2014 75 Fall – Grace Gospel Press

PROPHECY: THE DIVINE PRESERVATION OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE

By Randall Price In a conversation on religious questions, Fredric II, King of Prussia (1740-1786) asked Joachim von Zieten, General of the Husars, whom he esteemed highly as a Christian for his plain and uncompromised views, “Give me proof for the truth of the Bible in two words!” To which Zeiten replied, “Your majesty, the Jews!” The General’s statement reflected his understanding of not only the miraculous preservation of the Jewish people, but his belief that their preservation was for [...]

Darrell Patterson2019-02-10T01:42:22+00:00September 4th, 2014|

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY: THE HUSBAND’S PRIORITY OF LOVING HIS WIFE

by John Ashbrook Pierre Loti was the pseudonym of a French writer and naval hero of the last century. In his autobiography he tells of reading about some of the Roman Catholic saints of the past. In particular, he read of Simeon Stylites who lived on top of a pillar at Antioch for forty years and thereby gained a great reputation. Emulating his hero he got a tall stool, set it in the kitchen, and announced to his mother and [...]

Darrell Patterson2022-08-03T16:46:32+00:00September 4th, 2014|

A DAY AT THE FAIR: EARNESTLY RELIGIOUS BUT LOST

By JoLeen Miller When an athletic 17-year-old wearing an Adventurous Christian t-shirt sat across from me to take a survey, I did not know his underlying fear. But God did. The young man’s blue eyes twinkled with excitement and his grin covered his face when he explained his religious views. He loved his church. He liked learning about God. He participated in every youth event. Yet, when asked what his personal chances were of going to heaven, his grin faded [...]

Darrell Patterson2019-02-10T01:42:38+00:00September 4th, 2014|

A VOICE FROM THE PAST: THE GRACE OF GOD

By C.I. Scofield Grace is an English word used in the New Testament to translate the Greek word, Charis, which means “favor,” without recompense or equivalent. If there is any compensatory act or payment, however slight or inadequate, it is “no more grace”—Charis. When used to denote a certain attitude or act of God toward man it is therefore of the very essence of the matter that human merit or deserving is utterly excluded. In grace God acts out from [...]

Darrell Patterson2019-02-10T01:42:49+00:00September 4th, 2014|

TESTIMONY: CHRIST BECOMES REAL TO A CHINESE ATHEIST

By Maggie Jia The Bible says that God “desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus” (1 Tim. 2:4-5). I would like to share with you my testimony of how God led me to the truth about His Son, Jesus Christ, so that I could be saved by believing in Him. I was born and raised in [...]

Darrell Patterson2019-02-10T01:42:55+00:00September 4th, 2014|

GROWTH TRUTH: BORN TO GROW

By Miles J. Stanford “Feed the flock of God which is among you” (1 Peter 5:2) It should grieve us to realize how many abandoned babes in Christ there are—spiritual orphans. In these days of spiritual dearth there is an ever-increasing need for the ministry of nurturing new believers, that they may be “rooted and built up in Him, and established” (Col. 2:7). “The greatest proof of your love for Christ is that you care for those who belong to Him; [...]

Darrell Patterson2019-02-10T01:43:25+00:00September 4th, 2014|

CHRISTIAN LIFE: THE BELIEVER’S NEW IDENTITY & BLESSINGS IN CHRIST

By Dennis Rokser As a newborn child of God, it is wonderful to now know that God states without apology: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new” (2 Cor. 5:17). God states emphatically that if you have trusted in Jesus Christ alone for your eternal salvation, then you’ve become a new creation in Christ! This article will explore some of the “new” spiritual realities that [...]

Darrell Patterson2019-02-10T01:43:03+00:00September 4th, 2014|

COVER: Consider the Following Invitations

By Dennis Rokser Invitation #1: You are invited to our annual Pastors & Missionaries Conference at Duluth Bible Church (October 15-16). This is a wonderful time of solid Bible teaching and sweet fellowship with fellow laborers in the Gospel. This year we are adding a 1.5 hour question & answer session with our 7 Bible teachers. It’s not too late to plan to come, and once you get to Duluth, your accommodations will be taken care of, if you like. [...]

Darrell Patterson2019-02-10T01:43:45+00:00September 4th, 2014|