Since I have spent more than 50 years preaching, often several times a week, I am always interested in learning more about what kind of preaching God is pleased with, and what kind of preaching the Holy Spirit uses to transform the lives of the preacher’s hearers. “Preach the Word,” Paul exhorted Timothy in hisContinue reading “On Preaching”
Author Archives: Dr. Anthony Slutz
Andrew, Brother of Peter (2nd in a series on the Apostles)
A great conductor was once asked: “What is the hardest position in your orchestra to fill?” His reply: “2nd fiddle. Everyone wants to fill the first chair, but not many enjoy being 2nd fiddle.” Andrew, the apostle, was a man who in many ways was “2nd fiddle.” He wrote no books that bear his name. He preached noContinue reading “Andrew, Brother of Peter (2nd in a series on the Apostles)”
I Saw the Lord
If there is a fundamental attribute or characteristic of God, it must surely be His holiness, for at the very center of every concept of the nature of God is—and ever has been, and must always be—the pillar of His holy and righteous character. It may be debated that there is one fundamental attribute ofContinue reading “I Saw the Lord”
Peter the Apostle (1st in a series on the 12 Apostles)
Jesus chose 12 to be with Him and that He might send them forth to preach. Though the Lord Jesus had some half- (or step-) brothers, they were not chosen as members of the select group who would perpetuate His teachings and propagate His truths. Following the crucifixion and subsequent resurrection and ascension of JesusContinue reading “Peter the Apostle (1st in a series on the 12 Apostles)”
The River Stood at Attention!
It was time for God’s people to enter the long-awaited “Promised Land.” After 40 years of wilderness wandering, the Lord directed Joshua to lead the congregation—through 12 ark-bearing priests—through the overflowing river of Jordan. How could this be? Well, when the priests’ feet hit the water and went into it, God would command the watersContinue reading “The River Stood at Attention!”
Still My Goal
(I am sharing an article Ellen wrote 16 years ago for the TRBC Times, along with a present-day update, for the final “You and God” column of the year as we enter 2025): “My goal in school was to always get 100% on all tests. I expected my children to get straight A’s on theirContinue reading “Still My Goal”
When Fishermen Became Fishers of Men
The public ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ was meteor-like: brief but brilliant. His public preaching began only after his forerunner and cousin, John the Baptist, declared that “He must increase, I must decrease,”—introducing to the world “the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world.” (John 3:30; 1:29) John, the “voiceContinue reading “When Fishermen Became Fishers of Men”
Listen at Christmas!
Listen to Jesus, give Him an ear; Listen At Christmas and all through the year;Open your heart to His wonderful Word, Listen and transforming truth will be heard.Learn from Him lessons, spoken of old— Writ in the Bible, as first they were told—Lessons that deal with Heaven and Hell, Lessons that only the Savior couldContinue reading “Listen at Christmas!”
God’s Unspeakable Gift
What’s the nicest gift you have ever received from another person? Was it an expensive jewel or keepsake? Or perhaps something that someone painted or built for you on which you could not put a price? Maybe it was a gift of inestimable sentimental value. That first baby doll, or your first bike, or aContinue reading “God’s Unspeakable Gift”
All in a Day’s Work
Any pastor who has shepherded a flock of His lambs will experience some incidents that border on the bizarre over the course of time. I was a senior pastor for 48 years, 40 of them in the same church, and I can testify that I had my share of events that belong in the “TruthContinue reading “All in a Day’s Work”
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