John Rogers, an English clergyman and Bible translator, played a key role in publishing the Matthew Bible during King Henry VIII's reign. After being arrested and imprisoned for spreading the English Bible, he was sentenced to death for his Protestant beliefs. Even faced with a pardon, Rogers chose martyrdom, becoming the first to be executed during Queen Mary I's reign in 1555.
The First World War facilitated significant advancements in women’s rights, particularly the right to vote. By 1918, women over 30 were given the vote, and this age limit was extended to all women over 21 in 1928. Various groups played key roles in this movement, with different approaches to activism. While some resorted to violence, others focused on social reform. The suffrage movement faced opposition, and even today, the matter of women in leadership roles continues to be a topic of debate.
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 Repentance is a doctrine that some preachers dread to preach on, and… Continue reading What think ye of Repentance?
Last year, I visited the final resting place of the First Bishop of Liverpool, John Charles Ryle (1816-1900), known for his influential books and tracts. His conservative evangelical beliefs distinguished him as one of the last great Evangelical bishops of the Church of England. A memorial to Ryle can be found in Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral.
We are a walking battleground. Daily we fight against the attack of sin and all the evil devices of the devil. God has not just left us alone and unarmed to fight the spiritual battles of life. God has given us the Word of Truth that defends against falsehoods. The Holy Bible is also called… Continue reading You Are Not Your Own
The Bible warns against loving the world and its sinful ways, guided by the Devil. As believers, we are called to oppose sin and embrace righteousness, focusing on God's kingdom. Our transformation in Christ shifts our priorities from worldly pursuits to eternal values. Idolizing worldly things hinders our spiritual growth and service to God.
The passage emphasizes the divide between the values of the world and those of God, highlighting the role of believers as beacons of truth. It urges living a life that reflects spiritual truths, without complaint or dispute, to shine as lights in a morally skewed world. It emphasizes self-reflection and the impact of one's witness.
Nathan A. Hughes 