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Is Christ Divided? What About Jesus Divinity and Humanity?
[Imaginary portrait of Vigilius. Chevalier Artaud de Montor. Lives and Times of the Popes. New York: Catholic Publication Society of...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Apr 11, 20243 min read


John Bunyan Asks: Do You Fear Death?
April 10 "Fear at Death" “And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: and the rich man...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Apr 10, 20242 min read


A Church Fight? Or the Heart of the Gospel of Christ and His Divinity?
[Nestorius as imagined by Romeyn de Hooghe —History of the Churches and Heretics...until the year Our Lord 1688 / public domain,...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Apr 10, 20243 min read


John Bunyan Ask: "Is Your Life Full of the Joy of Christ"?
April 9 Fullness of Joy “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Apr 9, 20242 min read


A Poem by Anne Bradstreet: "To My Dear and Loving Husband"
"To My Dear and Loving Husband" A Poem Dedicated to Her Husband BY ANNE BRADSTREET If ever two were one, then surely we. If ever man were...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Apr 8, 20241 min read


On This Day in Christian History: The Father of Sunday School!
[Above: Robert Raikes. W. J. Townsend, H. B. Workman, and George Eayrs, eds. A New History of Methodism, Vol 1. London: Hodder and...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Apr 5, 20243 min read


Are You an Arminian or a Calvinist?
EPISCOPIUS AND THE ARMINIAN SYSTEM OF THEOLOGY [Episcopius, public domain] (Adapted, adopted, and used by permission from the Christian...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Apr 4, 20243 min read


Devotional Thought: God Extends His Grace Before We Are Converted!
(The images are Ashtoreth that King Manasseh made Jerusalem and Judah to worship.) April 4 God’s Grace Before Conversion “Moreover,...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Apr 4, 20242 min read


See One of My Latest Releases: God's Glory in Baptist History: A Volume of Essays to Remember Terry Wolever
God's Glory in Baptist A Memorial Volume for Terry Wolever Edited by Michael A. G. Haykin "Terry Lee Wolever A Christian. A Calvinist. A...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Apr 4, 20242 min read


A Devotional to Ponder: (Are You) Preserved in Jesus Christ?
April 3 Preserved in Jesus Christ “To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ” Jude 1 [It] may be said...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Apr 3, 20242 min read


What's In a Name? Evangelical? Baptist? Or Particular Baptist?
Upgrade to paid Guest Blog Post From Dr. Michael AG Haykin [The photo above is of Cow Lane Baptist Church, Coventry, where John...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Apr 1, 20244 min read


A Good Friday Reflection: "A Frowning Providence"! From John Bunyan
March 29 “A Frowning Providence” “Though he slay me, I will hope in him” Job 13: 15. Now, for your better performance of service for our...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Mar 29, 20242 min read


Before There was George Lucas or JRR Tolkien—There was John Bunyan
An Introduction to the Characters of Pilgrim’s Progress - By Dr. Roger D. Duke - (Please look for my new devotional work Daily Readings...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Mar 29, 20246 min read


The Clarity of Scripture and the Analogy of Faith
Excerpted from the Founders Journal | Founders Ministries | Issue 104 Prelude There is a popular cliché bandied about in popular...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Mar 29, 202411 min read


This Day in Christian History: ELIZABETH RUNDLE CHARLES PROTECTED HER PRIVACY WITH A PSUEDONYM
[Above: Frontpiece of Chronicles of the Schönberg-Cotta Family depicts Martin Luther posting the 95 Theses. New York: T. Nelson and Sons,...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Mar 28, 20243 min read


John Broadus Asks: "Are You Numbered Among God’s Elect?"
“The Scriptural Conundrum of Election” (From the writings of John Broadus of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His writings are...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Mar 28, 20242 min read


Christ Asked: "What Weight is Bowing You Down"?
March 27 "Yoked with Christ" “For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” Matthew 11: 30. Paul must go from place to place to preach,...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Mar 27, 20242 min read


"Do You Eat From the Crumbs That Fall From the Master's Table?" asked Charles Spurgeon.
March 27 PM "And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their master's table."-Matthew 15:27 This woman...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Coram Deo: (Latin Phrase) Living Before the Face of God-Are You Ready to Meet Him?
March 26 "Today is All You Have" “But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called ‘today,' that none of your may be hardened by...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Mar 26, 20242 min read


Martyrdom: MARGARET CLITHEROW, "BEST WIFE," WAS PRESSED TO DEATH FOR HER FAITH
Adapted, adopted, and used by permission from the Christian History Institute. You can enjoy their other writings at...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Mar 25, 20243 min read
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