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| 1982 New Moons |
Dart looks at the new moon in the law, the prophets, and the New Testament, how it was observed and if it is to be observed by the Christian. Is it a holy convocation? A day of rest? How was it kept in the Old Testament? Customs of men vs law of God. Conclusion: It is not wrong for Christians to observe new moons in some minor way, by custom, but there is no requirement for any Christian to do so. Similar to birthdays and makeup, there is no law prohibiting them or demanding them, so men may have customs but that is different from law. In situations like this, it is not right to criticize those who don’t do as you do. Apply Romans 14 in consideration of others you may think are weak in faith. |
| 1982 Why Doesn't Everyone Keep the Holy Days? |
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| 8222 Are You Sure of a Place of Safety? |
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| 8224 How To Evaluate Doctrine |
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| 82-01-25 Christian Woman |
What does Paul mean "to keep silent in the church"? What about braided hair and jewelry? Is woman under a curse? If so, is it because of Eve? Is the husband ruling over the wife a punishment? While men and women are equal before God, there are differences. In Genesis, God established leadership in the family and the church, but not as the gentiles.
It is not dominance, but leadership. Marriage happens in parallel. Both do their part. |
| 82-03-20 Could Christ Return Tonight? |
In-depth review of prophetic events from Daniel, the Olivet prophecy, and Revelation. Approached chronologically backward from the return of Christ. Discussion of the 7 trumpets, the 3 woes, the 144,000, the beast, the 1260, 1290, 1335 days, 42 months, time-time-half-a-time, time of the gentiles, the resurrection of the dead, two witnesses, daily sacrifice, abomination of desolation. Specific length of time for the 5th and 6th trumpets. Do all the prophecies apply to all the world? Or just Israel? For example, why no gentiles in the 144,000? Speculation of weapons to be used. Discussion of Revelation 12 and the woman who gave birth to the man child and the place of safety. |
| 82-05-29 Pentecost, Not Yet Fulfilled |
Excellent, technical discussion on the timing of Pentecost and reasons for a Sunday Pentecost, even without a discussion of "the first day of the weeks", as Mr. Dart addresses years later. Compares Pentecost and the Jubilee, harvests, and the significance of Pentecost for the Christian today. |
| 82-05-30 Happiness |
First Pentecost went beyond happiness to joy! Signs of happiness are also signs of love. The joy of baptism; the joy of healing, not only for the receiver. Envy and ego are the enemies of happiness. God is slow to anger, full of mercy, wants the best for us, and for us to be happy. Are we comfortable with happiness or must we find something to complain about and therefore focus on worry instead of joy? The normal state for the Christian is happy and anything else is transitory and will end in even more joy. Joy in a trial. “This, too, will pass.” Look to the future with faith. Happiness comes from accomplishment and productivity and from making others happy. Given just prior to Pentecost, the joy of the festivals, and the role of the 2nd tithe in that joy, is discussed. |
| 82-08-21 A Closer Walk With Christ |
Was Jesus literal when he said to cut off your hand, pluck out your eye, hate your parents? What did He mean? What about turning the other cheek, not resisting evil, self-defense, and vengeance? What about taking up your cross? Counting the cost – are we willing to pay the price to be closer to Christ? Spend time reading, studying, and praying, then it is easier to fall into step with Jesus. |
