The Sun of Righteousness
reveals "present truth" now due.
What is a reasonable foundation for faith?
Objective:
A
plan consistent with Gods character and
harmonizing conflicting Scriptures
Methods of study:
1.
Investigate all
religious beliefs
or
2. Study Gods
Word
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
Object of prophecy:
To
acquaint
the child of God
with his Fathers plans
Is the
churchs mission
to convert the world?
Heathen
Moham-
medans
Jews
Roman
Catholics
Greek
Catholics
Protes-
tants
856 millions
170 millions
8 millions
190 millions
84 millions
116 millions
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%
Nearly
2/3 of the worlds population are still heathen
Is
there hope
for past multitudes?
What
is the fate
of the heathen?
"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
Lamplighter
Patriarchs,
prophets, apostles and saints
have walked in increasing light
"The
morning cometh"
for all the world
Jewish hope
Churchs
hope
Clergy
developed
Reformation
a bold and blessed strike for liberty and the Bible
Martin Luther
at Diet of Worms
Martin Luther
1483-1546, Germany
William Tyndale
1484-1536, England
John Huss
1369-1415, Bohemia
John Wycliffe
1324-1384, England
"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