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Welcome to the Light on a New World Magazine Website

Light on a New World is a free magazine on Bible topics published around six times a year in A5 size and about 30 pages but the special issues can be larger. The Christadelphians believe the Bible (Old and New Testaments) to be the wholly inspired and infallible Word of God. Its principal theme is the salvation of mankind through the saving work of the Lord Jesus Christ and the setting up of the kingdom of God under his rule when he returns to the earth. Light on a New World is published to provide a better understanding of this true Christian hope. We encourage every one to read their Bible via the Daily Bible Reading Tables and if you want a deeper study of fundamental Bible topics join in the free Bible Correspondence Course. This magazine supported and written by the members of Dawn Fellowship and published by the Bexley Christadelphian Ecclesia by:

  • Editor - Colin Dryland
  • Assistant Editor - Ken Dennis
  • Correspondence - John Carpenter
  • Finance - Stephen Bonner
  • Web Master - Nigel Griffiths

There is some media focus on Charles Darwin and his ideas this year with exhibitions, documentary programmes on TV and many written articles in newspapers as part of the anniversary of his birth but

Can his theory of 'The origin of Species' stand up to 21st Century scientific knowledge?

Examine the facts in this special edition of 'LIGHT on a New World' covering both Creation and the Theory of Evolution.


How to get your free copy sent to you or your questions answered?

  • The Correspondence Secretary will be pleased to arrange for the magazine to be posted to any address in the world.
  • Please write or email to the addresses below with your full name and postal address including any Postcode or Zip code to receive a free regular copy with no obligation nor contact unless requested by you.
  • Request your free regular Light on a New World or send questions to:
    • Email to: mail@lightmagazine.org
    • Email via Launch your email program - don't forget to include your name, full address and postcode or zipcode.
    • Write to: Correspondence Secretary: Light Bible Publications, PO Box 362, Dartford, Kent, DA1 9GT, England.
  • The Christadelphians are very willing to answer questions about Bible teaching either privately or in the pages of Light on a New World magazine and correspondence will be welcomed.
  • Information about public meetings arranged by the Christadelphians in your area and the names of the nearest Christadelphian representatives can be provided on request. We can also supply a number of publications on Bible related subjects. Apply to the Correspondence Secretary for further details.

Download to read online or print Light on a New World - Right Now!

First section

Includes more than 50 of the regular two monthly Light issues

  • Listed in latest issue first order
  • Covering the last three years
  • These files are in Portable Document Format (PDF) by Adobe Systems.
  • If you don't already have Acrobat Reader, download it directly from this Abode's download website - Acrobat Reader

Second section

Covers the Light special issues on specific topics:

  1. Light on Christadelphians
  2. Light on The Bible
  3. Light on Prophecy
  4. Light on Jesus Christ
  5. Light on The Gospel
  6. Light on Creation
  7. Light On The Dead Sea Scrolls
  8. Light On Archaeology
  9. Light On Israel

March/April 2010 - 21/8

  • Bible Characters - Simon Peter
  • What did Jesus mean? - "In my Fathers house are many mansions ..."
  • Religious Groups in Bible Times - The Herodians
  • Marvellous are Your Works - Colours Without Paint

Download: LightMag_2010_Mar_v21_8.pdf

January/February 2010 - 21/7

  • Signs of the Times - Are you actually ready for the Kingdom?
  • From our Mail Bag - Which law was changed with Jesus arrival?
  • Bible Teaching About - The Devil and Satan
  • Getting Started with Bible Prophecy

Download: LightMag_2010_Jan_v21_7.pdf

November/December 2009 - 21/6

  • Editorial - the real Christmas.
  • Bible Teaching About ... The resurrection of Christ.
  • Bible Characters - Mary Magdalene
  • What did Jesus mean? "My kingdom is not of this world"

Download: LightMag_2009_Nov_v21_6.pdf

September/October 2009 - 21/5

  • Religious Groups in Bible Times - The Samaritans
  • Bible Teaching About - The Cross of Christ
  • From our Mail Bag - baptism being total immersion in water
  • Important Bible Words - Salvation
  • Free Bible Correspondence Course
  • Marvellous are Your Works - The Gecko

Download: LightMag_2009_Sep_v21_5.pdf

July/August 2009 - 21/4

  • Editorial - 40th anniversary issue of Light
    • We started the same month as the Apollo moon landing
  • Can we rely on the Bible? - The answer is, of course, yes
  • What did Jesus mean by ‘Everlasting Punishment’?
  • A Summary of Christadelphian Beliefs
  • Bible Characters – Lot

Download: LightMag_2009_July_v21_4.pdf

May/June 2009 - 21/3

  • Religious Groups in Bible Times - The Rabbi
  • From our Mail Bag - About Lucifer
  • Bible teaching about Miracles
  • Belief and Baptism
  • Marvellous are Your Works - The Spider

Download: LightMag_2009_May_v21_3.pdf

March/April 2009 - 21/2

  • Three parables of Jesus - the cross, salt and the lamp
  • What did Jesus mean? - "Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man"
  • Bible Teaching about - The Holy Spirit
  • The Bible is Right - Divine authorship

