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THIS JOURNAL AND ITS SACRED MISSION THs journal is one of the prime factors or instruments in the system of Bible instruction, or “Seminary Extension”, now being presented in all parts of the civilized world by the WatcH Towrr BistE & TRACT SOcIETY, chartered A. D. 1884, ‘For the Pro motion of Christian Knowledge”. It not only serves as a class room where Bible students may meet in the study of the divine Word but also as a channel of communication through which they may be reached with announcements of the Society’s conventions and of the coming of its traveling representatives, styled “Pilgrims”, and refreshed with reports of its conventions. Our “Berean Lessons” are topical rehearsals or reviews of our Society’s published STUDIES, most entertainingly arranged, and very helpful to all who would merit the only honorary degree which the Society accords, viz., Verbé Det Minister (V.D.M.), which translated into English is Minister of God’s Word. Our treatment of the International Sunday School Lessons is specially for the older Bible students and teachers. By some this feature is considered indispensable. This journal stands firmly for the defense of the only true foundation of the Christian’s hope now being so generally repudiated —redemption through the precious blood of ‘‘the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself a ransom (a corresponding price, a substitute} for all’. «1 Peter 1:19: 1 Timothy 2:6) 15; 2 Peter 1: 5-11) of the Word of God, its further mission is to “make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery which... Building up on this sure foundation the gold, silver and precious stones (1 Corinthians 3: 11 has been hid in God, ... to the intent that now might be made known by the church the manifold wisdom of God’’—'which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men as it is now revealed’.—Ephesians 3: 5-9, 10, It stands free from all parties, sects and creeds of men, while it seeks more and more to bring its every utterance into fullest subjection to the will of God in Christ, as expressed in the holy Scriptures. hath spoeken—according to the divine wisdom zranted unto us to understand his utterances, It is thus free to declare boldly whatsoever the Lord Its attitude is not dogmatic, but confident; for we know whereof we affirm, treading with implicit faith upon the sure promises of God. It is held as a trust, to be used only in his service; hence our decisions relative to what may and what may not appear in its columns must be according to our judgment of his good pleasure, the teaching of his Word, for the upbuilding of his people in grace and knowledge. And we not only invite but urge our readers to prove all its utterances by the infallible Word to which reference is constantly made to facilitate such testing. TO US THE SCRIPTURES CLEARLY TEACH That the church is “the temple of the living God”, peculiarly “his workmanship”; that its construction has been In progress throughont the Gospel age—ever since Christ became the world’s Redeemer and the Chief Corner Stone of his temple, through which, when tinished, (ed's blessing shall come “to all people’, and they find access to him.—1 Corinthians 3:16, 17; Ephesians 2: 20-22; Genesis 28:14; Galatians 3: 29. That meantime the chiseling, shaping, and polishing of consecrated helievers in Christ's atonement for sin, progresses; and when the last of these “living stones” in the first resurrection; an the Millennium.—Revelation 15: 5-8. “elect and precious,” shall have been made ready, the great Master Workman will bring all together d the temple shall be filled with his glory, and be the meeting place between God and men throughout That the basis of hope, for the church and the world, lies in the fact that ‘Jesus Christ, by the grace of God, tasted death for every man,” “a ransom for all," and will be “the true light which lighteth every man that cometh into the world”, “in due time’’.— Hebrews 2:9; John 1:9; 1 Timothy 2:5, 4. That the hope of the church is that she may be like her Lord, “see him as he is,” be “partakers of the divine nature”, and share his giory as his joint-heir.—1 John 3:2; John 17:24; Romans 8:17; 2 Peter 1:4. That the present mission of the church is the perfecting of the saints for the future work of service; to develop in herself every grace; to be God’s witness to the world; an 4; Revelation 1:6; 20:6. to prepare to be kings and priests in the next age—Ephesians 4:12; Matthew 24: [hat the hope for the worid lies ‘in the blessings of knowledge and opportunity to be brought toe all by Christ's Millennial kingdom, the restitution of all that was lost in Adam, to all the willing and obedient, at the hands of their Redeemer and his glorified church —when all the wilfully wicked will be destroyed.—Acts 3:19-23; Isaiah 35. PuBLISHED BY WATCH TOWER BIBLE & TRACT SOCIETY 124 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1 & BROOKLYN, N-Y, USA’ FOREIGN OFFICES: British Branch: 34 Craven Terrace, Lancaster Gate, London W.2; Australasian Branch ; 495 Collins St., Melbourne, Australia: South African Branch: 123 Plein St., Cape Town, South Africa. PLEASE ADDRESS THE SOCIETY IN EveRyY CasE ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $1.00 (48.) IN ADVANCE SEND MONEY BY EXPRESS OR POSTAL ORDER, OR BY BANK DRAFT FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES BY INTERNATIONAL POSTAL ORDERS ONLY (Foreign translations of this journal appear in several languages) Editorial Committee: This journal is published under the supervision of an editorial committee, at least three of whom have read and approved as truth each and every article appearing in these columns. The names of the editorial committee are: J. F. RUTHERFORD, W. E. Van AMBURGH, F. H. Robison, G. H. Fisner, W. E. Pace. Terms to the Lord’s Poor: Ali 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 ecard each May stating their case and requesting such provision, We are not only willing, but anxious, that all such be on our list continually and in touch with the Berean studies. i i, - We do not, as a rule, send a card of acknowiedgment for a renewal or Notice to Subscribers: for a new gubscript fon. Receipt and entry oT etewal are indicated within a month by change in expiration date, as shown on wrapper label. Entered as Second Class Matter at Brooklyn, N. Y., Postosfire under the Act of March Srd 1879, and See 329, Para, P L&R. Transferred from Prtteburgh, Pa LOCAL CONVENTIONS CuakLoTtre, N.C., December 25-28. Brother Rutherford and at least two pilgrim brethren will be present. Further information muxuy be secured from Oliver Haverstock, 406 South Church St., Charlotte, N.C. St. PETERsBURG, Fia., December 25-28, At least two pilgrim brethren will address this convention. Address Mrs. BE. F. Wilson, 227 South Fifth St., St. Petersburg, Fla., for further information, CoLUMBUs, OHIO, January 1-4. Three pilgrim brethren will be present at this convention. Address Frank D. White, 147 Winner Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. PROXY HOLDERS NOTICE Some of the friends report that they did not receive blank proxies for the approaching election, January 3rd. These proxy blanks were inserted as a supplement in the December 1st issue, and anyone who has failed to receive a blank will be gladly supplied if notification [s sent us. STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES These STUDIES are recommended to students as veritable Bible keys, discussing topically every vital doctrine of the Bible. More than eleven million copies are in circulation, in nineteen languages. Prices are net, postpaid, and barely cover cost of production and handling. 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