The first edition came out in September 1945 shortly after the end of World War II. It resulted from the exercise of a number of brethren in South-West England who were burdened to meet the need among assemblies in the UK for a consistent ministry of the word through a well-balanced and Christ-centred magazine. Its stated purpose was that, on a monthly basis, articles of an evangelistic, expository and informative nature should be freely available to all.

While the aim to publish monthly was never realized, the other three objectives most certainly were. Even today the magazine is characterized by these qualities: evangelistic; expository; informative.

It is interesting to see that in this volume new writers emerge as well as others who continue to contribute extensively to the magazine.
The series on prophetic truth concludes and there are new series of expositional material on Galatians and 2 Peter, as well as outline studies in Ezra.
As well as doctrinal subjects covered and articles on New Testament Church truth, the extensive Reports Section is a fascinating record of gospel activity. As before, there is much that will be of interest and blessing to the reader.