Download: LightMag_2009_Mar_v21_2.pdf

Jan/Feb 2009 - 21/1

  • Editorial - There is only on way
  • Darwin’s Legacy - Has it stood the test of time?
  • Is There Life after Death?
  • Signs of the Times - Global Disasters
  • The Bible is True - The Evidence of Archaeology

Download: LightMag_2009_Jan_v21_1.pdf

Nov/Dec 2008 - 20/12

  • The Unknown God
  • Bible Abbreviations
  • What did Jesus Mean? ‘You must be born again’
  • Marriage – Yes or No?
  • Marvellous are your Works - the Human Body

Download: LightMag_2008_Nov_v20_12.pdf

Sept/Oct 2008 - 20/11

  • Editorial - Economies
  • Bible Teaching about:The Resurrection of Jesus
  • Christianity and Capitalism
  • God’s Witnesses

Download: LightMag_2008_Sep_v20_11.pdf

July/August 2008 - 20/10

  • Parables of Jesus - The Two Builders
  • What has gone wrong with the World?
  • What did Jesus Mean? - ‘For great is your reward in heaven’
  • Marvellous are Your Works - The kangaroo rat

Download: LightMag_2008_July_v20_10.pdf

May/June 2008 - 20/9

A 60 page Light on Israel - special issue

  • Israel in the Past: Origin and Birth of a Nation
  • Israel in the Past: Into the Promised Land Page
  • Israel in the Present: Their Miraculous Survival
  • Israel in the Present: A Nation Re-born Page
  • Israel in the Future

Download: LightMag_2008_May_v20_9.pdf

March/April 2008 - 20/8

  • Editorial - Easter
  • Bible Teaching about - The Holy Spirit Gifts
  • Why Being Good is Just Not Good Enough
  • Bible Trades - The Tentmaker

Download: LightMag_2008_Mar_v20_8.pdf

January/February 2008 - 20/7

  • Editorial - metamorphosis
  • A Healthy Diet - Spiritual Food
  • Bible Teaching about: The Mediatorship of Christ
  • From our Mail Bag: "You are gods?”
  • Bible Characters: Ezra and Nehemiah
  • "Marvellous are your Works"

Download: LightMag_2008_Jan_v20_7.pdf

November/December 2007 - 20/6

  • Editorial: Can men solve International issues?
  • The Wisdom of Solomon - part 3
  • The promises to David
  • Customs in Bible Times: Anointing with Oil

Download: LightMag_2007_Nov_v20_6.pdf

September/October 2007 - Volume 20/5

  • Editorial: The Beauty of the rainbow
  • Important Bible Words: Light
  • Bible Characters: Noah
  • Was the devil or Satan disguised as the serpent in the garden of Eden?
  • The Rosetta Stone
  • A Summary of Christadelphian Beliefs

Download: LightMag_2007_Sep_v20_5.pdf

July/August 2007 - Volume 20/4

  • Editorial: Green Issues
  • Signs of the Times - Our changing environment
  • Bible teaching about: The Kingdom of God
  • Parables of Jesus: The Good Samaritan

Download: LightMag_2007_July_v20_4.pdf

May/June 2007 - Volume 20/3

  • Editorial: World Leadership
  • Bible teaching about: The Nature of Christ
  • The Wisdom of Solomon - part 2
  • Important Bible Words: Grace
  • "You are my friends if " What did Jesus Mean?

Download: LightMag_2007_May_v20_3.pdf

March/April 2007 - Volume 20/2

  • Editorial: The Total Eclipse
  • Parables of Jesus: the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
  • Does it matter what you believe?
  • Bible teaching about: The problem of suffering
  • Birds of the Bible: The Peacock

Download: LightMag_2007_Mar_v20_2.pdf

January/February 2007 - Volume 20/1

  • The Wisdom of Solomon - part 1
  • Bible Course Advertisement
  • Bible Characters: Elijah
  • Bible Trades: The Potter

Download: LightMag_2007_Jan_v20_1.pdf

November 2006 - Volume 19/12
  • Signs of the Times: Europe in Bible Prophecy
  • Bible teaching about: The Devil and Satan
  • What did Jesus mean? "Have salt in yourselves"
  • From our mail bag: Who or what is Lucifer?
  • Plants of the Bible: Frankincense

Download: LightMag_2006_Nov_v19_12.pdf

September 2006 - Volume 19/11
  • Signs of the Times: Iran: nuclear power for peace?
  • Selected Christadelphian Beliefs
  • What did Jesus mean? "‘Seek first the kingdom of God"
  • Bible Characters: Moses
  • Birds of the Bible: The Ostrich

Download: LightMag_2006_Sep_v19_11.pdf

July 2006 - Volume 19/10
  • Sign of the Times: The Final Energy Crisis
  • What does the Bible say about: Belief and Baptism
  • Bible Trades Page: The Metal Worker

Download: LightMag_2006_Jul_v19_10.pdf

May 2006 - Volume 19/9
  • Editorial: Water
  • Bible Characters: Jacob and Esau
  • The Law of Moses: Sacrifice
  • Bible Animals: The Ass or Donkey

Download: LightMag_2006_May_v19_9.pdf

March 2006 - Volume 19/8
  • God is there
  • What did Jesus mean? "before Abraham was, I Am"
  • Parables of Jesus: The Prodigal Son
  • From our mailbag: "Is one religion as good as another?"

