The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-05-15
r, 4. BRADSHAW
MAKES A REPLY
Editor of The Dawn.

Editor of The Dawn.
DEAR SIR.-lIavin9 read, with in
tcrest. the article, in your last ISSUE
optitlcd pastor Russclrs False Teach
ipps." and believing that few words
| in support of the teachings referred
IN might be- helpful to such as might
he inclined to investigate, we come
asking for space, in your valuable
paper, for this purpose.
We find that people generally are
becoming more independent III thought
than formerly and no longer take
simple statements for facts. This
il only proper and is in fun accord
with the Apostles advice, prove all
things; hold fast that which is good"
Thess. 5 81
We note that the author of the ar
ticle. in n series of ten points, pur-
ports to set forth Pastor Russclfl
teachings along certain lines and con-
cludcs with the assertion that ANY
bible student who has studied his
Bible praycrfully and carefully,
knows that these ten points are cv-
cry one flat contradictions of Gods
Holy Book"
As to the last statement. have we
any proof that it is statement of
truthf Doubtless we will find the
Jury disagreed The evidence is in
sufficient.
The majority of your readers will
undoubtedly quite agree that SOMc
of the points are altogether out of
harmony with the teachings of Gods
Word and others of them are stated
in very indefinite way; but we do
not want to be- over particular for
we realize the difficulty in making
comprehensive statements out of few
words. However, the assertions are
in point, have gone forth, and now
the question is, are these several
points correct statements of whatPas-
tor Russclls books really tcachl We
could say yes to very small percent
age, positively NO to others and both
yes and no to the balance.
Jesus Christ, in his prr-human
state, was divine in one sense. in
that He was Godlikc; "A minister of
the gospel good tidingsj, but not
divine, immortal being as is Jehovah
d trtt IA 4 IL.
tor Russclfs teachinRs) Christ was
exalted to this high position, by the
Father, after his resurrection. Phil.
2.s, 9; Eph. l.2l; Jno. 5.26 He was
the only begottcn son of God, He was
A god mighty onc,) but not THE
God (Jehovah) Jno. II 40; II "a, %.
Many names and titles were applied
to Jesus Christ our Lord and angel"
was one of them. lisa 63 g.
We have briefly touched on the
first two points but lest We make
this article too long we will simply
say that we recognize in points three
to eight inclusive, as stated very lit
tie if any resemblance to Pastor Rus
sells teachings Points nine and ten
are more matter of faith than doc
trine faith in Gods Plan and in His
ability to bring to pass what He has
purposcd. We fail to see wherein
they conflict with the Scriptures. 1t
might be well to wait few months
before being too positive about the
latter
But now to the important part.
Your readers are the Jury The
burden of proof falls on the one max
ing the assertions. The facts can
be ascertained, only. by referring to
Pastor Russcll's books. We are in
position and stand ready to assist
any who desire more evidence. Up
on requests, while our supply lasts.
we will mail you QFREE) copy of
the magazine edition, Vol. of Scrip
ture Studies". which will help YOU
settle this matter.
Respectfully,
+. H.BRADSHAW