SEMI-MONTHLY
VOL. XXIX MAY 1 No. 9
A.D. 1908—A.M. 6036
Views from the Watch Tower........................131
Capitalists Warned by Miners..................131
Ministers of Christ Hypnotists................131
The Egotism of Higher Critics.................132
Will Episcopalians and Greek Catholics Unite?.132
"In My Father's House"............................132
The New Way of Life...........................133
"Greater Works Shall Ye Do"...................134
Yearly Requests for Pilgrim Visits................135
The Holy Spirit Promised..........................136
"He will Reprove the World"...................137
Our Lord Betrayed and Denied......................139
"The Hour of Temptation that Shall Try".......140
Berean Studies on the Atonement...................143
LETTERS FOR THE EDITOR SHOULD BE SENT TO ALLEGHENY, PA., U.S.A.
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A new postoffice ruling should be known to all our readers. Hereafter newspapers and magazines will not be allowed to keep on their lists the addresses of expired subscriptions—except for a few months: semi-monthlies, such as the WATCH TOWER, three months; quarterlies, such as the Old Theology, six months. If your papers stop coming you will know the reason why.
Subscription lists hereafter must contain the addresses of only those who (1) have paid their money, or (2) have definitely asked for credit, or (3) whose subscriptions have been paid for them at their request. The majority of our subscriptions come under either the first or second of these rules, and we here remark that the publishers are at liberty to extend a credit for another and another year, if the subscriber so requests, but not otherwise. As for the third class; these subscriptions of the Lord's poor are paid for them gladly by Tract Fund donations of those more favored financially. But do not forget that these also under the new regulations must write us yearly requesting this. Look at the address label on your paper and note thereon the time of expiration of your subscription and act accordingly. We prefer to have the "Lord's poor" write us in May each year. As paid subscriptions come at the close of the year this helps to divide the office labors. Remember that we like to have on our List the names of all the interested. Those who donate to the Fund which pays your subscription are delighted to have the privilege of thus serving the fellow-members of the Body of Christ. Therefore let no feeling of false modesty hinder you from making request under these terms if you need so to do. You can no more afford to do without the spiritual food than to starve naturally.
r4163 VIEWS FROM THE WATCH TOWERr4164 "IN MY FATHER'S HOUSE"
YEARLY REQUESTS FOR PILGRIM VISITS
WE request a careful consideration of the following suggestions by all who are desirous of securing the services of our "Pilgrim" brethren during the ensuing year. The "Pilgrim" branch of the work is increasing in importance each year, and we find it necessary to husband carefully our resources and use the best information obtainable in order that we may secure the best results.
The brethren chosen for this service are not sent forth as perfect, though the Society considers them worthy brethren in every way—ensamples to the flock in doctrine and practice. They travel continuously, as per announcement on last page of TOWER, all their expenses being met by the Society. They do not solicit money or anything else, either for themselves or for the Society. The service is free, the expenses being borne by the contributors to the Tract Fund. We seek divine guidance as to who shall be engaged in this service and where it shall be rendered.
The routine of the "Pilgrims" is in circuits arranged in harmony with the interest shown and requests received, and, since many changes occur during a year, we desire that requests for "Pilgrim" visits be made yearly in May. Please answer the following questions, or as many of them as apply in your case. These responses are filed for our information for twelve months. If you have already written us this year requesting "Pilgrim" visits, we should be pleased to have you repeat your request in harmony with the following questions. As new conditions arise we find it advisable to alter slightly the questions in order that we may be properly advised as to the condition of each locality as far as possible. You need not repeat the questions, but merely indicate them thus, (a), (b), etc. A postal-card will serve our every purpose and can be readily filed for reference. Please attend to this matter at once, in order that there may be no disappointment should a "Pilgrim" be coming your way. All letters referring to "Pilgrim" work should be noted on envelope, thus, "Pilgrim Department." (a) How many Bible students reside in your vicinity? (b) Are weekly meetings held? (c) How many are usually in attendance? (d) Where do you now meet? (Give full street address.) (e) At what hours are the Sunday meetings held? (f) Was a vote taken on the "Pilgrim" invitation? (g) How many voted for the invitation to be sent? (h) How many, if any, voted against the invitation? (i) Would a suitable place be found for a public meeting? (j) What attendance do you think could be secured for the public session by such notification and advertising as your class would give? (k) Would a suitable place be found for semi-private meetings for the interested? (l) Have the members of your class chosen leaders in accordance with DAWN, VOL. VI., chaps. 5 and 6? If so, give names and full addresses of each. (m) Give full names and full addresses of the two (2) to whom notices of a coming "Pilgrim" should be sent, and notify us as to any change or removal. (n) If your town is not on a railroad give the name of proper railroad station at which to stop. (o) How many miles from station is meeting place, and which direction from station? (p) Would "Pilgrim" be met at station? (q) If not, how could "Pilgrim" get from said station? (r) Give writer's full name and address. (s) Any additional remarks.
