In the same way, insipid preaching about sweet birds and sweet flowers, plants and stars, etc., etc., appears to have streaks of light in it, but after it is over, the darkness appears greater than before. No gospel light is shed forth, no truth of weight and importance in the salvation of man brought forth or […]
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The question of all questions is “What think ye of Christ?” What one thinks of Christ determines his thoughts and actions on every question. The correctness of faith depends on the correct answer to the superlative question—“What think ye of Christ?” The question of how and when one is saved by faith through Christ is
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If a man has a leading object in view, no matter whether religious or worldly, let him come out in his proper color, declare his object, and drive directly at it. If a man has a favorite political scheme let him declare it, publish a paper advocating it, or maintain it in public addresses; but not
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J.D. Tant was a consummate worker in the kingdom of God. His labors and accomplishments are truly legendary but his sense of humor was also of that character. I am including a couple of excerpts from his biography to show just how he dealt with some of life’s most difficult moments. Staying in the home
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Joseph Thomas (1791-1835) Joseph Thomas was born on March 17, 1791 in Orange County, North Carolina. He was orphaned at age seven and was left with very cruel parents. Shortly thereafter he was claimed by a brother from Virginia. While there he was stricken by “the white plague,” which confined him to bed for a
John Mulkey (1773-1844) John Mulkey was born on January 14, 1773 in South Carolina. He began to preach the gospel at an early age, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Phillip Mulkey and his father Jonathon. He was twenty years old when he began to preach in East Tennessee and became a very popular
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David Purviance 1766-1847 This man can easily be seen as the father of the early movement in the western area. His importance cannot be understated. He was a fearless and faithful preacher of the gospel in the early days of the nation. Purviance was an outstanding leader in what is commonly called the “New Light”
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True and False Apostles Inside the Ark of the covenant there was laid an almond rod. There it remained with the tables of the Law and the pot of manna as long as the cherubim spread their wings over the mercy-seat. It was the eternal vindication of Aaron’s priesthood. Cora, Dathan and Abiram had
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When an individual has so much talent and ability, it is difficult at times to see the true greatness that comes from that individual. It is only after that person comes and then departs is it possible to see the true greatness that that individual has had. It is also very true when there were
Men need to be equipped, according to the kind of work they are to perform. If a man is to practice dentistry, he must have the tools necessary for that kind of work, and at the same time, he must know how to use them. A man who has been accustomed only to blacksmith tools,
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