The Hymn “Amazing Grace,” reached its 250th year of age in 2023. Being first sung under the leadership of its composer, John Newton, by the parish congregation in Olney, Bucks, England, it was published in 1779 in Olney Hymns.
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Amazing Grace: 250 Years Old, but Eternally True | Tom Nettles
In light of stated, confirmed, and reconfirmed promises of the eternity of God’s gracious acts, Newton felt perfectly confident in leading his congregation to sing, “But God who called me here below, will be forever mine.”
The Christian Hope | Ben Carlson
Introduction The final destiny of the redeemed is glorious. We read about it in many New Testament passages...
The Holy Spirit in Christian Education | Dewey Dovel
The Holy Spirit in Christian Education | Dewey Dovel From the earliest days of civilization to the...
Ten Tenets of Hyper-Calvinism | Geoff Thomas
There is much talk of ‘hyper-Calvinism’ – even though one rarely comes across hyper-Calvinists anywhere in the world. It is like the references to those who are ‘dead orthodox’ while, though they exist, meeting one is a rare encounter. So, there is some ignorance of what are the tenets and consequences of ‘hyper-Calvinism.’
6 Thoughts for Introverted Pastors (and Leaders) | Jon English Lee
Contrary to what some around me might think, I love people. I love to sit and watch people interact. I love to...
In Him, All Things Hold Together | Tom Nettles
As I entered without incident and with ease into the proper lane of traffic, I found grounds for praise to God–both for safety and for the marvelous security of predictability that reflects his infinite intelligence.
What is Quarreling? | Tom Hicks
The root of quarrelsomeness is “covetousness.” Covetousness is discontentment with Christ, a desire to be satisfied in something outside of Him.
Pastoral Ministrations | Taylor Settle
In addition to the character qualifications, the Minister who is called of God is also to set an example to the church in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity (1 Tm. 4:12)
The Doctrine of Christian Liberty | Ben Carlson
As Christians who are freedmen of the Lord, we must not live by the Rolling Stones motto of “I’m free to do what I want any old time.” We are free, but free to do what Christ wants any old time. We are slaves and bondservants of Christ.