Does Jesus really save – or merely offer a ‘jump start’? Do we have joy set before us – or do we need to take out insurance…?
Welcome to Sword Magazine
Volume: 15 Issue: 1
Paul Luckraft explains his (not so secret) passion
Passion Play Music is a new CD of original music written to express aspects of the Easter story in purely musical form.
Most of the pieces were originally composed for piano by Paul Luckraft, a renowned Bible teacher and part of the Foundations teaching team. Recently these have been arranged for orchestra by a friend of his, Roger Boyce, who also produced the CD and whose own piece, Love and Sorrow, for solo violin and strings, was added as the central feature of the whole suite.
As Bible literacy drops, Jew hatred increases and will continue until Jesus returns
Finding a place for God and His Word in our Nation and Church
When Jesus was born into this world, there was no room for him (Luke 2:7). So often in Scripture there was no room or place for God amongst His own people, as well as amongst the nations. Because, in Herod’s heart there was no room for another King in Judaea, Herod sought to kill and to displace Jesus (Matthew 2:13).
A prophetic look at Isaac and Israel and their link to Egypt
There are remarkable similarities between two seemingly impossible births; those of Isaac and the future spiritual regeneration (or birth) of the Jewish people. Just like other important births in the Bible, such as Jesus, a person being born again, or the Jewish return to the land of Israel, they are entirely dependent on God’s miraculous provision.
The evidence points to a Creator. But a rebellious world will not submit to the one who made us.
Jesus opened His ministry with a quotation from Isaiah. It started with the words “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me” and ended with, “to proclaim the favourable year of the Lord”. Luke 4: 18 – 19. The prophecy in Isaiah 61: 2 continues with the words “And the day of vengeance of our God”.
In the previous article we introduced the Moedim and how this ‘pattern’ speaks of Jesus. Here we continue to explore the wonderful truth that they speak powerfully of Jesus’ life, mission and ministry
A frontline soldier’s ongoing battle to rescue Jews
Working on the frontline of the global battle to rescue Jews from persecution is not for the fainthearted. But former head-teacher, lecturer and pastor Fred Wright will stop at nothing to help God’s chosen people make the journey back to their ancient land. And, at 72, he shows few signs of slowing down.
Why is the Davidic covenant so neglected … and so important?
What are the most important texts in the Bible? As all the Bible is the inspired Word of God, we should not seek to elevate one above another. However, there are pivotal points in the narrative of the Bible that we need to be familiar with, if we are to understand the sweep of Biblical and world history.
Even among fierce persecution the Gospel is still making inroads.
History was made on 11 November when the 200 millionth Chinese Union Version (CUV) of the Bible rolled off the printing press in China. Its production by the Amity Printing Company (APC) in Nanjing was celebrated at an official ceremony attended by leaders of the state-registered “three-self” church movement and representatives from the Chinese authorities.
Sword magazine is a bi-monthly Christian printed publication promoting 'the unchanging Word of God for an unyielding faith". It is for Biblical Christians who are serious about their faith. CLICK HERE for a sneak preview.
Annual subscriptions are £30 (in UK) but from February 1st 2018 until further notive we are happy to offer £10 off a standard annual subscription to the printed magazine for those who subscribe to the Saltshakers network. Click here to see the advantages for doing so. This includes access to the growing digital library of back issues.
- ADVANCED subscription includes an annual subscription to SWORD print magazine, posted out every 2 months (THIS INCLUDES OUR CURRENT SPECIAL OFFER OF £10 REDUCTION). CLICK HERE
- ADVANCED+ subscription Includes TWO annual subscriptions to SWORD print magazine, posted out every 2 months (THIS INCLUDES OUR CURRENT SPECIAL OFFER OF £10 REDUCTION) CLICK HERE
Payment options include
- credit or debit card through PayPal or
- monthly installments by direct debit or
- by telephoning the Saltshakers office at 07885 941848 or
- by cheque.(made out to Saltshakers) to PO BOX 2215, ILFORD, Essex IG1 9TR
To access all of this premium content please log in or subscribe