Category: Writings by James T Naismith

  • Worship, by James T Naismith

    Basic Studies in Christian Living for Young Believers, #6 Worship is the highest form of spiritual exercise in which a child of God can engage and one that brings special delight to his Father. It is therefore important that we learn its true meaning and rid ourselves of some common…

  • Witness, by James T Naismith

    Basic Studies In Christian Living for Young Believers #8 An important aspect of our service for the Lord Christ is the witness we give for Him amongst our fellows. While there are many other ways in which we can serve Him, witnessing is of such importance and so frequently mentioned…

  • Walk, Or Christian Behavior, by James T Naismith

    Basic Studies in Christian Living for Young Believers, #9 A Christian should show what he believes by the way he behaves. In the early days of Christianity, the Christian faith was frequently referred to as “the way,” and followers of the Lord Jesus Christ were described as being “of this…

  • The Spirit Controlled Life, by James T Naismith

    Basic Studies in Christian Living for Young Believers, #4 Their hearts were troubled! Their best Friend was about to leave them. For three memorable years, He had been their constant Companion and Guide. They had of times listened spellbound as He, the greatest Teacher of all times, explained sublime truths…

  • The Sanctity of Human Life, by James T Naismith

    Is it ever justifiable to take human life? What about “mercy killing”? Capital punishment? The life of the unborn? One’s own life? These issues are by no means new; some are almost as old as man himself. But they are certainly very relevant in today’s world, and particularly so in…

  • The Encouragement of the Scriptures (Part 6), by James T Naismith

    Dr. James T. Naismith of Scarborough, Ontario, a frequent contributor to “Food for the Flock,” is a retired physician who devotes his full-time to a Bible teaching and conference ministry in Canada and the U.S. Some years ago, Haile Selassie, the former emperor of Ethiopia, when exiled from his native…

  • The Encouragement of the Spirit of God (Part 5), by James T Naismith

    Dr. James T. Naismith of Scarborough, Ontario, a frequent contributor to “Food for the Flock,” is a retired physician who devotes his full time to a Bible teaching and conference ministry in Canada and the U.S. It was not without reason that the Lord Jesus, in the course of His…

  • The Encouragement of God’s Son (Part 4), by James T Naismith

    Dr. James T. Naismith of Scarborough, Ontario, is a retired physician who devotes his full time to a Bible teaching ministry. Like the editor, he is a visiting instructor at Kawartha Lakes Bible School in Peterborough, Ontario, and for many years has served on the board of “Food for the…

  • The Claims of Christ, by James T Naismith

    Basic Studies in Christian Living for Young Believers, # 3 Every believer has been brought into intimate and eternal association with God’s Eternal Son, the Lord Christ, the King of kings. What an honour is this! What dignity is conferred upon us! What blessings and privileges result from this association!…

  • The Christian in The World, by James T Naismith

    Basic Studies in Christian Living for Young Believers, #11 Among the most perplexing problems that confront the young believer in Christ are those that relate to his attitude towards the world — its people, pleasures, pastimes, places. “Should I do this, or go there? What harm is there in that?…

  • The Christian in Church, by James T Naismith

    Basic Studies in Christian Living for Young Believers, #10 Which church should I join? The question, in one form or other, presents itself to every young believer. Surrounded by a bewildering variety of so-called churches, he may find it rather difficult to answer. As he studies the Scriptures, he will…

  • The Brain Drain, by James T Naismith

    An Analogy Canada is becoming desperately short of brains, according to a recent report by the Bladen commission on higher education. Shortage of doctors, dentists, scientists, and university lecturers is causing national concern. Not only is production of such skills too limited: a serious drain is taking place, particularly to…

  • Suicide, by James T Naismith

    Dr. James T. Naismith of Scarborough, Ontario, is a retired physician who devotes his full time to a Bible teaching and conference ministry in Canada and the U.S.A. This article is the third in his series dealing with several of today’s controversial issues and problems. Suicide — the intentional taking…

  • Studies in Christian Living, by James T Naismith

    The Word of God is as essential for the spiritual life of the believer as his daily food is for his physical life. Since the spiritual takes precedence over the physical, it is right that the Christian, like Job (23:12), should esteem the words of His mouth more than his…

  • Satan, by James T Naismith

    Dr. James T. Naismith is a beloved physician and Bible teacher who resides in Peterborough, Ont. This is his third study from his book on Personalities in Genesis. Copyright by Everyday Publications; used by permission. The name of Satan does not appear in Genesis, but there is no doubt that he…

  • Prayer, by James T Naismith

    Basic Studies In Christian Living For Young Believers, #2 If the Word of God is the spiritual nourishment that sustains the believer’s life, prayer is the very atmosphere in which he should live day by day — an atmosphere of communion with God. “Prayer is the Christian’s vital breath, the…

  • Personalities In Genesis, by James T Naismith

    With these brief introductory comments, we begin a series of character studies in Genesis by Dr. James T. Naismith of Peterborough, Ontario. These studies were first published in book form under the title, PERSONALITIES IN GENESIS. Copyright by Everyday Publications; used by permission. Dr. Naismith, in addition to practicing medicine,…

  • Noah, by James T Naismith

    Dr. James T. Naismith of Peterborough, Ontario, a physician and Bible teacher, continues his series in Genesis. Copyright by Everyday Publications, used by permission. The story of Noah (Genesis 6 to 9) may be considered historically, prophetically, typically, evangelically and practically. In our studies, the practical lessons we can learn from…

  • Joseph, by James T Naismith

    Dr. James T. Naismith of Scarborough, Ontario, physician and Bible teacher, continues his series of character studies in Genesis. Copyright by Everyday Publications Inc.; used by permission. Of all the characters in Genesis, or throughout the Old Testament, there is no more beautiful type of the Lord Jesus than Joseph…

  • Jacob (Part 2), by James T Naismith

    Dr. James T. Naismith of Scarborough, Ontario. a physician and Bible teacher, continues his series on Personalities In Genesis. Copyright by Everyday Publications Inc.; used by permission. Bethel, The House of God and Jacob’s Conversion Genesis 28:11-22 1. The Background The early history of Jacob is that of a “supplanter,” scheming…