ... Read More

"Count me therefore a partner" (Phil. 17). Let me present to you a group of New Testament missionaries which stand out in bold relief in the story of early Christianity. These we will find are types of character and represent some special feature of missionary life and service. I. PHILIP, THE MISSIO... Read More

"For I have no man like-minded, who will naturally care for your state. "For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's. "But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel. "Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my ... Read More

This may sound strange-but it is a fact that death is not the worst thing that can happen to a believing Christian! I can recall the first time I heard that statement, in a quiet conversation with Harry M. Shuman, for many years the president of the international Christian and Missionary Alliance. H... Read More

Bible memorizing is a vital subject. I am hopeful that pastors and other Christian leaders in key positions in the churches, in the Christian schools and in other institutions will study this subject carefully so that they might be able to lead their people into memorization and make a big thing of ... Read More