Imagine this scenario: You put your personal trust in Jesus Christ. You turn from your sins and are publically baptized. You study the Scriptures and pray on a daily basis. …
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Khrushchev’s Command of the Scriptures
In the late 19th Century and early 20th Century, a Russian peasant boy was dutifully taught the Word of God by his parents and fellow villagers. They labored diligently, hoping …
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Humility in Disagreement
George Whitefield and John Wesley were contemporaries on the theological landscape of 18th Century England. Originally, they were close friends, but throughout their lives, doctrinal differences separated the two greatly. …
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The (In)Famous Brooklyn Scandal
By 1872, Henry Ward Beecher was one of the most popular and respected clergymen in the nation. For 25 years he had been the pastor of the large and successful …
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Halfway Holiness
If honest, many Christians will admit they choose which passages of the Bible to base their lives on…or at the very least, which parts of the Bible are “more important” …
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On Sunday night, January 30, 2011, police officers in Fletcher, North Carolina, responded to dispatch’s report of a huge fight. But these law enforcement agents weren’t called to a school, …
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A Reputation for Forgiveness
Abraham Lincoln was one of the most gracious presidents America has ever had. His reputation for compassion and mercy – even for Confederate soldiers – set him apart from most …
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Today, Desmond Tutu is known for his laughter. But it was not always so. On September 25, 1977, the country of South Africa awoke to face yet another grim day …