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The Mighty Men of Prayer of the Protestant Reformation

James 5:16-18; John 15:4,5,7 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the … Continue reading

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The Power of Praise in the Midst of Persecution & Peril

Psalm 40:3; Psalm 146:2 He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. While I live will I praise the LORD: I will … Continue reading

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A Reformation Legacy: Political Liberty & Freedom of Speech

John 8:32; 2 Corinthians 3:17 Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. J. H. MERLE d’AUBIGNÉ (1794-1872): The necessity of liberty for the Gospel, and … Continue reading

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The Great Price Paid for these Two Pillars of Truth

Isaiah 8:20; Romans 4:3; Ephesians 2:8,9; Romans 11:6        To the law and the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them…What saith the Scripture?        By grace are ye … Continue reading

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The 2nd Pillar: Justification by Grace Through Faith in Christ Alone

Romans 4:3-5        What saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him that worketh not, but … Continue reading

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The 1st Pillar of the Reformation: The Supreme Authority of the Bible

Matthew 21:42; John 5:19,39        Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures?        Then answered Jesus, and said unto them…Search the scriptures; for in them ye think have eternal life: and they are they which testify … Continue reading

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The Traditional Primary Principle of the Protestant Reformation

Colossians 2:8; Isaiah 8:20; 2 Thessalonians 2:15        Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men.        To the law and the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it … Continue reading

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The Great “Global” Church: Religious & Political Ecumenicalism

                           Evangelicals & Catholics Together, 1994                                 The Manhattan Declaration, 2009 Isaiah 8:12; 2 Corinthians 6:14        Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid. … Continue reading

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A New Year’s Wish: New Heralds of Revival & Reformation

Luke 6:26        Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets. MARTYN LLOYD-JONES (1899-1981): The false prophet is always a very comforting preacher. As you listen to him … Continue reading

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Reformation, Revival & the Role of Women

Psalm 85:4-6; Habakkuk 3:2        Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease. Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? Wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations? Wilt thou not … Continue reading

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