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My Testimony
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,…
Read MoreThe Litmus Test of Christian Counseling
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…
Read MoreThe Use of “Old Man” in Ephesians 4:22
“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…
Read MoreA Spiritual Life Testimony
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…
Read MoreA Violent Grace
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…
Read MoreThe Parable of the Pies
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…
Read MoreJust Because You’re Mine
“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…
Read MoreA New Creature
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17, KJV. [In Matthew 5:3-10, the Beatitudes] remind us of certain primary, central truths about the whole Christian position … The Christian gospel places all its primary emphasis upon being,…
Read MoreThe Life of God in the Soul of Man
[Being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God” Philippians 1:11, NKJV.] [For Paul] everything always ends in Christ and with Christ. He is the final point. He is the explanation of Paul’s living and his whole outlook upon life… Christ is all-sufficient for every…
Read MoreSin Ruled My Life
A Testimony by David H. Sin has ruled my life. Early in my Christian walk I made deliberate choices to sin and go against God. Sin became a habit and a way of life. Some people call this an addiction, which it was, but more importantly, it is the result of repeated choices to go…
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