VOL. XXXIII DECEMBER 1 No. 23
A.D. 1912—A.M. 6041
The Retributive Character of Divine Law...........367
Retributive Justice the Basis of Divine
Law.........................................368
Operation of Retributive Law Natural..........369
Love Not the World................................370
Selfishness the Spirit of the World...........370
The Creation of Things Mundane....................371
"Let There Be Light"..........................372
"God Created Man In His Own Image"................373
A Fall, Not An Evolution......................373
"By One Man's Disobedience"...................374
Discipline (Poem).................................374
Wisdom For Hard Times.............................374
Your Good Hopes—1913.............................375
The Ending of the Gentile Times...................377
Our Consecration is Unto Death................377
Advice to Pilgrims, Good for All..................378
Suggestions for Berean Classes....................378
An Interesting Letter.............................379
Berean Questions in Scripture Studies.............379
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WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY
CHARLES T. RUSSELL, PRESIDENT
"BROOKLYN TABERNACLE," 13-17 HICKS ST.,
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After the close of the hymn the Bethel Family listens to the reading of "My Vow Unto the Lord," then joins in prayer. At the breakfast table the MANNA text is considered. Hymns for January follow: (1) 34; (2) 305; (3) 110; (4) 208; (5) 291; (6) 316; (7) 301; (8) 224; (9) 295; (10) 87; (11) 299; (12) 109; (13) 10; (14) 129; (15) 32; (16) 105; (17) 108; (18) 101; (19) 273; (20) 14; (21) 145; (22) 12; (23) 57; (24) 332; (25) 240; (26) 204; (27) 67; (28) 160; (29) 107; (30) 39; (31) 293.
On Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, January 5, at the Brooklyn Tabernacle, an opportunity will be given for symbolic baptism in water. Robes, etc., will be provided. Any desiring to symbolize will please give us timely notice.
r5139 THE RETRIBUTIVE CHARACTER OF DIVINE LAWr5138 LOVE NOT THE WORLD
r5139 THE CREATION OF THINGS MUNDANE
r5140 "GOD CREATED MAN IN HIS OWN IMAGE"
r5143 WISDOM FOR HARD TIMES
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r5141 THE ENDING OF THE GENTILE TIMESr5142 ADVICE TO PILGRIMS, GOOD FOR ALL
r5142 SUGGESTIONS FOR BEREAN CLASSES
r5143 AN INTERESTING LETTER
BEREAN QUESTIONS IN SCRIPTURE STUDIES
Series VI., Study XII.—Marital and Other
Privileges and Obligations of the New Creation.
Read P. 501, par. 1 to P. 505, par. 1.
(27) What difficulties may arise in the case of two New Creatures well mated, who should in time become mis-mated? P. 501, par. 1; P. 502, par. 1.
(28) Explain the difficulties arising from a case of husband and wife mis-mated physically and spiritually, and the proper conduct of the husband who is a New Creature. P. 502, par. 2.
(29) Where the wife is a member of the New Creation, but well-mated naturally to a worldly husband, what is the situation? And what course should be taken by the wife? P. 503, par. 1.
(30) Where two are "unequally yoked," and are additionally mis-mated naturally, the wife being the superior, what counsel is offered by the Apostle? P. 504, par. 1.
(31) What is the principal point to be kept clearly in mind by the believer? And under what condition only may the New Creature re-marry in case of divorce? P. 504, par. 2.
(32) Should the text, "If the unbelieving depart, let him depart," be understood to grant liberty to the deserted one to re-marry? And what is signified by "constructive desertion"? P. 505, par. 1.
Read P. 505, par. 2 to P. 512, par. 2.
(33) What course is a husband thus "deserted" permitted to pursue? P. 505, par. 2.
(34) Under what conditions may a wife consider herself "deserted," and what are her liberties in such an event? P. 506, par. 1; P. 507, par. 1.
(35) Why should we not be surprised if such trials come to us? And what is the Scriptural admonition regarding a way of escape? P. 507, par. 2.
(36) What is conscience? And how should the New Creation so educate their consciences that they may become proper guides? P. 508.
(37) The teaching and example of our Lord, and the judgment of the Apostle Paul concerning celibacy. Matt. 19:12; 1 Cor. 7:25-40 ? P. 509 to P. 512 may be read aloud and discussion avoided.
(38) Would it be proper, after marriage, for either husband or wife or both to decide upon a celibate life? (1 Cor. 7:3-9.) This question might properly be answered merely by the reading of the reference. P. 512, par. 1, 2.
Read P. 513, par. 1 to P. 517, par. 1.
(39) Why is so important a matter as matrimony entered into with so little forethought or wisdom? And what is the proper view of human nature? P. 513, par. 1, 2.
(40) What rules and circumstances should be observed by even natural men and women in selecting life-companions? P. 513, par. 3.
