Several of the previous writings by Wallace Thornton, Jr. have addressed the history of God's people from a primarily academic perspective, albeit with a goal of spiritual application. In this work, he approaches the history presented in God's Word from a practical perspective, but with a continued commitment to sound scholarship. The result is twenty-six expositions of Bible characters and narratives formed from their lives. These messages stem from over two decades of pulpit ministry and should minister to clergy and lay people with devotional encouragement, everyday application, and fresh...

In a culture strikingly similar to that of Gideon's time, when "every man did that which was right in his own eyes," we too need "mighty men of valour" who will speak "the truth in love," "earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints," and "stand in the gap" for their families, churches, and communities. This one-month devotional tour of Gideon's life brings to light principles relevant for spiritual warriors today. These truths prove essential for personal spiritual victory as well as for successful Christian leadership. Read this book and share it with those you...

The brief chapters in this booklet provide insights into the life of one of Christ's most beloved disciples, Simon Peter. Adapted from sermons first published in a local newspaper and preached in a pastoral setting, these four chapters follow a devotional-expositional approach similar to that used in the author's books Patterns to Ponder from Bible Characters and Mighty Man of Valour: A 31-Day Devotional from the Life of Gideon. As such, this booklet provides a sampler of the author's non-academic writings.

This booklet presents a germinal essay on the formation of the Conservative Holiness Movement, providing a broad overview from its early twentieth-century roots in the radical Holiness tradition fostered by such visionaries as Martin Wells Knapp and Seth Cook Rees to the development of self-identified "conservative" dissenting fellowships that coalesced under the leadership of ministers like H. E. Schmul and Glenn Griffith during mid-twentieth century. It brings into focus the underlying rationale of the conservative position which perceived the quest for upward social mobility...

THIS SCHMUL PUBLISHING CO. EDITION IS NOT A SCANNED FACSIMILE OF A USED BOOK. It has been carefully typeset and proofread for accuracy and for easier reading by today's readers. Consequently there are no odd characters or missing text. In the allegorical tradition of "Pilgrim's Progress," this book describes the journey of the soul from the bondage of sin into the glorious green uplands of perfect love. This is a classic of Nineteenth Century holiness typological Bible interpretation. The author, the founder of God's Bible School and College, uses the history of ancient Israel's exodus,...

Epochs in the Christian life Leading to the conqueror's reward. One of Godbey's early books, and one of his most significant books ever reprinted. This was specially selected by HE Schmul himself before he died. In tones reflective of John Fletcher, the author asserts, "If you don't desire holiness, take warning, you are no Christian." Topics include The Dispensations of Grace; Are You Free?; Are You Saved?; Have You Got Religion?; Second Blessing-- Symbols and Creeds; Eden; Are You a Christian?; The Devil and His Church; Victory; more. This volume is sure to inspire open hearts toward the...