Jan 1957 - Editorial

by Martin, J. | Category: Editorial | Jan 1957

"And thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, to walk in His ways, and to fear Him. For the LORD thy God bringeth thee into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and depths, springing forth in valleys and bills; a land of wheat and barley, and vines and fig trees and pomegranates; a land of oil olives and honey; a land wherein thou shalt eat bread without scarceness, thou shalt not lack any thing in it; ... And thou shalt eat and be full, and thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which He hath given thee. Beware lest thou forget the LORD thy God, in not keeping His commandments, and His judgements, and His statutes, which I command thee this day" (Deuteronomy 8.6-11).

From the above quotation, taken from the Old Testament book whence the Master culled His replies to the Tempter in the wilderness, we draw your attention-

(1)to a simple commandment (verse 6);

(2)to rich encouragement (verses 7-10), and

(3)to a warning (verse 11).

We hope that this magazine in 1957. will, deal with all these aspects of the truth of God.

The serial study before us is " The Kingdom of God." Each month various phases of the subject will be dealt with (D.V.). As we look out on a most tr6ubled world, where the different types of rule, from democracy to autocracy, are practised, and see the sad results arising therefrom, we do long that the kingdom of God rule with its joy, peace and righteousness, may be better known and experienced, We are assured that a study of this subject will repay richly those who read the magazine regularly, month by month.

Our beloved contributor, "J.M.", has promised, even in his journeyings to the outposts of the Fellowship, to keep up his "Jottings" contributions,. These papers, on a variety of subjects, are full of interest and instruction. Those who purchase the bound volume of "Needed Truth" will have twelve more of the "Jottings" articles, than appear in the monthly issues.

Contributions on positional church truth for the present day, and on the conditional aspect of Christian living will appear monthly.

It is the desire of the Editors that the fullest use should be made of the "Question and Answer" section. Under God, brethren gifted in the word of God will deal with the difficulties submitted.

The last four pages are devoted to articles for young believers. Separate copies of these articles can be had on application to the Needed Truth Publishing Office (see address on the back page of each issue).

This journal for the teaching of the word of God is issued by the Churches of God, in the Fellowship of the Son of God, Jesus Christ our Lord, and is sent forth with the sincere prayer that many may be led into the way of Truth, and that all may be built up in our most holy faith, "which was once for all delivered unto the saints."

Martin, J. | Jan 1957
Editorial