Podcasts about dwight moody

The occasion was a silver anniversary buffet for our 25th class reunion from college. Of course I was much younger than any of those mid-life folks that I graduated with. What happened to them? But anyway, the location was our alma mater, Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. That was a great training place - it was founded and named after the outstanding evangelist of the 19th century, D. L. Moody. Now, we met for breakfast in one of several private dining rooms off of the main dining room; they kind of reserve these for special occasions. And as you might expect, each one is named after a person who prominently figured in the founding of the school or the leadership of the school. But we were in the Kimball Room. So, I surveyed our group of distinguished alumni and I said, "Who was Kimball? We're in his room. Who was Kimball?" No one knew. But none of us would have been there if it hadn't been for him. Who knows, maybe you're a Kimball. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Extraordinary Ordinary." Our word for today from the Word of God - Acts 4:13. Peter and John are in big trouble. They have been preaching about Jesus in the temple, they have attracted quite a crowd, and as a result the Sanhedrin, the governing body, calls them before them for a private hearing. They are not pleased with the preaching of Peter and John. However, it says, "When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus." The Jewish leaders were astonished that such ordinary men could be living such extraordinary lives. Now back to the question we began with, "Who was Edward Kimball?" Well, he was a Sunday School teacher in Boston many years ago, teaching this little class of teenage boys. One of those boys in particular was biblically illiterate. He was out-of-step with everybody else in the class - he couldn't find anything in his Bible, didn't know anything in the Bible. One day Edward Kimball felt led by the Lord to go where this lost young man worked at a shoe store. He felt led to go there and speak to him about accepting Christ, and the young man did. That shoe salesman prayed to give his heart to Jesus in the back room of that shoe store. Now, hardly anyone has ever heard of Edward Kimball the Sunday School teacher, but everyone in the Christian world has heard of D. L. Moody. Because it was Dwight Moody, that powerful evangelist, the founder of a place that has trained thousands of people for Christian work, that was the young man that gave his heart to Christ that day. There never would have been a D. L. Moody if it hadn't been for the faithfulness of one of God's ordinary people. Is that an encouragement to you? I hope so. Maybe you consider yourself very ordinary, but God loves to do extraordinary things through ordinary people. That's what Acts 4:13 is all about. But they weren't ordinary anymore, because they had been with Jesus. Daily contact with Jesus leads to a total control by Jesus, and it leads to power being released in your life through which you can really make a difference. You say, "Oh, I'm just a Sunday School teacher. I'm just a helper. I'm just a choir member. I'm just an untrained, simple person who loves Jesus." You're not a "just a..." Stop it! Don't keep saying you're "just a..." You're not that if you open yourself up to letting the Holy Spirit make your ordinary extraordinary. Did Edward Kimball know how extraordinary that little conversation would turn out to be? No, we never do. We do these little things for Jesus that turn out to be big things. You can count on the Lord to take an ordinary person, doing ordinary things, and if you obey Him, He will make ordinary extraordinary.

In this compelling episode, Pastor Karl dives into Romans 14, exploring what he calls "Applied Christianity." This chapter challenges both seasoned and new believers to navigate the balance between personal freedom in Christ and public restraint for the sake of others. Pastor Karl unpacks the concept of spiritual maturity, emphasizing private liberty and public restriction as biblical principles rooted in love. He addresses the tension between those strong in faith, who live in the freedom of grace, and those weak in faith, who adhere to stricter rules, using the historical context of meat sacrificed to idols to illustrate disputable matters. Through practical examples like alcohol, Halloween, and homeschooling, Pastor Karl highlights how non-essential issues should not divide the church. He introduces the "law of love," urging listeners to prioritize others' faith over personal freedoms, and explains the Bema Seat judgment, where Christians are rewarded for their sacrifices, not judged for salvation. Join Pastor Karl for a thought-provoking discussion on living out faith with grace, love, and unity.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 9:00am & 10:30am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

Ich werde gebeten, einen jungen Mann zu beerdigen, den ich gar nicht kenne. Seine Angehörigen scheinen auch keine persönliche Beziehung zu Jesus Christus, dem Sohn Gottes, zu pflegen. Sie leben anscheinend ohne Gott, wollen aber eine christliche Beerdigung. Nun habe ich immer wieder überlegt, wie ich ihnen deutlich machen kann, was uns unterscheidet. Da kam mir folgender Gedanke: »Jeder Mensch lebt dem Tod entgegen, das ist todsicher, aber als Christ sterbe ich dem Leben entgegen und das ist auch sicher.«Als der bekannte Chicagoer Pfarrer Dwight Moody im Sterben lag, sagte er: »Bald werden Sie in den Zeitungen von Chicago lesen, dass Dwight Moody tot ist. Glauben Sie es nicht. Ich werde lebendiger sein als jetzt.« Und das gilt, weil Jesus Christus am Grab seines Freundes Lazarus gesagt hat: »Ich bin die Auferstehung und das Leben; wer an mich glaubt, wird leben, auch wenn er gestorben ist; und jeder, der da lebt und an mich glaubt, wird nicht sterben in Ewigkeit« (Johannes 11,25.26).Neben Jesus steht die trauende Schwester des Verstorbenen, Martha. Er fragt sie: »Glaubst du das?« Sie antwortet: »Ja, Herr, ich glaube, dass du der Christus bist, der Sohn Gottes, der in die Welt kommen soll.«Jesus Christus ist gekommen, um Menschen zu suchen und zu retten. Er ist der Heiland der Welt. Dazu hat er stellvertretend den Lohn der Sünde, den Tod, für uns Menschen bezahlt. Er starb am Kreuz, damit wir leben können und zwar für immer. Das ist Evangelium.»Früher war der Tod ein Henker, aber das Evangelium macht ihn zu einem Gärtner« (Georg Herbert). Das heißt, früher konnte der Tod uns zerstören, aber als Christ weiß ich, dass er mich in Gottes Boden pflanzt, um etwas Außergewöhnliches zu werden. »Glaubst du das?«Hartmut JaegerDiese und viele weitere Andachten online lesenWeitere Informationen zu »Leben ist mehr« erhalten Sie unter www.lebenistmehr.deAudioaufnahmen: Radio Segenswelle

[Original airdate: 4/19/24] Mary welcomes back author and theologian James Spencer,  currently serving as President of D. L. Moody Center, an independent non-profit organization inspired by the life and ministry of Dwight Moody and dedicated to proclaiming the gospel and challenging God's people to follow Jesus. In addition, he leads the Shine Bright Project which seeks to mobilize God's people to be and make disciples. James is the author of Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of D. L. Moody, Thinking Christian: Essays on Testimony, Accountability, and the Christian Mind; and he contributed to The Moody Bible Commentary,  and The Moody Encyclopedia of Messianic Prophecy.  His latest book, Serpents and Doves, is a thoughtful guide for Christians who may wish to engage in politics but not lose sight of bearing witness to Jesus, and our unique task of pointing to and glorifying God. Christians are often at odds not only about general political engagement, but whether or not to even bother to vote. And of course, politics should never divide churches or families, but all too often this is the case. An informative hour addressing tough questions.   Shameless plug for swag for our listeners/donors! https://www.redpillprints.com/stand-up-for-the-truth - Thanks for YOUR Support!

When was the last time you felt inspired by someone?Discover how a man with humble beginnings and limited education became one of the most influential evangelists of the 1800s. Join us on Limitless Spirit as we welcome Dr. Gregg Quiggle, author of "Bread and Bibles," who shares his extensive knowledge and admiration for Dwight Moody. Learn about Moody's profound impact, his approach to ministry that emphasized simplicity, and his incredible dedication to Christ and social issues. Dr. Quiggle provides an in-depth look at Moody's life, revealing how his earnestness and humility continue to inspire modern-day evangelists and individuals seeking a greater purpose.Learn more about Gregg Quiggle and his tours: https://quotelostravelservice.com/Support the Show.Thanks for listening! Visit our website rfwma.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Help us make more inspiring episodes: https://rfwma.org/give-support-the-podcast/

The evangelist Dwight Moody said once, “Satan doesn't care what we worship, as long as we don't worship God.” God, on the other hand, does care about what we worship, and it better be Him! […]

Dr. Greg Quiggle discusses his new book on D.L. Moody, titled Bread and Bibles: D. L. Moody's Evangelism and Social Action, which explores Moody's evangelism and social action. Moody was a prominent English-speaking evangelist in the 19th century and had a significant impact on Protestant Christianity. He was known for his ability to connect with the common person and his earnestness.  Moody established various institutions, including Moody Bible Institute and Moody Church, and played a key role in the development of Christian publishing. He believed in the three Rs: ruined by sin, redeemed by Christ, and regenerated by the Holy Spirit. Moody's theology was practical and focused on the essentials of the Christian faith. He was a pre-millennialist and believed in the imminent return of Christ to establish his rule on earth for a thousand years. Moody's influence extended beyond his lifetime and continues to impact evangelicalism today. DL Moody's ministry was characterized by his focus on evangelism and his love for people. He was driven by the love of God and had a deep understanding of the struggles of the poor and marginalized. Moody's ministry was marked by humility and a focus on Jesus, not himself. He believed in preaching the gospel and also in practical acts of service and social engagement. Takeaways D.L. Moody was a prominent English-speaking evangelist in the 19th century and had a significant impact on Protestant Christianity. Moody established various institutions, including Moody Bible Institute and Moody Church, which continue to have a lasting impact today. His theology was practical and focused on the essentials of the Christian faith, emphasizing the three Rs: ruined by sin, redeemed by Christ, and regenerated by the Holy Spirit. Moody was a pre-millennialist and believed in the imminent return of Christ to establish his rule on earth for a thousand years. His influence extended beyond his lifetime and continues to impact evangelicalism today. Moody's ministry was characterized by his focus on evangelism and his love for people. He had liberal theological friends and was not vociferously anti-Catholic. Moody's theology was caught, not taught, and he learned by listening and asking questions. He was driven by the love of God and had a deep understanding of the struggles of the poor and marginalized. Moody's ministry was marked by humility and a focus on Jesus, not himself. He believed in preaching the gospel and also in practical acts of service and social engagement. Sound Bites "Dwight Moody, unfortunately, has largely dropped out of memory for a lot of people." "Moody's genius was he had the ability to catch the conscience and the imagination of the common person." "By the time he leaves, there's about two million people that have attended his services in London alone." "He was not vociferously anti-Catholic, and he got slaughtered for that a lot." "Ultimately he's an evangelist, right? His goal is to preach the gospel and get people to the counseling room." "Moody's theology is caught, not taught. He learned by listening and asking questions." Chapters 00:00Introduction and Background of Dr. Greg Quiggle and D.L. Moody 02:08Discussion of Dr. Quiggle's Book: Bread and Bibles 10:06D.L. Moody's Early Life and Conversion 14:02Moody's Impact in England and Worldwide 23:43Moody's Humility and Legacy 28:48Moody's Theology and Controversies 29:17DL Moody's Relationship with the Catholic Church 30:09Moody's Focus on Evangelism 31:31Moody's Theology: Caught, Not Taught 35:38The Love of God and the Love for the Marginalized 38:44Moody's Humility and Focus on Jesus 40:14Preaching the Gospel and Practicing Social Engagement

Mary welcomes back author and theologian James Spencer,  currently serving as President of D. L. Moody Center, an independent non-profit organization inspired by the life and ministry of Dwight Moody and dedicated to proclaiming the gospel and challenging God's people to follow Jesus. In addition, he leads the Shine Bright Project which seeks to mobilize God's people to be and make disciples. James is the author of Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of D. L. Moody, Thinking Christian: Essays on Testimony, Accountability, and the Christian Mind; and he contributed to The Moody Bible Commentary,  and The Moody Encyclopedia of Messianic Prophecy.  His latest book, Serpents and Doves, is a thoughtful guide for Christians who may wish to engage in politics but not lose sight of bearing witness to Jesus, and our unique task of pointing to and glorifying God. Christians are often at odds not only about general political engagement, but whether or not to even bother to vote. And of course, politics should never divide churches or families, but all too often this is the case. An informative hour addressing tough questions.   Shameless plug for swag for our listeners/donors! https://www.redpillprints.com/stand-up-for-the-truth - Thanks for YOUR Support!

James sits down with Dr. Gregg Quiggle, author of the forthcoming book titled Bread and Bibles. They discuss Dwight Moody's enduring impact on the world, the characteristics that make him so compelling, and the challenging aspects of his ministry. James and Gregg also talk about the deep connection between proclaiming the gospel and performing works of care for others. To pre-order Dr. Quiggle's book, click here. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In session 11, you will learn . . . - How the optimism of the Modern Age led to missions and social reforms—but also to false beliefs about God. - How William Carey became a missionary in India. - How camp meetings and revivals called people to repentance during the Second Great Awakening. - Why the 19th century became an era of social reforms. - How Pope Pius IX, Dwight Moody, B.B. Warfield, and the father of theological liberalism responded differently to the challenges of the Modern Age. In session 12 you will learn... - How Pentecostalism originated. - How neo-orthodox theologians and fundamentalists both reacted against theological liberalism. - How evangelicalism grew. - How the ecumenical movement has affected relations between Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestants.

American clergyman Dwight Moody said, "A good example is far better than a good precept." Who are some good examples in your life? Hopefully, you have first named The Almighty. Join us for a workshop of Ephesians 5, about how we are called to be imitators of God.

It's Thanksgiving 2023, and well-known Christian leader Dr. James Spencer offers a challenge to us all on how to be more thankful with a "10 Days of Thankfulness Challenge." Dr. Spencer is featured on national news programs such as Fox News and interviewed as a prominent expert on religion. He shares his love and passion for keeping the legacy of Dwight Moody intact.

This episode continues the conversation with Dr. Gregg Quiggle about Dwight Moody's enduring significance. We discuss Dwight Moody's "secret sauce" and the way God used him to reach the world.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode, James has a discussion with Dr. Gregg Quiggle. Dr. Quiggle is a D. L. Moody expert who contributed to A Praying People, a new book edited by James Spencer and Ashish Varma. He and James talk about who Dwight Moody was and how his life may inform the lives of modern-day Christians.  Dr. Quiggle, who is also an expert in the Protestant Reformation, also discusses an opportunity to travel abroad this December to learn about the Reformation. You can email him at ranch812@hotmail.com.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

I suspect that children go to secret seminars on how to manipulate parents. They are so good at it, so early! Especially at bedtime. You notice? The object seems to be to squeeze out a few more minutes before you have to go to sleep, right? Let's see, there's water, and then there's praying. And then, "Let's pray some more." Who can argue with that one? There's a sudden interest in talking about things; they are suddenly communicators. Then, of course, the ever popular "monsters in my closet." Actually a lot of these things are based on real needs and real feelings. I mean, a lot of children really believe there's a monster in their closet, and that the monster will come out and get them as soon as there's not a mommy or daddy in the room. Well, I'm sure glad we're all grown up now and we don't have to be afraid of a monster in the dark any more...except for one. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "The Last Monster in the Closet." Our word for today from the Word of God is 1 Corinthians 15:54 where this audacious statement is made, "Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Well, there's the last monster; the one that lurks in the dark no matter how old we are - death! A doctor friend of mine who is a follower of Jesus Christ was at his 45th class reunion talking with another doctor friend who's always been an atheist his whole life since high school. But all of a sudden he said to my doctor friend, "Can you tell me a little bit about what you believe in?" My friend was really surprised! And he said, "Well, I'd be glad to, but can I ask you why you're asking?" And this man who had been an atheist all his life just said, "Well, frankly, I'm nervous about eternity." You know, we should be, especially if we're not ready to meet God. God says that because of Jesus' death, death can be swallowed up in victory. Why? Well, see, the only thing to fear about death ultimately is meeting God. And that's because as the Bible says, "All have sinned and missed God's glorious ideal." And the sentence that follows that verdict says, "The soul that sins, it shall die." That eternal death penalty hangs over us. I think even deep down inside we know that, and it makes us nervous about eternity. But Jesus came as our substitute, to die the death penalty we deserve. And anyone who puts all his trust in Him will have their sin erased from God's Book forever. John 5:24 in the Bible says at the moment you come to Christ, you "cross over from death to life." It's wonderful to be able to look forward to eternity and not fear it; not be nervous about it. One of the world's great preachers, D. L. Moody in another generation, said, "When you see in the newspaper that Dwight Moody of Northfield, Massachusetts is dead, don't you believe it, for I will be more alive then than I've ever been before." I'll tell you, it's so great to know that the Savior who's waiting for you on the other side of your last breath is the One you will meet and that you are ready to meet Him. If you're not sure you belong to Him, then you're not ready for eternity, you can take care of that right now. You say, "Jesus, I get it. You paid for my sins. I hereby trade the death penalty I deserve for an eternal life I could never deserve. Jesus, right here right now I'm giving me to You." I've kind of laid out this path, knowing that you're ready for eternity at our website, and that's ANewStory.com. I urge you to go there today. I think it will really help at this moment. Death, that last monster in the dark, pursues us all our life, and we know it will always will. But you never need to fear that monster again if you have your hand in the hand of Jesus, because He has beaten that monster once and for all.