Download: LightMag_2006_Mar_v19_8.pdf

January 2006 - Volume 19/7
  • Editorial: "it’s a sign of the times"
  • Signs of the Times: The Middle East - Peace or War?
  • The Ten Commandments: Its relevance today
  • What the Bible says about: The Gospel message of Jesus

Download: LightMag_2006_Jan_v19_7.pdf

November 2005 - Volume 19/6
  • International problems: World Poverty
  • Parables of Jesus: The Pounds
  • What must I do to be saved?
  • Bible Cities: Nazareth

Download: LightMag_2005_Nov_v19_6.pdf

September 2005 - Volume 19/5
  • What the Bible says about: The Devil and Satan
  • From our Mail Bag: Do you believe that there will be such a person and if not what is meant by the term Antichrist?
  • What did Jesus mean: "If any one comes to me and does not hate his father and mother ... he cannot be my disciple."
  • Plants of the Bible: Common Acacia

Download: LightMag_2005_Sep_v19_5.pdf

July 2005 - Volume 19/4
  • International problems: Human Suffering
  • Who are the Angels?
  • Bible teaching about: The second Coming of Christ
  • Animals of the Bible: The Leopard

Download: LightMag_2005_July_v19_4.pdf

May 2005 - Volume 19/3

Special Edition - Light on Prophecy

  • What is prophecy?
  • The prophets in their historical setting
  • God’s plan in prophecy
    • Iran in prophecy
    • Greece in prophecy
    • Rome in prophecy
    • Israel in prophecy
  • The coming world conflict
  • What about your future?

Download: LightMag_2005_May_v19_3.pdf

March 2005 - Volume 19/2
  • Editorial: Easter
  • International problems: Global Warming and Pollution
  • The Cross of Christ
  • The Reality of The Resurrection of Christ
  • Plants of the Bible: The Almond

Download: LightMag_2005_Mar_v19_2.pdf

January 2005 - Volume 19/1
  • The Bible (6) - Reading the Bible
  • Bible Characters: David
  • The Law of Moses - its relevance today: The Sabbath
  • Bible Cities: Lachish

Download: LightMag_2005_Jan_v19_1.pdf


Light Special Issues on Specific Topics


Special Edition - Light on Christadelphians

  • Who are the Christadelphians?
  • The Name Christadelphians
  • The Christadelphian Way of Life
  • Christadelphian Beliefs
  • The Hope of the Christadelphians

Download: LightOnChristadelphians.pdf

Special Edition - Light on The Bible

  • What is the Bible?
  • The Bible Beginnings
  • The Bible in English
  • The Word of God
  • The Message of the Bible

Download: LightOnTheBible.pdf

Special Edition - Light on Prophecy
  • What is prophecy?
  • The prophets in their historical setting
  • God’s plan in prophecy
    • Iran in prophecy
    • Greece in prophecy
    • Rome in prophecy
    • Israel in prophecy
  • The coming world conflict
  • What about your future?

Download: LightMag_2005_May_v19_3.pdf

Special Edition - Light on Jesus Christ

  • Jesus - The Messiah
  • Jesus - The Prophet
  • Jesus - The Priest
  • Jesus - The Perfect Sacrifice
  • Jesus - The King

Download: LightOnJesusChrist.pdf

Special Edition - Light on The Gospel

  • Light ... on the Gospel
  • Introduction - What is the Gospel?
  • The Gospel in the Old Testament
  • The Gospel in the Old Testament
  • The Gospel and You

Download: LightOnTheGospel.pdf

Special Edition - Light on Creation

  • Light ... on Creation
  • Introduction - Belief in Creation an Essential Bible Teaching
  • God in Creation
  • The Theory of Evolution Examined
  • Man in the Image of God

Download: LightOnCreation.pdf

Special Edition - Light On The Dead Sea Scrolls

  • Light ... On The Dead Sea Scrolls
  • The Importance of the Dead Sea Scrolls
  • The Story of the Scrolls
  • The Book of the Prophet Isaiah
  • The Prophet of the Kingdom
  • The Coming Age

Download: LightOnTheDeadSeaScrolls.pdf

Special Edition - Light On Archaeology

  • Archaeology / Beth Shean
  • Egypt / House of David
  • Ophir / Moab
  • Tel Mardikh / Assyria
  • Hezekiah's Aqueduct / Sennacherib
  • Babylon / Prophecy
  • Dead Sea Scrolls / Temple Notice
  • Challenge of the Spade

Download: LightOnArchaeology.pdf

Special Edition - Light On Israel

  • Israel in the Past: Origin and Birth of a Nation
  • Israel in the Past: Into the Promised Land Page
  • Israel in the Present: Their Miraculous Survival
  • Israel in the Present: A Nation Re-born Page
  • Israel in the Future

Download: LightMag_2008_May_v20_9.pdf


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