STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES
"MILLENNIAL DAWN"
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SERIES I., The Plan of the Ages, gives an outline of the divine plan revealed in the Bible, relating to man's redemption and restitution: 386 pages, in embossed cloth, 25c. (1s. 1/2d.). India paper edition, 75c. (3s. 1-1/2d.).
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r4301 SEMI-MONTHLYr4303 VIEWS FROM THE WATCH TOWER
r4304 HE ASCENDED UP ON HIGH
r4306 THE PENTECOSTAL BLESSING
r4307 SAVE YOURSELVES FROM THIS GENERATION
r4309 THE WORD MEDIATOR USED DIFFERENTLY
r4311 "HELP FROM THE LORD"
BEREAN STUDIES ON THE ATONEMENT
THE TEXT-BOOK USED FOR THIS COURSE
IS SCRIPTURE STUDIES, SERIES V. (E)*
Questions on Study V.—The Channel of the Atonement.
(10) Is the term holy Ghost the same in meaning as holy Spirit? Why the two translations? Which is preferable? Cite standard authorities on the subject. P. 168, par. 2.
(11) What authority is there for speaking of the holy Spirit as a separate person from the Father and the Son—the "third person" of the Trinity? Cite Scriptures showing that it signifies, not a person, but the spirit of a person. P. 169, par. 1.
(12) When the pronouns he, whom, him and his are used in respect to the holy Spirit, what is the signification? Does this teach or imply personality? P. 170, par. 1,2.
(13) Do other translations use the same terms? Cite some illustrations where the same Greek word is rendered in the feminine and others in which it is rendered in the neuter gender. P. 170, par. 2,3; Pp. 171, 172.
(14) What is the meaning of the term holy Spirit, as used in the Scriptures? What qualities or powers are represented by the term? Give illustrations of the use of the Hebrew word ruach and the Greek word pneuma. Pp. 173, 174.
(15) What sense attaches to the word spirit, when we say that God is a spirit? P. 174, last par.
(16) What is signified by the statement that "the spirit moved on the face of the waters," in the account of creation? (Gen. 1:2.) Was this an intelligent moving? P. 175, par. 1.
(17) The Apostle says that "Holy men of old spoke and wrote as they were moved of the holy Spirit." In what sense did it move them? P. 175, par. 3.
(18) Give an illustration of the spirit of God working in the hearts of cunning craftsmen and explain the nature of the operation. P. 175, par. 2.
(19) When the Lord put his spirit upon Moses and subsequently upon the elders of Israel, what did it signify? What was its operation? Is there anything to indicate that it was a person that was distributed amongst them? P. 176, par. 1.
(20) Was the holy Spirit manifested in the same manner before Pentecost as subsequently? Cite some Scriptures in proof of the answer. P. 176, par. 2.
(21) In what sense was the holy Spirit granted at Pentecost different from any previous presentation? To whom and for what purpose was it granted? P. 177, par. 1.
(22) In what respect does this manifestation differ from the previous manifestations of the Spirit? Give Scriptural citation in proving answer. P. 177, par. 2; P. 178, par. 1.
(23) Does the holy Spirit as it now operates in the Church always manifest itself in the same manner? Demonstrate the answer from the Scriptures. P. 178, par. 1.
(24) Is there a difference between the holy Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit, and what relationship do they bear to each other? Give Scriptural quotations proving the answer. P. 179, par. 1.
(25) Were the gifts of the Spirit such as would vanish away? Does this signify that the Spirit would cease to operate, or that thereafter it would be differently manifested? P. 179, par. 2.
(26) Is there a difference between the gifts of the Spirit, which were miraculous, and the personally developed fruits of the spirit? Explain the difference with Scriptural references. P. 180, par. 1.
(27) What are the fruits of the Spirit and how do they differ from its gifts? P. 180, par. 2.
(28) Explain the different manifestations of the Spirit and the different objects served. P. 181, par. 1.
(29) Is the term, Spirit of God, sometimes used in a similar manner as we use the expression, spirit of man, or mind of man? Give some instances. P. 182.
(30) Give three senses in which the term Spirit of God may be understood, and some illustrations. P. 183.
(31) The Spirit of God is said to be given sometimes in measure and again without measure. What do these statements imply? Could they be applied to a person or only to the spirit of a person? P. 184, par. 1.
(32) Can any but consecrated believers receive the holy Spirit at all? And how may these increase their measure? P. 185, par. 1.
(33) Quote a number of uses of the word spirit and explain, if possible, how these could possibly be used in reference to a person—spirit of truth, spirit of the Father, etc. P. 186, par. 1.
(34) If the Spirit of the Father means another God, how should we understand the words spirit of the world, spirit of error, spirit of Satan, etc.? P. 186, par. 2.
