Many years ago I was invited at attend a Rotary luncheon in Plymouth, Michigan. Three men spoke briefly, one of whom I had the joy of meeting personally–namely, the late Mr. Stanley S. Kresge, a son of the well-known S. S. Kresge who founded the chain of stores bearing his name. At the luncheon the […]
The mills of God grind slowly, But they grind exceeding small; Though with patience He stands watching, With exactness grinds He all. The writer of these words had learned a little of the God of Patience. It is no cause for wonder that perfect patience should be combined with almighty power, that the Almighty God […]
Conceivably in the year 1998 God will press the button to start in motion a series of events according to His plan. For the attentive Christian the anticipation of these prophecies generates massive repercussions on his demeanor. The Rapture Before the greatest tribulation the earth has ever experienced, the Lord will snatch away His people […]
Do we really have reason to believe that the coming of the Lord Jesus is near? Yes, more reasons than any generation in the history of the church has ever had. Let me list a few. The nation of Israel says that His coming is near (Mt. 24:32-33; Ezek. 36:24-25). What we saw in 1948 […]
The New Testament presents the coming of the Lord Jesus as the hope, comfort, and encouragement of the Christian. Our hope does not rest in reforming the world, in politics, science, medical advances, technology, or education. We are waiting: “for His Son from heaven” (1 Thess 1:10). “For our conversation [citizenship] is in heaven; from […]
I turned 40 on January 19th of this year. It was a Lord’s Day morning. My thoughts were everywhere except my birthday. Actually, 40 is a lot younger than you think once you arrive there. Over breakfast I talked to my family about the glorious return of Christ. I thought that was a fitting topic […]
The October 13 issue of Forbes magazine introduces us to the four hundred richest people in America (assuming you calculate worth by “treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal” Mt. 6:19). Included was an article on “The Cost of Living Extremely Well” (assuming you define living […]
We are not going to discuss technique or even doctrine but the inward qualities of effective gospel witnessing. Notice five of these: knowledge, earnestness, faithfulness, dignity and tenderness. These are the indispensables of true evangelism. Knowledge We remember hearing a listener say to his neighbor at an open-air meeting, “This man knows what he is […]
Dan Smith (1907-1988) lived a life remarkable for its variety. Born in England of Scottish stock, he carried the gospel to remote mountains in China, India, and Sri Lanka. He preached extensively in England, Australia, New Zealand, and North America. His acquaintances and co-workers had their own notoriety–a who’s who in the Kingdom: Gypsy Smith, […]