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April 1,2003

EARNESTLY CONTEND FOR THE FAITH  - No 548
 
In Jude, verse 3, Diaglott, the Apostle admonishes, "I had a necessity to write you, exhorting
you to earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered to the saints." In this time, when
Combinationism is rampant on all hands, here is some Scripture that receives little or no attention
- even from some who claim to understand its real import.  At the outset it is well that we
remember that faith has three meanings in the Bible - first, it is what we believe (the Truth),<
second, it is the quality by which we believe (mental appreciation and heart's reliance upon God
and Christ), and, third, it is faithfulness. When St. Jude tells us to "contend for the faith," he is
referring to the first meaning of the word; namely, contend for the Truth.  This is in keeping with
the Manna comment for September 23: "Our good fight of faith consists in a considerable measure
in our defense of the Word of God... This will mean our willingness to stand for the Truth at any
cost and against any number of assailants... As the Apostle again says, 'I am set for the defense
of the Gospel.'  We can do no less than defend the Truth.  The Truth is God's representative,
Christ's representative, and hence our standard, and as true soldiers we must defend our standard,
even unto death."

There is a slogan common among men, He who fights and runs away lives to fight another
day; but this certainly can have no embrace from those who "earnestly contend for the faith."
This is confirmed by the Apostle Paul in Phil. 1:17, Dia., "I am placed for the defense of the glad
tidings" - in much the same manner as "God has placed the members each one of them in the
Body." (I Cor. 12:18)  Both of these texts draw good comparison to a sentinel on guard in an
army - he is set there to admit all the eligibles, just as he is also set to intercept all the
ineligibles.  Once this matter is clearly discerned, it will then become readily apparent how wrong
are those who have decided they will have no controversy.  Certainly, their stand has no support
whatever in the Scripture; in fact, it is a direct contradiction of Scripture.

Sometime back, one who would be a teacher in the Lord's House made the foolish
observation that only error needs defense; the Truth can defend itself.  From the foregoing, it is
clear enough that the two Apostles and That Servant held just the reverse position.  Those of us
who are acquainted with the facts know that Brother Russell was inherently a gentle man - a man
of peace; yet a large part of his ministry was spent in controversy - just as the Prince of Peace
spent most of His earthly sojourn in warring for the Truth and the principles it embraced.

Eventually, when His Kingdom is established, He will in all truth be the Prince of Peace. He will
then establish a peace among men the likes of which they do not now comprehend.  Thus, if we
become involved in controversy, we, too, may contemplate a better day when there "will be no
night there" - no error to cause controversy.  But that time is not yet.  David in his wars typed
Brother Russell in his wars; and the Scriptures tell us definitely that David was a man of war - so
much so that the Lord would not allow him to build the temple (the Lord's house), but that honor
was reserved for Solomon, whose name is the Hebrew for peace. So also, the Greater Solomon
will eventually speak "peace" to the people, but that day is still future.

In 2 Tim. 4:6-8, Dia., St. Paul is in effect giving his own burial eulogy: "The time for my
dissolution has come near.  I have maintained the good contest.  I have finished the race, I have
guarded the faith" - the Truth, that which had motivated him during the years of his Apostleship.
He had been well imbued with the understanding that God had placed him in the Body for that
 
very purpose; and he had practiced what he preached, "steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding
in the work of the Lord." (I Cor. 15:58)

STUDY TO SHOW THYSELF APPROVED

Before one can teach others - defend the Truth - he must himself first be taught. It is well
given that the big difference between the professors and the students is that the professors have
read the books first.  Thus, St. Paul counsels, "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a
workman that needeth not to be ashamed." (2 Tim. 2:15) Brother Russell also recognized the
force of this counsel, as shown by the December 20 Manna comments: "Only the studious find the
narrow way to the Divine approval and acceptance... study the doctrine [the Truth]; study your
course of conduct to keep it in harmony with the doctrine...Study to perform the duties of a
faithful soldier of the cross."