Leitura bíblica do dia: Isaías 12 Plano de leitura anual: Salmos 132–134; 1 Coríntios 11:17-34; Logo após o evangelista Dwight Moody (1837–99) aceitar a fé em Cristo, ele resolveu não deixar passar um dia sem compartilhar as boas-novas de Deus com ao menos uma pessoa. Em dias agitados, às vezes ele esquecia sua resolução até tarde. Certa noite, Moody estava na cama quando lembrou-se disso. Saiu e pensou: Ninguém sairá nesta chuva torrencial. Naquele instante, viu um homem andando pela rua. Moody correu e pediu para se abrigar debaixo do guarda-chuva desse homem. Quando teve chance, ele perguntou: “Você tem algum abrigo na hora da tempestade? Posso lhe falar sobre Jesus?”. Moody personificou a prontidão para compartilhar como Deus nos salva das consequências de nossos pecados. Ele obedeceu às instruções de Deus aos israelitas para proclamar Seu nome e contar “aos povos o que ele fez”. Não só o povo de Deus foi chamado para dar graças e louvar Seu nome (Isaías 12:4), mas também para compartilhar como Ele tinha se tornado a salvação (v.2). Séculos depois, o nosso chamado permanece o mesmo: contar as maravilhas de Jesus que se tornou homem, morreu na cruz e ressuscitou. Talvez tenhamos ouvido falar do amor de Deus quando alguém saiu de sua zona de conforto, como Moody o fez, para falar conosco sobre Jesus. E nós também, cada um à sua maneira, podemos compartilhar com alguém sobre Jesus, o Salvador. Por:  Amy Boucher Pye

WORSHIP MUSICKeep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. . . . If you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him. LUKE 11:9, 13Welcome back to "The Power Of God's Whisper Podcast". Today, we're going to unpack a powerful message from Luke 11:9, 13. "Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you... If you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him." This passage presents an inspiring story about the transformative power of persistent prayer.Thank you for reading My Reasons To Believe. This post is public so feel free to share it.Point 1: Persistent Prayer Leads to Divine Encounters First, let's consider the story of Dwight Moody. Moody knew his preaching lacked the power of God. So, he cried out to God for His Spirit. This persistent prayer led to a powerful encounter with God that totally transformed his ministry. Just like Moody, we too can have powerful encounters with God if we keep asking, seeking, and knocking.Point 2: The Power of God's Love God didn't give Moody new sermons or messages, but He gave him an overwhelming sense of His love. That love became the driving force behind Moody's preaching. This shows us that the power of God's love can transform our lives and the lives of those around us.Point 3: The Results of Honoring the Holy Spirit Moody chose to honor the Holy Spirit above all else in his ministry. This led to amazing results, including hundreds of conversions and financial breakthroughs. This teaches us that when we prioritize God's Spirit in our lives, we open the door to life-changing experiences and results.Conclusion: Luke 11:9, 13 teaches us that persistent prayer leads to divine encounters and life-changing experiences. It shows us that the power of God's love can transform our lives and the lives of those around us. And, it teaches us that prioritizing God's Spirit can lead to incredible results.Call to Action: Now, I want to challenge you. Start praying persistently, just like Moody did. Keep asking, seeking, and knocking. And remember, if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him. Don't forget to subscribe to "The Power Of God's Whisper Podcast" for more insights and inspiration. See you next time!Let's Pray…Holy Spirit, I desperately need You  —Your touch, Your voice, Your power. Fill me. I yield everything to You in exchange for Your life in me. Flow freely to me, in me, and through me.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to My Reasons To Believe at myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

WORSHIP MUSICKeep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. . . . If you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him. LUKE 11:9, 13Welcome back to "The Power Of God's Whisper Podcast". Today, we're going to unpack a powerful message from Luke 11:9, 13. "Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you... If you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him." This passage presents an inspiring story about the transformative power of persistent prayer.Thank you for reading My Reasons To Believe. This post is public so feel free to share it.Point 1: Persistent Prayer Leads to Divine Encounters First, let's consider the story of Dwight Moody. Moody knew his preaching lacked the power of God. So, he cried out to God for His Spirit. This persistent prayer led to a powerful encounter with God that totally transformed his ministry. Just like Moody, we too can have powerful encounters with God if we keep asking, seeking, and knocking.Point 2: The Power of God's Love God didn't give Moody new sermons or messages, but He gave him an overwhelming sense of His love. That love became the driving force behind Moody's preaching. This shows us that the power of God's love can transform our lives and the lives of those around us.Point 3: The Results of Honoring the Holy Spirit Moody chose to honor the Holy Spirit above all else in his ministry. This led to amazing results, including hundreds of conversions and financial breakthroughs. This teaches us that when we prioritize God's Spirit in our lives, we open the door to life-changing experiences and results.Conclusion: Luke 11:9, 13 teaches us that persistent prayer leads to divine encounters and life-changing experiences. It shows us that the power of God's love can transform our lives and the lives of those around us. And, it teaches us that prioritizing God's Spirit can lead to incredible results.Call to Action: Now, I want to challenge you. Start praying persistently, just like Moody did. Keep asking, seeking, and knocking. And remember, if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him. Don't forget to subscribe to "The Power Of God's Whisper Podcast" for more insights and inspiration. See you next time!Let's Pray…Holy Spirit, I desperately need You  —Your touch, Your voice, Your power. Fill me. I yield everything to You in exchange for Your life in me. Flow freely to me, in me, and through me.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Power Of God's Whisper at myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Many Christians in America simply assume that Jesus could return at any moment, that believers will be raptured in the twinkling of an eye, that the state of Israel has a special role in the End Times, and that the church should just save souls and stay out of politics. In Part 1 of an interview about this new book, historian Daniel G. Hummel explains to Phil how this rapture theology isn't rooted in church history, but was invented by a British layman less than 200 years ago. And why it was embraced by American pastors during the Civil War who wanted to avoid talking about slavery, race, and reconstruction. Also this week—paganism is on the rise. Who is really killing public schools? And women will win the battle of the sexes in 4.6 million years. Patreon Bonus: Christian Asks - What Happens to Non-Christians When They Die? https://www.patreon.com/posts/82415424/ Defined Terms to Know for This Week's Interview   Millennium - The thousand year reign of Christ described in Revelation 20:1-8. There are basically three understandings of this: Premillennialism - (Think Left Behind book series) Christians will be raptured, leaving behind everyone else. There will be a tribulation period with the rise of the Antichrist, mark of the beast, war, famine, earthquakes, etc. before Christ eventually comes and rules on earth for 1,000 years during which peace will reign. After one final rebellion, God will crush evil forever, offer a final judgment, and establish heaven and hell for eternity.   Postmillennialism - The millennium will come from the spiritual and moral influence of the Church through preaching and teaching. Conversions will increase and evil will diminish. In other words, Christians will make the world a better and better place and after that, Christ will come back, the dead will be resurrected, and there will be a final judgment   Amillennialism - The 1000 year period mentioned in Revelation does not refer to a specific period of time, but to the heavenly reign of Christ. Rev. 20 means the return of Christ will occur at the end of history. Sees Revelation as more symbolic than literal.    Eschatology - The study of the end times - how history will end and Christ will come back to establish his eternal kingdom   Ecclesiology - the study of the church - its mission and structure as well as its place in God's overall plan for the world 0:00 -  Intro   3:11 - Theme Song   3:33 - Sponsor: Hiya Health Go to hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order   4:41 - The end of men?   13:48 - Dawn of the new pagans   32:52 - Public vs Private vs Homeschool Debate   Sponsors 53:50 - Sponsor: Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at Faithful Counseling.com/HOLYPOST   54:55 - Sponsor: World Relief Join the Path and have your donation matched -  https://worldrelief.org/holypost/   55:46 - Interview Intro Daniel Hummel - https://www.danielghummel.com/   1:03:50 - Who is John Darby?   1:14:21- Dispensationalism advanced by the Civil War and Dwight Moody   1:35:21  - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   Scientists divided over what will happen to men as Y chromosome is disappearing https://www.unilad.com/news/is-the-y-chromosome-disappearing-077677-20230429   Dawn of the new pagans: ‘Everybody's welcome – as long as you keep your clothes on!' https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/27/dawn-of-the-new-pagans-everybodys-welcome-as-long-as-you-keep-your-clothes-on   How school choice drives America's people of faith apart https://religionnews.com/2023/04/19/how-school-choice-drives-americas-people-of-faith-apart/ Other resources: The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism: How the Evangelical Battle over the End Times Shaped a Nation by Daniel Hummel https://amzn.to/3AN8pyH   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Bíblia em um ano: Josué 10–12 Lucas 1:39-56 Como são doces para o meu paladar as tuas palavras! Mais que o mel para a minha boca! v.103 Escritura de hoje: Salmo 119:97-105 Uma Exposição Mundial aconteceu, em outubro de 1893, em Chicago, nos EUA. Os teatros da cidade fecharam porque os proprietários imaginaram que todos iriam à Exposição. Mais de 700 mil pessoas foram, mas Dwight Moody (1837–99) queria encher um salão na outra extremidade da cidade com ensino bíblico. Seu amigo R. A. Torrey não acreditava que ele conseguiria isso no mesmo dia. Mas, pela graça de Deus, ele conseguiu. Torrey afirmou que as multidões compareceram porque Moody conhecia “o Livro mais desejável que este mundo anseia conhecer — a Bíblia”. Ele desejava que outros amassem a Bíblia como Moody a amava, que a lessem com dedicação e zelo., Deus trouxe as pessoas de volta a si mesmo naquele encontro, e continua a falar hoje por meio de Seu Espírito. Podemos nos identificar com o amor do salmista por Deus e Suas Escrituras: “Como são doces para o meu paladar as tuas palavras! Mais que o mel para a minha boca!” (Salmo 119:103). Para o salmista, as mensagens de Deus sobre Sua graça e verdade foram como a luz para o seu caminho, uma lâmpada para os seus pés (v.105). De que maneira aumentar ainda mais o amor pelo Salvador e Sua mensagem? Na medida em que nos aprofundamos nas Escrituras, Deus aumentará a nossa devoção a Ele e nos guiará, brilhando Sua luz ao longo dos caminhos que percorremos. Por: Amy Boucher Pye Refletir & Orar Você lê a Bíblia regularmente? Como evitar perder essa prática na correria diária?Deus, deste-me as Escrituras. Ajuda-me a lê-la e a digeri-la, para que eu possa servir-te fielmente.

Resistance takes many forms such as that from the political realm when people resist policies or legislation or even standing in resistance against nominees. We can also see resistance within crime when individuals resist arrest. However, in the realm of biblical Christianity there's another type of resistance we need to address. In this case it's a kind of resistance that knows how to resist the world while following Christ. --Joining Jim to look at this issue was James Spencer. James is the president of D.L. Moody Center, an independent non-profit organization inspired by the life and ministry of Dwight Moody. He's author of the book- Christian Resistance- Learning to Defy the World and Follow Christ.--The challenge for Christians is this- How do we go about navigating the expectations and social conventions that we experience as those things attempt to shape and form us into something other than Christ-- At some point we need to begin resisting those things because our goal is to be conformed to the image of Christ.--To begin, James defined the term, -resistance.- At one time he was a personal trainer so he used to work people out with resistance in the form of weights. He explained how those weights are the pressure that you push or pull. This is a positive kind of resistance because as you resist, your muscles break down and eventually become stronger.--The other kind of resistance he was thinking of as he wrote his book was that of a dam. On one side you have what appears to be tranquil water that is sitting against a huge concrete wall. Because the water is tranquil you can be fooled into thinking there's no great pressure.

Resistance takes many forms such as that from the political realm when people resist policies or legislation or even standing in resistance against nominees. We can also see resistance within crime when individuals resist arrest. However, in the realm of biblical Christianity there's another type of resistance we need to address. In this case it's a kind of resistance that knows how to resist the world while following Christ. --Joining Jim to look at this issue was James Spencer. James is the president of D.L. Moody Center, an independent non-profit organization inspired by the life and ministry of Dwight Moody. He's author of the book- Christian Resistance- Learning to Defy the World and Follow Christ.--The challenge for Christians is this- How do we go about navigating the expectations and social conventions that we experience as those things attempt to shape and form us into something other than Christ-- At some point we need to begin resisting those things because our goal is to be conformed to the image of Christ.--To begin, James defined the term, -resistance.- At one time he was a personal trainer so he used to work people out with resistance in the form of weights. He explained how those weights are the pressure that you push or pull. This is a positive kind of resistance because as you resist, your muscles break down and eventually become stronger.--The other kind of resistance he was thinking of as he wrote his book was that of a dam. On one side you have what appears to be tranquil water that is sitting against a huge concrete wall. Because the water is tranquil you can be fooled into thinking there's no great pressure.

Den amerikanske predikanten Dwight Moody har fortalt noe fra sitt eget familieliv, som han brukte som en illustrasjon. Han hadde en liten datter som het Emmy.

Resistance takes many forms such as that from the political realm when people resist policies or legislation or even standing in resistance against nominees. We can also see resistance within crime when individuals resist arrest. However, in the realm of biblical Christianity there's another type of resistance we need to address. In this case it's a kind of resistance that knows how to resist the world while following Christ. --Joining Jim to look at this issue was James Spencer. James is the president of D.L. Moody Center, an independent non-profit organization inspired by the life and ministry of Dwight Moody. He's author of the book- Christian Resistance- Learning to Defy the World and Follow Christ.--The challenge for Christians is this- How do we go about navigating the expectations and social conventions that we experience as those things attempt to shape and form us into something other than Christ-- At some point we need to begin resisting those things because our goal is to be conformed to the image of Christ.--To begin, James defined the term, -resistance.- At one time he was a personal trainer so he used to work people out with resistance in the form of weights. He explained how those weights are the pressure that you push or pull. This is a positive kind of resistance because as you resist, your muscles break down and eventually become stronger.--The other kind of resistance he was thinking of as he wrote his book was that of a dam. On one side you have what appears to be tranquil water that is sitting against a huge concrete wall. Because the water is tranquil you can be fooled into thinking there's no great pressure.

