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Watchman Nee

THE PATH OF PROGRESS: BEARING THE CROSS

Watchman NeeIn our previous chapter we have touched several times upon the matter of service for the Lord. As we come now to look at the provision that God has made to meet the problem created by the soul-life of man, it will be helpful if we approach that problem by considering first the principles that regula... Read More
Zac Poonen

Guilt-Trip Preaching

Zac Poonen"God did not send his Son into the world to condemn it, but to save it" John 3:17 -Living) When we preach God's Word, we must NOT preach it in such a way that we make God's people feel guilty and condemned. The Bible tells us to "ENCOURAGE one another" - and to do it "DAILY", if we want to save God'... Read More
G.H. Lang

UNANIMITY THE DIVINE METHOD OF CHURCH GOVERNMENT

G.H. LangTo my fellow-believers in our Lord Jesus Christ gathered in Church fellowship at Unity Chapel, Bristol. BELOVED FRIENDS, In accordance with the resolution passed at a recent meeting, I have here set forth my views upon the question we have been lately discussing, namely, Whether the Word of God give... Read More
Gawin Kirkham

DEFINITE DIRECTIONS FOR OPEN-AIR PREACHING

[This article was taken from the book, "The Open-Air Preacher's Handbook" written by Gawin Kirkham. Brother Kirkham was the Secretary of the Open-Air Mission of London, England. The book was published in 1890 but has a timeless message for street preachers of today.] WE are told that "Open-air Preac... Read More
Harry Ironside

The Four Gospels and Their Relation to the Church

Harry IronsideHOWEVER they may differ in regard to minor details of their various systems, practically all ultra-dispensationalists are a unit in declaring that the four Gospels must be entirely relegated to a past dispensation (in fact, according to most of them, they are pushed two dispensations back), and, the... Read More
Norman Grubb

The Eternal Duality

Norman GrubbLetter to Norman and his response regarding the use of the expression “Christ as me” and “Christ as you. Editors Note: There is no question that puzzles and upsets newer readers of UNION LIFE more than our frequent use of the expression “Christ as me,” (which obviously has implications that go a lot... Read More
Barton W. Stone

Atonement: The Substance of Two Letters Written to a Friend.

Barton W. StoneTHE following letters are published at the request of many. Many arguments have been, and, no doubt, will yet be, offered against the sentiments. The most weighty of them I have noticed; but the most common are unworthy of notice, being nothing but retoiled refined stuff of human invention--bold uns... Read More
Bible Verses On

Bible Verses On Building Each Other Up

1 Thessalonians 5:11 - Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 1 Corinthians 14:26 - How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be ... Read More
D.S. Warner

(The Sanctuary) 3. The Primitive Church

D.S. WarnerThe Primitive Church. Before we pass on to the cleansing and reappearance of the divine ecclesia, let us stand on the summit of present truth and point our telescope back over the mists and clouds that move along at our feet, and over the 1,260 years of utter night that extend far beyond, even into ... Read More
Dean Taylor

Consecrated, Not Constrained

Dean TaylorWearied by the continual battles with the Philistine armies, exasperated by the heat of the harvest-time sun, David’s army waited in the caves outside Bethlehem, observing the Philistine army down below them. David, surveying his occupied homeland, let out a cry, “Oh that one would give me drink of ... Read More

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