Volume 13, No.2, May 2002
The Song of Solomon
This book is unique among the books of holy writ. It is a story of love, in tender, romantic language, which Hebrews recognize as a story of love between God and Israel, and Christians recognize as a story of love between Christ and his Church. It is frequently read at Passover season by the Jews, in commemoration of God's loving favor at the Exodus, [...]
The Book of Job
(Continued from previous issue ... full text available electronically from the author at chagensickl@attbi.com) DOCTRINAL SIGNIFICANCE Perhaps the main importance of the book of Job is to answer the simple question as to why a loving God permits evil. Viewed from this standpoint, job represents mankind grappling with the facts of sin and death around him. As representing man, Job can only be used [...]
The Defense of Truth (Proper and Improper Methods)
"But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy" (James 3:17). Question: May it be inferred from this text that purity of doctrine is placed first above all other considerations and that the defense of truth comes before peaceableness? In endeavoring to resolve this [...]
Transition
With this issue we welcome Bro. Richard Doctor to the staff of Beauties of the Truth, who has agreed to accept the duties of Managing Editor. Bro. Jerry Leslie, who has served in this capacity for several years, suggested a change, in the spirit of humility, but has agreed to continue on the editorial board. The members of the board wish Bro. Doctor the [...]