Millions of people – perhaps billions – believe they can win God’s approval and earn eternal life by “being good” – even if they’ve “been bad” in the past. Their…
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Martin Luther on Works
by davidrsmithby davidrsmith“It is impossible to separate works from faith – yea, just as impossible as to separate burning and shining from fire.”
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The Secret to Spurgeon’s Success
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithCharles Haddon Spurgeon was called the “Prince of Preachers” for many reasons. His ministry not only shaped the city of London where he spent most of his life, he also…
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Wesley’s Storm at Sea
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithIn late 1735, John Wesley and his brother Charles left England on a ship bound for the American colonies. The two brothers, sons of an Anglican priest, were on a…
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Vance Havner on the Gospel
by davidrsmithby davidrsmith“If they had a social gospel in the days of the prodigal son, somebody would have given him a bed and a sandwich and he never would have gone home.”
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Do Vaccines Save…or Jesus?
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithWithout a doubt, the most famous statue of Jesus in the entire world is Christ the Redeemer. Overlooking the sprawling city of Rio de Janeiro in South America, the Redeemer…
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Eliza Spurgeon’s Prayers for Her Children
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithBefore Charles Haddon Spurgeon could become the preacher that would lead thousands and thousands to faith in Christ, he had to come to faith in Christ, himself. While both of…
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Answered Prayer…or Mental Illness?
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithIn 2018, Donald Trump and Mike Pence were in office together and the subject of the Vice President’s faith came up on a well-known TV show called The View. After…
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Doing Bible Study Like a Detective
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithThere’s a right way – and a wrong way – to study the Bible. The right way is to investigate what the Word of God actually says and then allow…
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The Fallout From Fakes
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithIn 1995, Glafira Rosales confidently strolled into the prestigious Knoedler Gallery in New York with a painting by abstract expressionist Mark Rothko valued at several million dollars. In addition to…