Resistance takes many forms such as that from the political realm when people resist policies or legislation or even standing in resistance against nominees. We can also see resistance within crime when individuals resist arrest. However, in the realm of biblical Christianity there's another type of resistance we need to address. In this case it's a kind of resistance that knows how to resist the world while following Christ. --Joining Jim to look at this issue was James Spencer. James is the president of D.L. Moody Center, an independent non-profit organization inspired by the life and ministry of Dwight Moody. He's author of the book- Christian Resistance- Learning to Defy the World and Follow Christ.--The challenge for Christians is this- How do we go about navigating the expectations and social conventions that we experience as those things attempt to shape and form us into something other than Christ-- At some point we need to begin resisting those things because our goal is to be conformed to the image of Christ.--To begin, James defined the term, -resistance.- At one time he was a personal trainer so he used to work people out with resistance in the form of weights. He explained how those weights are the pressure that you push or pull. This is a positive kind of resistance because as you resist, your muscles break down and eventually become stronger.--The other kind of resistance he was thinking of as he wrote his book was that of a dam. On one side you have what appears to be tranquil water that is sitting against a huge concrete wall. Because the water is tranquil you can be fooled into thinking there's no great pressure.

Songs of Resistance: Dangers, Toils & Snares. AKA, Amazing Grace. Welcome to another mini series of The Wanderer, this time focused on trying to understand and define worship. Each episode will look at the history of a particular Hymn and its origin story, how it may have roots in Justice and what it may encourage us to participate in today. Further, every episode will end with a recorded version of the song by Tim, to listen to after walking through the song's history. This week, it is what is most likely the most famous and well known song of all time: "Amazing Grace." What is the history of this song? How has it lasted so long? Why is it so popular? Tim covers some of the history, but not all. There was Newton being exiled himself, his father rescuing him. The relationship between himself and William Cowper, William Wilberforce... William Walker (so many Williams...). The Second Great Awakening, Dwight Moody... There is so much to cover. But the main piece is, what is Grace? How does it inform our lives? How does justice and resistance play in? This is the long road. Some points of reference: "John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing Grace," by Jonathan Aitkin "Why Obama's Singing of 'Amazing Grace' is so Powerful," by Sarah L. Kaufman Tim's rendition, "Dangers, Toils & Snares," can be heard on SPOTIFY, APPLE MUSIC or any other streaming platform. As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Always feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy

================================================== ==SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1================================================== == DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA ADOLESCENTES 2022“UN SALTO EN EL TIEMPO”Narrado por: DORIANY SÁNCHEZDesde: PERÚUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church 22 DE DICIEMBREMUERE DWIGHT MOODY«Vosotros sois mis testigos, dice Jehová, y mi siervo que yo escogí» (Isaías 43: 10, RV95).El 22 de diciembre de 1899 murió uno de los más grandes evangelistas de la historia. Dwight Moody fue un hombre inusual. Con tan solo diecisiete años de edad fue a trabajar a la zapatería de su tío en Boston y sorprendió a todos con su habilidad única para vender zapatos. De hecho, pronto superó en ventas a todos los demás vendedores de la tienda juntos. En los días de pocas ventas salía a la calle y convencía a la gente para que entraran en la tienda.A los dieciocho años se convirtió, gracias a un profesor de la escuela dominical que entró un día en la tienda y le preguntó si quería entregar su corazón a Jesús. Así de sencillo. En la década de 1860, Moody se mudó a Chicago y predijo un tiempo completo. Cientos de miles de personas acudieron a escucharlo en los grandes salones y estadios de la época, y decenas de miles entregaron sus corazones a Jesús mientras lo escuchaban predicar. Quizá sea más famoso por haber fundado el Instituto Bíblico Moody.Moody era conocido por sus inusuales métodos de testificación. En un momento dado, hizo un voto de que testificaría por Dios, sin importar el costo. De hecho, determinó que no descansaría al final de cada día a menos que pudiera decir que había hablado con alguien acerca de su salvación. Una noche, Dwight ya estaba acostado cuando recordó que no había testificado personalmente a nadie ese día acerca de la salvación. Sin titubear, se levantó de un salto, se calzó y salió a la oscuridad de la noche para cumplir su promesa. Inmediatamente se dio cuenta de que había un hombre de pie bajo una farola. Sin dudarlo, el señor Moody se acercó y le hizo la pregunta siempre importante: «Ha sido usted salvado por la sangre de Jesús?». Solo entonces miró hacia abajo y se dio cuenta de que no se había vestido adecuadamente. ¡Estaba bajo una farola a medianoche, con poco más que la ropa interior larga de la época! Sin embargo, el incidente cambió la vida del desconocido. Años más tarde, este mismo hombre se presentó a Dwight Moody en una cruzada evangelística y le habló de la impresión permanente que le había causado aquella visita de medianoche. «Si usted hizo eso por mí en ropa interior, sin retener nada por Jesús, sentí que yo no podía hacer menos».Tal fue el impacto de la vida de Dwight Moody. Fue un increíble testigo de Jesús y, como el apóstol Pablo, una fuerza imparable para la causa de Cristo.

This week the podcast has focused on the hymn “Amazing Grace.” John Newton wrote the lyrics in 1772. Sixty years later they were joined to the melody we now know. But the title was not set until nearly a hundred years after the lyrics were written. Dwight Moody and Ira Sankey published the song with the title “Amazing Grace.” When John Newton first wrote it, he gave this title, “1 Chronicles 17:16–17, Faith's Review and Expectation.”* I bet you didn't know that. I am so glad Moody and Sankey gave it the current title. Here's something else you may not know, the fifth verse of the hymn. Many hymnals leave it out. That's too bad, because it is part of the natural progression of the verses. The first verse focuses on the experience of salvation by grace. Then they focus on the grace present in our suffering which secures our future. This verse starts with our death and ends with life. It goes like this, "Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,And mortal life shall ceaseI shall possess within the veil,A life of joy and peace." It reminds us of 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, “Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.” (NIV)

Emma's poise, serenity, and sense of humor counterbalanced her husband's impulsive, emotional nature and became the backbone of [Dwight] Moody's success.

REPRISE - Ken welcomes Rev. David Swanson, author of the powerfully provocative book, Redisciplining the White Church from Cheap Diversity to True Solidarity. Once again on the podcast, two white guys talk about race - specifically race in the American white evangelical church. David started a church in the historic Bronzeville district in the South Side of Chicago. David tells the story of his own awakenings. The white church is predisposed to resist conversation about racial history, white dominance, and the harmful impact of the conservative propaganda machine.  The two share their journeys of self-discovery - awakening to the problems of whiteness.  Swanson quotes many, like Frederick Douglass, James Baldwin, and Bryan Stevenson. Ida B. Wells  (who battled lynching in the late 1800s) challenged Dwight L. Moody. The Emmett Till Law of 2020 was just signed the week of this recording, making lynching a federal hate crime. Structural, systemic, and institutional racism is a reality that must be taken into account. David is a great proponent of the Civil Rights Tour. SHOW NOTESBecome a Patron: www.patreon.com/beachedwhitemaleSupport the show

Ken welcomes Rev. David Swanson, author of the powerfully provocative book, Redisciplining the White Church from Cheap Diversity to True Solidarity. Once again on the podcast, two white guys talk about race - specifically race in the American white evangelical church. David started a church in the historic Bronzeville district in the South Side of Chicago. David tells the story of his own awakenings. The white church is predisposed to resist conversation about racial history, white dominance, and the harmful impact of the conservative propaganda machine.  The two share their journeys of self-discovery - awakening to the problems of whiteness.  Swanson quotes many, like Frederick Douglass, James Baldwin and Bryan Stevenson. Ida B. Wells  (who battled lynching in the late 1800s) challenged Dwight L. Moody. The Emmett Till Law of 2020 was just signed the week of this recording, making lynching a federal hate crime. Structural, systemic, and institutional racism is a reality that must be taken into account. David is a great proponent of the Civil Rights Tour.  SHOW NOTESBecome a Patron: www patreon.com/beachedwhilemaleSupport the show (http://thebeachedwhitemale.com)

This hymn was originally titled “The name of Jesus” in its first printing. I was included in Sacred Poems and Prose (1861), by its author, Frederick Whitfield (1829-1904). The earliest evidence of the lyrics are claimed to be in Goodman's Village Hymn Book (1864). There are different tunes that became associated with these lyrics, Dwight Moody used a different tune in his Gospel Hymns (1896), so it is unclear when the lyrics and music for this hymn were originally combined. This arrangement by Fred Bock is very nice. I hope you enjoy it.

Taken right from the Bible, these words are powerful, encouraging, and TRUE! The poet, John Yates, had such a way with words that when our composer, Ira Sankey, read his poems, he immediately recruited him to write gospel songs for the tent meetings that he and Dwight Moody were running all over the United States and abroad.These two men were quite a pair writing many gospel hymns together, but Faith Is The Victory is arguably their most well-known.Thank you for listening! Please sing along! We are sharing lots of music today!Things we mention in this episode:City Rescue MissionThe N Crew's performance of Faith Is The Victory Ira Sankey's My Life and the Story of Gospel HymnsPlease let us know if you have a request for a future episode! Thank you for supporting Hymn Talk Twin Talk. If you feel so inclined, please consider leaving us a review on your podcasting app and tell your friends about us.God bless you all.In His Service,Kerrie and Kellie#hymntalktwintalkPsalm 104:33Facebook: Hymn Talk Twin TalkTwitter: @hymntalkInstagram: @hymntalktwintalkEmail: hymntalktwintalk@gmail.comPodcast Hosting Site: www.redcircle.com/shows/hymn-twin-talk

Era el año 1862, cuando se había recrudecido la Guerra Civil en los Estados Unidos de América. Los bandos enemigos se habían retirado a sus respectivos campamentos para pasar la noche. La luna brillaba en todo su esplendor. En el frente se hallaban apostados soldados de ambos bandos, cada cual con la misión de prevenir un ataque sorpresivo del enemigo. En el bando del sur había un soldado llamado Ira Sankey. En un momento de descuido, Sankey surgió de entre las sombras y comenzó a contemplar el majestuoso cielo estrellado. Al verlo, uno de los soldados del bando del norte se deslizó con cautela y preparó su fusil para disparar contra el distraído Sankey. No bien había terminado de afinar la puntería cuando Sankey, que era creyente en Cristo, alzó los ojos al cielo y comenzó a cantar: «Cristo, cual pastor, oh guía nuestros pasos en tu amor; nuestras almas siempre cuida, guárdalas, oh Salvador.» El francotirador se dispuso a apretar el gatillo, pero al escuchar el himno una sensación extraña se apoderó de él. Conocía muy bien esa melodía y esa letra. ¡Era uno de los himnos que le había oído cantar a su mamá! Cuando Sankey llegó a la estrofa del himno que dice: «Tuyos somos, fiel Amigo, sé Tú nuestro Defensor; da al rebaño tuyo abrigo de este mundo pecador», el soldado, conmovido, puso a un lado el arma y escuchó con atención hasta el final. Terminó la guerra, pasaron los años, y el soldado, ya veterano, conservaba el recuerdo de esa noche. Pero no supo nada de Sankey hasta que en la Nochebuena del año 1875, mientras viajaba por el río Delaware en un barco de vapor, escuchó una vez más las notas de aquella memorable melodía. ¡Cuál no sería su sorpresa al saber que quien la cantaba era el mismo a quien se la había oído cantar durante la guerra! Un grupo de personas había reconocido a Sankey como el cantautor que dirigía los himnos en las campañas del renombrado evangelista Dwight Moody, y le había pedido que cantara una de sus propias composiciones; pero él les había dicho que esa noche prefería cantar el viejo himno: «Cristo, cual pastor». Tan pronto como Sankey terminó de cantar, el veterano, que no había asistido a ninguna de las reuniones de Moody, se acercó a Sankey, se presentó y le contó cómo hacía trece años que ese himno le había salvado la vida. Sankey no salía de su asombro al ver cómo Dios, tal como decía el himno, había guiado los pasos de los dos de tal manera que se encontraran por segunda vez. Así que aprovechó la ocasión para contarle a aquel hombre acerca de Jesucristo, el motivo de su himno, y tuvo la alegría de ver cómo su antiguo enemigo se convertía no sólo en amigo suyo sino en amigo de Dios al entregarle su vida a Cristo aquella misma noche. Carlos ReyUn Mensaje a la Concienciawww.conciencia.net

It's not an overstatement to claim that most folks in American evangelical churches have been invited to “ask Jesus into their heart” to be saved. Many sincere, well-meaning believers in Jesus, convicted by their sin and seeking the grace of God, have offered the sinner's prayer in response. But, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that the sinner's prayer is a very late development in the history of Christendom. No one was saying the sinner's prayer before the 1950s. If it is indeed a late development, this leads to an important question: is the sinner's prayer in the Bible? The Origins of the Sinner's Prayer We can trace the history of the sinner's prayer back to a few influential American preachers in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.  In the mid-eighteenth century, Eleazar Wheelock developed a technique he called the “Mourner's Seat.” He reserved the front bench of the church for sinners who became the subject of his attention throughout his sermon as “salvation…(loomed) over their heads.” In the nineteenth century, Charles Finney promoted the use of an “Anxious Seat.”  He reserved a pew on the front row of a church meetinghouse where penitent sinners would sit during the sermon as they awaited baptism. Finney's method was criticized for its manipulative nature. Late in the nineteenth century, Dwight Moody developed the “Inquiry Room.” Penitent sinners would meet with counselors privately to study about salvation, after which they would pray together. Billy Sunday Leads to the Sinner's Prayer In the early 20th century, a preacher from Chicago, Billy Sunday, developed his spin on these techniques. First, he popularized what has become called “crusades” — preaching to large crowds in a tent or other venue. At the close of a fire-and-brimstone, “come-to-Jesus message,” Billy Sunday would extend salvation to sinners and offer a prayer. Sometimes he would invite the penitent to walk to the front of the assembly. Later on, Billy Sunday shook the penitent's hands, claiming that shaking his hand signaled their intent to follow Christ (the idea of extending the “right hand of fellowship”). Sunday also developed an influential tract entitled “Four Things God Wants You to Know.” Billy Graham Develops the Sinner's Prayer Billy Sunday connects us to Billy Graham, the famous crusader of the 20th century. Converted by a Billy Sunday type crusade in 1935, Billy Graham implemented the crusades pattern popularized by Billy Sunday. Billy Graham also adapted Sunday's tract “Four Things God Wants You to Know.” Graham's formula was called “Four Steps to Peace with God.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsLNGrjRkJw A prayer followed the “Four Steps”: Lord Jesus, I need You. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life and receive You as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of the throne of my life. Make me the kind of person You want me to be. This is the origin story of what we now call “The Sinner's Prayer.” This history lesson illustrates that “the sinner's prayer” is a tradition developed and popularized in the last one hundred years in the American evangelical community. The Sinner's Prayer: Asking Jesus into Your Heart The sinner's prayer is also a tradition without Biblical precedent. Many quote Revelation 3:20 to invite sinners to “ask Jesus into their hearts.”Billy Graham's website tells me, “You cross the bridge into God's family when you receive Christ by personal invitation." It goes on to tell me to “RECEIVE, through prayer, Jesus Christ into your heart and life.” The instructions quote Revelation 3:20 to justify praying the sinner's prayer. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come into him and dine with him, and he with Me. But here is the problem with Revelation 3:20:  Jesus is talking to Christians, not to sinners in need of salvation.

