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“The unchangeableness of the divine purpose is a necessary consequence of the unchangeableness of the divine nature.”

Johann Keil
Pastor
Hildesheim, Germany

Quoted in John Blanchard, Gathered God: A Treasury of Quotations for Christians

“We are to evangelize not because it is pleasant, not because it is easy, not because we may be successful, but because Christ has called us. He is our Lord. We have no other choice but to obey him.”

Leighton Ford
President, Leighton Ford Ministries
Charlotte, North Carolina

Quoted in John Blanchard, Gathered God: A Treasury of Quotations for Christians

“As a race we are not even stray sheep, or wandering prodigals merely, we are rebels with weapons in our hands. Our supreme need from God, therefore, is not education of our conscience … but our redemption.”

P. T. Forsyth
Scottish Theologian
Principal of Hackney College, London

Quoted in John Blanchard, Gathered Gold: A Treasury of Quotations for Christians

“Jesus is with us! His authority rests with his Church! Let us possess and use it with humility and energy.”

R. Kent Hughes
Professor of Practical Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary
Glenside, Pennsylvania

Mark: Jesus, Servant and Savior

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The Names of God: Sar Shalom

Posted on10 Apr 2021AuthorStuart Chase

I doubt that many people would evaluate the age in which we live as one characterised by peace. Consider ongoing terrorist and military conflicts in places like Afghanistan and Yemen, among others. The three deadliest wars of the twentieth century—World War II, World War I, Read More …

The Names of God: Yahweh Immeka

Posted on26 Mar 2021AuthorStuart Chase

Have you ever felt completely inadequate for a task to which God has called you—as if you are the least qualified person in the world and anyone can do a better job than you? Has it stopped you from engaging in ministry? Do you shy Read More …

The Names of God: Elohei Mikkarov

Posted on20 Mar 2021AuthorStuart Chase

There are few doctrines that offer as much comfort for the Christian than the teaching that God is near. Last week, I sat with Gloria Brown in her home as she spoke about Derrick’s last hours. When visiting hours were over on Sunday afternoon, she Read More …

The Names of God: Yahweh El Gemuel

Posted on27 Feb 2021AuthorStuart Chase

I think it is safe to say that few people have faced as difficult a ministry as the prophet Jeremiah. Called to serve as a young man, Jeremiah was tasked “to pluck up and to break down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and Read More …

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The Names of God: Sar Shalom

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The Names of God: Yahweh El Gemuel