Robert Jaffray Died in a Dirty Japanese Prison In 1938, when friends urged Robert A. Jaffray to stay in his Canadian homeland, which he was visiting, he refused. Yes, he sensed that war was imminent in the Pacific. But he meant to die in Asia, in the East Indies, because that is where his heart … More Today in Church History
Dying Wilberforce Learned Slaves Were Freed No man fought harder to abolish slavery than William Wilberforce. A member of Parliament, he introduced antislavery measures year after year for 40 years until he retired in 1825. On this day July 26, 1833, as he lay dying, word was brought him that the bill to outlaw slavery everywhere in … More Today in Church History
Henry IV Renounced Protestant Faith Henry IV “The Great” remains the most popular of the French kings. However, there was time when it was doubtful he could take the throne. The chief difficulty lay in the fact that he had been reared a Protestant (French Huguenot) in a nation whose majority was Roman Catholic. Henry … More Today in Church History
Another in the Frequently Abused Verses Series In the lead-up to the Truth Matters conference in October, we will be focusing our attention on the sufficiency, authority, and clarity of Scripture. Of our previous blog series, none better embodies that emphasis than Frequently Abused Verses. The following entry from that series originally appeared on October 7, 2015. … More Did Christ Promise Us Supernatural Power and Protection?
Joseph Gilmore’s Memorable Hymn When Joseph Henry Gilmore died on this day July 23, 1918, he had taught for many years at the University of Rochester in New York and authored several books on literature. He is remembered in educational circles for these contributions and others. But in Christian circles he is remembered for a single … More Today In Church History
There can be no doubt that there are periods in church history when one can not be very pleased with what took place. Here is one such example. The “Church” at the time was nearly 100% Roman Catholic and the Pope did his best to eliminate any competition even to the point of breaking God’s … More Today in Church History
Scientists of Faith Found Royal Society Dan Graves, MSL When the Royal Society was chartered by Charles II on this day July 15, 1662,it was the first scientific society in history. Not surprisingly, active Christians, with their interest in God’s creation, brought it into existence. In fact, its membership was overwhelmingly Puritan in makeup. It grew … More Today in Church History
Missionary Henry Blood died in Viet Cong Hands Dan Graves, MSL How far are you willing to go to serve the Lord? Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! Psalm 96:3 (ESV) “This is a time to trust the Lord,” Hank Blood told fellow missionaries. In 1967, the Viet … More Today in Church History
Eric Liddell’s Olympic Victory Dan Graves, MSL “I need your help, Eric.” Evangelist D. P. Thompson was urgent. “Not many men come out to the meetings. I think they would come if they knew you were going to speak.” Eric did not like to speak in public. He was shy. But he did not say … More Today In Church History
If you have never read this classic, I highly recommend you use the link I provided to do so. – Mike Dan Graves, MSL Edwards Preached on Sinners in God’s Angry Hands All you that never passed under a great change of heart by the mighty power of the Spirit of God upon your souls; … More Edwards Preached on Sinners in God’s Angry Hands
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