HT: KELVIN WASHINGTON I was five years into my study of the African American theological tradition, nearly finished with my dissertation, when I first learned about the man affectionately known as the “Black Spurgeon.” Though he isn’t well known today, he was one of his generation’s greatest preachers and his story testifies to God’s faithfulness.…
1891 HT: Dan Graves Charles Haddon Spurgeon, “Prince of Preachers,” preached his last sermon at the Tabernacle in London on this day, June 7, 1891. Years before, his ministry had almost come to an early end. His congregation had grown so large they had to erect this special building to accommodate the crowds who came to hear him.…
A couple of months ago I wrote An open letter to the leadership of churches training men for pastoral ministry which is also being published in Evangelical Times next month. I raised my concern about the unrealistic preparation that many young preachers are getting and the lack of passion for preaching itself. I have been…
A: How about a sheep in wolf’s clothing Recently I wrote about the current situation in Scottish politics where those who live as enemies of the gospel profess to be Christians and even quote from Scripture, albeit quoting out of context and twisting it as you would expect. But there is another serious problem with…
1882 HT: Josh Weidmann In 1842 George and Jane Matheson had a child and named him George, obviously and proudly, after his father. His mother was the second cousin to his father, and they both resided in Glasgow, Scotland at the time George, their firstborn child, was birthed. He was the first of eight children, but the only one of his siblings who was…
1831 HT: Dan Graves IN 1824 the London Missionary Society set up schools in Madagascar. Seven years later, in May 1831, they held their first baptismal service for new Christians. The following month, on this day 5 June 1831, the Christian converts celebrated the Lord’s Supper for the first time. Among those who participated in the…