Nov 1986 - Editorial

In the passage from John this month we have a further example of the profound statements uttered by our Lord in the shadow of Calvary. In one verse, the stupendous assignment undertaken by Himself on behalf of humanity is graphically rehearsed, "I came out from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go unto the Father". Love for Him and belief in His mission had secured for them the love of the Father (16:27,28). Overcoming the world was one of His main objectives, that the same victory may also be achieved by those who believe on Him. Writing later in his epistle John declares the mission accomplished. "This is He that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ" with the assurance that "whatsoever is begotten of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that hath overcome the world, even our faith" (1 John 5:4-6).

The very fundamentals of our Lord's mission are under attack. Focus this month reiterates the Scriptural declaration that maintaining basic truths of the Faith rests primarily with elders of the churches of God. If leaders fail, then true disciples of our Lord should cease to have fellowship with a church in which the erroneous doctrine is taught. "Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness" (2 Tim. 2:19) is truth for our day.

unknown | Nov 1986
Editorial