Welcome to Living Waters, a new podcast hosted by Ray Comfort, Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne, Mark Spence and Oscar Navarro. In each episode, they will guide discussions alongside various special guests to explore pressing questions of our day with sound theology and apologetics!Today's episode focuses on street preaching, a controversial topic among many pastors. Some pastors believe that street preaching is hostile and upsetting to local business owners. Additionally, the method gets a bad wrap as it often invites unqualified preachers to spread the gospel. The guys clarify that they are not meaning to throw anybody under the bus when speaking of street preaching, but are speaking specifically about a certain tone and demeanor which violates what scripture describes as a servant of the Lord. To really understand the role of street preaching today, we must first understand its origins, dating back to the Old Testament. Open air preaching allows a pastor to reach more people in less time than in a church setting. It is also an effective way to cast seeds of the gospel to non-believers who would not otherwise be exposed to the word of God. In fact, many people underestimate the sheer amount of Americans who are not familiar with the story of the Bible. For those listening who have never done open air preaching or shared the gospel on a consistent basis, the guys offer some advice. Every time we run away from our fears, they only get bigger. But, if we conquer them, they begin to get smaller and smaller. It's just the same with open air preaching, and taking one small leap of faith will grant you more and more of God's guidance. As the discussion wraps up, they share an inspiring quote to encourage listeners to spread God's word in newer, bigger ways. “God blew the door off the hinges when he said Go into all the world.” Don't think about it or wonder if it's right, just do it. Thanks for listening and see you next time!Links:Visit the Living Waters website to learn more. 

On October 21, 1855, a Sunday school teacher by the name of Ed Kimball went to the store where one of his students was working, and there in a back room, Kimball challenged Dwight Moody to become a Christian.  Raised by a Unitarian mother, young Dwight knew about God, but under Kimball he came to know Jesus Christ.  Later known as D. L. Moody, this man had a powerful exuberance for God.  Leaving school to work in his uncle's shoe store, Moody never got an advanced education.  His grammar was terrible.  When he was once asked about his theology, he said he didn't have any.  The Congregational church where he attended agreed with him, and turned him down when he asked to be ordained as a minister.

Shortly after Dwight Moody (1837–99) came to faith in Christ, the evangelist resolved not to let a day pass without sharing God’s good news with at least one person. On busy days, he’d sometimes forget his resolution until late. One night, he was in bed before he remembered. As he stepped outside, he thought, No one will be out in this pouring rain. Just then he saw a man walking down the street. Moody rushed over and asked to stand under his umbrella to avoid the rain. When granted permission, he asked, “Have you any shelter in the time of storm? Could I tell you about Jesus?” Moody embodied a readiness to share how God saves us from the consequences of our sins. He obeyed God’s instructions to the Israelites to proclaim His name and “make known among the nations what he has done” (Isaiah 12:4). Not only were God’s people called to “proclaim that his name is exalted” (v. 4) but they were also to share how the Lord had “become [their] salvation” (v. 2). Centuries later, our call remains to tell the wonders of Jesus becoming a man, dying on the cross, and rising again. Perhaps we heard about God’s love when, as Moody did, someone left their comfort zone to talk with us about Jesus. And we too, each in our own way, can let someone know about the One who saves.

Okay, so after Greg's illustration with his commode in yesterday's show, you may be wondering what's next… and if you missed yesterday's broadcast, it's a “must hear.” In today's show, Greg talks about the “membership privilege” of all-access to God. Dwight Moody said, “God sends no one away empty except those who are full of themselves.” Greg hangs out in Romans 5:1-5 today and challenges us to look deep at our relationship with God.   __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Help us Bring HOPE and Encouragement to Others Texting the word GIVE to 833-713-1591 Website https://www.hopeisheretoday.org/donate Shopping on Amazon, select HOPE is Here as your favorite charity (EIN: 83-0522555) Login through this link > https://smile.amazon.com/ch/83-0522555 

This week, postmodern folk singer-songwriter McKain Lakey and neo-acoustic folk-rock duo Jamie Lou & Garrett Brolund recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. Also, interviews with these innovative trouveurs. Artists featured on this week's show embody the spirit of folk nouveau or “new folk.” They've taken in sounds and stories of traditional folk music as well as modern influences to build new sounds and stories bridging their own personal experiences to this ancient art. “Sometimes the pursuit of our greater humanity involves jumping into life head first. That's what McKain Lakey does. You can tell by her songs.  Armed with George the trusty road cat, a carful of instruments, and all the fight of a rambling, rural-raised, queer femme wanderer, McKain Lakey is one to be reckoned with. She's the rare human who feels as comfortable wielding a chisel as she does a guitar, who can be as often spotted behind the soundboard in a crowded venue as discussing the intersections of race and gender in old time music with a classroom full of 5th graders.  Described by What's Up Magazine as ‘a time capsule unearthed, fine-tuned and re-imagined', Lakey draws creative inspiration from far corners of the American music tradition, tracing the lines of musical lineage that connect Old Time to Rockabilly, Country to Cajun to Dixieland. She's a dedicated student of tradition, but at once unafraid to stare down convention through the modern lens of her lived experience. Her upcoming album, Somewhere, blurs lines of old and new, referencing musical textures of past eras while unabashedly exploring topics of mental health, family separation, rural identity and queer love. ‘My introduction to American folk music was so rooted in the knowledge that I am a part of living tradition, a web connected across time and distance, and built by generations of creative and resilient people.' - McKain Lakey” https://www.mckainlakey.com/about “Florida native Jamie Lou Connolly began writing and sharing her songs with family at the age of 15 in Florida. But just three years later, the songs and most everything took a back seat to survival, as tragedy left her homeless in a cold and snowy Colorado. By 2010, she'd rebounded and relocated to Russellville, Arkansas and began playing live in the local open mic and songwriter scene. Jamie Lou performed solo, as one half of a folk duo, and as front woman for a number of full bands.” Her latest project is a full electric band called “Jamie Lou and the Hullabaloo.” For her acoustic performance at Ozark Folk Center State Park, Jamie Lou is joined by singer, guitarist, songwriter and fellow Jamie Lou and the Hullabaloo band member Garrett Brolund. - https://www.jamielouandthehullabaloo.com/theband In this week's “From the Vault” segment, musician, educator, and country music legacy Mark Jones offers a 1975 archival recording of Ozark original Dwight Moody performing the traditional song “In the Pines,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives. Author, folklorist and songwriter Charley Sandage presents an historical portrait of the people, events and indomitable spirit of Ozark culture that resulted in the creation of the Ozark Folk Center State Park and its enduring legacy of music and craft. In this episode, Charley discusses the many and varied styles of folk music captured by legendary song collector Alan Lomax.

The Holy Spirit is . . . the Spirit of the Father and of Jesus Christ. He is Jesus unlimited. Amen! The portion below is from Dwight Moody’s “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit” available for free on the internet. “We have just seen that the Holy Spirit is a Person and the […] The post The Person of the Holy Spirit; He is Jesus Christ; Unlimited Possibilities. Amen! appeared first on Wonder & Reality.

During “Chicago Day” in October 1893, the city’s theatres shut down because the owners figured everyone would be attending the World’s Fair. Some four hundred thousand people went, but Dwight Moody (1837–99) wanted to fill a music hall at the other end of Chicago with preaching and teaching. His friend R.A. Torrey (1856–1928) was skeptical that Moody could draw a crowd on the same day as the fair. But by God’s grace, he did. As Torrey later concluded, the crowds came because Moody knew “the one Book that this old world most longs to know—the Bible.” Torrey longed for others to love the Bible as Moody did, reading it regularly with dedication and passion. God through His Spirit brought people back to Himself at the end of the nineteenth century in Chicago, and He continues to speak today. We can echo the psalmist’s love for God and His Scriptures as he exclaims, “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” (Psalm 119:103). For the psalmist, God messages of grace and truth acted as a light for his path, a lamp for his feet (v. 105). How can you grow more in love with the Savior and His message? As we immerse ourselves in Scripture, God will increase our devotion to Him and guide us, shining His light along the paths we walk.

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This book is a comprehensive study on the subject of prayer, and will show you that there are nine elements which are essential to true prayer. These elements are as follows: 1. Adoration – We cannot meet God on a level at the start. We must approach him as one far beyond our reach or sight. 2. Confession – Sin must be put out of the way. We cannot have any communion with God while there is any disobedience between us. 3. Restitution – We have to make amends for the wrong, wherever possible. 4. Thanksgiving – We must be thankful for what God has done for us already. 5. Forgiveness – We must forgive others and pull any root of bitterness that might be growing. 6. Unity – Loving one another brings power in prayer. 7. Faith – There must be faith, which the preceding things produce. 8. Petition – Thus influenced by the other things, we will be ready to offer direct petition, or requests, to God. There needs to be more petition in our prayers. 9. Submission – After all these, there must come submission. While praying, we must be ready to accept the will of God. Dwight Moody expounds on these nine elements in this volume, using illustrations and stories to validate what he is saying and to help make the truths in this book stick.

This book is a comprehensive study on the subject of prayer, and will show you that there are nine elements which are essential to true prayer. These elements are as follows: 1. Adoration – We cannot meet God on a level at the start. We must approach him as one far beyond our reach or sight. 2. Confession – Sin must be put out of the way. We cannot have any communion with God while there is any disobedience between us. 3. Restitution – We have to make amends for the wrong, wherever possible. 4. Thanksgiving – We must be thankful for what God has done for us already. 5. Forgiveness – We must forgive others and pull any root of bitterness that might be growing. 6. Unity – Loving one another brings power in prayer. 7. Faith – There must be faith, which the preceding things produce. 8. Petition – Thus influenced by the other things, we will be ready to offer direct petition, or requests, to God. There needs to be more petition in our prayers. 9. Submission – After all these, there must come submission. While praying, we must be ready to accept the will of God. Dwight Moody expounds on these nine elements in this volume, using illustrations and stories to validate what he is saying and to help make the truths in this book stick.

This book is a comprehensive study on the subject of prayer, and will show you that there are nine elements which are essential to true prayer. These elements are as follows: 1. Adoration – We cannot meet God on a level at the start. We must approach him as one far beyond our reach or sight. 2. Confession – Sin must be put out of the way. We cannot have any communion with God while there is any disobedience between us. 3. Restitution – We have to make amends for the wrong, wherever possible. 4. Thanksgiving – We must be thankful for what God has done for us already. 5. Forgiveness – We must forgive others and pull any root of bitterness that might be growing. 6. Unity – Loving one another brings power in prayer. 7. Faith – There must be faith, which the preceding things produce. 8. Petition – Thus influenced by the other things, we will be ready to offer direct petition, or requests, to God. There needs to be more petition in our prayers. 9. Submission – After all these, there must come submission. While praying, we must be ready to accept the will of God. Dwight Moody expounds on these nine elements in this volume, using illustrations and stories to validate what he is saying and to help make the truths in this book stick.

This book is a comprehensive study on the subject of prayer, and will show you that there are nine elements which are essential to true prayer. These elements are as follows: 1. Adoration – We cannot meet God on a level at the start. We must approach him as one far beyond our reach or sight. 2. Confession – Sin must be put out of the way. We cannot have any communion with God while there is any disobedience between us. 3. Restitution – We have to make amends for the wrong, wherever possible. 4. Thanksgiving – We must be thankful for what God has done for us already. 5. Forgiveness – We must forgive others and pull any root of bitterness that might be growing. 6. Unity – Loving one another brings power in prayer. 7. Faith – There must be faith, which the preceding things produce. 8. Petition – Thus influenced by the other things, we will be ready to offer direct petition, or requests, to God. There needs to be more petition in our prayers. 9. Submission – After all these, there must come submission. While praying, we must be ready to accept the will of God. Dwight Moody expounds on these nine elements in this volume, using illustrations and stories to validate what he is saying and to help make the truths in this book stick.

This book is a comprehensive study on the subject of prayer, and will show you that there are nine elements which are essential to true prayer. These elements are as follows: 1. Adoration – We cannot meet God on a level at the start. We must approach him as one far beyond our reach or sight. 2. Confession – Sin must be put out of the way. We cannot have any communion with God while there is any disobedience between us. 3. Restitution – We have to make amends for the wrong, wherever possible. 4. Thanksgiving – We must be thankful for what God has done for us already. 5. Forgiveness – We must forgive others and pull any root of bitterness that might be growing. 6. Unity – Loving one another brings power in prayer. 7. Faith – There must be faith, which the preceding things produce. 8. Petition – Thus influenced by the other things, we will be ready to offer direct petition, or requests, to God. There needs to be more petition in our prayers. 9. Submission – After all these, there must come submission. While praying, we must be ready to accept the will of God. Dwight Moody expounds on these nine elements in this volume, using illustrations and stories to validate what he is saying and to help make the truths in this book stick.

This book is a comprehensive study on the subject of prayer, and will show you that there are nine elements which are essential to true prayer. These elements are as follows: 1. Adoration – We cannot meet God on a level at the start. We must approach him as one far beyond our reach or sight. 2. Confession – Sin must be put out of the way. We cannot have any communion with God while there is any disobedience between us. 3. Restitution – We have to make amends for the wrong, wherever possible. 4. Thanksgiving – We must be thankful for what God has done for us already. 5. Forgiveness – We must forgive others and pull any root of bitterness that might be growing. 6. Unity – Loving one another brings power in prayer. 7. Faith – There must be faith, which the preceding things produce. 8. Petition – Thus influenced by the other things, we will be ready to offer direct petition, or requests, to God. There needs to be more petition in our prayers. 9. Submission – After all these, there must come submission. While praying, we must be ready to accept the will of God. Dwight Moody expounds on these nine elements in this volume, using illustrations and stories to validate what he is saying and to help make the truths in this book stick.

This book is a comprehensive study on the subject of prayer, and will show you that there are nine elements which are essential to true prayer. These elements are as follows: 1. Adoration – We cannot meet God on a level at the start. We must approach him as one far beyond our reach or sight. 2. Confession – Sin must be put out of the way. We cannot have any communion with God while there is any disobedience between us. 3. Restitution – We have to make amends for the wrong, wherever possible. 4. Thanksgiving – We must be thankful for what God has done for us already. 5. Forgiveness – We must forgive others and pull any root of bitterness that might be growing. 6. Unity – Loving one another brings power in prayer. 7. Faith – There must be faith, which the preceding things produce. 8. Petition – Thus influenced by the other things, we will be ready to offer direct petition, or requests, to God. There needs to be more petition in our prayers. 9. Submission – After all these, there must come submission. While praying, we must be ready to accept the will of God. Dwight Moody expounds on these nine elements in this volume, using illustrations and stories to validate what he is saying and to help make the truths in this book stick.

This book is a comprehensive study on the subject of prayer, and will show you that there are nine elements which are essential to true prayer. These elements are as follows: 1. Adoration – We cannot meet God on a level at the start. We must approach him as one far beyond our reach or sight. 2. Confession – Sin must be put out of the way. We cannot have any communion with God while there is any disobedience between us. 3. Restitution – We have to make amends for the wrong, wherever possible. 4. Thanksgiving – We must be thankful for what God has done for us already. 5. Forgiveness – We must forgive others and pull any root of bitterness that might be growing. 6. Unity – Loving one another brings power in prayer. 7. Faith – There must be faith, which the preceding things produce. 8. Petition – Thus influenced by the other things, we will be ready to offer direct petition, or requests, to God. There needs to be more petition in our prayers. 9. Submission – After all these, there must come submission. While praying, we must be ready to accept the will of God. Dwight Moody expounds on these nine elements in this volume, using illustrations and stories to validate what he is saying and to help make the truths in this book stick.

