Our journey here is a time of war and conflict, and it could not be otherwise. Now, if the enemy finds us not watchful, if the flesh is active, he will harass us. More than this, we must have the whole armor of God to be able to meet him. It is not a question of strength, but of wiles; and God allows us to make the discovery of our state by this means, as in the case of Ai (Joshua 7) and of the Gibeonites (Joshua 9). But in the journey, there will always be conflict, also victory, if we are f...

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The word “dispensation” means literally “administration of a house” or an “economy.” Hence it is an ordered dealing with men by God in the varied administration of His ways at different times. In reviewing God’s administrations with man, we may notice the state of innocence in Eden, though it hardly partook of the character of a dispensation. One commandment was given to Adam and Eve, and obedience was required, the penalty being announced if they failed. This was followed by the lengthy peri...

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[Ed. note: The following short article was written in response to what appears to be a discrepancy in the various times specified in the account of the Crucifixion in the Gospels.] We believe there is no question, but that Roman time was reckoned the same as ours now. What might appear a discrepancy as to the hours of the crucifixion is in perfect harmony, supposing John to give Roman time and the others Jewish time. Indeed, there is much to favor the thought that John usually used Roman time...

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At a Bible study some time ago the question was asked, “Where is the devil?” Someone immediately replied, “In hell.” And when another question was asked, “Where is the Holy Spirit?” the answer given was, “In heaven.” Now it need scarcely be said that neither of these answers was correct. The fact is that persons, even Christians, are often accustomed to think and speak about spiritual things without considering what the real truth is, as revealed by God in His Word. As a result, the most unsc...

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The subject of profit in regard to natural and material things often occupies the thoughts and conversations of men, but those who are shrewd in relation to what is profitable in temporal things may be very unwise regarding profit that is spiritual and eternal. “The children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light” (Luke 16:8) in caring for what is for their profit in this world, but they do not look beyond the present, which the children of light should constan...

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Why does the Lord not put forth His power and deliver me? It is well to bear in mind that this is not the day of Christ’s power, but it is the day of His sympathy. When passing through the deep waters of affliction, the heart may at times feel disposed to ask, Why does the Lord not put forth His power and deliver me? The answer is: This is not the day of His power. He could prevent that catastrophe, or He could avert that sickness. He could remove that difficulty; He could take off that pre...

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The World Is Watching…Are You Ready for The Final Whistle? The greatest soccer tournament on earth has captured the attention of billions. Fans from every nation proudly wear their country’s colors, wave their flags, and cheer for their favorite team. Every match matters. Every goal counts. One moment can change everything. Some teams celebrate victory. Others go home disappointed. But every player knows one thing: The referee’s final whistle ends the match. The Rules of the Game Every World...

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Questions Who was the first man mentioned in the Bible to whom God came in a dream? Who are the two prophets in the Old Testament that saw the Lord sitting upon His Throne? What did the Lord Jesus say to calm the storm on the lake?

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