The following quote from J. W. McGarvey (1829-1911) is taken from his discourse titled “Preacher’s Methods” from The Missouri Christian Lectures (1883). ——— On the subject of special preparation I must speak very briefly. As I could not cover the entire ground without giving a synopsis of some work on Homiletics, I will only attempt a few […]
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DOING GOD’S WILL By David Lipscomb Gospel Advocate, Vol. 38, No. 31 (October 8, 1896), 644 “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” A class of children was asked how God’s will is done in heaven. A little girl answered: “It is done right away.” That was a good answer. Prompt
THE DISCUSSION AT GALLATIN, BETWEEN G. W. GRIFFIN, Baptist, AND DAVID LIPSCOMB, Disciple, From Jan. 15th to 20th, 1872. WHILE it is our main purpose to examine the elements of the Christian institution, and prepare the way as soon as practicable, for a historic embodiment of the same, there are quite good reasons for
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THE IMPORTANCE OF THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS The field of biblical archeology and the science of textual studies are not usually what one would expect to find on the front page of the newspapers but in 1947, that is just what happened. A veritable goldmine was found in the land of Palestine, near
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A CRY OF DISPAIR Psalm 44:1-26. This psalm is national in its character, having been written in behalf of the suffering Israelites at a time when their enemies were triumphant over them. Probably some reversal of circumstances in war with a foreign enemy. There were perhaps many such during the many wars of David, but
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Apostasy There has been apostasy in one form or another since the beginning of recorded time. Were not the actions of Eve and her compliant husband a form of apostasy? This was at the very beginning of our race. It continues its relentless crawl down through the centuries even up until our present
The Words and Wisdom of J.D. Tant Bro. J.D. Tant was a very wise individual. Living and serving when he did, it was his duty to deal with the denominations, faithful brethren, and last but not least having to deal with those whom he would label as “Digressive.” Those who would be called digressive were
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DOES GOD TAKE PART IN THE CONFLICTS OF THE KINGDOMS OF THIS WORLD? David Lipscomb It is a question of interest with man, whether God, in his providence, takes part in, or in any manner overrules the strife and conflicts in which people and nations frequently engage in the present age of the world.
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The Life of J.W. McGarvey BIRTH AND EARLY LIFE John William McGarvey came from Scotch-Irish Stock in Hopkinsville, Kentucky on March 1. His parents were John McGarvey and Sara Ann Thomson. The two had 4 children in 4 years of marriage before his death. After some time, she married Dr. Gordon Saltonstall who was
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John T. Johnson BIRTH AND EARLY DAYS John Telemacus Johnson was born into this world on October 5, 1788 at Great Crossings, Scott County, Kentucky. His parents were Robert and Jemima Johnson. They were of Welsh stock and came from Virginia, of which Kentucky was a county. They were rigid Baptists of great integrity. His
