(A glimpse of nine years labor among cannibal tribes.) We left America in December, 1911, for the Nyam Nyam (Zande) Tribe of Central Africa said to be one of the largest tribes yet unevangelized. We entered Africa from the east coast, as there are Mission stations part of the way inland on that side. By … Continue reading The Gospel In Central Africa
I recall a certain time, not long ago, when life seemed particularly stormy and forbidding for me, and all my most cherished dreams seemed to be vanishing in the thickening gloom that was rapidly gathering around me. At that time, I seemed to be focused on the stormy sea, rather than on the One who … Continue reading Psalm 55
AFRICA The following letter from Dr. Woodhams tells of their safe arrival in Africa and happy reunion with the workers and native Christians there: Mambasa, July 24, 1931. Dear brother:- Well, here we are at Mambasa again by the Lord's mercy and goodness, and we do thank our God for a safe journey and a … Continue reading Work In The Foreign Field
ON THE RELATIONS OF THE PERSONS OF THE GODHEAD Introductory Note.-In Feb., 1920, a number of servants of Christ being providentially brought together in Seattle, Wash., it was suggested to ask Mr. C. Crain to meet with them for daily readings-a proposition that was agreeable to all. So much that was profitable was brought out … Continue reading Notes Of A Reading
(2 Cor. 12:1-10; Phil. 3:7, 8, 14-20.) We have just had a precious lesson from the picture given on the other side of the cross (Luke 9:).Those three favored apostles were taken up to the mount of transfiguration, they saw a wonderful vision and heard wonderful words. Here, in 2 Cor. 12:, we have a … Continue reading Notes Of An Address By A. E. Booth.
2.-THE ASSUMED LIMITATIONS OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AS MAN ON EARTH At the suggestion of A. E. B. John 14:8-13 was read. C. C.-The Lord says, "I speak not of or from Myself"-that is, He did not speak independently; He was speaking the words that He had received from the Father. A. E. B.-Here … Continue reading Notes Of Readings
3.-THE LORD IN RESURRECTION The 20th chapter of John was referred to as a starting point, and a question was asked as to the difference between our Lord's body before His death and after His resurrection. . C. C.-First of all, we need to realize that our Lord's body when here on earth was not … Continue reading Notes Of Readings
5.-ON THE RESURRECTION-BODY (The 5th chapter of 2nd Corinthians was read.) B. C. G.-In view of the fact that "we look not at the things which are seen, but the things that are unseen," how do you explain the warning of the apostle, in Colossians 2, against " intruding into the things not seen ? … Continue reading Notes Of Readings
UNITED STATES MIAMI, FLORIDA, Aug. 21.-Our brother August Van Ryn is with us, giving out the Word. His ministry is good both for the Lord's people and the unsaved. The young people go out with tracts, and have an open-air meeting in the N. W. section on the lawn of a Christian there. Just heard … Continue reading Work In The Home-land
(I.) The Dispensational Application.-In the chapter to which we are now come, the outward application has a prominence which it scarcely has elsewhere in the book of Genesis. No wonder, since in Isaac we have Christ personally, the central theme of the Spirit of God. The lapse here of that individual application which we have … Continue reading Genesis In The Light Of The New Testament, Sec. 5.—isaac. (chap. 22-26:33.)
Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father," says the apostle:solemn words of warning, which we shall do well to take with us in our consideration of the relationship of the Son to the Father. We have also to remember the Lord's own words, that "no one, save the Father, knoweth the Son." … Continue reading The ” Only Begotten The ” First-born,”
(Continued from page 285.) CHAPTER II. The Eternal Son. That Christ is Son of God no one who believes I in Scripture can for a moment deny or question. But the moment we come to consider how and in what sense He is the Son of God, we begin to encounter, not merely the strife … Continue reading The Crowned Christ. “And Upon His Head Were Many Crowns” (Rev. 19:12
To the Editor of Help and Food :- In March No. of Help & Food, pages 68, 69, B. C. G., speaking of fellowship at the Lord's table, says :" Fellowship means two together. One comes to what he believes to be of God ; both he and those receiving him need to be satisfied … Continue reading Correspondence
CENTRAL AMERICA.-We are glad to publish extracts of letters from two beloved brethren, who are laboring in the Spanish-speaking lands of Central America. This region is of special interest to us, not only from its nearness, but because of the devoted servants of Christ who have given their strength, and in the case of our … Continue reading Work In The Foreign Field
SOME FACTS RELATING TO CHINA The Chinese Empire includes, besides China proper, Manchuria, Mongolia, E. Turkestan, etc., and until recently, Tibet. It is considerably larger than the whole of Europe, its area being estimated to be about 4,300,000 sq. m. The average width and breadth of China is about 1800 m. The highlands of the … Continue reading Work In The Foreign Field
THE UNEQUAL YOKE (Continued from p.19.) "Be not unequally yoked together with unbelievers:for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols?" (2 Cor. … Continue reading Fellowship
Samuel Ridout was born in Annapolis, Md., Oct. 22, 1855, the son of Dr. Samuel Ridout and his wife, Anne. When about one year old his father died, and about four years later, his mother also. It then developed upon his grandfather to care for and guide the course of young Samuel. Of this devoted … Continue reading A Memorial Of S. Ridout Part 3 Historical Sketch
Doctor Woodhams and his family, with Miss Dejonge and Miss Creighton, had a good crossing in the "Aquitania," arriving in London, June 4th, and sailing again for Africa June 5th. The following is an extract from a letter written at sea: S.S. "Aquitania," at Sea. "We are grateful to our God for setting us on … Continue reading Work In The Foreign Field
AFRICA Miss Dejonge, writing from Nairobi, Kenya Colony, gives the following account of the trip from London to Africa: Since last writing you we have made the trip from London to the African continent, although not yet to our journey's end. We stopped at Tangiers, Marseilles, Port Said, Port Sudan, Aden, and last Friday reached … Continue reading Work In The Foreign Field
It is written when our Lord ascended up on high He gave gifts unto men, " He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ" (Eph. 4:11-13), expressing thus … Continue reading Pastoral Care.