DAILY SPURGEON
Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ with gratitude to God given Freedoms and Bill of Rights written into the Constitution of The United States of America and celebrated in God's providence under His protection on this 250th July 4th 2026. Independence Day for the United States of America.
DAILY SPURGEON July 4th *A.D. 2026
—A.D. does NOT mean “After Death”.
It abbreviates Anno Domini;
a Latin phrase adopted into English that means:
“Year of our Lord."
BC/AD versus BCE/CE What’s the difference?​
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Should You trust this website?
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Is it trustworthy?
Chapter 4
1Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 3 and every spirit that confesseth not [doesn’t confess] that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
Hence, I confess "Jesus Christ is come [is here] in the flesh."
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Chapter 1
Authorized (King James) Version
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God.
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He was born of a virgin 2,026 years ago in Bethlehem of Judea
He’s alive today, and is coming soon for His Bride; the Church.
Chapter 3
"16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:
God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit,
believed on in the world, received up into glory."
You are invited to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as your savior and your Lord and to publicly acknowledge Him as such. He will acknowledge you then to His Father; The God of Abraham. Isaac and Jacob. You are also invited to follow Him in believer’s baptism.
Jesus came from Galilee to Jordan to be baptized by John the Baptist. But, John forbad [refused] Him and said, “I have need to be baptized of You and [yet] you are coming to me?” [for baptism] And Jesus answering him said, “Suffer it to be so [Allow this]: for thus it becometh [is fitting and right for] us to fulfil all righteousness.”
Baptism is not required for salvation. Remember, Jesus said to the thief on the cross, who acknowledged Jesus’ innocence and said to him. “Remember me when you come into your kingdom.” And Jesus said to him, “Verily [Truly] I say to you, Today you shall be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:43
The act of Baptism pictures the Lord’s death and resurrection and by extension through identification with Him, also pictures the believer’s death to self, atonement, and new, born-again life.
The ordinance of Baptism bears witness to the preaching of John the Baptist. He preached the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand and exhorted Repentance from sin and the Baptism of atonement. Therefore, the ordinance of baptism is not required for salvation but should be followed to fulfil all righteousness.
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DAILY SPURGEON and DEVOTION for July 4th *A.D. 2026 Was written and calendared for this exact date by Charles Haddon Spurgeon 1834-1892
Should You trust this website?
Is it of God?
Is it trustworthy?
4 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 2 Hereby know ye the [Holy] Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth [confesses] that Jesus Christ is come [is here] in the flesh is of God: 3 and every spirit that confesseth not [doesn’t confess] that Jesus Christ is come [is here] in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
Hence, I hereby confess that "Jesus Christ is come [is here] in the flesh."
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Please view these four videos.
They will be a blessing to you if you desire to know GOD’S inspired, immutable, inerrant, infallible, preserved, protected and revealed Words.
Dr. David Sorenson: (1 -3 videos)
(1) -The making of the King James Bible
URL: (Click here)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC089eaT0zA
(2) - The Traditional [Original Greek] Text: It's History & Manifestation
URL: (Click here)
https://youtu.be/87mZTVZ7i_Y?si=IKhSkPu5xriAnxcu
(3) -The Traditional Text (also known as The Received Text [Textus Receptus] ) versus The Critical Text
URL: (Click here)
https://youtu.be/02A7lNf0Rrs?si=TfLITseFIioQCgzX
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Dr. Philip Stringer (1 video)
(1) -Why The King James Version is the Authoritative and Final English Translation.
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Thursday, June 25th 2026 This link was sent to himself.
URL: (Click here)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UbXGjoCnYY
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TODAY’S DEVOTION for July 4th *A.D. 2026 Was written and calendared for this exact date by Charles Haddon Spurgeon 1834-1892 and are selected from the Spurgeon publications listed here:
• C.H. Spurgeon Prayers
• Spurgeon’s Illustrative Anecdotes
• Faith’s Checkbook
• Morning
• Evening
DEVOTION for July 4th Written and calendared by Charles Haddon Spurgeon
PRAYER 24, July 4th Part 9 of 11 DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
ANECDOTE 332: July 4th FALLING ON THE PROMISES.
