Titus...Practical

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By Oscar M. Baker

"Zealous of good works" (2: 14). A mark of a peculiar people. "Rebuke with all authority" (2:15). I hate to rebuke anybody. I haven't done very much of that. I don't like to be rebuked, do you? But when Titus is over bishops, deacons and so on, there's going to have to be a little of that to put folks in line. We're not exercising authority today, really. I'm not in the business of rebuking folks. I seldom do and if I do, I try to be positive rather than finding fault and maybe suggest there's a better way. I want to be helpful. I don't want to put anyone down. I want everyone who names the name of Christ to have a witness of some kind. And we can't be in the business of putting folks down and spoil their witness, what little they have might grow! I've known a lot of people who started out very weak sometimes we call it "on the wrong foot" and they turned out just fine! I'm so glad that I was friendly, and that I did try to help a little and didn't oppose.

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Christ the Man of Prayer #2

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By Oscar M. Baker

Luke 3:21-22. "...Jesus also being baptized,and praying..." A lot of people go over these verses and never notice that He was praying there when baptized.

Mark 1:35. "...rising up a great while before dawn...prayed." Notice that! And read verse 34. He would never allow demons or the devil to bear testimony of Him. Now compare Ph'p. 2:10. These that bow the knee will do it willingly, and the devil and demons will not be among them.

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The Two Babylons

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The Two Babylons

The Two Babylons or The Papal Worship by Alexander Hislop 
This book suggests that the RomanCatholic Church chooses to worship in a manner that is taken from paganism and is really a system of idolatry. There are several illustrations and facts given to prove that much of what the Catholic religion teaches is false and will not be accepted or well pleasing unto the

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Silently, Secretly, Mysteriously

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No trumpets, no shouts, marked the beginning of the dispensation of the mystery.  Just the simple statement, "The salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles."

Because they cannot point back to some historical landmark, many are inclined to doubt these words in the Word.  They cannot believe that such an important event could just happen without some eruption in nature or a great battle of world forces or some such landmark to point out a great change.

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The Life and Epistles of St. Paul

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The Life and Epistles of St. Paul

The Life and Epistles of St. Paul by Conybeare and Howson
As the title suggests these authors spend a great deal of time explaining the historical surroundings and the environment that were present during the Apostle Paul's lifetime. The 14 Epistles that were written by St. Paul are quoted (KJV) and then some notes given as an explanation of these Scriptures.

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Search to See

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Our book in review is entitled Search to See by Alvin Johnson
Our author's desire was to write a book using poetry (i.e. a poetic form) in such a way as to provoke curiosity and a greater interest in the Bible and finally to promote Bible study.  He hoped that others would "Search to See" whether or not these things are true by searching the Scriptures.

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Enoch & Elijah: R.I.P.

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Enoch & Elijah: R.I.P.

Enoch and Elijah: R.I.P. by M. Thomas Wark  
The purpose of this booklet is to prove that the patriarch Enoch and the prophet Elijah are not examples of men who have died and are now alive in heaven. It will be proven that Enoch is not a type of the "pre-tribulation rapture" of the Body of Christ at the end of this dispensation.  That Elijah was not taken to heaven in a fiery chariot thereby escaping death.  And finally that these two men are not the "Two Witnesses" of the Book of Revelation, chapter 11:3-12.  These two men do not have immortal souls and they are not examples of men who do.

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The Buddha of Christendom

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The Buddha of Christendom

"The Buddha of Christendom" by Robert Anderson
The Reformation that took place in the 16th century is the subject of this book.  The Reformers believed that the Bible should be the supreme standard of authority, whereas Rome taught that "the Church" was.  These two differing viewpoints are still at odds in the days in which we live.  One position is Christianity and the other is the religion of Christendom and of its Buddha

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New Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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New Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

New Treasury of Scripture Knowledge 
This is an updated and revised volume by Jerome H. Smith.  The original edition which appeared around 1836, was developed from the Rev. Thomas Scott's "Commentary".  In 1955, Mr. Smith acquired a copy of the "Treasury".  Since that time, he has been painstakingly adding, editing, and expanding this work in order to bring us the "New Treasury". "The most significant feature of this book is its nearly exhaustive collection of cross-references," says Mr. Smith.

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From Pentecost to Prison (Acts)

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From Pentecost to Prison (Acts)

From Pentecost to Prison, by C. H. Welch is our book in review.  This is an exposition on the Acts of the Apostles.  We need this historical account of what happened after the Lord's ascension until the time that the nation of Israel is set aside, so we can understand where the church started.  Did the church find its beginning at Acts chapter 2, 9, 13, or 28?  These questions and many others are addressed in this book.

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Dispensational Truth

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Dispensational Truth

Dispensational Truth   by C. H. Welch
This work is about the principle of right division, which can best be described as cutting aright the Word of God.  When we use right division to understand the purpose of God for mankind, we see two distinct lines of redemptive operation; redemption unto the heavens or the earth.  Already, we can see the opposition to traditional thinking.

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Word Studies on the Holy Spirit

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Our editor recently was asked, "How do you do word studies?"  We would like to take this article as a way of trying to answer this question.  We will not be reviewing one particular book, but rather suggesting that you will need a few books to help you look up words and their meanings.  We will also list some guidelines that should be used to help you understand the Word of God.

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The Prize of the High Calling (Philippians)

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The Prize of the High Calling (Philippians)

The Prize of the High Calling   by Charles H. Welch. 
This book is an exposition of the epistle to the Philippians, and derives its title from chapter 3:14, "I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."  The purpose of this book is to exhort believers to service by examples of our Lord first, then Paul, Timothy, and Epaphroditus.  The Lord's desire for each of us is that we grow from newborn Christians to full grown adults.  We can accomplish this by keeping our eyes on the end that God has in view.

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The Unfolding Purpose of God

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The Unfolding Purpose of God

The Unfolding Purpose of God, by Stuart Allen.
Mr. Allen brings out the importance of understanding the broad overview of God's purpose in Christ Jesus our Lord (Eph. 3: 11).  Having this enlightenment will help us be approved of God as we live our lives for Him (2 Tim. 2:15).  Mr. Allen has a simple and easy to understand style of writing which makes this book very helpful and enjoyable to the new believer.

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Just and the Justifier (Romans)

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Just and the Justifier (Romans)

The book we have selected to review is the Just and the Justifier by Charles H. Welch.  This book is an exposition of the epistle to the Romans. I derives its title from Romans 3:26;  "To declare I say at this time his righteousness:  that he might be just and justifier of him which believeth in Jesus." Mr. Welch considers the Roman epistle from three angles, doctrinally, dispensationally, and practically.  He also has divided the book into sections to better help us to understand the purpose Paul had in writing this book.

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