A church’s success can be measured only by the emphasis it places on offering men and women the chance to choose Christ. God forever fixed the value of a human soul when He “so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting …
God forever fixed the value of a human soul when He “so
loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever
believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John
3:16, KJV). Souls are priceless. They are of more value than all the
treasure of earth and sky.
The church where the gospel is preached without an
evangelistic appeal, that is, a call for men and women to accept the
Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and declare themselves on
the Lord’s side, is a failure. I realize that the public decision for
Christ is a rare teaching in the world today, but in our meetings,
everything is subservient to the decision to follow in the footsteps of
Christ.
Frequently, we are asked why we do not embrace the more
prevalent custom of having people go to a rear room, sign cards and
shake hands with the minister, instead of having a public altar call.
We are asked to explain why we insist on asking people to stand, come
down those long aisles and kneel before the world at the altar rail.
God forever fixed the value of a human soul when He “so
loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever
believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John
3:16, KJV). Souls are priceless. They are of more value than all the
treasure of earth and sky.
Praising the Lord has ever been to me one of the most inspiring and exalting of themes. Oh! How I love to praise Him and hear Him praised.
It has been my privilege, on several occasions, to witness the never-to-be-forgotten scene of 1,000 saints standing on their feet with uplifted hands, tears streaming down their faces, praising the Lord with all their might until the great volume of thunderous praises blended into a sound like rushing mighty waters as it rolled majestically heavenward. It went up as one voice, of one people who were one in heart and adoration of the most high God and His glorious Son, Jesus Christ.
The church today is full of indifference, materialism, unbelief and powerless programs that don’t save lost souls. What we need is the fire of the HOLY GHOST.
Praising the Lord has ever been to me one of the most inspiring and exalting of themes. Oh! How I love to praise Him and hear Him praised. It has been my privilege, on several occasions, to witness the never-to-be-forgotten scene of 1,000 saints standing on their feet with uplifted hands, tears streaming down …
