The Atonement
This a conclusion to a paper that I wrote in my last semester at Asbury Theological Seminary in a class on the atonement. In this paper, we have observed many different models, metaphors and ways...
View ArticleResurrection Power
Today, the Christian world celebrates the fact that Jesus rose victorious over death, hell and the grave. We rejoice that “He is risen,” and that He “lives forevermore.” These are the truths of...
View ArticleApril Fool’s Day
The Psalmist David wrote, “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God” (Psalm 14:1). One need only look at creation, however, to see the existence of God. A child is wiser than the one who...
View ArticleThe Bible Mini-Series
In the weeks and months leading up to the History Channel’s five-week, ten-hour series on the Bible, I did not hear much promotion or advertising for its airing. Maybe I just wasn’t paying enough...
View ArticleJohn G. Lake’s Baptism
“There is a consciousness, that seems to me by the Word of God and by my own personal experience, that must be possessed where any individual can enter into the direct presence of God and receive...
View ArticleThe Real Christian
The following is an excerpt from a sermon preached by John G. Lake on October 11, 1914 in Spokane, Washington titled, The Real Christian: Among my young friends in South Africa were two young men...
View ArticleTrue Disciples of Christ
The following is an excerpt from a sermon preached by John G. Lake on January 30, 1914 titled, Divine Healing: We are such a weak, wobbly lot in these latter days. God is just trying to get some...
View ArticleAre We Willing to Drink His Cup?
The following is a sermon preached by Leonard Ravenhill titled, Are We Willing to Drink His Cup: Luke chapter12, verses 49 and 50. I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be...
View ArticleBe Angry and Sin Not
The following is a sermon preached by Leonard Ravenhill titled, Be Angry and Sin Not: If you attend church at all, you will undoubtedly hear a thousand sermons on “Be filled with the Spirit” (Eph....
View ArticleChrist Magnified in My Body
The following is a sermon preached by Leonard Ravenhill titled, Christ Magnified in My Body: Phillipians 1:20, “According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but...
View ArticleA Song of Comfort
We have seen some dreadful and fearful things this week with the events that have transpired in Boston, Massachusetts. It makes for feelings of sadness, grief, despair, and anger, among others....
View ArticleThe Race
As I am watching tonight’s NASCAR race from Richmond, Virginia tonight, I am thankful for two things: One, that there is still one sport that is unafraid to pray “in Jesus’ name” before the start...
View ArticleTim Tebow
For those of you who follow sports, you have probably heard, by now, that Tim Tebow has been waived by the New York Jets. As a fan of this Christian athlete, I am glad that he is leaving the “Big...
View ArticleNo Other Name
In the Orlando, FL area, I see, from time to time, a bumper sticker like the one seen above: “Coexist.” What the creators of this slogan are saying is that all religions worship the same God. Or,...
View ArticleInterfaithism
Although I cherish the time I spent in seminary and am thankful for the way God provided for me to attend, I would not recommend this experience to one under the age of thirty-five. I believe one...
View ArticleMy Mom
As we approach Mother’s Day, I would like to take time to say a few words about my Mom. I’ve had this blog for about two years, and I have yet to do a tribute solely on her life and influence on...
View ArticlePaul’s Epistle to the Romans
Some have said that if the only book of the Bible that was available to man was the book of Romans, it would be enough. For in it, all that is necessary for salvation through Jesus Christ can be...
View ArticleEvangelist Steve Hill
For those of you who follow this blog, you know that I am a big believer in revival. My wife and I have had the privilege of attending three of the biggest revivals to have “hit” Florida in the...
View ArticleThe Genealogy of Jesus
In the first chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, the writer lists the “ancestors” of Jesus (though, technically, Jesus has always been). The Bible says, “So all the generations from Abraham to...
View ArticleSpiritual Renewal
Five years ago last night, I finished thirty-three consecutive nights of revival services (April 14, 2008 to May 16, 2008). It was one of the greatest times of my life. I wouldn’t trade anything...
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