William Penn, the Cross and Crown
Messenger to the Church in Philadelphia (1667-1874) “The way of taking up the cross is an entire resignation of soul … The way is narrow indeed, and the gate very strait … they that can not endure the cross must never have the crown” (William Penn)1 by Richard Doctor A freshly printed “blasphemous book” titled The Sandy Foundation Shaken reached the hands of the Bishop of London. It was a direct attack on the Trinity, asserting, “that the Father, Son, and Spirit, […]
Battlefield Lessons for the Christian
The Battle Within Self “The weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God … bringing everythought into captivity to the obedience of Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:4-5 RVIC). by Larry McClellan There are key lessons that God is teaching us through the battles of the Bible. These true accounts are for our admonition and instruction (Romans 15:4). Consider the battle of the kings (Genesis 14) and the lessons we can glean from father Abraham, a standard for faith […]