It is a sage observation that the average man is as lazy as he can afford to be;  and this is
more pointedly true of the mind than of the body. Like trees, human beings die in the top first;
we often see people whose bodies still have some semblance of life, but whose minds have flitted
off into space.  And we see Christians on every hand whose faith (mental appreciation) has been
considerably blurred by the ravages of time.  Thus, we have St. Peter's statement, "I will not be
negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be
established in the present truth." (2 Peter 1:12)

According to the information that comes to us, Bible studies are conducted among some
Truth groups where a half dozen different answers are given to the same question, at least five of
which may be wrong. Yet there is no correction by the leader; each is permitted to believe any
answer that suits him.  Viewed from any standpoint, this is certainly Babylon, and comes well
within the scope ofSt—caul's statement, "Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge
of the truth." (2 Tim. 3:7)  At the other extreme, we find some leaders who are ever striving to
produce some new and different answers to those furnished by Brother Russell - just to be
different.  And of such Brother Russell makes some pointed comment:

"The church has been responsible in considerable measure for the stumbling of those whom
it  has  recognized  as  elder-brothers  and teachers.   While  they  should not think  evil,  or  surmise
arrogance, they should be so wakeful to their own duties toward these brethren that they would
not unduly flatter them, nor unduly encourage them, nor stimulate them to manufacture new light
[such as justification in the Camp].

"On the contrary, all who are spiritual should be helpful to those elder-brothers; should
compliment them on their loyalty to the Lord, and to the old, old story, rather than commend them
for fanciful fictions, or encourage them further along such lines.  The Gospel of Grace has not
changed [nor have the fundamentals of Harvest Present Truth]; it is still the old, old story; it still
includes the thought of our calling and election by faithfulness to the terms laid down in the
Scriptures.  The Brethren should be encouraged along these lines rather than along the lines of
manufacturing types by guesswork without any authority of the Word of God."

ERROR AND TRUTH AS TESTS

The question logically arises, Why should the Lord allow such vagaries among His people?
Many are perplexed by this question, yet the answer is conveniently simple, when seen in the
proper light. It is well stated in Micah 5:5,6: "When the Assyrian [the errorists] shall come into
our land [the sphere of the Truth and its spirit]: and when he shall tread in our palaces [by
attempting to overthrow fundamental doctrines, such as justification outside the Court in this
faith Age], then shall we raise against him seven shepherds [competent teachers who shall watch
over your souls as they that must give an account]." And such faithful teachers "shall waste the
land of Assyria with the sword [bring against the errorists sharp cutting truths - "the word of
God, quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword" (Heb. 4:12)]... thus shall He
 
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deliver us from the Assyrian [the errorists], when he cometh into our land, and when he treadeth
within our borders." Here is one more pointed Scripture that approves of controversy on various
occasions.  Jesus Himself established the law for us for this Gospel Age: "Think not that I am
come to send forth Peace on this land; I am come not to send Peace, but War. For my coming will
set a Man against his Father, and a Daughter against her Mother, and a Daughter-in law against
her Mother-in-law; so that a man's enemies will be found in his own family." (Matt. 10:34-36,
Dia.)  It is an inescapable duty of those who would be "faithful to the Lord, the Truth and the
Brethren." And to such the Lord's promise is sure: "And it will turn out to you for a Testimony...
for I will give you Eloquence and Wisdom, which all your opponents will not be able to gainsay,
or resist... And you will be hated by all on account of my name," (Luke 21:13-17, Dia.)

Especially has this promise been evident in both Harvests. Certainly, the Apostles and other
teachers in the Jewish Harvest put to flight all opponents.  And in the Gospel-Age Harvest the
same was also definitely true. This has been in keeping with the prophecy: "I will make thee a
new sharp threshing instrument having teeth." (Isa. 41:15,16) A threshing instrument is only for
harvest purposes; and those familiar with the facts know that the Harvest Truth did have "teeth"
in it.  "Thou shalt thresh the mountains [kingdoms by exposing the error of the Divine right of
kings, etc.] and beat them small [the Harvest message revealed how ridiculous were such claims,
made them truly look "small"]... thou shalt rejoice in the Lord, and shalt glory in the Holy One of
Israel." The teaching is clear that the elect, especially their teachers, will be victorious in the
Harvest conflicts with error. "No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper." (Isa. 54:17)
Therefore, when leaders do not "prosper" in "contending for the faith" we may know that they are
contending for error.

