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“A More Sure Word”

By Benjamin P. Hoffman

RECENTLY, in conversation with an educated young man in Tokio on the conditions existing in the world at present, the opportunity was presented of calling his attention to prophetic portions of the Bible bearing on the subject. His interest was at once awakened, which led to studies on the historical prophecies, as well as on the various other present-day fulfillments of prophecy. At the close of each study he exclaims with astonishment and wonder, “I never knew that the Christian’s Bible contained such things!” In studying the Bible with others here I have noticed that fulfillment of prophecy appeals to them as a most powerful evidence in favor of Christianity.

When the study of the response of history to the prophetic word draws the veil from the activities of the nations and reveals the omnipotent hand of God, who has foreseen and foretold these events, then these intellectually quick minds see the difference between religious truth and superstition, and some allow themselves to be led to see forgiveness of sin and salvation for their souls. Surely the sacred prophecies constitute one—and a very important one—of the many evidences of himself that Jehovah has given us for use in reclaiming his lost children. “For we have not followed cunningly devised fables. . . . We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts.” 2 Peter 1:16-19.

BENJAMIN P. HOFFMAN.

Tokio, Japan.