If voti could find an argument that would convince people of the truth of lite Bible, would you not be glad lo avail yourself of if . If von knew 01 a Bible truth that, preached in our pulpits, would fill our churches, would you not he glad to proclaim it. If von knew how to convince people that the English Church is the one true Church (not merely a branch oi it, but the Church ot .ill and God hover had hut one), would you not like to do so? If you could convince the sceptic, like Bradiaugh that God hud lcent liis promises or the critic, like Dr. Driver, that God had not bctn compelled by circumstances to change His plans (which is impossible), would you riot be glad to do so? [f vou would, then there is an argument ready to your hand In the truth, long hidden, but now being plainly revealed to the that, this nation is no other than Israel —not tho Jews, but the, House of Israel, long lost. if vou study this truth with an open mind you will certainly come to the conclusion that it is truth, by this chain of argument. if Hod tie true and If the sun, moon and stars are still shining, and if the day still succeeds night (read carefully Jer. 31:35-37), then Israel must be in existence, and a king of tho house of David must bo resigning over Israel (not tho Jews). If Israel be in existence it must be in disguise as one of the European nations. If there is any nation among them that is (.Numerous, powerful and wealthy; '2. Lending to other nations, but not borrowing of them; 3. Having never been invaded or conquered; •i. Hilling over foreigners, but not ruled over by them; f>. Possessing the strong places of the earth; ('..Having colonies that have become a company of nations; 7. Having immense commerce and maritime power, x. Keeping a Sabbath by law nationally; (i. Hating and pulling down slavery; 10. Carrying tho Gospel to all nations; 1 I. An empire that, is growing and spreading; 12. A throne established for ages: 13. A national Church with a Hebrew liturgy; then that nation must be Israel, for thoso are the marks of Israel of tho latter days. If this nation be not Israel, where is she? If tiiis nation be not Israel, what place is there lor this great worldwide Christian empire in the Bible? . If this nation be not Israel, why do we call ourselves in our Liiurgj "Thy people," "Thy chosen," "Thine Inheritance," and talk of Abraham as "our forefather"? , ... , ... If this nation bo Israel, ought we not to rejon-o iri such a privilege and sav "Blessed is that nation that is in such a case; yea, happy is I hat people that have the Lord for their God"? , ~ „ if all this he true, must it not concern the shepherds ol (,od s people to know it and teach it? Of the religious leaders in our Lord's day He asked, How is it that ye do not discern the. signs ol the times. Thev failed to discern His presence among them in spile ot 1 ulol led prophecy. May not failure to discern the presence ot Israel amonK us in our days be equally neglecting the signs of the times If you wish to study this truth you will not have to spend your time in laboriously searching the Scriptures for passages and proofs. That has nil boon rlono for you in books, muny of tlicm written by ciergvmen'of various denominations. If you study this truth and are not convinced, you will at east knowmore of the Bible than you ever did before, and that alone Is a result that will repay you. NOT IS.—The republishing of Hie above has been made possible by I lie generosity of one of my renders. His Iclter (below) speaks tor ilselt; il Is only one of hundreds of others. Dear Brother, —I am enclosing you £!>. Please use it in the Lord's work as you think best. I have received great blessing in studying the British-Israel books you sent to me. The Bible is now interesting, whereas, nmsl of the Old Testament used to be a myth to me. I I hank God that has made His plan of salvation plain through the 8.1. His, Cod's word, is hist wonderful. Mav lie bless you in your good work for Him. GYM BY, C/o Beavis.and Co., Elliott Street, Auckland, C.l. 18/6/<4l.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23994, 18 June 1941, Page 5
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