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First then we have "the will to do", followed by the taking up of a permanent abode,
making the word of the Lord our dwelling-place, our atmosphere, our environment: "Ye
shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (John 8: 32). Here the
knowledge of truth which flows out of this abiding, leads to liberty, and makes free.
While the truth is necessarily expressed in language, a knowledge of grammar is essential
to its interpretation, yet nothing is said of grammar, of the laws of interpretation, of
literary ability: what is stressed is consistent, corresponding practice.
This is one of the primary lessons which all must learn and practice, if they would
understand doctrine aright.
TO OLD AND NEW READERS.
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May we, with becoming humility, invite the reader to consider the testimony supplied
by the Index to Volume XXXIII, which is incorporated with the present issue. There will
be found valuable expository articles, such as those on "The Acts", "John's Gospel", and
"II Timothy"; Dispensational truth both in its positive presentation, as in "Fundamentals
of Dispensational Truth" and "Time and Place", and in those articles which "contend
earnestly for the faith once delivered" the reader will see that the witness for which The
Berean Expositor was raided up is still living and vigorous. Devotional and Practical
articles also find their place, as such Series as "Worship", "The Pearl of Parables", and
"Trust" will reveal. The earnest student who seeks the equipment provided by the Word
is also catered for, the articles entitled "Ephesia" and "Thoroughly Furnished" being of
peculiar interest to all engaged in ministry.
We make no comparison with other publications, but we do earnestly commend
The Berean Expositor to every believer who would obey the injunction of II Tim. 2: 15,
and who would emulate the Bereans (Acts 17: 11).