Upon receiving the Truth, which is in "the mouth sweet as honey" (Rev. 10:9,10), many
reach the mistaken conclusion that they have come to the end of all controversy, and have entered
the Beulah land of rest and peace, never again to be disturbed. But not so!  "Good soldiers" must
ever be ready to do battle whenever and wherever occasion arises; and it is an experience common
to all who have borne any part of the burden and heat of the day that "when the sons of God
present themselves before the Lord, Satan comes also." (Job. 1:6)  And he is not one to promote
the peace and prosperity of Zion in any measure - although he often appears to be so with "wwords
smoother than butter." Rather, against the Kingdom and its establishment, and against any and all
of the Elect, he is the avowed enemy ready to cast a stone among them at every opportunity.
Thus, they are his special targets always pitting the "wheat" class against the "buckwheat" class;
"the peace of God which passeth understanding" is anathema to him. Therefore, as soon as any of
the Elect escape from the kingdom of darkness - from "the veil that is spread over all nations [the
veil of ignorance and superstition]" (Isa. 25:7) they should logically expect to be the special
target of the Prince of Darkness; and experience has taught us all that this is certainly true.  We
need only consider the experience of Jesus Himself in Matthew 4:1-11, after His forty-day fast in
the wilderness for confirmation of this conclusion.

It  is  well,  however, to  keep  in mind that  Satan  is  a master of deception,  which  is  clearly
illustrated in his trickery with Eve in the Garden.  "The woman was deceived." (I Tim. 2:14)
Hence, he does not blow a trumpet before him when he leads God's people astray, even though
war is in his heart. "The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart:
his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords." (Psa. 55:21)  He is indeed the "wolf
insheep's clothing" - the "angel of light" - the proclaimer of "advancing truth," which always
does away with the Truth already established. This is the clear record for the entire Gospel Age
to those of us who are "established in the Present Truth."  And he readily downgrades those who
oppose his errors. Jesus was grossly slandered by the "preachers" of His time, as "a glutton and a
winebibber"; Martin Luther was the "heretic," the renegade who got drunk (also a winebibber),
the "sifter" who caused divisions, etc., by the words of the Man of Sin; the loving and lovable
John Wesley was the "dissenter," the nomadic preacher without a pulpit (to which he replied,
 
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"The world is my pulpit"); and Brother Russell was the "illiterate haberdasher," the braying
Balaam's ass, etc.

But sad to say, many who would rest at ease upon their creed beds fell into the snare of the
fowler, which is one of the evidences now, one of the "signs of the times," that we are in "the evil
day."  The Harvest sittings abundantly confirm this; and the sixth slaughter weapon of Revolu-
tionism is everywhere rampant. One of the chief weapons of this sifting work is the cry, No more
controversy; let us have peace'.  Instead of "spoiling" the Assyrian (the sifting errorists), they
allow the Assyrian to spoil them.

THE PATH OF THE JUST

Those who continue to "fight the good fight" along the lines prescribed in the Bible continue
to progress; whereas, "those who sleep" retrogress.  Without activity in the study, practice and
spread of "the good Word of God" there will not only be no progress, but there will be just the
reverse.  Thus, St. Peter (2 Peter 3:18) exhorts us, "Grow in Grace, and in the knowledge of our
Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ", and Brother Russell states that it is impossible to do one without
the other.  And it follows, too, that when we see others introducing "strong delusions" in the
Truth movement, it is our bounden duty to "raise up a standard against such."

Often we hear the text quoted, "The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more
and more unto the perfect day." (Prov. 4:18)  Today many contend that this is an individual
matter, with sufficient knowledge in the Six Volumes of Scripture Studies and other Parousia
writings to accomplish this.  This is only a half truth, and half truths are more misleading than
whole errors.  Accepting such a position makes it easy to go to sleep.  But note the direct
contradiction to such a position in Parousia Volume I, p. 20: "Those who will turn away from the
mere speculations of men, and devote time to searching the Scriptures, not excluding reason,
which God invites us to use (Isa. 1:18), will find that a blessed bow of promise spans the
heavens... For the child of God a lamp is provided whose light dispels from his pathway much of
the darkness... But it is only 'the path of the just' that 'is as the shining light, that shineth more
and more unto the perfect day'... The class referred to is 'justified by faith'... While it is true
that the path of each individual believer is a shining one, yet the special application of this
statement is to the just (justified) as a class... The light will continue to increase beyond the
present - 'unto the perfect day'... illuminating as it becomes due.'"