FAITH’S CHECKBOOK: July 4th THE WORD, NECESSARY FOOD
Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. —Matthew 4:4
MORNING: July 4th "SANCTIFY THEM THROUGH THY TRUTH.[Your Word] "
EVENING: July 4th "He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully." —Psalm 24:4
—El limpio de manos, y puro de corazón: El que no ha elevado su alma á la vanidad, Ni jurado con engaño. — Salmos 24:4
A SINNER'S PRAYER July 4th
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PRAYER 24, July 4th Part 9 of 11 DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
Oh! that the Christian Church in England [and Churches everywhere] might begin to take upon itself its true burden. Let the Church in London especially [and all large cities], with their masses of poverty and sin round about it, care for the people and love the people; and may all Christians bestir themselves [wake up] that something may be done for the good of men, and for the glory of God.
Lord, do use us for Thy glory. Shine upon us, O Emmanuel, that we may reflect Thy brightness; dwell in us, O Jesus, that out of us may come the power of Thy life.
[I ask this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.]
(Attachment: PRAYER 24.doc)
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ANECDOTE 332: July 4th FALLING ON THE PROMISES
Sing-along: Standing on the Promises by Alan Jackson
Today’s music selections came to mind from today’s Anecdote and Faith’s Checkbook, and today’s memorial date remembering the birth of a Godly Nation. We repent that we are backslidden and we Return to You. Please return to us.
None but Jesus! None but Jesus Can do helpless sinners good! It is simple reliance on him which saves. They [the faithful] say, “MASSA [MASTER] I FALL FLAT ON DE PROMISE;” and so if you fall flat on the promise of Jesus, you shall not find him [that He will] fail you; he will bind up your heart, and make an end to the days of your mourning.
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FAITH’S CHECKBOOK JULY 4 C.H. Spurgeon 1834 – 1892
THE WORD, NECESSARY FOOD
“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”
—Matthew 4:4—No con solo el pan vivirá el hombre, mas con toda palabra que sale de la boca de Dios. — San Mateo 4:4
God Bless America by Sandi Patty with Lyrics
Today’s PRAISE music selections came to mind from today’s Anecdote, Faith’s Checkbook, and todays date for the birth of a Nation built on God’s Word The Holy Bible)
If God so willed it we could live without bread, even as Jesus did for forty days; but we could not live without His Word.
By that Word we were created, and by it alone can we be kept in being, for he sustaineth [sustains] all things by the Word of His power. Bread is a second cause [is secondary];
The Lord Himself is the first source of our sustenance. He can work without the second cause [bread] as well as with it; and we must not tie Him down to one mode of operation. Let us not be too eager after the visible [that which can be seen] , but let us look to the invisible God. We have heard believers say that in deep poverty, when bread ran short, their appetites became short too;
and to others, when common supplies failed, the Lord has sent in unexpected help.
But we must have the Word of the Lord. With this alone we can withstand the devil. Take this from us, and our enemy will have us in his power, for we shall soon faint. Our souls need food, and there is none for them outside of the Word of the Lord.
All the books and all the preachers in the world cannot furnish us a single meal: it is only the Word from the mouth of God that can fill the mouth of a believer.
Lord, evermore give us this bread. We prize it above royal dainties. [food fit for a King]
Prayer: Thank You Father, for Your infinite, immutable. inerrant, infallible and all-powerful Word. breathed out [spoken] to us and providentially preserved and protected by Thee.
Thank You that Your Word completely satisfies and keeps. Help me to always look to Your Word knowing that I do not live by physical food alone but by every word that comes from Your mouth. And let me be a doer of Your Word. I pray this in the name of the Lord Jesus, Amen.
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MORNING July 4th "SANCTIFY THEM THROUGH THY TRUTH.[Your Word] "
-Santifícalos en Tu verdad [Tu palabra]—Juan 17:17
Create in Me a Clean Heart Sing along with the Maranatha Singers, won’t you?