(35) What is meant by the term Spirit of Anti-Christ and how should we be on guard against it? P. 187, par. 1.
(36) Do the holy and unholy influences or spirits at work in the world imply that there is no personal God or no personal Satan? P. 187, par. 2.
*Five years ago DAWN-STUDIES, VOL. V., was reset, and unfortunately the type was not exactly same size as before; and hence page for page they differ. The references given in these Berean Studies apply to the present edition, a copy of which postpaid will cost you but 30c. But keep your old edition, for unfortunately the new Bible Helps refer to its pages.
STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES
PUBLIC MINISTRIES OF THE TRUTH
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE
WATCH TOWER BIBLE & TRACT SOCIETY
THESE SERVICES ARE WITHOUT CHARGE, AND NO COLLECTIONS
ARE TAKEN UP.
THE CLASS AT EACH PLACE
GENERALLY PROVIDE THE MEETING PLACES AND ARE
PLEASED TO ENTERTAIN THE LORD'S SERVANTS
(AND NOTHING UNUSUAL OR ELABORATE IS EXPECTED).
AT LEAST ONE BEREAN LESSON IS
PROVIDED FOR EACH APPOINTMENT.
BIBLE STUDENTS' SOUTHERN CONVENTION
JACKSONVILLE, FLA., FEBRUARY 12-16, 1909
Ask for receipt on "Certificate Plan" when purchasing your one-way ticket; account, Bible Students' Convention.
All sessions will be held in Board of Trade Auditorium on Main Street.
Lodging at 50 cents and up, per night; meals, 25 cents and up.
The surrounding territory and immediately adjacent states are expected to furnish most of the attendance, though some from more distant parts will be present also.
Pilgrim brethren will be present, including also Brother Russell.
Come all who can, and let those who cannot join us there in person join in spirit and in prayers, and thus participate in the showers of refreshing which the Lord will surely pour upon us.
ONE-DAY LOCAL CONVENTIONS ADDRESSED BY THE
EDITOR OF THIS JOURNAL AS FOLLOWS:
PITTSBURG (N.S.), PA., JANUARY 3
Session for the public at 3:00 p.m. in Allegheny Carnegie Hall, corner Ohio and Federal Sts. Visiting friends heartily welcomed. Baptismal services at 10:30 a.m. for those desiring same and notifying thereof, at Bible House Chapel, 610 Arch Street.
Morning session for Rally, Praise and Testimony at 11:00 o'clock, at 21 South George St. Afternoon session for the public in Maryland Theatre, North Mechanic Street, at 3:00 o'clock. Subject, "Where are the Dead?" Evening meeting for the interested at 7:30. Visiting friends will be made very welcome.
All sessions in the Middlesex Opera House. Morning meeting for praise and testimony at 11:00 o'clock. Afternoon meeting for the public at 3:00 o'clock. Subject, "Where are the Dead?" Meeting for the specially interested at 7:30 p.m. Visiting friends cordially welcomed.
SEMI-MONTHLY
VOL. XXX JANUARY 15 NO. 2
A.D. 1909—A.M. 6037
The Nashville Convention.......................... 19
Removal of the Society's Headquarters............. 19
Brother Russell Re-elected Pastor............. 19
Greater Works Shall Ye Do......................... 20
The Emmanuel Movement......................... 20
Reports for 1908 from the Foreign Branches........ 22
Turning the World Upside Down..................... 24
We Cannot but Speak the Things................ 25
Brotherhood in the Anointed One................... 25
Satan Filled Thy Heart........................ 26
The Three Great Covenants......................... 27
I.
Grace—II. Law—III. Works................. 27
The Oath-Bound Covenant Sure.................. 28
Abraham's Two Seeds........................... 29
The Blood of the Everlasting Covenant......... 30
We expected that we had placed a large order for these calendars, when we ordered five thousand, but we had not much more than one-half enough. We cabled another order and hope to be able to fill all orders by February 1st. They are beautiful, very cheap, and much appreciated.
We did our best to fill all orders for the new Bibles by Christmas time, and believe that we got them all filled before the New Year opened. Any order not yet filled kindly report to us at once, giving date, and put full particulars respecting number, price and the form in which the money was sent. So far as we have heard, the dear friends are delighted with [page 18] this work.
A TRACT FOR SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS
Order as many of these as you can use judiciously, one for each of your S.D.A. friends and neighbors. It will do them good and prepare them for the light on other subjects.
TRACTS, ENVELOPES, WITHDRAWAL LETTERS, ETC.
Any of these you may wish to order soon, please order at once, so that we need not pack, ship and unpack them. Besides, our moving will interrupt shipments for about two weeks.
