The last five psalms in the Book of Psalms begin with the same words: “Praise ye the Lord.” It is a fitting way, of course, to conclude this hallmark book of songs of praise, “for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.” (Ps. 147:1) One observer noted that “the attention span of a typical humanContinue reading “Praise Ye The Lord!”
Author Archives: Dr. Anthony Slutz
Victim or Victor?
“He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.” (Proverbs 25:28) Someone has suggested, and with good basis, that a man’s greatest enemy has always been himself. Sages have been trying for centuries to devise a formula that would ensure victory in the battleContinue reading “Victim or Victor?”
Our Journey (part 5)
Well, that move from Wichita to Indianapolis brings us to the final chapter of this “Our Journey.” We arrived on the field, as promised, the 9th of September, 1979. I handed the pastoral baton over, at the direction of the church who called him to pastor, to my assistant of eight years, Joel Stevens, onContinue reading “Our Journey (part 5)”
Resurrection Realities
When Peter preached his powerful message on the Day of Pentecost— witnessing three thousand conversions to Christ, followed by believers’ baptism—it was his message about the resurrection of Him “whom ye have crucified” that shook the multitudes into a state of undeniable belief, causing them to be pricked in their hearts so that they wouldContinue reading “Resurrection Realities”
The Book Above All Books
“The Bible is all things to all men: to the weary pilgrim it is a strong staff; to the one who sits in gloom, it is glorified light; to those who stoop beneath heavy burdens, it is a sweet resting place; to those who have lost their way, it is a safe guide. To thoseContinue reading “The Book Above All Books”
Teach Us to Pray
I once heard of a seminar devoted to “fasting and prayer,” to be held in a certain city. Details of the dates, location, sessions, etc., were stated with the following notation following the cost of the meeting: “Price includes meals.” In my early days as pastor, I invited an evangelist to conduct a week ofContinue reading “Teach Us to Pray”
Ellen, My Love (Special Edition of “You andGod”)
Since I am the author of the “You and God” blog, I have the opportunity (which I do not take lightly) to choose what the subject of each post will be. I try to stay on biblical issues, doctrinal and practical, and rarely talk about family and personal matters. But “Ellen, My Love” isContinue reading “Ellen, My Love (Special Edition of “You andGod”)”
Why Mission Boards?
Every local New Testament church exists to “Go and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” This is known as “the Great Commission,” given by Christ to His Disciples before He ascended to heaven following His 40-day post-resurrection appearances. (Matt. 28:18-20) ThatContinue reading “Why Mission Boards?”
The Veil
As you will soon note, this post will be a bit unusual. It is the result of a recent Sunday School class I taught from Mark’s gospel, chapter 15, a record inspired by the Holy Spirit recording the crucifixion of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I want to share some thoughts on an importantContinue reading “The Veil”
True Story
In the course of a ministry that spans several decades, there are many unforgettable incidents. In this post, I want to relate one of them from early in my pastorate here in Indianapolis. A family in our church lived next to to a family that did not attend Thompson Road Baptist Church regularly but allowedContinue reading “True Story”