“What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun. Is there anything of which one can say, ‘Look! This is something new’? It was here already, long ago; it was here before our time.” Ecclesiastes 1:9-10
What Has Been Will Be Again: Conditions in the Past – A. W. Pink
Arthur Walkington Pink (1886-1952) evangelist and Biblical scholar
One of the more famous preachers of the 20th century Pink was born in Nottingham, England on April 1, 1886 and became a Christian in his early 20’s. Though born to Christian parents, prior to conversion he migrated into a Theosophical society (an occult gnostic group popular in England during that time), and quickly rose in prominence within their ranks. His conversion came from his father’s patient admonitions from Scripture. It was the verse, Proverbs 14:12, ‘there is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death,’ which particularly struck his heart and compelled him to renounce Theosophy and follow Jesus.
Desiring to grow in knowledge of the Bible, Pink immigrated to the United States to study at Moody Bible Institute. In 1916 he married Vera E. Russell, who was from Kentucky. However, he left after just two months for Colorado, then California, then Britain. From 1925 to 1928 he served in Australia, including as pastor of two congregations from 1926 to 1928, when he returned to England, and to the United States the following year. He eventually pastored churches Colorado, California, Kentucky and South Carolina.
In 1922 he started a monthly magazine entitled Studies in Scriptures which circulated among English-speaking Christians worldwide, though only to a relatively small circulation list of around 1,000.
In 1934 Pink returned to England, and within a few years turned his Christian service to writing books and pamphlets. Pink died in Stornoway, Scotland on July 15, 1952. The cause of death was anemia.
After Pink’s death, his works were republished by the Banner of Truth Trust and reached a much wider audience as a result. Biographer Iain Murray observes of Pink, “the widespread circulation of his writings after his death made him one of the most influential evangelical authors in the second half of the twentieth century.” His writing sparked a revival of expository preaching and focused readers’ hearts on biblical living.
“Woe to the rebellious children,” says the LORD, “Who take counsel, but not of Me, And who devise plans, but not of My Spirit, That they may add sin to sin” Isaiah 30:1
Wanting a Quick Solution – Mark Fitzpatrick Sermon
Words of Christ-centered wisdom from Dr. David Mackereth during this troubling time in America.
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds (2 Corinthians 10:4 King James Version / KJV)
Words of Christ-centered wisdom from Dr. David Mackereth during this troubling time in America.
Dr. David Mackereth became a Christian in 1982 whilst studying medicine at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. He currently works in Accident and Emergency Medicine, but over the years has been able to engage in Gospel preaching ministry. In 2018 he hit the national headlines as the Christian Doctor who refused to use transgender pronouns, whilst working for a government agency. This action got him fired, but he does not regret standing up for the truth. With God’s help, he continues to take a firm stand on this, and other issues. Our Weapons are not Carnal – Dr. David Mackereth
Gospel According to John – Audio Bible Reading (New Testament / NASB)
Chapter 1 0:00 In the Beginning Was the Word Chapter 2 6:46 The Wedding at Cana Chapter 3 10:04 The New Birth Chapter 4 15:11 Jesus in Galilee and Samaria Chapter 5 22:10 The Healing at Bethesda Chapter 6 28:24 Five Thousand Fed Chapter 7 37:50 Jesus Teaches at the Feast Chapter 8 44:40 The Adulterous Woman Chapter 9 52:55 Jesus Heals the Blind Man Chapter 10 58:15 Parable of the Good Shepherd Chapter 11 1:03:21 The Resurrection of Lazarus Chapter 12 1:10:10 Mary Anoints Jesus / The Triumphal Entry Chapter 13 1:18:17 The Lord’s Supper Chapter 14 1:23:55 Jesus Comforts His Disciples Chapter 15 1:28:15 Jesus is the True Vine Chapter 16 1:32:02 Jesus’ Warning Chapter 17 1:36:44 Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer Chapter 18 1:40:52 Judas Betrays Jesus / Jesus’ Trial Chapter 19 1:46:54 The Crucifixion Chapter 20 1:53:46 Jesus is Risen! Chapter 21 1:58:35 Jesus, Peter and John at the Sea of Galilee
‘But I have this against you, that you have left your first love.’ Revelation 2:4
Dr. David Mackereth became a Christian in 1982 whilst studying medicine at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. He currently works in Accident and Emergency Medicine, but over the years has been able to engage in Gospel preaching ministry. In 2018 he hit the national headlines as the Christian Doctor who refused to use transgender pronouns, whilst working for a government agency. This action got him fired, but he does not regret standing up for the truth. With God’s help, he continues to take a firm stand on this, and other issues.
Most CTH readers are likely aware of the term “deplatforming.” Unfortunately, the big tech control mechanism to shut down speech & assembly has now arrived on our doorstep.
One week after the 2020 presidential election, The Conservative Treehouse received the following notification:
…”given the incompatibility between your site’s content and our terms, you need to find a new hosting provider and must migrate the site by Wednesday, December 2nd.
What does this mean? It means CTH is being kicked-off the WordPress website hosting platform because the content of our research and discussion does not align with the ideology of those who define what is acceptable speech and what is not.
When the wicked spring as the grass, and when all the workers of iniquity do flourish; it is that they shall be destroyed for ever: But thou, Lord, art most high for evermore. (Psalm 92:7-8 King James Version / KJV)
An encouraging word from Dr. David Mackereth during this troubling time in America.
Dr. David Mackereth became a Christian in 1982 whilst studying medicine at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. He currently works in Accident and Emergency Medicine, but over the years has been able to engage in Gospel preaching ministry. In 2018 he hit the national headlines as the Christian Doctor who refused to use transgender pronouns, whilst working for a government agency. This action got him fired, but he does not regret standing up for the truth. With God’s help, he continues to take a firm stand on this, and other issues.
An encouraging word from Dr. David Mackereth during this troubling time in America.
Dr. David Mackereth became a Christian in 1982 whilst studying medicine at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. He currently works in Accident and Emergency Medicine, but over the years has been able to engage in Gospel preaching ministry. In 2018 he hit the national headlines as the Christian Doctor who refused to use transgender pronouns, whilst working for a government agency. This action got him fired, but he does not regret standing up for the truth. With God’s help, he continues to take a firm stand on this, and other issues.
Christian, are you Discouraged? – Dr. David Mackereth