And to emphasize this statement we offer another comment from the 1912 Watch Tower
Reprint 5055, under the caption. Light Shining More and More Unto The Perfect Day:

"It would not be becoming on our part to speak with positiveness of how much our Lord
knew during His earthly ministry. For how could we know except as it was declared. He said
that the times and seasons were not at that time known by any but 'the Father only.'  We cannot
doubt that He knows all on that subject now. And if our surmises are correct, we know more on
that subject now than our Lord did then."

And by the same process of "reason" we can now say, we know more on some things today
than did Brother Russell during his lifetime.  Surely, none would dispute this self-evident truth,
although this offers no occasion at all for "boasting" over present possessions of Truth - nor was
Brother Russell boasting when he stated, as quoted above, "we know more on that subject now
than our Lord did then."

STRONG DELUSIONS

Nevertheless, it is a fair and reasonable question, Why does the Lord permit the strong
delusions and trials of this evil day, when they actually do overthrow the faith of many and
severely test all?  The Apostle Paul answers this question in 2 Thessalonians 2:11,12: "For this
cause God shall send them [those who received not the love of the Truth that they might be
saved] strong delusion, that they should believe a lie [such as no more controversy, the world on
 
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trial  now  before  Armageddon  -  the  Jehovah's  Witnesses'  teaching]:  that  they  might  be
condemned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness."  Note the added
force to this text as it is given in the Diaglott: "God will send to them an energy of delusion, to
their believing the falsehood; in order that all those may be judged who believed not the Truth,
but approved the iniquity." Plainly, then, we are told that God not only permits, but also desires,
that the faith of His professed people should be severely tried.  And if the thousands fall by these
fiery darts of the enemy, it is because they are unworthy of the Truth - not having received it in
the love of it, much the same as "The spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit
from the Lord troubled him." (I Sam. 16:14)

Many indeed receive the Truth very much as a child receives a new toy. It is a curiosity,
something new (like Grimm's Fairy Tales when read for the first time), to be enjoyed for a season
and then laid aside to be superseded by something else that temporarily pleases the fancy - some
"sleight-of-hand" that may be produced by an aspiring leader. Then there are some who grasp the
Truth as a cudgel wherewith to gain the honors of victory in arguments with opponents - they are
overcome by the "knowledge that puffeth up." It is a sound teaching that the Truth brings to its
recipients "the peace of God which passeth understanding" (Phil. 4:7); and such peace comes to
one and all so long as they "receive the Truth in the love of it"; but such peace is not the peace of
indifference, not the peace at any price, not the peace ofcowardicewhen controversy appears.

The Truth does indeed make strange bedfellows - widely separated by race, nationality,
education and other providential circumstances. Thus, we find some who are too aggressive; just
as we find some that are not aggressive enough; but a proper application of the Truth and its
spirit will eventually give to all "the spirit of a sound mind."  It will calm down the warmongers
and energize to battle those that would calmly permit the Truth stream to be polluted. St. James
has property stated the matter: "The wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable." (James
3:17)  To those who would ignore this plain Scripture the Prophet Amos has some critical words:
"Woe to them that are at ease [at peace with all men] in Zion... that lie upon beds of ivory, and
stretch themselves upon their couches [in languid indifference when errorists - the Assyrian -
would muddy the clear pure Harvest Truth-stream]." (Amos 6:1-4) Our Lord Himself says, "Woe
unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets."
(Luke 6:26)

In this connection, That Servant has some more to say in the September 1, 1916 Watch
Tower, Reprint 5949:

"Let us remember, too, that God has promised to keep and guide the minds of those whose
hearts are loyal and true to Him.  We should therefore conclude that if the Lord is thrusting any
one out of the light as unworthy of it, into the outer darkness of the world, if He is permitting
unfaithful ones to be seduced by the great enemy, it is not our mission to follow them into the
outer darkness by reading, conversation, etc.  We are to remain with the Lord and those who are
walking in the light, and to seek others to take the places of those who now deny or ignore the
precious blood of the covenant wherewith they were once sanctified.  Neither are we to waste
sympathy upon those who depart."

Although we are not heart-examiners, God is; and, when He manifests one by permitting him
to go into outer darkness - as is true of the "unprofitable servant" of Matthew 25:30 (see Berean
Comment), then we can know of a surety that there was something wrong with the heart, with the
character, of which we may have been unaware.  But, when this does become apparent, then we
have the indisputable evidence of the loss of God's favor - gauged by the depth of his departure
into "outer darkness."

