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- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 19: Amasa’s Murder
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- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 16: Spiritual Surgery
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Category Archives: Church History
How the Roman Catholic Church Corrupted the Bible
Deuteronomy 4:2; Revelation 22:18 Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish aught from it, that ye may keep these commandments of the Lord your God which I command you. I … Continue reading
Posted in The 16th Century Protestant Reformation (500 Years: 1517-2017)
Tagged Authority of the Bible, Bible, canon of Scripture, Council of Trent, inspirition, Protestant Reformation, Scripture
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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
Posted in The 16th Century Protestant Reformation (500 Years: 1517-2017)
Tagged martyrs, Protestant, reformation, truth
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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
Posted in The 16th Century Protestant Reformation (500 Years: 1517-2017)
Tagged faith, grace, Jesus Christ, justification, Protestant, reformation
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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
Posted in The 16th Century Protestant Reformation (500 Years: 1517-2017)
Tagged authority of Scripture, Bible, reformation, Word of God
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An Appreciation of John Wesley & the Sovereign Grace of God
Psalm 65:4 Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causeth to approach unto thee. J. C. RYLE (1816-1900): Whether we like it or not, John Wesley was a mighty instrument in God’s hand for good; and, next to … Continue reading
Posted in Church History
Tagged George Whitefield, John Wesley, Methodist Revival, sovereign grace
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The Great Methodist Revival of the 18th Century
I Corinthians 1:20; 2 Timothy 2:3 It pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. Therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): It was a brave day … Continue reading
Posted in Church History
Tagged evangelism, George Whitefield, John Wesley, persecution, Preaching, revival
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Rowland Hill: An Eccentric Ehud with a Witty Double-edged Dagger
Judges 3:15 Ehud made him a dagger which had two edges. A. W. TOZER (1897-1963): Few things are as useful in the Christian life as a gentle sense of humour, and few things are as deadly as a sense … Continue reading
Posted in Church History
Tagged humour, ministry, Preaching, wit
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When a Godly Man Insists Upon an Error 2: Laying Marburg to Rest
I Corinthians 11:24,25 Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new … Continue reading
Posted in Church History
Tagged love, The Lord's Supper, unity
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When a Godly Man Insists Upon an Error 1: Marburg, 1529
Mark 14:22-24 Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and … Continue reading
Posted in Church History
Tagged consubstantiation, error, Eucharist, Lord's Supper, stubbornness, transubstantiation, unity
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Who was the Greatest Preacher of All?
Luke 9:46; Matthew 9:35 Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. And [Jesus] sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same … Continue reading
Posted in Church History
Tagged George Whitefield, Preaching, revival
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