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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
Dec 13, 20222 min read


Do You Believe? Really Believe—That Christ is the Son of the Living God?“
Do You Believe? Really Believe—That Christ is the Son of the Living God? “The Sin of Unbelief” [1] (Taken from the writings of John...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Dec 7, 20223 min read


Have You Heard the Voice of John the Baptist Crying in the Wilderness?
Have You Heard the Voice of John the Baptist Crying in the Wilderness? (Taken from Charles Haddon Spurgeon. Spurgeon’s writings are in...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Nov 29, 20222 min read


Are you afraid? “Let not your heart be troubled,” Jesus said.
Are you afraid? “Let not your heart be troubled,” Jesus said. (From the writings of Rev. Dr. John Gill. Gill’s writings are in the Public...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Nov 25, 20222 min read


“There Shall Be Showers of Blessing!” The Story Behind The Hymn!
The Story Behind the Hymn— “There Shall Be Showers of Blessing!” The hymn “There Shall be Showers of Blessings” was composed by Major...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Nov 23, 20223 min read


“All Hail the Power of Jesus Name”
“All Hail the Power of Jesus Name” © “The Story Behind the Hymn” A Hymn of Coronation Scripture Portion Rev. 4: 10 The four and twenty...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Nov 16, 20225 min read


Jesus is “The More Sure Word of Prophecy”!
Jesus is “The More Sure Word of Prophecy”! Prophetic Word Made More Sure (From the pen of Dr. Phil Newton of the Pillar Network. Used by...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Nov 14, 20223 min read


“What Does the Apostle Paul Mean, When he Talks about Being Justified?”
“What does the Apostle Paul mean, when he talks about being Justified?” [1] John A. Broadus Seeks to Answer the Question (John A. Broadus...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Nov 8, 20222 min read


Have You Thought about Your Worship Lately?
Have You Thought about Your Worship Lately? (From the writings of John A. Broadus whose writings are in the Public Domain.) “Some...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Nov 4, 20223 min read


“Just As I Am” : Evangelist Billy Graham’s Favorite Invitation Hymn! (Story Behind the Hymn Book)
Evangelist Billy Graham's Favorite Invitation Hymn! Please consider and read one of my latest Amazon Kindle releases: Concerning it I...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Nov 3, 20221 min read


“The Physician’s Renown”
“The Physician’s Renown” (From the pen of John Bunyan the author of The Pilgrim’s Progress. Bunyan’s writings are in the Public Domain.)...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Nov 1, 20225 min read


There is a Fountain Filled with Blood: The Story Behind the Hymn (The Story Behind the Hymn Book 8)
Please check out one of my newest releases. The background of the story of one of the greatest beloved hymns of the Christian Faith. It...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Oct 28, 20221 min read


Does the Love of Christ Constrain You?
Does the Love of Christ Constrain You? Devotioal Thought from the Pen of Charles Haddon Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening with Spurgeon...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Oct 21, 20223 min read


“There Shall Be Showers of Blessing!” The Story Behind The Hymn!
The Story Behind the Hymn— “There Shall Be Showers of Blessing!” The hymn “There Shall be Showers of Blessings” was composed by Major...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Oct 18, 20223 min read


Christmas is Coming! Jesus is the SIGN!
Christmas is Coming! Jesus is the SIGN! Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign [1] Whether they would ask one or...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Oct 17, 20223 min read


John Bunyan's Bio: Taken from Foxe's Book of Martyrs
Taken from John Foxe’s Book of Martyrs CHAPTER XIX[ 1] “An Account of the Life and Persecutions of John Bunyan” This great Puritan was...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Oct 7, 20225 min read


Compel Them to Come In: The Posture and Persuasion in the Preaching Of Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Please check out one of my latest releases: Compel Them to Come In: The Posture and Persuasion in the Preaching Of Charles Haddon...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Oct 4, 20221 min read


Charles Wesley’s “Love Divine All Loves Excelling”: A Background and Theological Reflection
My latest book release. Can be had at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BFJBBZ2V/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2 for $2.99 on a Kindle...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Sep 27, 20221 min read


Have You Left Your First Love? As a Christian?
Have You Left Your First Love? As a Christian? Taken from the writings of Charles Haddon Spurgeon which are in the Public Domain. Morning...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Sep 21, 20223 min read


When God was Distant! But He is Distant NO MORE in CHRIST!
When God was Distant! But He is Distant NO MORE in CHRIST! PM Devotional Taken from Charles Spurgeon's Morning and Evening Devotional....

Dr. Roger D Duke
Sep 15, 20223 min read
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