A World at War
(Copyright 09-11-2024) by Joseph B. Baity (Charlotte, North Carolina) Global conflict is on the rise. In 2023, the world experienced the highest number of state-based conflicts since 1946, while the past three years (2021-2023) were identified as the most violent in the last three-plus decades, dating back to 1989. While the number of countries involved in […]
Along Came Jones
(Copyright 09-08-2024) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) Gary Cooper departs from his usual hero movie character in this 1945 film, “Along Came Jones.” The movie starts out with a stagecoach shooting and robbery of $40,000 by the notorious gunslinger, Monte Jarred, played by Dan Duryea. Melody Jones (Cooper) and his sidekick, George Fury (William Demarest) stumble […]
The Sabbath was Made for Man
(Copyright 09-07-2024) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) COME TO YAHSHUA (“Yah is Savior”)“Come to Me, ALL who are Weary and Heavy-Laden, and I will give you Rest.” (Matt. 11:28) REST FOR YOUR SOUL“Take My yoke upon you, and Learn from Me, for I am Gentle and Humble in Heart; and you shall find Rest for […]
The Foundation of Godly Faith
(Copyright 09-08-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Have you considered the question of what is the foundation of your faith? Or what is the proper foundation of godly faith according to Scripture? The faith of many is on a weak or flawed foundation. It may be on a human personality, on false teachings, on confidence […]
Is It a Sin to Eat Unclean Meats?
(Copyright 08-31-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Is it a sin to eat unclean meats, as designated in Scripture? Many who think of themselves as Christians think not, while presumably those practicing Judaism would disagree. Consider God’s laws, his commands, for a moment. Why were they given? Was it to deprive humans of things that are […]
Three Reasons My Faith Will Not Allow Me to Vote for a Certain Political Party
(Copyright 09-05-2024) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) I am neither a registered Republican or Democrat. I have no personal stake in the success of any political party. As a Christian and a minister of the Gospel my goal is to see the values of Heaven adopted and lived out by as many people and institutions […]
On Voting and Elections
(Copyright 09-03-2024) by Chris Corlett (Coeur d’Alene, Idaho) This article puts the “personal” in Personal Update. Neither a Bible study nor a research paper, I hope to introduce to you, Gracious Reader, my framework and approach regarding voting and elections. Headlines covering elections from around the world regularly populate our news cycle, and in November, votes […]
Church Inventory
(Copyright 2023) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) The New Testament church of Jesus Christ began nearly 2,000 years ago when God sent the Holy Spirit on Pentecost to the 120 disciples meeting together in Jerusalem. Ten days before, Jesus, just before ascending to heaven, told His disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they received POWER. But […]
The Right Form of Government?
(Copyright 08-31-2024) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) “Of the increase of His Government and Peace there shall be no end…” (Isaiah 9:7) WHAT WILL HIS [Yahshua’s] GOVERNMENT BE: A Kingdom, Republic, Democracy, Socialist, Fascist, Democratic Socialist, Communist? THE ANSWER: AN EVERLASTING KINGDOM “…upon the Throne of David, and upon his Kingdom, to order it… with Judgment and […]
Robin Jones Items Scanned and Uploaded
(Copyright 08-31-2024) by Craig M. White (Australia) As you may be aware, many items from Robin Jones library was sent to me for scanning and making available on the Friends of the Sabbath website. I have now scanned most items with only the 151 page ‘History of the London Church’ and scores of the Pasadena campus […]
Legacy Institute of Thailand and Burma
(Copyright 09-01-2024) by Rebecca Wise (United States) Thank you for sending out the newsletter free of charge. I enjoy the articles very much. It’s a great service to many people. Thank you for including Kenya Hands of Hope in your announcements. I will ask Bill about his August 24 donor letter which I can’t find on […]
How Should We Bear Fruit?
(Copyright 1995) by Norman S. Edwards (Port Austin, Michigan) Most religions of the world teach in some way that there are two classes of people: an “ordained” ministry or priesthood responsible for teaching others—harvesting their Father’s fields, and a lay-membership responsible for physical service and financial support. What does the Bible say? For what kind […]
The Flat Earth Myth
(Copyright 08-23-2024) by Jonathan Sarfati (Powder Springs, Georgia) For the last 200 years or so, many anti-Christians have resorted to a scurrilous lie (acting consistently with their worldview1): that the early and medieval Christian Church taught that the earth is flat.2 One of the most prominent recent examples is probably the most powerful man in the […]
What Restrains the Man of Sin?