This book is a comprehensive study on the subject of prayer, and will show you that there are nine elements which are essential to true prayer. These elements are as follows: 1. Adoration – We cannot meet God on a level at the start. We must approach him as one far beyond our reach or sight. 2. Confession – Sin must be put out of the way. We cannot have any communion with God while there is any disobedience between us. 3. Restitution – We have to make amends for the wrong, wherever possible. 4. Thanksgiving – We must be thankful for what God has done for us already. 5. Forgiveness – We must forgive others and pull any root of bitterness that might be growing. 6. Unity – Loving one another brings power in prayer. 7. Faith – There must be faith, which the preceding things produce. 8. Petition – Thus influenced by the other things, we will be ready to offer direct petition, or requests, to God. There needs to be more petition in our prayers. 9. Submission – After all these, there must come submission. While praying, we must be ready to accept the will of God. Dwight Moody expounds on these nine elements in this volume, using illustrations and stories to validate what he is saying and to help make the truths in this book stick.

This book is a comprehensive study on the subject of prayer, and will show you that there are nine elements which are essential to true prayer. These elements are as follows: 1. Adoration – We cannot meet God on a level at the start. We must approach him as one far beyond our reach or sight. 2. Confession – Sin must be put out of the way. We cannot have any communion with God while there is any disobedience between us. 3. Restitution – We have to make amends for the wrong, wherever possible. 4. Thanksgiving – We must be thankful for what God has done for us already. 5. Forgiveness – We must forgive others and pull any root of bitterness that might be growing. 6. Unity – Loving one another brings power in prayer. 7. Faith – There must be faith, which the preceding things produce. 8. Petition – Thus influenced by the other things, we will be ready to offer direct petition, or requests, to God. There needs to be more petition in our prayers. 9. Submission – After all these, there must come submission. While praying, we must be ready to accept the will of God. Dwight Moody expounds on these nine elements in this volume, using illustrations and stories to validate what he is saying and to help make the truths in this book stick.

This book is a comprehensive study on the subject of prayer, and will show you that there are nine elements which are essential to true prayer. These elements are as follows: 1. Adoration – We cannot meet God on a level at the start. We must approach him as one far beyond our reach or sight. 2. Confession – Sin must be put out of the way. We cannot have any communion with God while there is any disobedience between us. 3. Restitution – We have to make amends for the wrong, wherever possible. 4. Thanksgiving – We must be thankful for what God has done for us already. 5. Forgiveness – We must forgive others and pull any root of bitterness that might be growing. 6. Unity – Loving one another brings power in prayer. 7. Faith – There must be faith, which the preceding things produce. 8. Petition – Thus influenced by the other things, we will be ready to offer direct petition, or requests, to God. There needs to be more petition in our prayers. 9. Submission – After all these, there must come submission. While praying, we must be ready to accept the will of God. Dwight Moody expounds on these nine elements in this volume, using illustrations and stories to validate what he is saying and to help make the truths in this book stick.

This book is a comprehensive study on the subject of prayer, and will show you that there are nine elements which are essential to true prayer. These elements are as follows: 1. Adoration – We cannot meet God on a level at the start. We must approach him as one far beyond our reach or sight. 2. Confession – Sin must be put out of the way. We cannot have any communion with God while there is any disobedience between us. 3. Restitution – We have to make amends for the wrong, wherever possible. 4. Thanksgiving – We must be thankful for what God has done for us already. 5. Forgiveness – We must forgive others and pull any root of bitterness that might be growing. 6. Unity – Loving one another brings power in prayer. 7. Faith – There must be faith, which the preceding things produce. 8. Petition – Thus influenced by the other things, we will be ready to offer direct petition, or requests, to God. There needs to be more petition in our prayers. 9. Submission – After all these, there must come submission. While praying, we must be ready to accept the will of God. Dwight Moody expounds on these nine elements in this volume, using illustrations and stories to validate what he is saying and to help make the truths in this book stick.

This book is a comprehensive study on the subject of prayer, and will show you that there are nine elements which are essential to true prayer. These elements are as follows: 1. Adoration – We cannot meet God on a level at the start. We must approach him as one far beyond our reach or sight. 2. Confession – Sin must be put out of the way. We cannot have any communion with God while there is any disobedience between us. 3. Restitution – We have to make amends for the wrong, wherever possible. 4. Thanksgiving – We must be thankful for what God has done for us already. 5. Forgiveness – We must forgive others and pull any root of bitterness that might be growing. 6. Unity – Loving one another brings power in prayer. 7. Faith – There must be faith, which the preceding things produce. 8. Petition – Thus influenced by the other things, we will be ready to offer direct petition, or requests, to God. There needs to be more petition in our prayers. 9. Submission – After all these, there must come submission. While praying, we must be ready to accept the will of God. Dwight Moody expounds on these nine elements in this volume, using illustrations and stories to validate what he is saying and to help make the truths in this book stick.

This book is a comprehensive study on the subject of prayer, and will show you that there are nine elements which are essential to true prayer. These elements are as follows: 1. Adoration – We cannot meet God on a level at the start. We must approach him as one far beyond our reach or sight. 2. Confession – Sin must be put out of the way. We cannot have any communion with God while there is any disobedience between us. 3. Restitution – We have to make amends for the wrong, wherever possible. 4. Thanksgiving – We must be thankful for what God has done for us already. 5. Forgiveness – We must forgive others and pull any root of bitterness that might be growing. 6. Unity – Loving one another brings power in prayer. 7. Faith – There must be faith, which the preceding things produce. 8. Petition – Thus influenced by the other things, we will be ready to offer direct petition, or requests, to God. There needs to be more petition in our prayers. 9. Submission – After all these, there must come submission. While praying, we must be ready to accept the will of God. Dwight Moody expounds on these nine elements in this volume, using illustrations and stories to validate what he is saying and to help make the truths in this book stick.

This book is a comprehensive study on the subject of prayer, and will show you that there are nine elements which are essential to true prayer. These elements are as follows: 1. Adoration – We cannot meet God on a level at the start. We must approach him as one far beyond our reach or sight. 2. Confession – Sin must be put out of the way. We cannot have any communion with God while there is any disobedience between us. 3. Restitution – We have to make amends for the wrong, wherever possible. 4. Thanksgiving – We must be thankful for what God has done for us already. 5. Forgiveness – We must forgive others and pull any root of bitterness that might be growing. 6. Unity – Loving one another brings power in prayer. 7. Faith – There must be faith, which the preceding things produce. 8. Petition – Thus influenced by the other things, we will be ready to offer direct petition, or requests, to God. There needs to be more petition in our prayers. 9. Submission – After all these, there must come submission. While praying, we must be ready to accept the will of God. Dwight Moody expounds on these nine elements in this volume, using illustrations and stories to validate what he is saying and to help make the truths in this book stick.

This book is a comprehensive study on the subject of prayer, and will show you that there are nine elements which are essential to true prayer. These elements are as follows: 1. Adoration – We cannot meet God on a level at the start. We must approach him as one far beyond our reach or sight. 2. Confession – Sin must be put out of the way. We cannot have any communion with God while there is any disobedience between us. 3. Restitution – We have to make amends for the wrong, wherever possible. 4. Thanksgiving – We must be thankful for what God has done for us already. 5. Forgiveness – We must forgive others and pull any root of bitterness that might be growing. 6. Unity – Loving one another brings power in prayer. 7. Faith – There must be faith, which the preceding things produce. 8. Petition – Thus influenced by the other things, we will be ready to offer direct petition, or requests, to God. There needs to be more petition in our prayers. 9. Submission – After all these, there must come submission. While praying, we must be ready to accept the will of God. Dwight Moody expounds on these nine elements in this volume, using illustrations and stories to validate what he is saying and to help make the truths in this book stick.

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the Vice Presidential Debate and the need for normal. Later, Dwight Moody joins the show to talk about his work with TheMeetingHouse.net. The Meeting House is media initiative promoting conversation on religion and American life.

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the Vice Presidential Debate and the need for normal.Later, Dwight Moody joins the show to talk about his work with TheMeetingHouse.net. The Meeting House is media initiative promoting conversation on religion and American life.