r4164 THE HOLY SPIRIT PROMISEDr4167 OUR LORD BETRAYED AND DENIED
BEREAN STUDIES ON THE ATONEMENT
THE TEXT BOOK USED FOR THIS COURSE
IS SCRIPTURE STUDIES, SERIES V. (E)
Questions on Study II.—The Author of the Atonement.
(29) Examine the tenth proof-text—Isa. 6:1—and demonstrate what is and what is not its true signification. P.47, last two pars., and P.48.
(30) How should we view Isa. 8:13,14 ? P.49, par. 1.
(31) Proof-text number 12 is Psalm 110. Examine it and demonstrate the truth respecting its teachings. P.49, pars. 2,3,4.
(32) Since our Lord Jesus is styled the "Great Teacher" and since it is written, "All thy children shall be taught of Jehovah" (Isa. 54:13), is or is not this a proof that our Lord Jesus is there referred to as Jehovah by name? Pp.50-54.
(33) Find and read one or more Scripture texts containing the word Trinity.
(34) Is it supposable that the doctrine of Trinity is taught in the Bible and yet no such word can be found in it?
(35) Quote the strongest text in the Bible which seemingly implies that there are three Gods instead of one. Compare I John 5:7 with Deuteronomy 5:6-11.
(36) What is the teaching of Trinitarianism—that there is one God who sometimes assumes three distinct manifestations, or three Gods equal in glory and honor? Did you ever know anybody able or willing to give a positive answer to this question? P.54, par. 1.
(37) Explain the force of the Trinity doctrine in the passage, "The head of the woman is the man, the head of the man is Christ and the head of Christ is God." (I Cor. 11:3.) P.55, par. 1.
(38) What objection can be urged against I John 5:7 ? Does it teach three Gods in one person, or three distinct Gods?
(39) Were the translators of our Common Version Bible to blame for the insertion of the spurious text? Why not? P.56, par. 1.
(40) Do scholars of all denominations acknowledge that the greater part of I John 5:7 is not a part of the original Bible, but a spurious addition without right or authority? P.56, par. 1.
(41) Which words in that text are spurious?
(42) Would the passage make as good sense or better if the interpolation were omitted? Read the passage corrected. P.56, par. 2.
(43) Mention some of the versions of the New Testament that omit these words and cite the comment by the "Improved Version," also Lang's comment. P.57.
(44) Name some prominent Bible scholars who have pronounced the passage a spurious interpolation. P.57, last par.
(45) Quote Dean Alford's words. P.58, par. 1.
(46) Quote Dr. C. Tischendorf on the subject. P.58, par. 2.
(47) Quote Prof. T. B. Wolsey. P.58, par. 3.
(48) Quote Dr. Adam Clarke on this passage. P.58, par. 4.
(49) Quote John Wesley on this subject. P.58, last par.
(50) Why was there more excuse for misunderstanding on this matter a century or two ago than now? P.58, last par.
(51) In what sense is there a unity or oneness between the Father and the Son? P.59, par. 1.
(52) Are the Father and the Son spoken of in the Scriptures as equal, in the sense that neither has nor ever had a superiority over the other? P.59, par. 1.
(53) What is implied in the terms Father and Son? P.60, par. 1.
(54) Are all things of the Son and all things by the Father, or vice versa, and what does this statement imply? P.60, par. 1.
