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False Prophets
by John R Ecob DD The difference between a false prophet and a false teacher is that a false teacher wrongly interprets the Bible but a false prophet claims to have new direct revelation from God. Throughout the centuries there have been men who have changed the...
The Temple at Shiloh
by John R Ecob DD When the children of Israel conquered the land of Canaan, Joshua pitched the Tabernacle at Shiloh which was located about 15km north of Bethel and 30km north of Jerusalem. It was central to all the tribes (Joshua 18:1). The name means, tranquil or...
Is Pope Francis on the Wrong Team?
On June 25th 2018 Australian Governor, General Peter Cosgrove, had an audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican. SBS News reported: During the cordial discussion, the themes of migration, at both global and regional levels, and climate change, were considered. Mention...
Ten Truths for Catholics
2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Today many Catholics are unaware of the fact that the Catholic Church teaches many traditions that are unbiblical and even damaging to...
Rejoice in the Coming Day of Christ
by John R Ecob I thank my God upon every remembrance of you ... being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:1-6). If you think you have problems just pause to reflect on...
The Supreme Authority of the Lord Jesus Christ
by Dr Peter H.L Wee - Singapore About 2000 years ago there walked upon this earth the most powerful, and authoritative, person in the whole universe. He was so vastly powerful that nothing could withstand Him, by they devil, demons, dangerous elements, animals, men,...
Jesus’ Parting Prayer – For Me
Ecumenicism in John 17 by John R Ecob When Jesus contemplated His departure from this world He was concerned for those He would leave behind and made several requests for them. His requests were directed to the Father for the disciples whom the Father had given Him...
The Diaspora – A Treasure Hid in a Field
by John R Ecob Jesus likened the kingdom of heaven to a treasure hid in a field which, when a man found, he purchased the field. Israel is God’s “peculiar treasure” (Exodus 19:5) buried among the nations. God promised that Abraham’s seed would be as “the stars of the...
Seven Promises to Overcomers
by John R Ecob He that hath an ear to hear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches (Revelation 2:7,11,17,29; 3:6,13, 22) The overcomers in the seven churches of Asia were the saved remnant in seven professing churches. The promises that Christ made to...
Evangelist John MacNeil 1854 – 1896
by John R Ecobb I had never heard of Evangelist John MacNeil until a brother in Victoria contacted me recently and sent me a Bible Prophecy chart that this godly Presbyterian preacher prepared about 1896. John MacNeil came from Scotland and was appointed State...
Weapons for Witness
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not (Galatians 6:9) Recently I was contacted by a lady in the Newcastle region. She has received a tract in her letterbox published by the Herald of Hope called A Catholic tells his...
He Knows My Size
by evangelist Gypsie Smith I once stayed with a dear old couple who knew Billy Bray and they told me this story about him: His clothes were getting very shabby at one period, and he had no money to buy more. Everybody who knew him thought he wore “beautiful garments,”...