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ΧΑΡΑΥΓΗ
ΤΗΣ
ΧΙΛΙΕΤΗΡΙΔΟΣ
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"Joy cometh
in the Morning."
Psalms 30:5
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What is the world
waiting for?
The Sun of Righteousness reveals "present truth" now due.
What is a reasonable foundation for faith? |
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Objective:
A plan consistent
with Gods character and
harmonizing conflicting Scriptures
Methods of study:
1. Investigate all
religious beliefs
or
2. Study Gods
Word
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Is there truth
in tradition?
All religious teaching should guide the student
to Scripture
Geneva Bible
Thorough orderly study is necessary in the science
of Divine revelation
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Object of prophecy:
To acquaint
the child of God
with his Fathers plans
Is
the churchs mission
to convert the world?
Nearly 2/3 of the
worlds population are still heathen
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Heathen |
Moham-
medans |
Jews |
Roman
Catholics |
Greek
Catholics |
Protes-
tants |
856
millions |
170
millions |
8
millions |
190
millions |
84
millions |
116
millions |
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Relative Percentages
of World Population
Classified According to Religion |
YEAR: |
1881 |
1981 |
Heathen |
60.5% |
63.9% |
Mohammedan |
12% |
13.3% |
Jews |
0.5% |
0.3% |
Roman Catholics |
13.0% |
13.1% |
Eastern Orthodox |
6.0% |
1.7% |
Protestants |
8.0% |
7.7% |
Non-Christian
Population in 1881 - 72.5%
Non-Christian Population in 1981 - 77.3% |
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Is there hope
for past multitudes?
What is
the fate
of the heathen? |
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"Behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the
people; but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.
"And the Gentiles [heathen] shall come to thy light."
Isaiah 60:2,3
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Lamplighter
Patriarchs, prophets, apostles and saints
have walked in increasing light |
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"The morning cometh"
for all the world
Jewish hope
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Churchs hope
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Clergy developed
Reformation
a bold and blessed strike for liberty and the Bible
Martin Luther
at Diet of Worms
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Martin Luther
1483-1546, Germany
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William Tyndale
1484-1536, England
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John Huss
1369-1415, Bohemia
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John Wycliffe
1324-1384, England
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Noah Building
the Ark
Noah, Preacher of Righteousness
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Tyndale Bible
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"...be
ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you
a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness
and fear."
I Peter 3:15
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"All
scripture
is given by inspiration of God,
and is profitable
for doctrine,
for reproof,
for correction,
for instruction
in righteousness."
II Timothy 3:16
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Apostle Peter
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Apostle Paul
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Apostle John |
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