Terms and Definitions

The LHMM (Bible Standard organization) uses many terms internally. For those not familiar with the group, here are a few terms that may be helpful:

Ecclesia - This is the name used to identify a regional group of LHMM adherents as in the "Ohio Ecclesia". Origin is from the Greek word for church.

Truth - The collection of writings and ideas presented first by Charles T Russell and followed by Paul S. L. Johnson, Raymond Jolly, etc. These writings are considered the correct answers to all Biblical questions. Adherents to LHMM teachings are said to be "in the truth".

Parousia Writings - Literature that was written during the time period from 1874-1914 mainly by Charles T. Russell such as the original 6 Studies in the Scriptures volumes and the Watch Tower magazine. The Bible Standard magazine also might be considered somewhat "parousia truth" in that it is more focused toward the general public with more basic content. Parousia comes from the Greek work meaning "presence". They believe that Jesus returned to the earth invisibly in 1874 and so his presence resulted in these writings.

Epiphany Writings - Literature mainly written by Paul S.L. Johnson (and other subsequent LHMM leaders) during the time period approximately from 1914-1954 and beyond with overlappings. Epiphany writings are considered to be deeper truths and are not generally shared with new comers because they require an understanding of the basic things before it would make any sense. They are largely comprised of types and antitypes. Epiphany writings are the main differentiator between the LHMM and other Bible Students groups. They believe that the "truths" explained in them are built-on and in complete harmony with the Parousia writings. Epiphany comes from the Greek word meaning "bright shining".

Bible Standard Magazine - The LHMM magazine for the more general public. Abbreviated BS.
Present Truth Magazine - The LHMM magazine for adherents with deeper Epiphany "truth". Abbreviated PT. (originally entitled "The Herald of Christ's Kingdom")
Epiphany Volumes - A set of 17 volumes by Paul S.L. Johnson that are mainly compiled versions of the Present Truth magazine. Abbreviated E1, E2, etc.

Type - A Bible story that is a shadow (picture or pattern) of something to come.
Antitype - The more recent events that were foreshadowed by the type. For example, Johnson believed and wrote that the Biblical story of Job was a type of God dealing with him (the antitype).