Today’s PRAISE music selections came to mind from today’s Anecdote, Faith’s Checkbook, and today’s date for the birth of a Godly Nation built on God’s Word The Holy Bible)
SANCTIFICATION begins in regeneration. The Spirit of God infuses [puts] into man that new living principle by which he becomes "a new creature" in Christ Jesus. This work which begins in the new birth is carried on in two ways:
(1) mortification [death] whereby the lusts of the flesh are subdued [put to death] and kept under control.
(2) vivification [eternal life] by which the life which God has put within us is made to be a well of water springing up to everlasting life.
This is carried on every day in what is called "perseverance," by which the Christian is preserved [protected] and continued in a gracious state [reflecting God’s grace], and is made to abound in good works to the praise and glory of God; and it culminates or comes to perfection in "glory" [heaven] when the soul, being thoroughly purged, [cleansed] is caught up [miraculously transported] to dwell with holy beings at the right hand of the Majesty [God] on high. But while the Spirit of God is thus the author of sanctification [holiness], yet there is a visible agency employed which must not be forgotten.
"Sanctify them," said Jesus, "through thy truth: thy word is truth."
The passages of Scripture that prove that the instrument of our sanctification is the Word of God are very many. The Spirit of God brings to our minds the precepts [principles] and doctrines [teachings] of truth and applies them with power. These are heard in the ear, and being received in the heart, they work in us to will and to do of God's good pleasure.
The truth is the sanctifier, and if we do not hear or read the truth we shall not grow in sanctification. We only progress in sound living as we progress in sound understanding.
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."
Do not say of any error, "It is a mere matter of opinion."
No man indulges an error of judgment, without sooner or later tolerating an error in practice.
Hold fast [hold onto tightly] the truth, for by so holding the truth will you be sanctified by the Spirit of God.
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EVENING July 4th
"He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully." —Psalm 24:4
—El limpio de manos, y puro de corazón: El que no ha elevado su alma á la vanidad, Ni jurado con engaño. — Salmos 24:4
Create in Me a Clean Heart the Maranatha Singers with Lyrics
Today’s PRAISE music selections came to mind from today’s Anecdote, Faith’s Checkbook, and todays date for the birth of a Godly Nation built on God’s Word, The Holy Bible.
OUTWARD practical holiness is a very precious mark of grace. I fear that many have perverted the doctrine of justification by faith [in Jesus Christ] in such a way as to treat good works with contempt; if so, they will receive everlasting contempt at the last great day.
If our hands are not clean, let us wash them in Jesus' precious blood, and so let us lift up pure hands to God.
But "clean hands" will not suffice, unless they are connected with "a pure heart."
True religion [true faith] is heart-work. We may wash the outside of the cup and the platter as long as we please, but if the inward parts be filthy, we are filthy altogether in the sight of God, for our hearts are more truly ourselves than our hands are; the very life of our being lies in the inner nature, and hence the imperative need of purity within.
The pure in heart shall see God, all others are but blind bats.
The man who is born for heaven "hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity." All men have their joys by which their souls are lifted up;
the worldling [“carnal man”] lifts up his soul in carnal delights which are mere empty vanities; but
the saint loves more substantial things.
Like Jehoshaphat, he is lifted up in the ways of the Lord.
He who is content with husks [pig feed] will be reckoned [counted] with the swine.
Does the world satisfy you? Then you have your reward and portion in this life; make much of it, for you will know no other joy.
"Nor sworn deceitfully. " The saints are men of honor still. The Christian man's word is his only oath; but that is as good as twenty oaths of other men.
False speaking will shut any man out of heaven, for a liar will not enter into God's house, whatever may be his professions or doings.
Reader, does the text before us condemn you, or do you hope to ascend to the hill of the Lord [ZION] ?
Sing: We’re Marching to Zion
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WHO IS THE GOD OF THE BIBLE?
by David Hocking
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF HIS NAME?
(1 One) His Name is INCOMPREHENSIBLE!
