Results for: "Christian Calendar (Holidays)"

Christian Social Influence, November Articles

ListenNovember 11, 1793 Philadelphia Yellow Fever Epidemic Arch Street Wharf The year 1793 was one of the worst in history for the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It had been one of hottest and driest that folks in Philadelphia could ever remember. The dirty river stank unbearably, and the city was infested with swarms of flies and mosquitoes. Death laid its hand upon the city, making itself known first at the Arch Street Wharf.1793 Yellow Fever Epidemic On August 19th, the plague that raged within the city was diagnosed by one of its doctors as yellow fever. For one hundred days and...Read more... Read more... -->

Christian Calendar (Holidays), October Articles

Listen October 31, 1517 Beginning of Protestant Reformation During the lives of the Apostles of Christ, the early Christian Church entertained principles and practices which compromised the truth of the Gospel. As the Church matured, it relied upon human efforts to secure salvation. Such good efforts began to supplant salvation by faith. In the early part of the sixteenth century, Martin Luther rediscovered what Scripture had taught all along—salvation in dependent upon a living faith. It is the sincere desire of the author that the following pages become a means of maintaining and...Read more... Read more... -->

American History, Christian Calendar (Holidays), Christian History, Congressional Spiritual Proclamations, November Articles, Prayer

ListenThis post is part 5 of the series:When Congress Asked America to Fast, Pray, and Give Thanks to God Welcome, and thank you for choosing to listen.  Christian Heritage Fellowship is a listener supported organization, dedicated to reclaiming America's Christian Heritage and celebrating the life-changing influence of the Gospel around the world. Our organization remains committed to this purpose through the faithful giving of our friends and ministry family.  If you can help us financially, we would sincerely appreciate it. A podcast of this article may be downloaded by selecting the...Read more... Read more... -->

Christian Calendar (Holidays), Christian Ethics, Christian Living, October Articles

ListenOne of the great challenges presented to every generation of Christians is the Christianizing of their respective generations. Sinister forces are constantly at work, seeking to scar and mar the cultural advantages and progress that are the results of biblical Christianity. Supreme Court Justice, David Brewer, understood this fact when he penned his book, The United States a Christian Nation (see below), urging Americans to continue their Christian civilizing influence.[1] The Gospel calls every generation of Christians in every land to leaven and to enlighten—to further civilize the...Read more... Read more... -->

Christian Calendar (Holidays), Christian Living Articles, November, November Now

ListenThis post is part 11 of the series:Christian Living SeriesThe holidays of America and most of Western civilization are the result of Christian influence and origin.[1] As some of the most important holidays in America and throughout the world are celebrated at the end of the year, it is appropriate to rehearse the significance of their Christian beginnings. While secularists, atheists, agnostics, "free thinkers," and other forms of irreligion attempt to rob Christians of the heritage they have given to the world, followers of Christ must be more deeply resolved not to allow this group...Read more... Read more... -->