Click Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesGod is Enough (Part 1) - The Son is Enough For Your PastGod is Enough (Part 2) - The Father is Enough For Your PresentGod is Enough (Part 3) - The Holy Spirit is Enough for Your FutureFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript  References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. The Holy Spirit is Enough for Your Future Guest:                         Barbara Rainey                    From the series:       God is Enough (Day 3 of 3)Air date:                     August 3, 2018  Bob: Whatever you're facing today—whatever the challenges are—Barbara Rainey wants you to remember that you are not alone. God's Holy Spirit is with you everywhere you go. Barbara: In Romans He is our intercessor. The Holy Spirit is constantly praying for us, and I am so, so grateful, because there are many, many times in my life when I don't know what to pray—I don't know what to say—and He is praying for me—He is interceding for me before the Father. Bob: This is FamilyLife Today for Friday, August 3rd. Our host is Dennis Rainey, and I'm Bob Lepine.  God's Spirit is described in Scripture as our Comforter—and there are days when we need to know He is there providing comfort. We'll hear more about that today from Barbara Rainey. Stay with us. And welcome to FamilyLife Today. Thanks for joining us.  1:00 We've been hearing from your wife this week, and I've been thinking—this is really about those times in life when we find ourselves in the low places—in the valleys of life, when we're not on the mountaintop, when we're in the slog. The psalmist talks about the valley of the shadow of death. Sometimes it's not the shadow of death we're feeling, it's other shadows—but it's about times when life is dark and we're uncertain about where God is leading us or if He even is still with us. Dennis: We're in need of being reminded of the truth about God and who He is—and also that He has a plan for our lives and He can be trusted. I think sometimes, Bob, it's just as simple as that. We just need somebody reaching into our lives. I think in those times we need to avoid being isolated. Let me tell you—your enemy, in the midst of the low places—is the enemy of isolating yourself from other people who can remind you of the truth about God— 2:00 —the truth about yourself—and the truth about your future. You need friends. Every one of us has times—and I mean, some of them are game times. I mean, they're really, really tough—it feels like it's all on the line. Those are times when you can't isolate from other people and try to handle it yourself by gritting your teeth and say, “We're just going to persevere.” No, let some other people into your space, and share your sorrow, your worry—actually, what's going on in your heart. Bob: We're going to hear part three of a message from your wife, Barbara Rainey. She spoke to a group of women—not long ago—on the sufficiency of Christ to deal with issues from the past, issues we're facing in our present, and for the issues that are ahead for us—for the darkness that we may be walking into. One of the things she says in this message is that we need to recognize that Jesus—who has promised to be always with us and to never forsake us— 3:00 —is with us—by His Holy Spirit—as we head into the future. Here's Barbara. [Recorded message] Barbara: Number three: God the Holy Spirit is enough for my future. God the Holy Spirit is enough for my future. I've noticed through the years that the Bible talks a good bit about dwelling-places—about homes. In the Old Testament, God's residence on earth was the tabernacle. You remember they built that tent and they carried it around the wilderness and they rolled it up and they carried it and reset it up all over the place.  Then, during Solomon's reign, they built an actual, physical temple that never moved—it sat in one place. In that temple, God's presence lived in a particular room called the Holy of Holies. So God's presence was in one place—physically—on earth. But in John 1:1 it says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.” 4:00 Then in John 1:14 it says, “And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us.”So, when Jesus came and walked around the earth, He actually occupied a physical place on the planet, and His presence was way beyond that little square room inside the temple. God's presence was all over the land of Israel. God wasn't confined anymore to one room. In fact, Jesus's name—Immanuel—means “God with us.” But there was more change coming. Turn to John 14, and we're going to read some verses from the Last Supper. The context for these verses is Jesus's last words to His disciples. The end of His life was near—in fact—it was only 24 hours away. This was His last meal—and these were His last words to His dearest friends on earth. In those last words He introduced us to a new dwelling-place that He was going to give. John 14:16 and 17— 5:00 “And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever;” Forever! Jesus knew He was leaving, but He wanted to give them Someone who would be with them forever. Verse 17—“that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not behold Him or know Him, but you know Him, because He abides with you and will be in you.” If you have a Bible that you can underline in—and maybe you can do it on your phone—I don't know how to do that yet—but in my real Bible I have underlined “with you” and “in you,”—both “with you” and “in you.”  Jesus knew that the next day He was going to be on the cross and He was going to be gone—and He knew His disciples were going to feel abandoned and forsaken. In fact, in the next verse—verse 18—He said, “I will not leave you as orphans.” He knew they were going to feel like orphans the next day—on Good Friday—so He promised them that He was going to send Someone who would be with them forever. 6:00 I love the concept of those two phrases in verse 17: He will be “with you” and “in you.” So, Jesus is here with me. He's all around me. He's before me, He's beside me, He's behind me, He's above me, He goes before me—but He's also in me.  I think today—as Christians—we're so used to that concept that we just kind of go, “Yes. Okay. He's with me.” But think about the magnitude of that—of the God of the universe—the Creator—coming to live within me?—so that He's not just next to me—but He's in me. I'm standing here with Jesus in me. The Spirit of Christ is in me, and He's in every one of you—with you. He's next to you and He's in you. That's a concept that I think we need to understand more—we need to appreciate more—we need to ask Him to reveal how important that is to us. 7:00 Paul explained this whole concept more clearly when he wrote that our bodies are the temple, the dwelling-place of God's Spirit. In 2nd Corinthians 6:16 Paul wrote, “For we are the temple of the living God.” We forget sometimes that God is living. The living God lives within me—and He lives within you. C.S. Lewis wrote this little paragraph about us being the temple, and I really have loved it. He wrote, “Imagine yourself as a living house. God comes in to rebuild that house.” He's come into all of us, right? He's living in every single one of us, and He wants to rule. He wants to be on the throne, He wants to change all of our lives. He wants to fix our houses. So, you think you understand what He's doing—you go, “Okay, I need some changing, I need some fixing up. Yes, I have some problems that need to be fixed.” You watch what He's doing.  8:00 C.S. Lewis writes it this way—“You think you understand what He is doing. He's getting the drains right, He's stopping the leaks in the roof, and so on. You knew those jobs needed doing, so you're not too terribly surprised; you're actually kind of glad that He is. But presently He starts knocking about the house in a way that hurts abominably and does not seem to make any sense to you whatsoever. What on earth is He up to? The explanation is that He is building quite a different house than the one you thought of. He's throwing up a new wing here, He's putting on an extra floor, He's running up towers and making courtyards. You thought you were being made into a decent little cottage, but He is building a palace that He intends to live in Himself.” I love that description, because He wants a palace, and so often I'm content with being who I am and who I want to be instead of realizing that my body—my person—who I am— 9:00 —is the temple, a dwelling-place—and He wants it to be a palace for His presence. I want you all to look with me for a few minutes at the Holy Spirit. I don't think we talk nearly enough about the Holy Spirit—I don't think we understand who He is. We think of Him as a ghost—and He's not—He's the third person of the Trinity. So, I want to introduce you a little bit more to the Holy Spirit in the time we have left. The Holy Spirit is enough for my tomorrows because He lives within me. He will never leave me and He will never forsake me, so I can know that no matter what tomorrow brings or next week brings, or next month or next year or ten years from now—He is never going to leave me—so He is enough for my tomorrows. The Holy Spirit is my dearest Friend and Companion. I have learned to talk to Him all the time throughout my days, because He is always with me. 10:00 It is He who lives within me—It is the Spirit of Christ who dwells inside of me. He is our Helper—we just read a verse where Jesus promised that He was the Helper. He is our Teacher—He said, “He will teach you all things.” He is our Friend. Number four—He is our Guide. In chapter 16 Jesus said that “the Holy Spirit will be your guide.” I talk to Him all the time as my guide. I say, “Holy Spirit—my Guide—I need You to show me what to do. I need You to lead me. I need You to show me what is next for me to do.” I love that He is my Guide. He is our Purifier. In John 16 Jesus talks about how the Holy Spirit will convict us of sin. It's a part of making our home—our body, our temple—into a pure and holy dwelling-place for the Spirit of God. He is our Pledge—He is our promise of things to come. 11:00 He is our Life. Romans 8:11 talks about how the Spirit—the Holy Spirit—gives us life. He is our Power. Jesus said this in Acts 1:8, “When the Holy Spirit comes, He will give you power.” He wants us to be aware of the power—He wants us to use His power.  In Romans, He is our Intercessor. The Holy Spirit is constantly praying for us, and I am so, so grateful, because there are many, many times in my life when I don't know what to pray, I don't know what to say, and He is praying for me. He is interceding for me before the Father.  Then the last one is in John 7, where Jesus said that the Holy Spirit is the Living Water. It means He's constantly bubbling up in my heart—He is constantly refreshing me with the living water. I want to ask you: Are you listening for His voice? I want to encourage you to be listening for the voice of the Holy Spirit. 12:00 As Sharon talked about the other night, He whispers, so we have to be attentive—we have to be close—we have to be paying attention. You can't know His voice if you don't know the language He speaks—and the language that the Holy Spirit speaks is God's Word. It says, “He will guide you into all truth,” God's Word—so the more you get into the Bible—the more you read His Word—the more Holy Spirit has to speak to you. So know His Word. I want to encourage you to talk to Him as a person—He is not a ghost—He is a person. I want us to pray for a minute about the Holy Spirit, and I'm going to talk to the Holy Spirit and model for you how you can talk to the Holy Spirit, too—if this is not something that you're used to doing. Let's pray. Holy Spirit, my Friend—my closest Companion—my Teacher, and my Guide, thank You that You never leave me or forsake me. 13:00 Thank You that You are my Guide. Oh, how I need You every moment of every day for my life—for I am often so lost and confused and unsure. Thank You that You will be present in my every tomorrow—as promised by Jesus before the cross. Teach me to know You and to recognize Your voice, to follow Your leading, to let You purify and transform my selfish, broken heart. In Jesus's name, Amen. As we close our session together, I want to turn to one more verse—and it's in Romans. When I was a brand new Christian this is one of the first verses that I ever memorized, and it continues to be an amazing verse in my life. Romans 12:1, “I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies—”  14:00 —here we are talking about the temple again, where Jesus lives, but present your body “a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.” Does your body—the living dwelling-place of God—does it belong to Him? Does He have all of it? Does He have all of you? Are you daily surrendering to Him? Surrender is not a one-time thing. We need to surrender to Christ and to the leading of the Spirit every day—every moment of every day—in every situation with our kids, in every circumstance with our husbands, in every relationship with our friends or our church—or whatever it is. Surrender is a way of life—it's not a one-time event or a couple of times event—He wants us to surrender to Him every day—every minute of every day. 15:00 I want to ask—does He have access in your life to every room, every closet, every secret passageway, every back staircase, every corner of your life? Does He have access to every part of you? We're going to finish by singing a song that's one of my very favorites. It's an old hymn, but it's one of my very favorites, and part of the reason it's my favorite—one of my favorites—is because of the story behind it. The hymn is “It Is Well with My Soul.” I've already told Dennis I want it sung at my funeral. But the story of the song—in case you don't know it—is it was written by a man named Horatio Spafford, who was a businessman in Chicago in the late 1800s. He and his family were supposed to go to England to join Dwight Moody on a crusade in England. At the last minute, he was unable to go because of some business situations— 16:00 —and he said to his wife, “You and the children go on ahead, and I'll get the next ship.” Of course, they had no planes in those days—they went by ship. So his wife and children got on this ocean liner and sailed across the Atlantic to go to England. Not far from England they encountered a great storm, and the ship sank, and all his children died—but his wife lived, and she sent a telegram back that said, “All lost. I am alive,”—or something like that—very, very short. He came then—on the next ship. He got the telegram—and he knew—and he came on the next ship across the ocean. As he got to the spot where the drowning had happened, the captain came to him and said, “This is where the ship went down. This is where your four daughters died.” As he stood there and grieved and looked at the place where his children were now buried in the sea— 17:00 —he wrote the words to this song, and I have loved this song ever since I heard that story. I want you to take this with you—because this is what the Holy Spirit does for us. This is what God wants for us. He wants us to know that He is enough—no matter what—and when He is enough we can say, “It is well with my soul.” [Audrey Assad singing]  “When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,When sorrows like sea billows rollWhatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say It is well, it is well with my soul.” 18:00  “It is well With my soul,It is well, it is well with my soul.” [Studio] Bob: That is Audrey Assad and the song “It Is Well with My Soul,” which—whether you're dealing with challenges from the past or in the present or fear about the future—you can remember that when sorrows like sea billows roll, whatever your lot God has taught you to say, “It is well with your soul.” 19:00 Dennis: Bob, that is Barbara's favorite song. She's talked about in her message God being enough for our past, our present—and yes, Bob, sometimes, too—we look out to the horizon and we're not quite sure what's out there. I can just tell you, Barbara and I—we've lived a few days here in the past six months looking out to the horizon because—as you know—we stepped out of leadership of FamilyLife—and God is guiding us and taking steps of faith—trusting Him that He is enough and He has a plan for our lives.  This is just what I've been learning, okay? You never outgrow your need for faith. This message Barbara gave—it's not theory—she's talking about our future, and we're both looking at each other going, “How does this work?” We have felt for a number of years that FamilyLife—in order to reach the next generation—needed a younger leader.  20:00 David and Meg Robbins are those leaders. Many people say, “Congratulations on your retirement!” And I say, “No, no, no, no. We did not retire—we refired.” Bob: Yes. Dennis: Now, the question is—where are we refiring toward? Bob: Right. Dennis: We are going to have fun—but we are going to be about what God is up to in this generation. Bob: There's nothing in life that is certain other than the fact that there is a God who loves you and who has promised to never leave you or forsake you—He'll be with you. That's where our hope lies, and that's where we have to find our peace in the midst of uncertainty about the future. Dennis: I don't know who we're talking to and where they are in life, but let me tell you, you're not the only person going through something like you're experiencing right now. Everybody has a story. Some of them are epic—they're huge—they're big. I mean, you're facing a major fork in the road. Don't try to do it on your own. 21:00 The message of the Bible is God does love you—He does have a plan for your life—He has ordered your steps. You may wonder—as you step out in faith, “Will He be there?”—but that's the promise of the Psalms. I don't think I've ever spent more time in the Psalms than I have in the past six months, to just read the Psalms, meditate on the truth about who God is, and write my thoughts down as I go.  That's not solving all my problems, it's not settling all the issues, it doesn't mean there aren't moments of angst and worry and anxiety and frustration—but what's your alternative? What are you going to do? Are you going to try to control it yourself? That's not a good path—not at all. Bob: Yes. I'm sitting here thinking about somebody who may have a friend who is going through a time of doubt or discouragement. They may want to send a copy of Barbara's message to their friend. 22:00 You'll find the entire message available online at FamilyLifeToday.com. I want to mention, you and Barbara have just completed work on your book, The Art of Parenting. We don't have copies of it yet—but it is due in from the publisher sometime this month.  We want to make it available to our FamilyLife Today listeners as soon as it arrives, and here's what we're asking—during the month of August, we've had a friend of the ministry who has come along and said he will match any donation we receive as an end-of-summer donation. He will match it up to 500,000 dollars. So, if you can make a donation today in support of all that we're doing here at FamilyLife, your donation will be doubled—and as soon as we receive Dennis and Barbara's new book we'll send a copy to you as our thank you gift for supporting the ministry. You can donate online at FamilyLifeToday.com—you can call to donate at 1-800-FL-TODAY. 23:00 Or you can mail your donation—along with your request for the book—to FamilyLife Today, Box 7111, Little Rock, Arkansas; our zip code is 72223. Speaking of The Art of Parenting, there are a lot of couples, a lot of churches that are forming small groups or putting together church classes to go through The Art of Parenting™ video series this fall. There are some churches that are kicking off the event by showing our movie, “Like Arrows,”—the movie that was in theaters back a few months ago. If you'd like more information about The Art of Parenting video series, the eight-part series, and the movie that can be used as a kickoff event, go to FamilyLifeToday.com and the information is all available there. You can also sign up for the 30-day Parenting Prayer Challenge. As your kids head back to school, we want to prompt you every day with things you can be praying for as your kids get ready for the new school year. The prayer prompts are free. Again, go to FamilyLifeToday.com— 24:00 —for more information about the Prayer Challenge or about The Art of Parenting video series. We hope you have a great weekend. Hope you and your family are able to worship together in your local church this weekend, and I hope you can join us back on Monday, when we're going to hear from Brian Houseman about how we can be tech-savvy parents—and I think a lot of us could use some help with that; right? We'll talk about it Monday. Hope you can be with us for that. I want to thank our engineer today, Keith Lynch, along with our entire broadcast production team. On behalf of our host, Dennis Rainey, I'm Bob Lepine. We will see you on Monday for another edition of FamilyLife Today.  FamilyLife Today is a production of FamilyLife of Little Rock, Arkansas. A Cru® Ministry. Help for today. Hope for tomorrow. Copyright © FamilyLife. All rights reserved. www.FamilyLife.com  

Dear Manna Family, We are living in a time of extraordinary change and uncertainty. Unfortunately, some people are trying to manage their stress and anxiety by misusing drugs or alcohol. King Solomon warned against this behavior when he wrote in Proverbs 20: 1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise. Intoxication comes from the Latin word intoxicare which originally meant ‘to poison.’ Another definition of intoxication is an overpowering exhilaration in the mind or emotions; for example, “he was intoxicated with the thought of his upcoming promotion.” Today, intoxicated almost always means ‘under the influence' of alcohol or drugs. Intoxication is another word for drunkenness. It means that your mind is being affected by an external substance. People lose self control when they are intoxicated. Excessive alcohol first creates mental confusion and reduces inhibitions. People say and do things that they generally wouldn’t do if they were sober. A large percentage of arguments and fights on Friday and Saturday nights involve alcohol. Solomon warns that intoxication is foolish because it destroys your ability to think clearly and act wisely. The Bible does not condemn alcohol, but it does condemn drunkenness. Ephesians 5: 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit. Whatever fills you is what controls you, and you are responsible for what you let into your life. If you choose to become intoxicated, you have chosen to put yourself under the control of a mind altering substance and the result is dissipation. Dissipation means depletion or excess. Being drunk does not focus your mind, it distracts, confuses and depletes your life and your resources. It does not add to your life, it takes away from your life. Something that dissipates, ultimately disappears. Habitual intoxication damages and ultimately destroys brain cells. The Bible does command us to be filled; not with wine, but with the Holy Spirit. Dwight Moody was planning to have an evangelistic campaign in England. An elderly pastor protested, “Why do we need this ‘Mr. Moody’? He’s uneducated and inexperienced. Who does he think he is anyway? Does he think he has a monopoly on the Holy Spirit?" A younger, wiser pastor rose and responded, “No, but the Holy Spirit has a monopoly on Mr. Moody.” When the Holy Spirit has a monopoly on you, it means that He owns you exclusively. You are filled 100% with the Holy Spirit. At one point in his career Dwight Moody was speaking to a large audience. He held up an empty glass and asked, “How can I get the air out of this glass?” One man shouted, “Suck it out with a pump!” Moody replied, “That would create a vacuum and shatter the glass.” After numerous other suggestions, Moody smiled, picked up a pitcher of water, and filled the glass. “There”, he said, “all the air is now removed.” He then went on to explain that victory in the Christian life is not accomplished by ‘sucking out a sin here and there,’ but by being filled with the Holy Spirit. When you are directed and controlled by the Holy Spirit, there is no room left in your life for sin. As a matter of fact, all victory over sin requires the Holy Spirit’s supernatural intervention. The good news, The Holy Spirit lives in God’s people and empowers them to overcome sin. Solomon tells us not to be under the influence of alcohol. Paul tells us to be under the influence of God the Holy Spirit. Everyday, each of us chooses who or what will influence and fill us. Choose to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Remember, God designed us to ‘do life together!’ Love and prayers, Brad ••• Subscribe to listen regularly. Manna is a comprehensive, expository class taught by Brad Hannink atV alley Baptist Church in Bakersfield, California. For more information, visit mannapodcast.com. ©2018, 2019, & 2020 - Brad Hannink - All Rights Reserved

August 17. John Mott. John came to faith in Christ when he was an undergrad at Cornell. He was among the first hundred students to sign up in Dwight Moody's summer conference in Massachusetts. The pledge was, “It is my purpose, if God permit, to become a foreign missionary.” John was still a student when […] The post John R. Mott, US, Missionary first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

A Biblical, Spiritual, Political, Racial, Educational, and Practical Perspective in response to George Floyd's Death and Racial Inequality with Special Guest Dr. Johnnie Green, Pastor Phea Kennedy, Dr. Damien Williams, Mrs. Sharon Mosley, and Dr. Dwight Moody. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cdwlifenuggets/support

The well-known American evangelist, Dwight Moody once said, “I have had more trouble with myself than any other man.” I think Moody is dead on. If we are honest with ourselves, we would see that the biggest battle we need victory over is what goes on within our hearts and minds. In this message, discover how to win the war within.

The well-known American evangelist, Dwight Moody once said, “I have had more trouble with myself than any other man.” I think Moody is dead on. If we are honest with ourselves, we would see that the biggest battle we need victory over is what goes on within our hearts and minds. In this message, discover how to win the war within.

The well-known American evangelist, Dwight Moody once said, “I have had more trouble with myself than any other man.” I think Moody is dead on. If we are honest with ourselves, we would see that the biggest battle we need victory over is what goes on within our hearts and minds. In this message, discover how to win the war within.