Such conclusion would also be strengthened by the depth of the Holy Spirit in those
observing the deflection, St. Peter clearly revealed that he had read the heart ofAnanias - "Why
 
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hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart?' (Acts, 5:4) - and St. Paul corroborates this
opinion: "The Word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword,
piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and the joints and marrow, and is a
discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." (Heb. 4:12) The word "discerner" in this text
is from the Greek kritikis, meaning critic or judge.  It is found only once in the New Testament,
and is derived from the Greek krino: it is closely related to the Greek krisis, which is translated
damnation in John 5:29, the real meaning of which is judgment. Jesus Himself substantiates this
meaning in Matthew 7:15-16, Dia.: "Beware of false teachers... By their fruits you will discover
them."  These words would be empty indeed were we unable to penetrate any deeper than the
skin, although it is common fallacy among men to "look on the outward appearance," which offers
the warning that we should ever proceed very cautiously when attempting to "discern the thoughts
and intents of the heart." We are not to judge according to the faults and blemishes of the fallen
man, but we are to judge (recognize) them according to their faithfulness to the Truth - or by
their revolutionisms against the Truth and departure from the Truth they once received.  It is the
"Word of God" that manifests such people to us.

However, it is here timely to stress that all of the Lord's followers have more or less faults
and blemishes, but these failings are not to determine our opinion of them - their heart condition.
There can be only one touchstone, and that is the Truth itself.  Jesus said, "Now ye are clean
through the word [the Truth] which I have spoken unto you" (John 15:3); and this offers the ready
conclusion that those who cast away the Word that once sanctified them are now become self-
evidently unclean - not on the surface merely, but in the heart.  Usually blemishes are apparent
on the surface, and some are quick to conclude that such appearance is a gauge of the hearts, but
this is a mistake, and should certainly be avoided.  "Not many wise men after the flesh, not many
mighty, not many noble, are called." (I Cor. 1:26) So it has always been easy to see the faults of
the called ones; but it is definitely not the privilege of the called ones to parade the faults of
other called ones - and this should hold true even if we see them losing the Truth - even though
we may realize that there was something unworthy in their characters that caused them to lose the
Truth that once sanctified them, something that caused the Lord to manifest them as such. All of
us know that Brother Russell declined to attack the morals of the Roman priesthood; he allowed
the Truth to manifest them and their errors.

Knowledge is not the primary gauge of Christian character, because all of the saints after
Apostolic times had more or less of error; yet they made their calling and election sure.
However, That Servant taught that we should esteem most highly those whose zeal for the Truth
actuated them to systematic and energetic study of the Word; especially so, those elders "who toil
in word and teaching." (I Tim. 5:17, Dia.)  St Paul says such should be "esteemed worthy of
double honor," because they are those who come within the scope of Psalms 42:1: "As the hart
panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, 0 God."  Conversely, those who
esteem the Truth lightly, merely to minister to their selfishness, or their ego, or for present
advantage ("through covetousness shall they with feigned words making merchandise of you" - 2
Peter 2:3), are unworthy of it; and it is God's will that they should lose it.  Therefore, "strong
delusions" are sent, which "if it were possible, would deceive the very elect" (Matt. 24:24) - to
separate the true from the false.  In this Age of faith the Truth was not designed for the "slothful
in business" (Rom 12:11), or for the wicked or avaricious.

St Peter describes this latter evil very well in Acts 8:20-23: "Thy money perish with thee,
because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. Thou hast neither
part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God... Thou art in the gall of
bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity."  Indeed, "Light [Truth] is sown for the righteous [those
who receive it in a good and honest heart], and joy [the joys of the Truth and its spirit] for the
upright in heart." (Psa. 97:11)  Some of us have wondered why our relatives or close fiends did
not receive the Truth gladly; but, when they did not receive it thus, we should conclude that they
 
 
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are not "of the Truth," and should direct our efforts toward more responsive minds. The veil that
is spread over all nations" (Isa. 25:7) has fostered many superstitions of wide variety; and over
the centuries these vagaries have gripped the minds of many with compelling force.  We are very
well acquainted with a multi-millionaire who would not think of undertaking any kind of voyage
on Friday; but no one would suspect him of such weakness unless they had become intimately
acquainted with him.  It is very unlikely that such a mind would be responsive to sound sober
truth, nor would he be in favor of engaging in any controversy that would challenge his ludicrous
flummery. Such a man would not be inclined to "earnestly contend for the faith." (Jude 3)