Exodus 3:13-15 “13 And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them? 14 And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you. 15 And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The Lord God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.”
Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given:
and the government shall be upon his shoulder:
and his name shall be called Wonderful,
Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Authorized (King James) Version
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;
it is high, I cannot attain unto it.”
(2 Two) His Name is INFINITE!
Psalm 145:1-3
1 I will extol thee, my God, O king;
and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.
2 Every day will I bless thee;
and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.
3 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;
and his greatness is unsearchable.
Romans 11:33
33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
(3 Three) His Name is INCORRUPTABLE!
(two issues: holy and eternal)
Psalm 72:17
“His name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in Him: all nations shall call Him blessed.”
Psalm 99:3
“Let them praise Thy great and terrible name; for it is Holy.”
Psalm 111:9
“Holy and reverend is His name.”
Psalm 135:13
Thy Name, O LORD endureth for ever; and Thy memorial, O LORD, throughout all generations.”
Psalm 145:21
“Let all flesh bless His holy Name for ever and ever.”
(4 Four) His name is IMMUTABLE! [Unchanged and unchangeable]
Malachi 3:6
“For I am the LORD, I change not.”
Hebrews 6:18
That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have (1) a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon (2) the hope set before us.”
(5 Five) His name is INCOMPARABLE! [Without Equal]
Deuteronomy 4:35
“Unto thee it was shewed, that thou mightiest know that the LORD He is God; there is none else beside Him.”
Deuteronomy 4:39
Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the Lord he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else.
(6 Six) His Name is INDESCRIBABLE! [No description adequately describes HIM]
El, Eloah, Elyon, Elohim, Adon, Adonai, - Yah, Yahveh
(The Names for GOD used 10,952 times in the Bible!)
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To Abraham – His Name is El Shaddai [God Almighty, Abundant Provider, Provider of More than Enough]
Genesis17:1 ,
And when Abram was ninety and nine (99) years old, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I Am, the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.
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Why Cults, False Teachers and Heretics have tried to delete 1 John 5:7
from the Bible.
By Dr. Phil Stringer
By Dr. Phil Stringer
1 John 5:7 Is The Great Trinitarian Proof Text of The Bible. (For The immutable Doctrine of the Trinity.)
Daniel Webster [Author of the Famous Webster Dictionary] was once asked. “Does it not bother you [Mr. Webster] to believe in the Trinity since you cannot explain it?
His answer was, “What would bother me would be to have a God so small that I could fully explain HIM.”
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By Dr. David Sorenson
In addition to overwhelming evidence of authenticity from the 5,321 Majority Text Greek manuscripts, this link gives Translational Evidence that proves the age of the Textus Receptus to be older than both the Codices Sinaiticus and Vaticanus, Primary Greek sources used in all Critical Text translations.
This includes Westcott and Hort, Nestle and Aland and the Codices Sinaiticus and *Vaticanus.
*The unique and final Greek Text so deemed, authorized and sanctioned by the Catholic Church and The Vatican.
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The Lord Jesus *Christ
[*Anointed Messiah]
was supernaturally Fathered by the Holy Ghost, and born of a teen-aged virgin girl named Mary 2026 years ago in Bethlehem of Judea.
He was crucified, and His lifeless body was placed in a tomb. After three days, GOD brought Him back to life again, and raised HIM from the dead victorious over sin, death and the grave.
He is GOD’S Incarnate WORD and Everlasting SACRIFICE, The LAMB of GOD, [THE WORD of GOD made flesh.] The CHURCH is the BODY of *Christ,
*[The MESSIAH.]
[The CHURCH] is HIS espoused [Legally Bound] Bride, for whom HE will come again to consummate their Marriage in the Marriag and Protected Words of GOD.
These WORDS are God-Breathed, [Spoken] Eternal WORDS spoken by Almighty GOD. The same GOD who calls Himself “I AM”, is Omni-Lingual, Omnipotent, Omniscient, Immutable, All-Wise, Omnipresent, Eternally and Supremely Holy. He is the One-and-Only Triune, Three-in-One GOD.