If you ordered Bibles or tracts and did not get them by mail inquire at the express office for them.
We will shortly have a very cheap edition of our "Hymns" without music for Conventions, etc.
Some time ago when recommending that we sing the same "Hymns of Dawn" (Phil. 3:16), we remarked about the cost of the preparation, copyrights, etc. Inadvertently our words seemed to include the 5c "Songs"; but of course we did not mean that they had cost you much or us anything, for they were not our publication. We no longer handle "Songs."
We have concluded that any balance of money after filling orders shall be placed in the Tract Fund unless you otherwise direct.
THE POLISH TRACTS ARE NOT READY
RENEWALS OF "DISPATCH" AND "WORLD"
We have arranged for Dispatch subscriptions covering Monday issue only at a very special rate, clubbed with the WATCH TOWER, both for $1.50. If you have already sent in your TOWER subscription, you may still avail yourself of this privilege by remitting the difference. We have made a similar arrangement with the Toronto World, for the benefit of our Canadian friends. OTHER PAPERS at same price are: Cincinnati Enquirer, Ft. Wayne News, Chattanooga News and The Atlanta Journal.
Friends writing should mention their interest in the "People's Pulpit Sermons" or the "Brooklyn Tabernacle Sermons" or "Pastor Russell's Sermons," and not so state themselves as though any and all sermons interested them. Brother Russell prefers that his name be less and less used. Hence some sixty papers are publishing them without his name. Others prefer to use his name and no objection is offered so long as the improper title Reverend is not used.
These are ready in the leather-bound India-paper edition, price $1.25 postpaid. But we advise the Bible and Helps. The cheaper editions of the Helps on cheaper paper are not ready yet.
We remind you of the two beautiful motto-cards by our own designers: (1) Sister Seibert's "In Due Time" with the Chestnut bough; and (2) Sister Darlington's Restitution design. We have a large lot of these, and rather than move them to Brooklyn, we will sacrifice them at but little more than custom's duty and freight and express charges, as follows:
2 of each (4) for 25 cents, postpaid.
10 of each (20) for $1.00, postpaid.
100 of each (200) for $6.00, collect.
It will take considerable time to get our arrangements perfected and stuff removed to Brooklyn. Address us at Allegheny, as usual, until contrary notice appears in these columns.
r4312 THE NASHVILLE CONVENTIONr4312 REMOVAL OF THE SOCIETY'S HEADQUARTERS
r4313 GREATER WORKS SHALL YE DO
r4314 REPORTS FOR 1908 FROM THE FOREIGN BRANCHES
r4316 TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN
r4317 BROTHERHOOD IN THE ANOINTED ONE
r4318 THE THREE GREAT COVENANTS
PUBLIC MINISTRIES OF THE TRUTH
BIBLE STUDENTS' SOUTHERN CONVENTION
JACKSONVILLE, FLA., FEBRUARY 12-16, 1909
Ask for receipt on "Certificate Plan" when purchasing your one-way ticket; account Bible Students' Convention.
All sessions will be held in Board of Trade Auditorium on Main street.
Lodging at 50 cents and up, per night; meals, 25 cents and up.
The surrounding territory and immediately adjacent states are expected to furnish most of the attendance, though some from more distant parts will be present also.
Pilgrim brethren will be present, including also Brother Russell.
Come all who can, and let those who cannot join us there in person join in spirit and in prayers, and thus participate in the showers of refreshing which the Lord will surely pour upon us.
ONE-DAY LOCAL CONVENTIONS ADDRESSED BY THE
EDITOR OF THIS JOURNAL AS FOLLOWS:
Morning session for Rally, Praise and Testimony at 10:30 in Pythian Temple, Huron Road, near Prospect Avenue and W. 9th Street; Euclid, Cedar and Central, Denison cars pass this hall.
Afternoon meeting for Public at 3:00 o'clock, in the Hippodrome. Subject, "Where are the Dead?"
Evening meeting for the interested in Pythian Temple at 7:30 o'clock, preceded by a half-hour's song service.
Friends from outside are cordially invited to participate. Any finding it necessary to spend the night in Cleveland will be gladly entertained. Address communications to Bro. Wm. Koch, 6909 Cedar Ave.
BROOKLYN, N.Y., JAN. 31 and FEB. 7
Morning session for Prayer, Praise and Testimony at 11:00 o'clock. Discourse by Brother Russell at 3:00 p.m. Evening meeting for the interested at 7:30 o'clock. This will be a Question Meeting. Visiting friends cordially welcomed.
This program for both dates. All meetings will be held in the Brooklyn Tabernacle, No. 13-17 Hicks street. Convenient to all cars and ferries—close to the old bridge terminus.