Dwight Moody o D.L. Moody nació en los Estados Unidos en 1837. Su padre fue un pequeño granjero alcohólico que murió cuando Dwight tenía sólo 4 años. Debido a la muerte repentina de su padre tuvo que trabajar para cubrir los gastos de la familia. A los 17 años se mudó a Boston para trabajar junto a su tío en una tienda de zapatos. Una de las exigencias de su tío fue que asistiera a la iglesia. En abril de 1855 Moody se convirtió cuando su maestro, Edward Kimball le explicó cuánto lo amaba Dios. La conversión encendió su pasión por los perdidos. Luego de mudarse a Chicago empezó a trabajar con niños en las zonas más pobres de la ciudad. Pronto tuvo más de 1.000 niños y a sus padres asistiendo cada semana. Su trabajo le permitió construir la escuela dominical más grande de su época. Al viajar a Inglaterra, Moody se hizo más conocido como evangelista y fue llamado el evangelista más grande del siglo XIX. Varias veces llegó a reunir entre 2.000 y 4.000 personas, siendo su reunión mas destacada en el Botanic Gardens Palace donde se juntaron entre 15.000 y 30.000 personas. Predicó su último sermón el 16 de noviembre de 1899 y murió el 22 de diciembre del mismo año. FUENTES Dwight L. Moody, Revivalist with a common touch: http://bit.ly/38YhTak (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F38YhTak&redir_token=ZCAJ8xdRPcEip3gtdkRaQ36O7dR8MTU4MDg0MTM5OEAxNTgwNzU0OTk4&event=video_description&v=evKwQeNsISA) Meet Dwight: http://bit.ly/2RNxdki (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2RNxdki&redir_token=ZCAJ8xdRPcEip3gtdkRaQ36O7dR8MTU4MDg0MTM5OEAxNTgwNzU0OTk4&event=video_description&v=evKwQeNsISA) Puedes seguirnos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biteproject/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fbiteproject%2F&redir_token=ZCAJ8xdRPcEip3gtdkRaQ36O7dR8MTU4MDg0MTM5OEAxNTgwNzU0OTk4&event=video_description&v=evKwQeNsISA) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biteproject/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fbiteproject%2F&redir_token=ZCAJ8xdRPcEip3gtdkRaQ36O7dR8MTU4MDg0MTM5OEAxNTgwNzU0OTk4&event=video_description&v=evKwQeNsISA) Inscríbete a nuestro newsletter: http://biteproject.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fbiteproject.com&redir_token=ZCAJ8xdRPcEip3gtdkRaQ36O7dR8MTU4MDg0MTM5OEAxNTgwNzU0OTk4&event=video_description&v=evKwQeNsISA)

Chapter One of Prevailing Prayer: What Hinders if by D. L. Moody. The text was taken from Distributed Proofreaders where it is going through the rounds. Eventually, it will be posted to Project Gutenberg in the various formats. In the meantime, it is available there.

An ounce of prevention goes a long way in protecting against the flu.Avoid SugarGet adequate sleepDrink plenty of waterWash your handsIf I had followed this advice, I would not have gotten the flu!The text for Prevailing Prayer: What Hinders if by D. L. Moody was taken from Distributed Proofreaders where it is going through the rounds. Eventually, it will be posted to Project Gutenberg in the various formats. In the meantime, it is available there.

On this day, we remember Dwight Moody, b. 1837, and the first religious broadcasting license in the US in 1921. The reading is "Salus Mundi" by Mary Coleridge. We’re a part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.

Meditation: "If the question could be put to a popular vote, I do not believe a single state would vote for the coming of Jesus to reign here as he reigns in heaven. I do not believe a single county, city, ward in this city, or a single precinct in this country would vote for his coming." -Dwight Moody

Worldwide Awakening – After the death of Dwight Moody in Chicago in late 1899, the Chicago Bible Institute was renamed the Moody Bible Institute, and was led by R. A. Torrey. Torrey was led to pray regularly for a worldwide great awakening, the prayers lasting three years.  Then, guided by the Holy Spirit, Torrey put […]

"On Christmas Eve, 1911, John Wanamaker stood in the middle of his elaborately decorated department store building in Philadelphia as shoppers milled around him picking up last minute Christmas presents. On that night, as for years to come, the store was filled with the sound of Christmas carols sung by thousands of shoppers, accompanied by the store’s Great Organ. Wanamaker recalled that moment in his diary, 'I said to myself that I was in a temple,' a sentiment quite possibly shared by the thousands who thronged the store that night." This is a conversation about a Philadelphian and his store, told by guest Nicole C. Kirk in Wanamaker’s Temple: The Business of Religion in an Iconic Department Store (New York University Press, 2018). Which might sound rather boring. But it’s really a conversation about nineteenth century stores, shopping, consumerism, Christianity, the social gospel, the prosperity gospel, social responsibility, art, beauty, Temple University, Dwight Moody, John Ruskin, Horace Bushnell, Christmas decorations, organs, eagles, World’s Fairs, and the curiously innovative mind of Philadelphia’s John Wanamaker. Al Zambone is a historian and the host of the podcast Historically Thinking. You can subscribe to Historically Thinking on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"On Christmas Eve, 1911, John Wanamaker stood in the middle of his elaborately decorated department store building in Philadelphia as shoppers milled around him picking up last minute Christmas presents. On that night, as for years to come, the store was filled with the sound of Christmas carols sung by thousands of shoppers, accompanied by the store’s Great Organ. Wanamaker recalled that moment in his diary, 'I said to myself that I was in a temple,' a sentiment quite possibly shared by the thousands who thronged the store that night." This is a conversation about a Philadelphian and his store, told by guest Nicole C. Kirk in Wanamaker’s Temple: The Business of Religion in an Iconic Department Store (New York University Press, 2018). Which might sound rather boring. But it’s really a conversation about nineteenth century stores, shopping, consumerism, Christianity, the social gospel, the prosperity gospel, social responsibility, art, beauty, Temple University, Dwight Moody, John Ruskin, Horace Bushnell, Christmas decorations, organs, eagles, World’s Fairs, and the curiously innovative mind of Philadelphia’s John Wanamaker. Al Zambone is a historian and the host of the podcast Historically Thinking. You can subscribe to Historically Thinking on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"On Christmas Eve, 1911, John Wanamaker stood in the middle of his elaborately decorated department store building in Philadelphia as shoppers milled around him picking up last minute Christmas presents. On that night, as for years to come, the store was filled with the sound of Christmas carols sung by thousands of shoppers, accompanied by the store’s Great Organ. Wanamaker recalled that moment in his diary, 'I said to myself that I was in a temple,' a sentiment quite possibly shared by the thousands who thronged the store that night." This is a conversation about a Philadelphian and his store, told by guest Nicole C. Kirk in Wanamaker’s Temple: The Business of Religion in an Iconic Department Store (New York University Press, 2018). Which might sound rather boring. But it’s really a conversation about nineteenth century stores, shopping, consumerism, Christianity, the social gospel, the prosperity gospel, social responsibility, art, beauty, Temple University, Dwight Moody, John Ruskin, Horace Bushnell, Christmas decorations, organs, eagles, World’s Fairs, and the curiously innovative mind of Philadelphia’s John Wanamaker. Al Zambone is a historian and the host of the podcast Historically Thinking. You can subscribe to Historically Thinking on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"On Christmas Eve, 1911, John Wanamaker stood in the middle of his elaborately decorated department store building in Philadelphia as shoppers milled around him picking up last minute Christmas presents. On that night, as for years to come, the store was filled with the sound of Christmas carols sung by thousands of shoppers, accompanied by the store’s Great Organ. Wanamaker recalled that moment in his diary, 'I said to myself that I was in a temple,' a sentiment quite possibly shared by the thousands who thronged the store that night." This is a conversation about a Philadelphian and his store, told by guest Nicole C. Kirk in Wanamaker’s Temple: The Business of Religion in an Iconic Department Store (New York University Press, 2018). Which might sound rather boring. But it’s really a conversation about nineteenth century stores, shopping, consumerism, Christianity, the social gospel, the prosperity gospel, social responsibility, art, beauty, Temple University, Dwight Moody, John Ruskin, Horace Bushnell, Christmas decorations, organs, eagles, World’s Fairs, and the curiously innovative mind of Philadelphia’s John Wanamaker. Al Zambone is a historian and the host of the podcast Historically Thinking. You can subscribe to Historically Thinking on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"On Christmas Eve, 1911, John Wanamaker stood in the middle of his elaborately decorated department store building in Philadelphia as shoppers milled around him picking up last minute Christmas presents. On that night, as for years to come, the store was filled with the sound of Christmas carols sung by thousands of shoppers, accompanied by the store’s Great Organ. Wanamaker recalled that moment in his diary, 'I said to myself that I was in a temple,' a sentiment quite possibly shared by the thousands who thronged the store that night." This is a conversation about a Philadelphian and his store, told by guest Nicole C. Kirk in Wanamaker’s Temple: The Business of Religion in an Iconic Department Store (New York University Press, 2018). Which might sound rather boring. But it’s really a conversation about nineteenth century stores, shopping, consumerism, Christianity, the social gospel, the prosperity gospel, social responsibility, art, beauty, Temple University, Dwight Moody, John Ruskin, Horace Bushnell, Christmas decorations, organs, eagles, World’s Fairs, and the curiously innovative mind of Philadelphia’s John Wanamaker. Al Zambone is a historian and the host of the podcast Historically Thinking. You can subscribe to Historically Thinking on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REFLECTION QUESTIONS » How far are you from absurd happiness and complete fearlessness? Why? » What comes to your mind as you imagine living an eternal quality of life today? » Imagine God being the ultimate Father, embracing you with tenderness and strength. Rest there for a minute. » Practice the memory verse. QUOTE “What were we made for? To know God. What aim should we have in life? To know God. What is the eternal life that Jesus gives? To know God. What is the best thing in life? To know God. What in us gives God most pleasure? Knowledge of himself.” - J. I. Packer SCRIPTURE “Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” - John 17:3 DEVOTIONAL One day, God will wrap up this world and introduce us to our eternal destiny. What an awesome and unimaginable thing that will be!But eternal life is not only life in eternity, it is also an eternal kind of life that can be lived right now. An eternal quality of life that can be enjoyed today in spite of our fallen state, and one that will be enjoyed without limit in eternity. When your body dies, you will not cease to exist. In a nanosecond you will walk out of this life and into the next one. You will never die. In fact, your eternal life in God's Kingdom has already begun. As D. L. Moody famously said, “Someday you will read or hear that Dwight Moody is dead. Don't you believe a word of it. I shall be more alive than I am now. I will just have changed my address. I will have gone into the presence of God.” Eternal life is not only something to look forward to, but also to be lived right here and right now. This is enormously important because it enables us to experience absurd happiness and complete fearlessness in this life, even while being constantly challenged. Knowing God is eternal life; to walk with Him, enjoy His Presence, and be protected by His strength; to know our Abba, Father. Abba is the Hebrew word which most embodies the notion of “daddy,” and Jesus taught us to know God intimately, to refer to Him this way when we pray. He, Himself, cried out to His Abba on the night before His death. Knowing our Abba, Father, is eternal life, and knowing Him is only possible through Jesus. Jesus said, “whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” (John 4:14) Eternal life is found in Jesus, and when Jesus finds you, He places in you the fountain of eternal life that enables you to never thirst again - in this life or the next.

On Christmas Eve, 1911, John Wanamaker stood in the middle of his elaborately decorated department store building in Philadelphia as shoppers milled around him picking up last minute Christmas presents. On that night, as for years to come, the store was filled with the sound of Christmas carols sung by thousands of shoppers, accompanied by the store’s Great Organ. Wanamaker recalled that moment in his diary, “I said to myself that I was in a temple,” a sentiment quite possibly shared by the thousands who thronged the store that night. This is a conversation about a Philadelphian and his store, told by guest Nicole C. Kirk in Wanamaker's Temple: The Business of Religion in an Iconic Department Store. Which might sound rather boring. But it's really a conversation about nineteenth century stores, shopping, consumerism, Christianity, the social gospel, the prosperity gospel, social responsibility, art, beauty, Temple University, Dwight Moody, John Ruskin, Horace Bushnell, Christmas decorations, organs, eagles, World's Fairs, and the curiously innovative mind of Philadelphia's John Wanamaker. Meet you at the eagle. For Further Investigation Friends of the Wanamaker Organ Review of Wanamaker's Temple in the Wall Street Journal  Photos from the Wanamaker Collection at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania–the rooftop gymnasium, and outdoor track; the piano showroom; and photos of "Camp Wanamaker"

Preaching is a historic method of delivering God’s words to God’s people.  Preachers have conveyed truth to hearers for thousands of years.  Just like all skills, crafting sermons and delivering them takes effort and practice.  In this episode of Scripture and Spice, theologian and preacher, Dwight Moody joins Micah to discuss the role of preaching … Continue reading "The Role of Preaching Today"

Last Saturday I received news of a childhood friend who was suddenly and unexpectedly killed. For many, permanence is the bothersome thing about death. "I will never hold them, touch them, speak to them again." These words are commonly spoken by those who view death as the grand exit. However, the believer sees death in a different light. I think of the words of the great preacher Dwight Moody who sometime before his death penned his own eulogy… “Someday you will read in the papers that D.L. Moody, of East Northfield, is dead. Don’t you believe a word of it. At that moment, I shall be more alive than I am now. I shall have gone up higher, that is all; out of this old clay tenement into a house that is immortal, a body that death cannot touch; that sin cannot taint; a body fashioned like unto His glorious body. I was born of the flesh in 1837. I was born of the Spirit in 1856. That which is born of flesh may die. That which is born of the Spirit will live forever.” When Jesus appears at the grave of his good friend Lazarus he weeps. Why cry knowing Lazarus will be brought back to life? The tears of Jesus represent God's love for all humanity. People remain separated from God and dead in their sins without knowing Jesus. Jesus understands what it will cost him to rescue us. Jesus must be buried so we can be raised. Jesus must enter the beast of the belly so we can enter the presence of God. "Look at how he loves Lazarus!" they say. Let's not forget that his love for us is the motivation for his death.

Ozark Highlands Radio is a weekly radio program that features live music and interviews recorded at Ozark Folk Center State Park’s beautiful 1,000-seat auditorium in Mountain View, Arkansas. In addition to the music, our “Feature Host” segments take listeners through the Ozark hills with historians, authors, and personalities who explore the people, stories, and history of the Ozark region. This week, songs out of style performed by various artists recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Songs can transcend musical styles and those styles can also transcend their traditional songs. “Songs out of Style” explores the movement of great songs, both old and modern, across musical genres. We’ll hear traditional songs made new again, and modern songs remade in the old ways. Artists featured on “Songs out of Style” include bluegrass sensation The Barefoot Movement, experimental acoustic ensemble Jayme Stone & The Lomax Project - featuring Moira Smiley, amazing sibling duo The Vogts Sisters, renowned traditional music explorers Anna & Elizabeth, internet star & hammered dulcimer Jedi Ted Yoder, mountain dulcimer world champion Jeff Hames, mountain dulcimer guru & musical mad scientist Bing Futch & Co, Red Wing Roots Music Festival founders & old-time supergroup The Steel Wheels, as well as old-time music masters, comedians, and all-around hooligans The Hogslop String Band. In this week’s “From the Vault” segment, musician, educator, and country music legacy Mark Jones offers an archival recording of a very young Ozark original, Dwight Moody, performing the song “In the Pines,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives. “In the Pines” is a traditional American song that was remade into a modern hit in 1993 by the grunge rock band Nirvana as “Where Did You Sleep Last Night.” In this week’s guest host segment, renowned traditional folk musician, writer, and step dancer Aubrey Atwater explores the peregrination of a song, following the journey of traditional song “Loving Hannah” from Ireland to America and back again. Aubrey presents various artists’ versions of the song including herself, Mary Black, Carrie Norris, and Jean Ritchie with her son Jon Pickow.