“I and my Father are one”. John 10:30
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1 John 5:7 Is the fundamental scriptural basis for the doctrine and essential tenet of the Trinity. [The Triune, [Three-in-One] GOD in-Three Persons (This verse has been omitted or Changed to diminish the authority and the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ or has been Removed entirely from all Critical Text translations by apostates that hold to the untenable goal of False Doctrine that gives rise to all manner of Cults, False Teaching, Heresies, false Prophets, Agnostics, Gnostics, Atheists and Pagans.
Therefore, The incarnate WORD of GOD, [Jesus *Christ
(*The Anointed MESSIAH) and His Father are ONE.] John 10:30
7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, [Jesus Christ] and the Holy Ghost: and
THESE THREE ARE ONE. John 10:30
8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, [Holy Ghost] and the Water [Life of the Father], and the Blood; [The Sacrificial Blood of Jesus Christ]: and these three AGREE IN ONE. 9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son, [The LORD Jesus *Christ
*(The Anointed Messiah)].
GOD calls Himself “I AM” and Jesus Christ is The WORD made Flesh, GOD’s WORD is infinite and will endure FOREVER, from Eternity Past through the never-ending Eternal Future.
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By Dr. Phil Stringer
1 John 5:7 Is The Great Trinitarian Proof Text of The Bible. (That establishes the immutable Doctrine of the Trinity.)
Daniel Webster [Writer of the Webster’s Dictionary] was once asked. “Does it not bother you to believe in the Trinity since you cannot explain it?
His answer was, “What would bother me would be to have a God so small that I could fully explain Him.”
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The Traditional Text: It's History & Manifestation
By Dr. David Sorenson
In addition to evidence of authenticity from the 5,321 Majority Text manuscripts, this link presents Translational Evidence that the Traditional Text is Inerrant, Infallible and is the Inspired [Word-by-Word, GOD-Breathed Greek Text that moved the Prophets and Apostles to write precisely the Greek and Hebrew words they were told to write by the Holy Ghost]
The Traditional Text. Length: (33:56 minutes)
The Traditional Greek Text was printed, not written by Desiderius Erasmus and was used in the FIRST Christian Church at Antioch. It was later called The Received Text [vis. Latin: The Textus Receptus TR].
Over Five Billion King James Bibles, the 1769 Edition [NOT the NEW King James Bibles based on the inferior Critical Greek Text] account for more sales world-wide than any other version or edition of the Holy Bible.
This is more than all other Bible Versions and Editions Combined.
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By Dr. David Sorenson
So, Dr. Sorenson, “I hear You are King James Only.”
No, I’m Traditional Text only. But if you come to the view and the conviction of being Traditional Text only, you will be Only King James.
The issue is not translational.
Marketing ploys by publishing companies with little basis in reality would have us to believe that the new versions are:
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Easier to read.
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More modern.
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More accurate (Not true)
The truth is that the KJV remains The most popular. (is still the most popularly read Bible in America). Over five billion copies of the King James (1769) is greater than all the other versions and editions combined.
The issue comes down to the textual issue. By That, I refer to the underlying Greek text. I guess we could say texts, plural but particularly that of the New Testament. On the one hand is the Traditional Text from which the only major English translation is the King James Version of the Bible. The Traditional Text.
On the other hand, is the Critical Text sometimes called the eclectic text from whence all the other translations come. And some will say well there really is no difference between them. The difference you could amount to is just the footnotes in the bottom of a page. (This is Not true) He was not dishonest but just repeating what someone had told him.
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The Remarkable life of Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Spurgeon’s Testimony, as told by Him. (The Prince of Preachers)
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Link to Complete Index of KJV Bible Scripture References (click here to open link).
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We’re Grateful.
Thank you, Lord, for DailySpurgeon.com a website to encourage and support personal devotions to the Lord Jesus. This ministry started with sending e-mails of Faith’s Checkbook by Charles H. Spurgeon to Jon Edward Riley and others he would include..
