Volume 11, No.1, Feb. 2000
The Cross and Crown: William Penn, Messenger of Brotherly Love
An introduction to the life and Christian service of William Penn, a stalwart of faith in the Philadelphia period. "Being ready to faint concerning my hope of the restitution of all things, it was at this time the Lord visited me with a certain and sound testimony of his eternal world." - William Penn {1} A seasoned man of arms learns both victory and [...]
Spirit Begettal in the Churches Today
The beginning of the third millennium and continued extension of the Harvest Period seems a most appropriate time to review the question of whether spirit begettal can occur in the nominal churches. We would like to investigate this subject from two standpoints: first, by direct sanctified reasoning based on the Scriptures and analysis of current conditions; and second, by examining the statements of Pastor [...]
Editor’s Note on The Virgin Birth
The article "The Virgin Birth" (previous issue) drew a number of comments. To address a concern about Mary contributing faulty genetic material, the article suggested both sperm and egg were from heaven, transplanted together into Mary's womb. However others observed that dominant genes from one parent can supersede recessive genes from another, and suppose by some such means Mary might have supplied the egg [...]