We'll be looking at a biblical view of church function by starting with examining the false gospels at large in America today. But before that, let's look at some idea's for structures and functions of the local church: the gospel – what gospel is preached? How is it lived? Membership – what are the requirements, markers, training, etc? spiritual and physical nature – How does the church embrace its dual nature? leadership and structure – What does leadership look like? Communion – what does it mean and how is it performed? Baptism – What does it mean and how is it performed? worship gatherings/evangelistic gatherings – How does the church gather? Why? spiritual warfare and spiritual gifts – Is the church battling with weapons in both hands? the church functioning in the world – How does the church engage and minister to the world? False Gospels in America The Ticket to Heaven Gospel – Popularized by Dwight Moody and Charles Finney focusing on a personal savior and the Sinner's Prayer. Repent of your sins and confess with your mouth and you will be saved, and end up in Heaven when you die. This puts the focus on getting to heaven and bypasses your life here on earth. Sort of a distortion of the gospel of John the Baptist, which was, “Repent!” But repentance is the start, not the fulfillment. The Gospel of Jesus was about the Spirit of God being returned to us, to have fellowship with God. Adam and Eve “died” at the fall, but they did not drop dead in the dirt. They lost something. So what did they lose? How do we get it back? Anxiety about our “final destination” doesn't lead us to the Lord; it doesn't lead us to our Ephesians 2:10 works. Genie in the Lamp Gospel – If you turn to God, He'll fix your problems. This enslaves people to a new law. It shrinks God down to a manageable size. It puts the focus on God doing something to make your life easier. It puts your will at the center, instead of God's will. And it puts the relationship into the context of a transaction that is earned or unearned. You're not healed because you lack faith, you're poor because you don't give, you're not blessed because you're too sinful. This logic breaks down when you look at rich or healthy people who hate God. It breaks down when you look at righteous people in the Bible who suffered in poverty. This gospel encourages pretending, to pretend that things are better than they are so people won't think you are sinful, doubtful, selfish, etc. The Acceptance Gospel – Everyone and everything is ok because God is love. This bypasses the eternal attributes of God – it denies His justice, judgment, and holiness, and redefines love. This desires a God that doesn't judge or harm in any way. Usually, this is tied to pride on the part of the person accepting this Gospel. It gives them a pass for all their flaws, and demonizes those who would speak out against sin. The Gospel of the Kingdom The Gospel of the Kingdom is sell all your possessions, be separate from the world, be separate from the world, follow Jesus, live in the power and dominion of the Holy Spirit. Through this Gospel, we see and understand what others do not see and understand. What is the proper response to this gospel? Live for others and not your self. This is a difference from the false gospels present in America today. This contrasts with the hypocrites of Isaiah 58 trying to impress God and earn His response with their religious actions. Jesus' Gospel completely changes us, not just our behavior, or our political beliefs, or our traditions. Jesus' Gospel does not call us to ignore the evil around us, but to overcome it through the Spirit. Jesus' Gospel calls us to walk in His ways – giving up of our status, position, and privilege to serve those who have not. Our lives are exchanged for His. It is a Gospel of rest – of resting in Grace, in the work of the Spirit, in humility. Jesus' Gospel is one of transformation. Jesus is the only way to have eternal life – which is to know Him and the One who sent Him. Songs Derek Webb – A New Law Madison Greene – The Turning This episode originally broadcast live on September 18, 2015 on KXEN 1010AM in St. Louis, MO For more info: www.sunministries.org Theme music: “The Resistance” by Josh Garrels (www.joshgarrels.com) licensed by Marmoset Music (www.marmosetmusic.com)

Ozark Highlands Radio is a weekly radio program that features live music and interviews recorded at Ozark Folk Center State Park’s beautiful 1,000-seat auditorium in Mountain View, Arkansas. In addition to the music, our “Feature Host” segments take listeners through the Ozark hills with historians, authors, and personalities who explore the people, stories, and history of the Ozark region. This week, old time acoustic blues legend Roy Book Binder performs live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with this celebrated legacy of the Reverend Gary Davis style of acoustic guitar blues. Mark Jones offers an archival recording of Ozark youth Dwight Moody singing the traditional classic, “In the Pines.” Old time and Ozark fiddle aesthete Roy Pilgrim profiles the legendary Ozark fiddler Skeeter Walden. Guitarist Roy Book Binder has traveled the world as a solo performer for nearly 50 years. Roy’s career and playing style is heavily influenced by the late Reverend Gary Davis, who specialized in a unique style of guitar finger picking. Roy’s performances are as much a story of his life and experiences as they are a musical endeavor. In this week’s “From the Vault” segment, musician, educator, and country music legacy Mark Jones offers a 1973 recording of Ozark youth Dwight Moody singing the traditional classic, “In the Pines,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives. From his series entitled “Fine Fiddlers of the Ozarks,” old time and Ozark fiddle aesthete Roy Pilgrim profiles the legendary Ozark fiddler Skeeter Walden. This installment features archival recordings of the classic fiddle tunes “Woody’s Hornpipe, Puncheon Floor, and Natchez on the Hill.”

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In this episode of CS, we'll take a look at something many of our listeners are familiar with; at least, they think their familiar with it – Evangelicalism. Not a few of them would describe themselves as Evangelicals.  But if pressed to describe what exactly that means, they'd be hard pressed to say. And they have little to know awareness of the historical roots of the movement they are indeed a part of. // So, let's start off with a little definition of terms.Evangelicalism is a global movement within Protestantism that crosses denominational lines. Instead of Evangelicals having a comprehensive and extensive list of doctrinal distinctives, they rally round a core of just a few. At the heart of their faith is a conviction that the Gospel, or Evangel, from which they draw their name, is that salvation is by God's grace, received by faith in Jesus Christ's atoning work. Salvation commences with a conversion experience called, being “born again.” They hold to the authority of the Bible as God's Word and the priority of sharing the Gospel message.As a discernable movement, Evangelicalism took form in the 18th C. But it didn't rise out of a vacuum. There were numerous trends that merged to for m it. Most important to Evangelicalism's rise was John Wesley and the Methodists, the Moravians under the leadership of Count Zinzendorf and their community at Hernhutt, and Lutheran Pietism.As we saw in Season 1, Pietism emerged in Germany in the 17th C as a reaction to a moribund Lutheran church. It protested the cold formalism the institutional church had adopted under Protestant scholasticism. Pietists called for a faith that experienced a real relationship with God. It set high standards of piety for both clergy and laity. Pietism crossed all lines in terms of those who embraced it; from those who stayed in the State Church and followed the old rituals, to separatists who rejected such trappings.Pietism jumped its Lutheran hothouse to influence other groups. When it entered the Presbyterian realm in Britain, it took on a concern for Protestant orthodoxy, as well as an openness to revivalism, a tradition that went all the way back to the 1620s. Puritans added an emphasis on the need for personal experience of conversion to be a part of the church, as well as a dedication of individuals to the study of Scripture.With this involvement of Lutherans, Pietists, Presbyterians and Puritans, we'd assume High-Church Anglicans would have stayed far away. But the movement's appeal attracted even some of them. They brought to the burgeoning movement of Evangelicalism several traits that would mark the movement. One was a concern for recapturing the essence of “primitive Christianity,” manifest mainly in imitating the ascetic practices of early Christians, as well as a more frequent celebration of Communion than either he Presbyterian or Puritans followed. Anglicans also encouraged the forming of voluntary religious societies and groups.It was in the 1730s when Evangelicalism emerged as a distinct movement. It was a product of revivals in Old & New England. While the Church had witnessed revivals before, those of the 18th C seemed more fervent and far reaching. It began with the First Great Awakening in the 1730s in New England. Then it hopped the Pond and broke out in England & Wales. This was the time of the careers of such famous revivalist as George Whitefield and the  Wesleys. Pietism entered the Evangelical stream through several ports, but primarily through John Wesley, who was deeply impacted by the example of the Moravians.Established Christians and New Converts alike were emboldened with confidence and enthusiasm to share the Gospel, leading to the conversion of thousands more and the planting of hundreds of new churches.If we're looking for the real dynamism that infused Evangelicalism and made it such a pervasive trait of Protestantism during the 18th & 19th Cs, we could say it was the conviction of those converted to the Faith that they'd really had a supernatural experience of salvation. Their conversion had not just gained them heaven after they died; it ushered them, then and there, into a new relationship with God that became the new center and ordering principle of their lives. And while pastors and other church leaders might have a unique role to play in leading the local church, each individual Christian had equal access to God without the need for the mediation of a priestly class or ritual. Each and every Evangelical felt a very real connection to God and owned a sense of their personal responsibility to apply themselves to the practice of their faith. In other words, the duty of religion for the medieval Christian was traded in for the privilege of relationship for the modern Christian.The dawn of the 19th C was a time of increased outreach both locally and abroad with several mission societies being started. The Second Great Awakening  spanning the transition from the 18th to 19th Cs, was centered largely in the US. It boosted the ranks of Methodist and Baptist churches. Charles Finney was a major figure in this revival.19th C Evangelicalism in England carried a distinct social justice flair. British Evangelicals bore the conviction that their Faith ought to be more than a privately held affair. To be real, it ought to impact the world for good. They became leaders in the movement for reform and the end of corruption in government and commerce. They led the charge for Abolition under such notables as William Wilberforce.Toward the end of the 19th C, that party within the Methodists who'd long argued for what they called “entire sanctification” started a Holiness Movement that  separated itself from the rest of Methodism. While it was never popular in England, certain portions of rural America proved fertile soil for it.It was during the 19th C that an Irish-Anglican minister named John Darby popularized an emphasis on End Times Prophecy, a subject that had languished in obscurity for hundreds of years. This interest in the End Times was layered over Darby's system of dividing history into different eras, called dispensations, in which God's overall plan went forward with a different focus in the various dispensations.  Others took Darby's ideas and edited them to their own taste, but Dispensationalism proved to be a convenient way for people to better understand both the Bible's story and how it related to history at large. It became a part of the emerging energy within Protestantism now called Evangelicalism. What kicked Dispensationalism into high gear was the publication of the popular Scofield Reference Bible, a King James Bible with a comprehensive set of notes that helped readers parse Scripture, along Scofield's framework, that is. Through Scofield's influence, Evangelicalism adopted a literalist view of interpreting Scripture.Notable figures for the last half of 19th C Evangelicalism are CH Spurgeon & Dwight Moody. These men began a trend in Evangelicalism to see the movement led & represented by well-known religious celebrities, whose fame was tied to their ability to preach to large audiences.Founded in 1812, Princeton Theological Seminary stepped into the role of being the intellectual center of Evangelicalism from 1850 to the 1920's. Under the guidance of  Charles Hodge, Archibald Alexander, and BB Warfield, Evangelicals were armed with an erudite defense of conservative orthodoxy in that face of the challenge presented by European Liberalism. When in the 1930's, the governors of Princeton decided to open the school to Theological Liberalism, the conservatives left to start Westminster Theological Seminary. But the theological work of the Princeton theologians continues to shape the core of conservative Evangelicalism.Church h istorian Mark Noll, describes this as influence as including, a devotion to the Bible, concern for religious experience, sensitivity to the American experience, Presbyterian confessions, Reformation systematics, and Common Sense Realism, which we talked about in Season 1.[1]  Common Sense Realism was a push-back by several Scottish philosophers to the skepticism of David Hume.As Theological Liberalism pressed in to challenge the centers of Evangelicalism in the early 20th C, a reaction rose that came to be known as Fundamentalism. It drew its name from its insistence there were certain fundamentals that could not be negotiated, essentials of The Faith apart from which no one had the right to say they were a Christian. The main point of contention with Liberalism was over the inerrancy of Scripture.  This became the main point of contention because Evangelicals regard God's Word as the ultimate authority. Everything else flows from Scripture. Theological Liberals honor the Bible as a record of humanity's progress. It's instructive, but not ultimately authoritative. It's ideas at points may be inspired and it is certainly inspirational, but no more than that. Human reason, aided by the scientific method, is a superior source of knowledge. Fundamentalists replied that not only is the Bible inspired, that inspiration extends beyond its ideas to its words. The Bible isn't just the ideas of God filtered through bumbling scribes, it is the Word & words of God Himself, transmitted through human agents, who when they penned, infallibly reported what God wanted written.Needless to say, the contest between Liberals & Fundamentalists was fierce. It lives on to this day. Every decade or so, Theological Liberalism hoists its battering ram and makes another raid on the fortress of Evangelicalism's tenacious clinging to Scripture's Inspiration, Infallibility & Inerrancy. They batter the door of this Evangelical group or that denomination. And while mainstream Evangelicalism still adheres officially to the doctrine of Inerrancy, the long-range effect of the contest has been a softening round the edges, so that many Evangelicals are barely aware what's at stake in the whole debate.Up to the dawn of the 20th C, Evangelicalism was largely a white church deal centered in North America and the UK. A major boon to the energy of Evangelicalism and a subsequent movement into world missions  came about after the Welsh Revival of 1904-5. The Revival swept across Europe and reached into far-flung regions across the globe. The Azusa Street Revival of 1906 in Los Angeles birthed Pentecostalism which added even more spiritual energy and motivation to Evangelicalism.Following WWII, Evangelicals split between those who wanted to engage the culture and those who felt the best way to live was to withdraw. It seemed a reprise of the old Anglican argument between the Puritans and Separatists. In this case, the Separatists were the Fundamentalists while those who wanted to engage culture were mainstream Evangelicals. Many Evangelicals had come to regard Fundamentalists as narrow-minded moralists wed to traditions that were no longer relevant . While this is an oversimplification, let me illustrate this way . . .Fundamentalists had staunchly defended the doctrine of inerrancy, right? What they defended of course, at least in the popular sense, for the Fundamentalist on the street at least, was the King James Bible. THAT Bible was inspired & inerrant. So any other translation or version was suspect. Fundamentalists were determined defenders of The Reformation; they adored the Reformers, but were suspicious of more modern authors & theologians. That suspicion grew to be a kind of general negativity to the wider culture and society. The world was wicked, under God's wrath; something to be shunned. The result was that Fundamentalists began to be viewed by society as misanthropes. They became the subject of jokes.Most Evangelicals saw what was happening to Fundamentalism and set another course. Called   Neo-Evangelicals, they adopted a positive posture of engaging the culture through dialog and exchange. They intentionally backed down from the combative militancy that marked Fundamentalists. Instead of retreating to a theological ghetto where the only people they talked to were like them, they re-applied themselves to an intellectually-astute and Biblically-sound response to the issue facing society. They reasoned that the Gospel was a message of hope for All People, and needed to be shared in as many ways as possible; by deed, as well as in word.This led to a split between Fundamentalists & Evangelicals. Evangelicals came to regard Fundamentalists as something of an ugly cousin they wanted to avoid & disavow. Fundamentalists regarded Evangelicals as sell-outs, wishy-washy compromisers more concerned with the world's approval than God's.Over time, the ranks of Fundamentalists dwindled while those of Evangelicals swelled.The Charismatic renewal of the 1960's and early 70's saw a resurgent Pentecostalism cross denominational lines. It even swept a number of Catholic churches.Until the Charismatic Renewal, most Protestant churches were affiliated in some way with a denomination. The Renewal saw large numbers of Christians who'd previously identified with their denomination, now identifying as a Charismatic. When local pastors and denominational leaders resisted the Charismatic Renewal, those church members who were part of the renewal often left to start new churches. They established independent, non-aligned or un affiliated works. So the trend of non-denominational churches exploded. They didn't identify as Protestant so much as Evangelical because it best described their overall theological framework. As the number of non-denominational churches grew and aged, many saw a need for connection to a larger movement and began forming voluntary associations. They became a kind of non-denominational denomination.As the 20th C closed out and moved into the 21st, Evangelicalism faced a new challenge from it's old nemesis – Liberalism. Once again Liberalism morphed into a new form called Post-modernism. If classical Liberalism assailed the doctrine of Biblical Inerrancy, Post-modernism went after Truth as a whole.[1]  Mark A. Noll, The Princeton Theology 1812–1921 (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2001), 13.