Studies in the Scriptures, Volume 7: The Finished MysteryRussell, C. T. (Charles Taze)
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Studies in the Scriptures, Volume 7: The Finished Mystery
Russell, C. T. (Charles Taze)
Bible -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.; Jehovah's witnesses -- Controversial literature
“The strength of these delusions lies in the grave errors mixed with
truths long held by Christian people, because of the ‘falling away’ from
the pure faith of the Apostolic Church, foretold in the Scriptures. Among
these errors none is designed to open the heart and mind to these delusive
and destructive theories of today more effectually than the general belief
of the first lie—‘Ye shall _not_ surely die.’ (Gen. 3:4.) The general
acceptance of it results from a failure to understand the Bible doctrine
concerning _life_ and _immortality_, which were brought to light by our
Lord Jesus through His Gospel of salvation from sin by His Ransom‐
sacrifice. The advocates of these false doctrines are surprisingly alert
and active everywhere, especially in the United States, where thought is
most active and where liberty often means license. Hundreds of thousands
have embraced these errors as new and advanced light. The extent of their
success is not fully apparent to many; for their success lies in a _still
hunt_ for prey. Their advocates are to be found in almost every
congregation of every denomination, and especially among the more
cultured; and the ‘angel of light’ feature is seldom neglected. The
nominal churches are already permeated, _leavened_ with these false
doctrines. The Scriptural prophecy that ‘a thousand shall fall at thy [the
true Church’s] side, and ten thousand at thy right hand’ (Psalm 91:3‐14),
is now fulfilled before our eyes.”—Z. ’15‐343.
And I heard a voice.—William Miller, from A. D. 1829 to 1844.
From [the four horns of] the golden altar which is before God.—“The Golden
Altar in the ‘Holy’ would seem to represent the ‘little flock,’ the
consecrated Church in the present sacrificing condition.”—T. 120.
9:14. Saying.—By pointing to the near fulfillment of the 2300 days.—Dan.
8:14.
To the sixth angel which had the trumpet.—The Evangelical Alliance‐
Spiritism movement. The Alliance proper was organized Sept. 2nd, 1846, at
the end of the 2800 years. The spiritism feature began January, 1848. The
two have been growing towards each other ever since until now they are
substantially one and the same thing.
Loose the four angels.—Four errors in the nine fundamental principles of
the Evangelical Alliance. We give the erroneous clauses by number: (3)
“The unity of the Godhead, and the trinity of persons therein.” See Rev.
6:4; 5:7. (5) “The incarnation of the Son of God.” (8) “The immortality of
the soul.” (9) “The Divine institution of the Christian ministry” (i. e.,
the clergy).
Which are bound.—Hindered from gaining fullest expression.
In the great river Euphrates.—The world of mankind.—B. 209, D. 24.
And the four angels.—The four great errors of trinity, incarnation,
immortality and lordship over God’s heritage.
Were loosed.—Given greater liberties than ever before.
Which were prepared.—Each sect for itself, and in its own time.
For [an] THE hour.—The hour of judgment, 1918.
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