Let us never forget that the Bible is one Book; the work of one Infinite Spirit, speaking through Prophet and Priest, Shepherd and King, the old-world Patriarch and the Apostle who lived to see Jerusalem levelled to the ground. You may subject its words to the most searching test, but you will find they will [...]
THE whole of Christian living, in my opinion, hinges on the way in which Christian people read the Bible for themselves. All sermons and addresses, all Bible readings and classes, all religious magazines and books, can never take the place of our own quiet study of God’s precious Word. We may measure our growth in [...]
Tozer had it right over 44 years ago Christianity today is man-centered, not God-centered. God is made to wait patiently, even respectfully, on the whims of men. The image of God currently popular is that of a distracted Father, struggling in heartbroken desperation to get people to accept a Saviour of whom they feel no [...]
Throughout the centuries the Welsh people have been recognized as one of the most enthusiastic groups of singers in the world. From the days of the Druids, Wales has been a land of song. To this day they still conduct an International Eisteddfodd (singing festival) at Llangollen. This hymn is a product of that fine [...]
By John Piper December 25, 2002 1. “For this I was born and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth.” (John 18:37) 2. “The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.” (1 John 3:8; cf. Hebrews 2:14-15) 3. “Those who are [...]
Romans 11:33-36 Grace and Peace to you in Him who saves -Lenny
“The ways of destroying the church are many and colorful. Raw factionalism will do it. Rank heresy will do it. Taking your eyes off the cross and letting other, more peripheral matters dominate the agenda will do it–admittedly more slowly than frank heresy, but just as effectively over the long haul. Building the church with [...]
From his earliest memory, Isaac Watts, author of Joy to the World and numerous other hymns, recalled being competitive. Albeit a bit on the cocky side, Watts’ confidence in his own talent gave the world some of its best-loved and timeless hymns. Watts’ own mother recognized his outstanding gift when he was just a young [...]
