Michael Penfold, Author at Web Truth

Reach My Blest Saviour First (Poem by William Noel Tomkins)

Reach My Blest Saviour First by William Noel Tomkins (1839-1918) Christ’s grave is vacant now, Left for the throne above; His cross asserts God’s right

Donald Munro (1839-1908)

Donald Munro (1839-1908) by Norman Crawford Few men have left a greater mark for God on assemblies in North America than a boy born in

Alone With Thee O Master (Poem)

Alone With Thee O Master Anonymous The sorrows of the daily life, The shadows o’er my path which fall, Too oft obscure the glory’s light,

BOOK REVIEW: Though I Walk Through the Valley (Vance Havner)

BOOK REVIEW: Though I Walk Through the Valley (Vance Havner) by Michael J. Penfold There are numerous insightful and comforting books out there by Christian

Not Everyone Thinks Free Salvation is Good News

Not Everyone Thinks Free Salvation is Good News by Michael J. Penfold Surprisingly, the realisation that personal salvation through Jesus Christ is totally free, doesn’t

The Lost Art of “Preaching the Word”

The Lost Art of Preaching the Word by Norman Crawford The three words of 2 Timothy 2:2, “Preach the Word”. are among the most important

Can the Flesh Be Improved? (J.N. Darby)

Can the Flesh Be Improved? by John Nelson Darby “There is no such thing as mending the flesh by even one atom. In innocence it

Afflicted Saint to Christ Draw Near (Poem by John Fawcett)

Afflicted Saint to Christ Draw Near by John Fawcett (1740-1817) Afflicted saint, to Christ draw near, Your Saviour’s gracious promise hear; His faithful Word you

The Difference Between Gossip and Flattery

The Difference Between Gossip and Flattery “Gossip is saying behind a person’s back what you would never say to his or her face. Flattery is

His Plan For Me (Poem by Martha Snell Nicholson)

His Plan for Me by Martha Snell Nicholson When I stand at the judgment seat of Christ And He shows me His plan for me,

God Keeps the Key (Poem)

God Keeps the Key Anonymous Is there some problem in your life to solve, Some passage seeming full of mystery? God knows, who brings the

A Child Left to Himself

A Child Left to Himself by Michael J. Penfold Which Bible verse best expresses the opposite of Ephesians 6:4: “Bring [children] up in the nurture

Possibly the Best Book on Child Rearing Ever Written

Possibly the Best Book on Child Rearing Ever Written by J.C. Ryle (1816-1900) Educated at Eton and Oxford University, the notable Victorian evangelical J.C. Ryle

How Noah Webster, of Dictionary Fame, Was Converted.

How Noah Webster, of Dictionary Fame, Was Converted by Noah Webster Noah Webster (1758-1843), the notable American lexicographer and textbook pioneer, remains famous to the present day in

I Said to the Man who Stood at the Gate of the Year (Poem by Minnie Louise Haskins)

I Said to the Man who Stood at the Gate of the Year by Minnie Louise Haskins (1875-1957) Quoted by King George VI in his

The Immeasurable Influence of Godly Parents

The Immeasurable Influence of Godly Parents by Michael J. Penfold One of the most challenging and inspiring books one could read is the 500-page biography

How To Put On The Lord Jesus Christ

How To Put On The Lord Jesus Christ by Michael J. Penfold “Putting on the Lord Jesus Christ” is one of those Biblical expressions that

Richard Dawkins, Lady Gaga and Amazon.com

Richard Dawkins, Lady Gaga and Amazon.com by Michael J. Penfold How do you sum up Western culture in one sentence? How about “Richard Dawkins, Lady

The Blessedness of Giving

The Blessedness of Giving by Michael J. Penfold It is well to understand that authentic Biblical Christianity is supremely paradoxical. Followers of Christ see the

BOOK REVIEW: Ezekiel’s Temple (Bob Berry)

Ezekiel’s Temple (Bob Berry) Book review by Michael J. Penfold The last 9 chapters of the book of Ezekiel comprise one of the most difficult

Great Quotes on Preaching

Great Quotes on Preaching Of George Whitefield (1714-1770) a hearer reported: “I found him standing on a table-board…with his hands and eyes lifted up to heaven in

How to Get a Sermon

How to Get a Sermon by J. Sidlow Baxter (1903-1999) “The greatest sermons usually come when we are not looking for sermons but are studying

Say Not My Soul From Whence? (Poem by T.T. Lynch)

Say Not My Soul From Whence by Thomas T. Lynch (1818-1871) Say not, my soul, “From whence Can God relieve my care?” Remember that Omnipotence

Who Hardened Pharoah’s Heart?

Who Hardened Pharoah’s Heart? by Alfred Edersheim (1825-1889) Romans 9:17-18 says, “For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee

Did Christ Keep The Law for His People?

Did Christ Keep The Law for His People? by William R. Newell William R. Newell (1865-1956) is known for his commentaries on Romans, Hebrews and

A Study of the Origin of ‘Flesh’ and ‘Faith’

A Study of the Origin of ‘Flesh’ and ‘Faith’ by John Gifford Bellett (1795-1864) J.G Bellett (1795-1864) was an Irish Christian writer and theologian whose wide range

The 7 Temples of Scripture

The 7 Temples of Scripture by Erich Sauer (1898-1959) In chapter 4 of his classic work From Eternity to Eternity (Paternoster Press, 1954), Eric Sauer outlines the

How Did We Get Here? – David Vallance (Video – 61 min)

How Did We Get Here? Video sermon by David Vallance David Vallance asks “How did we get here?” in reference to the morally corrupt state

Lean Hard (Poem by Octavius Winslow)

Lean Hard (Poem) by Octavius Winslow (1808-1878) The “Lean Hard” poem was composed by Octavius Winslow, a 19th century preacher and contemporary of C.H. Spurgeon

Can You Die Happy?

Can You Die Happy? by James Morison (1816-1893) James Morison, in the final couple of pages his book The Extent of the Atonement, relates a number

Is Contemporary Worship “in Spirit” and “in Truth”?

Is Contemporary Worship “in Spirit” and “in Truth”? by Michael J. Penfold Perhaps the pivotal passage about worship in all of Scripture is John 4:23-24:

Did John Wesley Use Tavern Songs?

Did John Wesley Use Tavern Songs? When anyone questions the use of worldly tunes and music in praise and worship, someone will inevitably assert, “It’s

Ancient Errors, Modern Examples: Inclusivism

Ancient Errors, Modern Examples: Inclusivism by Daniel D. Shutt (Livonia, MI, USA) It was a gospel meeting for the ages. Men and women gasped aloud

Ancient Errors, Modern Examples: Adoptionism

Ancient Errors, Modern Examples: Adoptionism by Daniel D. Shutt (Livonia, MI, USA) Words are tricky. Some sound alike but have different meaning or spelling –

How the Screen Won

How The Screen Won by Michael J Penfold British journalist and satirist Malcolm Muggeridge (1903-1990), writing before the dawn of the internet age, observed that “…the