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“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy–meditate on these things.” Philippians 4:8 Paul wrote in the previous verses that the peace of God…

On 26th February 1963 I accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal saviour. I did this in the full knowledge of what I was doing and never had any doubts that by doing so, I had become a child of my Heavenly Father (John 1:12,13). Then came my teenage years with their accompaniment of…

. The New Creation–Christ in the Believer When the Holy Spirit begat in the believer a new nature He opened the door to a living, organic union between the Christian and Christ [1 Cor. 6:17]. Christ and the Christian are then eternally one. So what is it to be a Christian? It is to have…

My Testimony by “Russ,” an African evangelist My father was a Reverend in a Christian religious organization. We therefore grew up acquainted with church. However, as I grow older I discovered that religion was used to subjugate African people. The Reformed Church theologically was subscribing to the philosophy which saw Africans as inferior beings. Also,…

If the counsel you receive can be followed without Jesus, How can it be Christian? “For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus.” 1 Timothy 2:5 Many are confused with the counsel/discipleship that they receive. The approach is delivered, and we listen; there seems to be something…

“That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.” Ephesians 4:22-24, KJV. The interpretation of man’s essential nature…

The Testimony of Henry Allen (Harry) Ironside Being saved myself, the first great desire that sprang up in my heart was an intense longing to lead others to the One who had made my peace with God. At the time of which I write, the Salvation Army was in the zenith of its energy as…

A Violent Grace by Michael Card Reflections on what the Lord Jesus Christ accomplished through His death on the Cross Chapter titles of the book, A Violent Grace 1. He was born to die so I could be born to new life.[ John 1:10-12 ] 2. He suffered temptation so I can experience victory.[ Hebrews…

The Parable of the Pies by Annmarie Williams It was a cool, crisp morning. My list of things to do was long and varied. Suddenly I heard a loud knock. Answering the door, I found the most amazing Man I had ever met. Never having been much of a follower, I was surprised to find…

“The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: ‘Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you’” (Jer. 31:3). Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,… to the praise…