(41) What further admonitions would apply to New Creatures who may decide to marry? P. 514, par. 1; P. 515, par. 1.
(42) What does "in the Lord" signify? P. 515, par. 2.
(43) If marriage were more generally considered from this high point of view, what would be the result? P. 516, par. 1.
(44) What special protection have New Creatures in the matter of marriage, whether it result favorably or unfavorably? And what fact should constantly be kept uppermost in their minds? P. 517, par. 1.
Study XIII.—Parental Obligations of the New Creation.
Read P. 519, par. 1 to P. 522, par. 1.
(1) The proper standpoint from which the pro-creative power of man as God's agent should be considered. Read P. 519, par. 1.
(2) This feeling of responsibility be intensified by a realization of pre-natal influences! Read P. 519, par. 2.
(3) Is it proper to attribute all the evil in the world to heredity? P. 520, par. 1.
(4) Would the birth of a perfect child be possible under present conditions? P. 520, par. 2.
(5) What advantage should New Creatures have over the rest of mankind in the propagation and training of children? P. 521, par. 1.
(6) What lessons may be learned from scientific experiments among the lower animals? P. 521, par. 2; P. 522, par. 1.
VOL. XXXIII DECEMBER 15 No. 24
A.D. 1912—A.M. 6041
1912—Annual Report—1912.........................383
The Truth in Foreign Fields...................383
Financial Report..............................386
The Adversary's Tactics...........................387
Accuser of the Brethren.......................387
The Philosophy of Our Daily Experiences...........388
Suffering Develops Character..................388
What Constitutes Purity of Heart..................389
Honorable Motives Indicative of Heart
Purity......................................389
By One Man's Sin the Death-Curse..................390
Death the Curse—Not Torture..................390
The Temptation of Eve.........................391
The Mark of Cain..................................391
Sin Croucheth at the Door.....................392
Brother-haters are Murderers..................392
Wise as Serpents—Harmless as Doves...............393
The Point Illustrated.........................393
Interesting Letters...............................393
Price List—Bibles, etc...........................394
PUBLISHED BY
WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY
CHARLES T. RUSSELL, PRESIDENT
"BROOKLYN TABERNACLE," 13-17 HICKS ST.,
BROOKLYN, N. Y., U. S. A.
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[FRIENDS FROM NEARBY PLACES ARE CORDIALLY INVITED.]
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On Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, January 5, at the Brooklyn Tabernacle, an opportunity will be given for symbolic baptism in water. Robes, etc., will be provided. Any desiring to symbolize will please give us timely notice.
r5144 1912—ANNUAL REPORT—1912r5147 THE ADVERSARY'S TACTICS
r5147 THE PHILOSOPHY OF OUR DAILY EXPERIENCES
r5148 WHAT CONSTITUTES PURITY OF HEART
r5149 BY ONE MAN'S SIN THE DEATH-CURSE
r5150 THE MARK OF CAIN
r5151 "WISE AS SERPENTS—HARMLESS AS DOVES"
r5152 INTERESTING LETTERS
"I.B.S.A." BIBLES AND OTHER BIBLE STUDY HELPS
First in this list we mention the several volumes of
"STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES" SERIES
—referring inquirers to another page of this journal for prices, etc. We commend also, as aids, the following publications (not all our own), which we supply at specially low prices because of the assistance they will lend to the study of God's Word. We mention these somewhat in the order in which they seem to us to be desirable aids.
Hereafter to distinguish our own special edition from other Bibles, we will refer to it as the "I.B.S.A." Bible. This Bible is becoming more and more indispensable to all readers as they learn how to use it. The translation, of course, is not at all different from that of other Bibles of the Common Version. We specially recommend it for its smallness of size, lightness of weight, and good-sized print, and above all for the helps to Bible students and teachers bound with it; printed on India paper; excellent press work. Its special feature, distinguishing this Bible from all others, is
Part I.
BIBLE TEACHERS' MANUAL.
Biblical Comments from Genesis to Revelation, with references to the STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES and others of our publications showing the page where the text is more fully discussed and elaborated. We can scarcely imagine anything more helpful than these for Bible study. It is so easy to turn to the reference and ascertain if the matter has been treated and where and how. It represents four hundred and eighty-one pages of matter.
Part II.
INSTRUCTORS' GUIDE TEXTS.
This is a topical arrangement of Bible subjects specially convenient for those who have opportunity for teaching others the Divine Plan of the Ages. Its various Topics are arranged under distinct headings and the various texts bearing upon the subjects are collated. With this help a novice has at his command, well-furnished, "the Sword of the Spirit." It is in condensed form, very convenient, and consists of eighteen pages solid matter.
Part III.
BEREAN TOPICAL INDEX.
