Category Archives: Hymn Study

The Gospel of Luke is the one that gives us the most information about the birth of Jesus.  It is also the only one which includes what we’ve come to refer to as “the four nativity songs” or “canticles:” those … Continue reading →

There are a number of things about Luke that make him stand out as very special among the four Gospel writers.  He is traditionally believed to be the only Gentile author of a New Testament book.  He was a partner … Continue reading →

America’s 2024 national election involved candidates and parties at many levels of government: President and Vice President, Senators, Representatives, state and local officials, and numerous amendments (included abortion and marijuana).  The political season preceding it was filled with sometimes extremely … Continue reading →

Some might consider Thanksgiving “the American family holiday.” It might even surpass Christmas as the occasion for which family members gather together in greatest numbers.  Each year, we hear on the news that more people travel over Thanksgiving weekend than … Continue reading →

One of the interesting linguistic “coincidences” of the English language is that we can sing of the “Son” of God also as the “sun” which brings such glorious light into our lives, the two words Son and sun sounding identical, … Continue reading →

There are several passages in the New Testament which bear the marks of not only being well-known quotations of that time, but also because of their poetical and lyrical character being likely examples of early Christian hymns.  The Bible contains … Continue reading →

Every year, many churches celebrate the Protestant Reformation with special services focusing on the central doctrines that were brought into sharper focus as they were re-discovered in the 16th century.  While we remember especially Martin Luther and his 95 Theses … Continue reading →

The nineteenth century has been called “the century of foreign missions,” since there was such an impressive surge of men and women going into all the world with the message of the gospel.  Missions has been at the heart of … Continue reading →

How often do you think about heaven?  Jesus said that He’s gone there to prepare a place for us, and that He’s coming back to take us to be with Him (John 14).  The thought of that should absolutely thrill … Continue reading →

The Protestant Reformation has been recognized, even by secular historians, as one of the most influential events in “modern” history in the west. When Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany … Continue reading →