Results for: "Christian Living"

Christian Calendar (Holidays), Christian Living, Sunday

Listen First Sunday in February Lord's Day Observance Sunday Both early British and American Methodism were deeply concerned with the observance of the Lord’s Day, or the “Sabbath.” It is impossible to read early Methodist materials without being struck with the level of concern which the movements leaders had for this subject. It is hoped that the following sermon, “On the Sabbath,” by John Wesley will raise the appreciation for its subject in the minds and hearts of its readers. It may be noted that the sentiments concerning the Lord's Day as advocated by this sermon were in harmony...Read more... Read more... -->

Christian Calendar (Holidays), Christian History, Christian Living, Denominations & Sects of the Church, Experience, Practice & Life, Methodist churches, Sunday

ListenDaniel Whedon was one of the most distinguished Methodist scholars and churchman of nineteenth-century American Methodism. His interest in the subject of the Lord's Day should be no surprise to the reader given the fact that the subject occupied an important place in Methodist doctrine and practice, but it also was one of great importance to the spiritual life of America from its inception. Unlike Europe, the American colonies were deliberate in their reverence and observance of the Lord's Day. You may read more about his life and ministry at Daniel Whedon: A Biographical Sketch. The...Read more... Read more... -->

Bible, Christian Beliefs, Christian Living

ListenIn the early Christian Church, believers were forced to decide what books of Scripture they would be willing to die. If a book was not regarded as authoritative, conscience did not forbid them to surrender it to pagan authorities, but if a work was regarded as inspired and evidenced Divine authority, Christians were far less likely to part with it. Yet this was only one of the influences that gave rise to the development of the New Testament. The article below describes why certain books are authoritative to Christians and how they came to be so. Table of Contents * Click headings to...Read more... Read more... -->

Christian Living, Concepts of God, Other Than Christianity

ListenBefore America decides to wed atheism and irreligion, it should check up on the character of its suitor and ask, "Where's the beef?" Atheism, agnosticism, and every form of irreligion have been on the rise in American culture for several decades as the principles and practices of Christianity appear to be losing their appeal on the populace. Atheists demand the removal of America's national motto, "In God We Trust," from all currency, the elimination of religious symbols from all public property, and much, much more. Historical facts demonstrate that atheism is incapable of producing...Read more... Read more... -->

American History, Christian Calendar (Holidays), Christian History, Christian Living, December Articles

Listen December 31, 1776 Historic watch-night service at Old St. George Church, Philadelphia For generations of Americans, the memory of candles flickering at the close of watch-night services—as one year waned and another began to wax—is one that evokes reverent appreciation for the spiritual fervor of by-gone days. Though the observance of the watch-night service began to wane at the end of the twentieth century, its origin in both the British Isles and America are significant chapters in the spiritual life of these nations. In America, few realize the place that one watch-night service...Read more... Read more... -->