The Berean Topical Index, alphabetically arranged, presents a large variety of subjects showing references to the STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES and others of our publications treating the same. This feature covers twenty-eight pages.
Part IV.
DIFFICULT TEXTS EXPLAINED.
SPURIOUS PASSAGES NOTED.
In this, specially difficult texts are brought to the attention and references given showing where they are treated in our publications. Following this is a full list of various interpolations and spurious passages of the Scriptures not in the original MSS., as proven by the oldest Greek MSS.—fifteen pages.
These four features, representing five hundred and forty-two pages, are not to be found in any other Bibles on earth and, in our opinion, they are of almost priceless value. One of our interested readers if he could not procure another would not sell his copy for a hundred dollars—many of them surely would not take thousands for it.
All of our "I.B.S.A." Bibles contain the above, and some of them, the numbers of which end with a nine, contain additionally Bagster's Bible Study Helps, including an alphabetical index of proper names and Bagster's Bible Concordance and Maps—a total of one hundred and eighty-six pages.
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DESCRIPTION AND PRICES—"I.B.S.A." BIBLES
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The following wholesale rates postpaid are granted to all WATCH TOWER subscribers:
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.35
Leatherette, gold edges..........................................
.50
" blue edges, Swedish.................................
.35
" gold edges, " .................................
.65
Genuine Morocco, gold edges...................................... 1.10
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This very valuable work, published under the author's copyright by Fowler & Wells Co., New York City, has been sold by them at $4 in cloth and $5 in half leather binding. For several years a friend, an earnest Bible student, desirous of assisting the readers of our Society's publications, has supplied them through us at a greatly reduced price; now he has purchased the copyright and plates from the Fowler & Wells Co., and presented the same to our Society as a gift, under our assurance that the gift will be used for the furthering of the Truth to the extent of our ability, by such a reduction of price as will permit the poor of the Lord's flock to have this help in the study of the Word.
REDUCED PRICES.—These will be sold with THE WATCH TOWER only. In cloth binding $1.50 (6s. 3d.)—includes postage and, as a Premium, one year's subscription new or renewal, to THE WATCH TOWER. On thin paper, in full morocco leather, divinity circuit, red under gold edges, silk sewed, leather lined, $2.50 (10s. 6d.)—includes postage and one year's subscription to THE WATCH TOWER.
This is the ordinary Common Version in cloth binding. As footnotes it gives the reading of the three oldest Greek MSS., Sinaiticus, Vaticanus and Alexandrine, wherever these differ from the Common Version. This is a very valuable little work, published in Europe, which we specially import. Price, 50c., including postage.
LEESER'S TRANSLATION OF THE OLD TESTAMENT
This is the standard translation amongst English reading Hebrews, by one of their own rabbis. It is not perfect, but is a valuable aid in critical study of the Old Testament. Our special price, in leather binding, including postage, is $1.10.
ANALYTICAL CONCORDANCE TO THE SCRIPTURES
In English, Hebrew and Greek, by Prof. Young (Presbyterian). A valuable work for all critical students. The publishers advise that they are bringing out a new revised edition of this valuable work, with considerable additional matter—historical data, etc., and have advanced the price. We are not permitted by the publishers to cut this price, but we may and do give in addition, postage free, any four volumes of STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES, cloth binding, with each Concordance, or six volumes if purchaser pays expressage. Postpaid, cloth binding, $6.
EXHAUSTIVE CONCORDANCE TO THE SCRIPTURES
In English, Hebrew and Greek, by Prof. Strong (Methodist). This is also an able work and useful in critical study. It has some advantages over Young's; after getting used to it we prefer it. Special reduced prices—in cloth binding, $3; half leather, $5. Carriage prepaid, 65c. extra.
CRUDEN'S CONCORDANCE TO THE SCRIPTURES
A valuable work, but scarcely necessary to those who have either of the above mentioned. English only. Cloth binding, $1, delivered.
This is one of the most desirable editions of Prof. Smith's work. It is a large volume of 1,020 pages. Cloth binding, $1.30, including postage.
"BIBLE TALKS IN SIMPLE LANGUAGE"
This is the best book of its kind we have ever seen. It presents the Bible stories in simple, but not childish language, and seems remarkably free from the bad theology so common in this class of books. All Christian parents should have a Sunday Bible lesson with their children, and this book furnishes interesting topics, to which may be added as much concordant "Present Truth" as the age of the children will justify. Parents are responsible for their children's training in theology as well as in morals. This will assist in the discharge of this duty, be a blessing to yourself and your children.
624 pages, 250 illustrations; cloth sides, leather back and corners, gilt edges. A subscription book at $3. Our special price, 75 cents, plus 25 cents postage.
Should any desire other Bibles we will be pleased to supply
publisher's catalogue, giving full description and prices.
We are usually able to secure a discount of 25 per cent. on
the publishers' list prices.