The faithful children of God embrace the Truth because they have a warm affinity for it; and
they are most happy when they can minister it to other receptive hearts and minds.  "His word
was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones" (Jer. 20:9), which instantly prompts such
to "earnestly contend for the faith" - to "preach the word in season and out of season" - in
winsome presentation, or in sharp controversy whenever occasion demands. All such realize the
unspeakable value of the Truth; they always give "thanks unto God for His unspeakable gift" -
His "inexpressible gift." (2 Cor. 9:15, Dia.)  Such "buy the Truth, and sell it not" - they sell it
not for money or for "the praise of men."  This is what is meant by receiving the Truth into a
good and honest heart.   And to all such the promise is sure, "He shall give His angels
[Messengers - competent teachers well established in "the present truth"] charge over thee, to
keep thee in all thy ways." (Psa. 91:11)

During this faith Age, the "angels" are usually well-instructed brethren who have studied to
show themselves workmen approved of God, who rightly divide the Truth (2 Tim. 2:15), ever
joyfully willing to feed the flock of God - or even some sister well established in present truth,
who takes a motherly interest in the lambs of the flock. We may be certain that the Lord always
provides for His own; and "great peace have they which love thy law, and nothing shall offend
[stumble] them." (Psa. 119:165)  Thus, the one thing to which all the elect should first look is
what they have received - and still hold - the Truth in the love of it. All who do this have, for
Gospel-Age purposes, inherited goodly Canaan land, which means that they have acquired the
Truth and the spirit of the Truth. This is what is meant by "continuing in My Word" - and "you
shall know the Truth, and the Truth shall make you free."  Such belief of the Truth comes only
through a real sanctification of the spirit, a complete setting apart to the Divine will and service.
This will sometimes put us on the mountain top, as it also will often place us "in the valley of the
shadow," sometimes "sons of peace," sometimes "good soldiers" able and willing "earnestly to
contend for the faith."  The sufferings of our Lord were directly or indirectly caused from
advocating unpopular truth and exposing popular errors - and if we would be faithful we "ought
also so to walk, even as he walked." (I John 2:6)

We should not expect to see all in any ecclesia thus fortified, and we must make due
allowance for "growth in Grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus"; but God has provided
His angels (messengers) to accomplish this in all whose "mind is stayed on thee."  The faithful
student of the Word should be able always to give a reason for his hope.  The Word of God alone
is able to make wise, and is profitable for doctrine, instruction, etc., "that the man of God may be
perfect, thoroughly furnished." (I Peter 3:15; 2 Tim. 3:15-17)  Only this one storehouse contains
an exhaustless supply of things both new and old - meat in due season for the household. God''s
Word is a great storehouse of food for hungry pilgrims. There is milk for babes and strong meat
for those more developed (I Peter 2:2; Heb. 5:14); and not only so, but it contains food adapted
to the different seasons and conditions.  "Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and
ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your
souls." (Jer. 6:16)  Only a comparatively few are seeking the "old paths" and "the faith once
delivered unto the saints." (Jude 3)

(John J. Hoefle, Reprint No. 196, October 1971)

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  • The True concept of consecration to God
  • The True nature of Life, Death and the HereAfter
  • The True benevolent purpose of "Judgment Day."
  • The True purpose of God: restoring the earth
  • The True cast-off condition of "Christendom"
  • The True nature of "spiritism"
  • The False doctrine of the Trinity
  • The False notions regarding the "Rapture"
  • The unconscious state of the dead
  • The resurrection of the dead
  • And much more!
Octaman's inspiration:
Charles Taze Russell

Author of

"The Divine Plan of the Ages"

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The Greatest Preacher of
the 19th AND 20th centuries
(and NOT the founder of
the Jehovah's Witnesses)







"THERE IS GREAT HOPE FOR
ALL MANKIND!"
shh

"The beginning of the Kingdom of the Lord and His Presence

... a
nd Babylon the Great is utterly overthrown"

"Good fights evil and wrong with what's right"

"Who's Side of the Battle will you be?"

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ONE LOVE, ONE AIM, ONE HOPE, ONE DESTINY, ONE GOD 

YaHWeH the God of Israel

"Extol Him by HIS Name..."YAH" Psalm 68:4

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