1957 03 00 Voice of Faith

Magazine Overview

'The VOICE of FAITH' is a Chicago-based deliverance magazine. This issue, dated March 1957, prominently features an article by Evangelist Tommie Stevens titled 'The Flying Saucers,' which interprets unidentified flying objects (UFOs) through a biblical lens. The cover also highlights a new sermon by Pastor Reid titled 'Living Waters' and mentions 'Many Outstanding Miracles of Healing and Deliverance,' indicating a focus on spiritual matters and divine intervention.

"The Flying Saucers" by Evangelist Tommie Stevens

This article presents a message preached by Evangelist Tommie Stevens at Revival Tabernacle and broadcast on Radio WJJD. Stevens asserts that the common questions about flying saucers—whether they are Russian, from another planet, or used by the U.S. to frighten other nations—are incorrect. Instead, he claims, according to scripture, THESE FLYING SAUCERS ARE FROM HEAVEN.

Stevens reports that 2732 people have seen these objects, including ministers, doctors, scientists, factory workers, office workers, farmers, housewives, and aviators. He draws parallels between these modern sightings and descriptions found in the Bible, specifically referencing Ezekiel Chapter 1 and Chapter 10. According to Stevens, Ezekiel, described as the greatest astronomer of all history, detailed these objects.

The reported characteristics of the flying saucers are consistent: they are amber and beryl in color, round, as bright as the sun, have many lights, and move with incredible speed, described as 'fast as lightening.' They also produce a noise that can stun observers. Stevens notes that the Pentagon Building in Washington, D.C., records these as U.F.O. (Unidentified Flying Objects), but he confidently states, 'BUT WE KNOW WHAT THEY ARE.'

Stevens identifies these saucers as being piloted by cherubim and seraphim, described as living creatures and attendants at God's throne. He believes these beings are riding over the United States and other nations, serving as a warning that God's judgment is imminent and the end of the world is near. He cites Isaiah 6:2-7, which describes seraphim with hands, feet, and the ability to fly, crying 'Holy Holy is the Lord God.' Genesis 3:24 is also mentioned in relation to cherubim in the Garden of Eden.

The article concludes with a call for readers to realize that God is using these signs in the heavens to warn humanity about the approaching Second Coming of Jesus and the end of the world. A poem reinforces this message, stating that the signs declare the Savior's coming is nigh, and He could return at any time.

Other Content

The "IN THIS ISSUE" section on the cover lists additional content: Pastor Reid's new sermon, "Living Waters," and a mention of "Christ in Action - Many Outstanding Miracles of Healing and Deliverance." This suggests the magazine covers a range of spiritual topics beyond the central article on flying saucers.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine's stance is clearly rooted in a conservative Christian interpretation of current events, particularly UFO sightings. It frames these phenomena not as extraterrestrial encounters but as divine signs and warnings related to biblical prophecy and the end times. The editorial emphasis is on spiritual awakening, the imminence of God's judgment, and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. The publication aims to deliver messages of faith, healing, and deliverance, using contemporary events to reinforce its theological message.