Jon was called home by his loving Father in Heaven on January 16, 2021.
His memory is honored here, giving honor to whom honor is due. We pray that through this and all other instrumentalities that God may effect, many will be born again, challenged, encouraged, and supported to grow in personal devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ while being conformed to His image; that they might be the firstborn among many brethren.. Romans 13:7 Romans 8:28-29
A PRAYER OF GRATITUDE: by Jon Edward Riley,
(February 12, 1971- January16, 2021)
From an Indigenous, Irish, well beloved All-American son giving a prayer of gratitude to the Lord for in: “The heart of Freedom”
INDIAN SCOUT POST NO 1 Burial grounds at White Shield, North Dakota.
… a compassionate prayer of gratitude, thanking the Lord for the Military Service of Native-American Scouts serving the United States of America. …the land of the free and the home of the Brave.
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Jon loved to say, “I’m a blood bought, born-again child of God!” to anyone he happened to meet.
… Jon’s testimony is from one who, by grace through faith was forever accepted in the Beloved; who’s loving ways brought the good news of Jesus to many. and one who is present with the LORD in glory forever. One with whom we’ll one day meet again.
Amen.
Jon would sometimes just sing-out some of the following songs on the way to church, or sometimes just singing along with the Elvis Gospel CD that was always in our F-150’s CD player while riding with his Dad or,
Best of all, when an inspired, spontaneous praise from the Lord would just pop out from his joyful and loving heart.
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FEATURED PLAYLIST: (Sing-along, won’t you?)
The Old Rugged Cross by Tennessee Ernie Ford Composition History
The Old Rugged Cross by Merle Haggard
Handle’s Messiah (Complete Two Hour Performance of World’s most Beloved Sacred Christmas Oratory by The King’s College, U.K.) .
The Love of God Guy Penrod, Gaither Congregation
Send The Light Altar of Praise Men’s Chorale Written by Charles H. Gabriel 1890
The Twenty Third Psalm The Lord is my Shepard, I shall not want… Complete Scripture of 23rd chapter beautifully Sung.
Shout To The Lord broadcast from TV show American Idol
It was a blessing when American Idol included this hymn for millions, around the world.
Rock of Ages Tennessee Ernie Ford with brief introduction written by Augustus Montague. Toplady, music by Thomas Hastings. 1762
189,225 views Jul 22, 2014 &
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Allison Durham Speer and Steve Amerson written by Helen Howarth Lemmel in 1922 inspired by a tract entitled Foccused, written by the missionary Isabella Lilias Trotter. Lemmel first published the hymn in England as a pamphlet in 1918, 260,442 views Sep 20, 2012
My All in All Gaither Homecoming
Christ Arose ! by Kingdom Quartet Written by Robert Lowry 1874
Just As I Am by Metropolitan Tabernacle Congregation London U.K.
Beneath the Cross of Jesus Congregational Sung at Metropolitan Tabernacle March 13, 2022.
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SACRED LITERATURE: The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan
Note: Spurgeon was taught to read at a very early age and read The Pilgrim’s Progress for the first time when he was six years old. He would return to re-read it over 100 times. He made many references to it in his sermons as Pastor of The Metropolitan Tabernacle in London.
Excerpt from Sermon: II. § 5 THE SWEETNESS OF THIS MYSTERY,
WHICH IS CHRIST IN YOU
"Christ in us is Christ reigning." reminds me [Spurgeon] of Mr. Bunyan’s picture in The Pilgrim’s Progress. of [the town of] Mansoul, …when the Prince Immanuel laid siege to it, and Diabolus from within the city strove to keep him out. It was a, hard time for Mansoul then; but when at last the battering rams [ancient weapons of war] had broken down the gates, and the silver trumpets sounded, and the prince’s captains entered the breach, then on a day the prince himself did ride down the city’s streets, while liberated citizens welcomed him with all their hearts, hung out all their streamers, and made the church towers rock again as the bells rang out merry peals [melodies], for the king himself was come. Up to the castle of the heart [main castle] he rode in triumph, and took his royal throne to be henceforth the sole lord and king of the city.
