In our tour of biblical mountains, we have come to Mount Zion. You may have heard of Zionism, or the fabricated Protocols of the Elders of Zion. There are many mentions of Zion in classic hymns, such as, “O Zion haste, thy mission high fulfilling,” and, “We’re marching to Zion.” But today I want to …
First steps: Letter to a young Christian
By John McCrindle Last month I shared the text of a pamphlet that my grandfather, John Cree McCrindle, wrote many years ago to commend and share his Christian faith with fellow workers in the coal mines in Ipswich, Queensland. That was one of two similar undated pamphlets I possess. In the other, in the form of a …
The benefits of justification
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, "The Conversion of Saint Paul" oil on canvas, c.1675-1680. A sermon by Rod Benson Romans 5:1-11 God planned it. Abraham experienced it. David worshipped in the light of it. Jesus paid for it. The Holy Spirit applies it to us. And we enjoy its unique benefits. I’m talking about justification, the big word …
The richness of God’s grace
Augustus Toplady (1740-1778), author of the classic hymn, "Rock of Ages." A sermon by Rod Benson Five hundred years ago – 500 years last Tuesday, to be precise – the Protestant Reformation began, and the world was changed. Baptists rightly praise the great Reformers, such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, Ulrich Zwingli and others, for …
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