Unity. You hear of it often nowadays. There is much discussion of what it requires. At a recent festival our church attended, we were in the community offering hope and attempting to meet fellow Christians. It was during this experience that many Christians brushed us off as I reached to shake their hand to say …
“But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine” ~ Titus 2:1 How’s your hygiene? You may hear this question asked from your dentist, your doctor, or perhaps, your mom. It’s a sincere question. It is an important question. Your hygiene can say a lot about your lifestyle and a lot about where you are …
C. Austin Miles (1868-1946) in 1911 wrote words and music to the familiar hymn, “Dwelling in Beulah Land.” He was prolific in his writing of 398 hymns, including the music to 8. We have retained the tune with the entire chorus, although the title and much of the song was written to reflect doctrine for …
Annie S. Hawks (1836-1918) and Robert Lowry (1826-1899) together published the hymn ” I Need Thee Every Hour” in 1872. This song is a testament to constant devotion to the Lord and praising Him for all spiritual blessings. Paul spoke of these blessings in Ephesians 1:3 when stating, “Blessed be the God and Father of …
Q. “What makes Jehovah Witnesses and Mormans ‘different’ than Christians?” A. Good question. I know many argue that Jehovah Witnesses and Mormons are Christians. But I can faithfully and confidently argue against this, for one reason, plus thousands more (although they are unnecessary in light of it being my one primary reason). They do not …
Robert Lowry (1826-1899) was a Philadelphia Baptist preacher and hymn writer. In 1874, he wrote the popular hymn “Christ Arose!” He also arranged the tune. While having devotions one evening, he was impressed with the events associated with Christ’s resurrection when he read Luke 24:6-7. We read in 1 Corinthians 15:4; 13-14, our hope lies …
Romans 16 chapters, 433 verses, 9422 words (KJV) Primary doctrinal book within the Bible, especially regarding the Gospel of salvation Longest and doctrinally most significant Pauline epistle Broad Outline: Salutation (1:1-7) Epistolary [Matters pertaining to the letter; Extended greeting] (1:8-16) Doctrinal Portion (1:17-8:39) Dispensational Discussion [Discussion of God’s current working in the Church] (9:1-11:36) Practical …
Julia H. Johnston (1849-1919) wrote the lyrics to this great hymn along with Daniel B. Towner (1850-1919) arranging the music. The song was published in a hymn book called Hymns Tried and True. The song comes Romans 5:1-2; 18; 20. This grace that we sing of here is not just sufficient grace, it is abounding …
4:1-2 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. The Apostle Paul entrusted and instilled responsibilities to his son …
Daniel Webster Whittle (1840-1901) was a Gospel song lyricist, evangelist, and Bible teacher. He marched with Sherman and was wounded at the Battle of Vicksburg. He mostly wrote under the pseudonym “El Nathan.” He was widely known for the hymn, “moment by moment” and today’s topic “I know whom I have believed.” It is wonderful …