We need to be on our watch against the powerful influence of spiritual mentors, lest, fascinated by the fame of some popular leader, we become the willing dupes of a childish superstition, or the blind followers of a fatal error. Do not take your views of Divine truth from man; draw them primarily from God’s Word. Do not study the Bible through your theological system, but let your system be taken from, and faithfully weighed with, the Bible. Our theological … Continue reading →
As earnest Christian pastor told of a young man about whom he had long felt much anxiety, as he had seemed so unconcerned about his soul, and was, in reality, a real cause of disturbance and interruption in classes for other young men. Meeting him one day, the loving pastor sought once more to influence him, urging, “We want you for Christ and his service.” There was a certain change in his manner which did not escape the … Continue reading →
N O W H E R E does Jesus say “I am God, worship me.” The Question: Please show me where in the Bible it says that Jesus said he is God and worship me as most Christian would like to think he is. (An) Answer: I have been asked this in the very same formulation many times before. I hope this response brings out some of the issues I think are important in this regard. N O W H … Continue reading →
Words: Frederick M. Lehman; he wrote this song in 1917 in Pasadena, California, and it was published in Songs That Are Different, Volume 2, 1919. The lyrics are based on the Jewish poem Haddamut, written in Aramaic in 1050 by Meir Ben Isaac Nehorai, a cantor in Worms, Germany; they have been translated into at least 18 languages. One day, during short intervals of inattention to our work, we picked up a scrap of paper and, seated upon an empty … Continue reading →
Lord, if you withdraw your hand, there is no grace. If you cease to guide us, we have no wisdom. If you no longer defend us, we have no courage. If you do not strengthen us, our chastity is vulnerable. If you do not keep a holy watch over us, our watchfulness cannot protect us. By ourselves we sink, we perish; when you are with us, we are uplifted, we live. We are shaky, you make us firm. We are … Continue reading →
Why me Lord? What have I ever done? To deserve even one Of the blessings I’ve known Why me Lord? What did I ever do? That was worth love from You And the kindness You’ve shown Lord help me, Jesus I’ve wasted it So help me Jesus I know what I am Now that I know That I’ve needed You So help me Jesus My soul’s in Your hand Try me Lord If You think there’s a way That I … Continue reading →
God sent His Son – they called Him Jesus, He came to love, heal and forgive; He lived and died to buy my pardon, An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives. Chorus: Because He lives I can face tomorrow, Because He lives all fear is gone; Because I know He holds the future And life is worth the living just because He lives. How sweet to hold a newborn baby And feel the pride and joy he … Continue reading →
The Old Rugged Cross On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suffering and shame; And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain. Refrain So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it some day for a crown. O that old rugged cross, so despised by the … Continue reading →
Related scripture reference: Isaiah 11 We have heard the joyful sound: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Spread the tidings all around: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Bear the news to every land, climb the steeps and cross the waves; Onward! ’tis our Lord’s command; Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Waft it on the rolling tide: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Tell to sinners far and wide: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Sing, ye islands of the sea; echo back, ye ocean caves; Earth shall keep … Continue reading →
A sermon preached on Lord’s Day Morning, October 29, 2006, at the Baptist Tabernacle of Los Angeles, by Dr. R. L. Hymers, Jr. “When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost” (John 19:30). Jesus hangs dying on the Cross. Earlier that day He had been offered a drink of vinegar mixed with gall and had refused it. But now, moments before His death, He cries out, … Continue reading →