(55) The doctrine of the Trinity is called a mystery. Why? In what sense is it mysterious? P.60, par. 2.
(56) Would Satan over-honor Christ? Why, then, would he propagate this error? and what has he effected? P.61, pars. 1,2.
(57) How old is the error on this subject, and how did it get so firm a footing in Christendom? Pp.62, 63.
SEMI-MONTHLY
VOL. XXIX MAY 15 No. 10
A.D. 1908—A.M. 6036
The Editor's British Tour.........................147
The Memorial Celebration..........................148
Why Our Lord was Crucified........................149
"They Condemned the Just One".................150
A Look at the Crucified One...................151
Seven Words from the Cross....................152
"It is Finished!".............................153
Broken-Hearted Literally......................153
"He That Liveth and was Dead".....................154
"He Descended into Hell"......................155
Cemeteries—Sleeping-Places...................155
Resurrection Hopes and Joys...................156
"Become the First-Fruits".....................156
"Preached to the Spirits in Prison"...........158
LETTERS FOR THE EDITOR SHOULD BE SENT TO ALLEGHENY, PA., U.S.A.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS AND REMITTANCES
—ADDRESS TO—
WATCH TOWER BIBLE & TRACT SOCIETY,
"BIBLE HOUSE," 610, 612, 614 ARCH ST., ALLEGHENY, PA., U.S.A.
—OR TO—
BRITISH BRANCH—24 EVERSHOLT ST., LONDON, N.W.
GERMAN BRANCH—MIRKER STR., 45, ELBERFELD.
AUSTRALASIAN BRANCH—EQUITABLE BLDG., COLLINS ST., MELBOURNE
PRICE, $1.00 (4S.) A YEAR IN ADVANCE.
MONEY MAY BE SENT BY EXPRESS, BANK DRAFT, POSTAL ORDER, OR REGISTERED.
FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES BY FOREIGN MONEY ORDERS, ONLY.
TERMS TO THE LORD'S POOR AS FOLLOWS:—
All Bible Students who, by reason of old age, or other infirmity or adversity, are unable to pay for this Journal, will be supplied FREE if they send a Postal Card each June stating their case and requesting its continuance. We are not only willing, but anxious, that all such be on our list continually and in touch with the Studies, etc.
ENTERED AS SECOND CLASS MAIL MATTER AT ALLEGHENY, PA., POST OFFICE.
THIS JOURNAL IS PUBLISHED IN THE
FRENCH, GERMAN, SWEDISH, DANISH AND ITALIAN LANGUAGES.
SAMPLE COPIES FREE.
A new postoffice ruling should be known to all our readers. Hereafter newspapers and magazines will not be allowed to keep on their lists the addresses of expired subscriptions—except for a few months: semi-monthlies, such as the WATCH TOWER, three months; quarterlies, such as the Old Theology, six months. If your papers stop coming you will know the reason why.
Subscription lists hereafter must contain the addresses of only those who (1) have paid their money, or (2) have definitely asked for credit, or (3) whose subscriptions have been paid for them at their request. The majority of our subscriptions come under either the first or second of these rules, and we here remark that the publishers are at liberty to extend a credit for another and another year, if the subscriber so requests, but not otherwise. As for the third class; these subscriptions of the Lord's poor are paid for them gladly by Tract Fund donations of those more favored financially. But do not forget that these also under the new regulations must write us yearly requesting this. Look at the address label on your paper and note thereon the time of expiration of your subscription and act accordingly. We prefer to have the "Lord's poor" write us in May each year. As paid subscriptions come at the close of the year this helps to divide the office labors. Remember that we like to have on our List the names of all the interested. Those who donate to the Fund which pays your subscription are delighted to have the privilege of thus serving the fellow-members of the Body of Christ. Therefore let no feeling of false modesty hinder you from making request under these terms if you need so to do. You can no more afford to do without the spiritual food than to starve naturally.
r4169 THE EDITOR'S BRITISH TOURr4170 THE MEMORIAL CELEBRATION
r4171 WHY OUR LORD WAS CRUCIFIED
r4174 "HE THAT LIVETH AND WAS DEAD"