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CHURCH NOTICES ST. JOHN'S METHODIST CHURCH, LEVIN . Minister: REV. H. S. KINGS SUNDAY, AUOUST 25, 1946. 11 a.m.: Unconscious Refiection. 7 p.m.: Unconscious Deterioration. A Hearty Welcome To All. ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTF.RI.AR CHURCH Minister: Rev. A. Salmond, M.A. (N.Z.), B.A. (Cantab.) SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 1946. 11 a.m.: Prayer: A Christian's Privilege and Duty. 7 p.m.: Rev. A. Ashwin, of Otaki. WAITARERE: September 1. MUHUNOA: September 8. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper: September 8. SALVATION ARMY fRATTf STREET 3

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 1946. 11 A.M. and 7 P.M. , Interesting Meetings. _ J 2.30 p.m.: Young People's Meeting. TUESDAY, 27, 2.15 p.m.: Women's Meeting. Lecture on Samoa by Mrs. Penketh; Songs and Native ■ Dances by "David," of Fiji. BR1NG THE CHILDREN. SEDDON ST. CHURCH OF CHRIST i (Near Railway Station) SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 1946. 10 a.m.: Sunday Schol and Bible Class. 11 a.m.: Worship and Communion. Messrs Scott and Fowler will lead the service. ALL WELCOME QUEEN STREET HALL SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 1946. 11 a.m. : Worship. 2.15 p.m. : Sunday School. S.30 p.m. : Prayer Meeting. 6.50 p.m. : Singing. 7 p.m.: Gospel Address. Speaker: MR. G. L. JOLL Wednesday, 7.30 p.m.: Prayer Meeting. GOSPEL HALL, LEVIN SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 1946. 11 a.m.: Worship. 2.30 p.m.: 'Sunday School and Bible Class. 7 p.m.: Gospel Service. Speaker: MR. C. C. GRAHAM. Subject: "A Great Ransom." THURSDAY, 7.30 p.m.: MR. ROWAN (Palmerston North) Will speak on the work of the Postal Sunday School Movement. A Hearty Welcome To All. BIBLE TRUTII THE RISE OF TRINITARIANISM A.D. 120.— The "Apostles' Creed" current. It begins: I believe in God the Father Almighty." 150.— Justin Martyr begins to corrupt Christianity with Platonic doctrines.

170— The word _ l'rias" nrsu occurs in Christian literature. 200.— The word "Trinitas" first used by Tertullian. 230.— Origen writes against prayers being offered to Christ. 300.— Trinitarian forms of prayer as yet unknown. " . 320— Eusebius writes: Christ teaches us to call his Father the true God and to worship Him." 325.— The Nicene Council and Creed. Christ is called "Very God." 370. — Unscriptural Doxology. "frinrv be to the Father, to the

Son, and to the Holy Ghost," com posed and complained of as a novelty. Compare the apostolic doxologies (Rom. 16; 27, 2 Pet. 3, .18, Jude 25) . ^ _ . .. 381. — The Council of Constantinople gives the finishing touch to the doctrine of "three persons in one God." Paul wrote in Acts 20; 29, l Know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock." The FALL of trinitarianism, and other fables will come whent Christ returns to "Reign on the Earth," Free literature exposing the'fallacy of the trinity doctrine gladly sent to any address.— From H. W. Christie, McDonald Road, Levin.

THE TRIUNE GOD (Continued) In the Baptismal formula of Matt. 28, 19, "baptising them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." In the Apostolic benediction of 2 Cor. 8, 14; and the Apocalptic greeting of Rev. 1,-4-6, the Triune God in all .diversity, equality and Deity is fully recognised— Divine honour and Deity being here, as elsewhere, ascribed to each Rom. 9, 5, Heb. 1, 8, Acts 5, 3-4. The Son claims equality and unity John 10, 30, with the Father john 5, 20, and the Word proclaims John 1, 1. His eternity, equality, and Divirie Personality. Yet, in relation, the Son is Filial as well as Divine. Eternally the Son, before all worlds, co-existent with the Father John 17, 5-24, with Prov. 8, 22-31. His "well-beloved Mark 12, 6 in whom He is well pleased" Matt. 3^ 17. He who did not "become" but eternallv was the only begotten

in the bosom of the Father John 1 18, was "Sent forth" Gal. 4, 4, to do the Father's will John 4, 34, not less Divine, yet subordinate to Him, doing nothing of Himself John 5, 19. In this respect alone is the Father said to be "greater" than the Son John 14, 28, and the Son "subject to the Father 1 Cor. 15, 24, 28, not in essential, but in economic, filial, and dispensational relations. (To be continued) . W. F. CAPLE, GRADUATE OF BLIND INSTITUTE AUCKLAND. ! TUNEIt AND REPAIRER OF PIANOFORTES Will be pleased to fulfil orders lfeft with the Arcadia Bakery. TELEPHONE 94A.