(Copyright 08-28-2024) by Charles Whitaker (Charlotte, North Carolina) In II Thessalonians 2, the apostle Paul mentions a force that works at least temporarily to restrain the coming of the man of sin, or, as some translations more correctly say, the lawless man.1 Many translations do a poor job on this passage, but I think J.B. Phillips’ The New […]
The Falling Away
(Copyright 08-24-2024) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) The apostle Paul wrote to the church at Thessalonica in northern Greece regarding their fear that they had missed Christ’s return. Here is his message: “Now, brethren, concerning the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, not to be soon shaken in […]
Donor Letter – August 24, 2024
(Copyright 08-24-2024) by William P. Goff (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) Greetings Brethren, Happy Sabbath. Thanks to your continued support (and to those who went above and beyond) the orphans and widows are once again faring well. Sleeping with food in their bellies. I’m also happy to report that none have died since we posted that last […]
The Bride of Christ
(Copyright 08-29-2024) by Sue & Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) AN IMPORTANT TEACHING MOMENTPerhaps, you, like many others, have heard teachings about the expression “Bride of Christ.” This was brought afresh to our attention today, and I want to share a few thoughts that I hope will help you–should you need that help–in correctly interpreting this […]
Blessed Day of Rest
(Copyright 08-24-2024) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) MORE LASTING THAN THE UNIVERSEThe Seventh Day Sabbath is not just a religious issue.It is a natural law, like the law of gravity; an everlasting Law that will not, cannot fail. (Ex. 31:16) “And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the […]
The Deep State is the Body of Antichrist
(Copyright 08-27-2024) by James Lloyd (Medford, Oregon) Bible Prophecy says“When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Lord shall lift up a standard against him” (Isaiah 59:19). God has poured out Prophecy of what has happened, and what is about to occur, as the attached humorous cartoon shows. For years, the Prophecy ministry Christian […]
Salt
(Copyright 2002) by Mike Ford (Oxford, Georgia) Years ago, in another lifetime it seems, I loved to play softball on the church team. We lived outside Dallas, Texas, at the time, an area known for its summertime heat. Many a spring and summer weekend would find us traveling to yet another double-elimination softball tournament. These […]
Flavorless Salt
(Copyright 08-21-2024) by Hunter D. Swanson (Charlotte, North Carolina) “Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.” (Colossians 4:6) Does anyone like competitive cooking shows? I am not fond of the exaggerated emotions and intensity for the sake of entertainment. Now, my wife, on […]
A Bride Prepared
Chapter 1: Is the Bride Ready?(Copyright) by Warren Zehrung (Little Rock, Arkansas) IntroductionFrom the very beginning, Jesus Christ has made known to us His intention to marry a most exquisite Bride. The marriage of the Lamb to His spouse will commence the eternal covenant longed for by Jesus Christ from time immemorial. From the days […]
Building on the Rock: The Key to Christian Unity and a Great Harvest of Souls
(Copyright 08-21-2024) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) And I say to you that you are Peter and on this Rock I will build My church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. – Matt. 16:18 It is obvious to any honest observer that Christendom is seriously fractured and divided into thousands of […]
The Ides of August again – College orientation week
(Copyright 08-21-2024) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) “To strip our past of glory is no great loss, but to deny it honor is devastating.” – Daniel Patrick Moynihan “Education is a weapon whose effects depend on who holds it and at whom it is aimed.” – Josef Stalin TOO MUCH OF HIGHER EDUCATION IS AIMED AT THE […]
The Banned Discovery
(Copyright) by Jonathan Gray (New Zealand) On Tuesday the 3rd of July, 2001, Terry M., a friend and three boys ranging in age from 7 years to 17 years, ventured into New Zealand’s Waipoua forest for a bush walk and a look at some ancient stone structures therein. The Waipoua Forest sites were on public land, […]