Christ in you is a right royal word. Christ swaying his scepter from the center of your being over every power and faculty, desire and resolve, bringing every thought into captivity to himself, oh, this is glory begun, and the sure pledge of heaven. Oh for more of the imperial sovereignty of Jesus; it is our liberty to be absolutely under his sway.
Spurgeon’s Full Sermon: Christ in You, May 13, 1883 Scripture: Colossians 1:27 From: Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit, Volume 29 (cit. II. The Mystery of this is Christ In You, the hope of glory.
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The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan (Complete audio-book narrated by Christopher Glyn -6 ½ hours)
Preface: Bunyan’s letter​
Episode 01: The City of Destruction
Episode 02: Obstinate & Pliable
Episode 03: The Swamp of Despond
Episode 04: Mr. Worldly Wiseman
Episode 05: The Narrow Gate
Episode 06: The House of the Interpreter
Episode 07: The Cross
Episode 08: Simple, Sloth & Presumption
Episode 09: Formalist & Hypocrisy
Episode 10: The Hill Difficulty
Episode 11: Timorous & Mistrust
Episode 12: The Palace Beautiful
Episode 13: Battle with Apollyon
Episode 14: The Valley of the Shadow of Death
Episode 15: Christian Meets Faithful & Talkative
Episode 16 Mr. By-ends Town of Fair Speech
Episode 17: The Hill Lucre [Gain and Greed]
Episode 18: By-path Meadow Vain Confidence
Episode 19: Doubting Castle
Episode 20: The Delectable Mountains
Episode 21: Ignorance Conceit
Episode 22: The Flatterer​
Episode 23: Atheist
Episode 24: The Enchanted Ground
Episode 25: Ignorance Rejoins the Pilgrims
Episode 26: Beulah Land
Episode 27: The River of Death
Episode 28: The Celestial City
The Pilgrim's Progress is probably the most published books in the English language of all time, other than the Bible; 1,300 editions have been printed before 1938, 250 years after the author's death; It’s the most famous Allegory ever written.
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CHILDREN’S VIDEO (Illustrated Adaptation)
Pilgrim’s Progress Drama presented in 9 parts.
DANGEROUS JOURNEY
Part 1 The Slough of Despond [The Swamp]
Part 2 The Interpreter’s House
Part 3 The Hill Difficulty
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Part 4 The Fight with Apollyon
Part 5 The Valley of the Shadow of Death
Part 6 Vanity Fair
Part 7 Doubting Castle
Parts 8 & 9 The Dark River and The Celestial City
PART II – CHRISTIANA, The SEQUEL (Enjoy this “Old English” dialect)
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Part II 04 A Visit from Secret 4:50 Audio
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Part II 05 Good News 2:25 Audio
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Part II 28 Mount Charity 1:01 Audio
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Part II 29 Fool & Want-Wit 1:16 Audio
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Part II 31 Meeting Valiant-For-Truth 1:41 Audio
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Part II 01 Valiant Does Battle 5:51 Audio
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Part II 02 Valiant’s Story 3:35 Audio
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Part II 04 Which Way To Go 1:30 Audio
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Part II 09 Stand-Fast’s 'Wife' 6:02 Audio
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Part II 11 Stand-Fast’s Story 1:37 Audio
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Part II 12 Beulah Land 3:20 Audio
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Part II 14 The Postman’s Visit 1:57 Audio
13Part II 15 Christiana’s Blessing 5:55 Audio
14Part II 16 Christiana Goes Over The River 1:20 Audio
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Part II 19 Mr. Despondency’s Farewell 2:10 Audio
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Part II 20 Old-Honest Called 1:41 Audio
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Part II 21 Valiant Bequeaths His Sword 2:27 Audio
18 Part II 22 Stand-Fast’s Will 3:56 Audio
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19 Part II 23 Christiana Nears The City 1:01 Audio
20 Part II 24 Christiana’s Triumphal Entry 4:45 Audio
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