One of Carey’s Many Sons
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The argument is tight and convincing. 9/10I could wish that they had dealt with Rom. 7:2-3 in its own chapter. Also, the syllogism of Eph. 5:25:
1. A husband must be like Jesus Christ.
2. Jesus Christ never divorces His wife.
Conclus…
Though he ought to have loved his wife by listening and asking better questions, Sir Percy took risks in a noble cause and devoted his life to preserving the lives of others.
Geography heavily influences the politics and economies of the world’s nations.An interesting and perhaps important book which educates the citizen to vital factors about the region and country to which he is obligated to vote, pray, …
Perhaps the greatest book ever written outside the Bible.For its glorious and compelling presentation of Christ as well as intensity that comes straight from Scripture, this book deserves more honor than Pilgrim’s Progress.
Plot:
1….
Feminism is one more wave of attack on Western culture. 7/10.
Category Archives: Biography
Martyn Lloyd-Jones: Consumed With God
Thesis The life of Martyn Lloyd-Jones Lessons from his life Sources Murray, Iain. The Life of Martyn Lloyd-Jones, single volume.Martyn Lloyd-Jones. Preaching and Preachers.Catherwood, Christopher. Martyn Lloyd-Jones.Sargent, Tony. The Sacred Anointing.
Unknown, Yet Greatly Used: George and Sarah Boardman
Scripture is filled with godly men and women who lived and served faithfully, yet they remain virtually unknown. Ahijah, Iddo, Azariah, Oded, Micaiah, Huldah, and several others whose names aren’t even listed were godly prophets. George and Sarah Boardman are … Continue reading
Ernest Creux: Missionary to the Tsongas
The Swiss Mission to the Tsongas Lessons
No Rest Til Heaven: The Life of Richard Baxter
Youth and conversion Pastor at Kidderminster Marriage to Margaret Suffering Lessons from the life of Richard Baxter Thesis Bibliography
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David Jones and The Madagascar Mission
Very few have heard of one of the most fascinating and thrilling chapters in church history where marvels came to pass in the mysterious island of Madagascar. The Mission to Madagascar The land of Madagascar David Jones returns An evil … Continue reading
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Hard Work for Christ: John Wesley
Introduction In 1732, a woman named Susanna wrote a letter describing how she raised her 19 children. “When [they] turned a year old (and some before), they were taught to fear the rod and to cry softly. … that most … Continue reading
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Eight Lessons from The Scots Worthies
John Howie was apparently an illiterate farmer (xii) who gathered the papers of many men and republished them. The Scots Worthies (627 pages, reprinted by Banner of Truth) covers about 200 years of great men from 1500-1700. 1. Many highly … Continue reading
Power From on High: The Amazing Success of Charles Spurgeon
Introduction Listen to the lecture. The statements of the Book of Acts startle the imagination. 3,000 saved in one day (2:41); a few days later, 5,000 more (4:4). New spiritual births were taking place each day (2:41). Solid, enduring churches … Continue reading
Expect and Attempt: Faith and Ambition in the Life of William Carey
Introduction The world looked and felt very different 250 years ago (MAP). The earth’s population was about 10% of what it is today—770,000,000. Christianity was virtually unknown in South America, Asia, Africa, or the islands of the world. There were … Continue reading
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Inspiring Lines from Robert Philip’s Life of Whitefield
Revival “Look where I would, most were drowned in tears. The word was sharper than a two-edged sword. Their bitter cries and tears were enough to pierce the hardest heart. Oh what different visages were then to be seen! Some … Continue reading
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