Sermons and Biblical Studies

5236 Old Pete’s Assurance Albertus Pieters in his book Divine Lord and Saviour, tells of a believer who was not well-educated, but who had a deep assurance of his salvation. Everyone called him “Old Pete.” One day while talking with Dr. Pieters, he said, “If God should take me to the very mouth of Hell … Continue reading “SALVATION, ASSURANCE OF”

After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the … Continue reading “SALVATION”

Thus saith the Lord, Behold, a people cometh from the north country, and a great nation shall be raised from the sides of the earth. —Jer. 6:22 5171 Statistics On Russia Russia in area is the largest country on earth, stretching across two continents from North Pacific to Baltic Sea. It occupies the northern part … Continue reading “RUSSIA”

And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet. —Mark 13:7 5163 Bomb Hoax Costly To Drillers Great Yarmouth, England (AP)—The great North Sea Bomb hoax was played out leaving a bill of more than two … Continue reading “RUMORS”

5133 Roman Catholic Statistics The Roman Catholic Church has an estimated 665,000,000 members, or about 18% of the world’s population. In the United States, there were 48.8 million Catholics in 1976, or 22% of the US population. In addition, the Pope commands well over a million ecclesiastics—425,000 priests and 900,000 nuns. There are 4,000 cardinals, … Continue reading “ROMAN CATHOLICISM”

And the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of waters; and they became blood. —Rev. 16:4 5127 Most Inland Waterways America has 25,000 miles of inland waterways. However, the country with the greatest length of inland waterways is Finland with about 31,000 miles. 5128 Longest And Shortest Rivers The longest … Continue reading “RIVERS”

Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of the Lord’s wrath; but the whole land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy: for he shall make even a speedy riddance of all them that dwell in the land. —Zephaniah 1:18 5118 American Millionaires There were … Continue reading “RICH”

And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me. —Rev. 22:12 5084 On The Stadium In races, athletes are not rewarded right below the stadium, but called up to the stage for reward. In our earthly race, we are rarely rewarded on earth, but will be later! 5085 Calvin’s Attitude When Calvin was … Continue reading “REWARDS”

For men shall be … unholy … —I Tim 3:2 5049 Careless Usages Of Words Driving along a Florida road recently I noticed a signboard in front of a new development: “Paradise, Incorporated.” My first thought was that I had never been aware that heaven had a board of directors! Well, if what I saw … Continue reading “REVERENCE”

Woe to the multitude of many people, which make a noise like the noise of the seas; and to the rushing of nations, that make a rushing like the rushing of mighty waters! —Isaiah 17:12 5015 Most Restless Blind Man James Holman, an English naval officer who lost his eyesight at the age of twenty-four, … Continue reading “RESTLESSNESS”