
I GOD HATH SPOKEN
II GENERIC AND SPECIFIC COMMANDS
III INTOLERANCE
IV WHENCE SO MANY DENOMINATIONS?
V WHICH CHURCH IS RIGHT?
VI WHY NOT BE JUST A CHRISTIAN?
VII EXCUSES
VIII AN ERRING CHILD OF GOD
IX THE SABBATH
X SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISM REVIEWED
This work invites listeners into a thoughtful examination of what sets the Bible apart from any human writing. Using the famously lengthy opening sentence of Hebrews as a springboard, the author highlights the striking literary fingerprints that betray a divine author, especially the simple yet profound refrain, “God hath spoken.” By breaking down the structure and diction, the narrator shows how a single clause can carry a depth that invites continual meditation.
The second half expands the idea, asking us to picture a world without that spoken word and contrasting societies where Scripture has shaped education, science, and compassion with those that lack its influence. The speaker encourages personal reflection, suggesting that regular contemplation of God’s spoken promise can foster gratitude and a keener desire to study the text. Listeners will find a blend of scholarly observation and heartfelt urging to engage more deeply with the biblical message.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (400K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net, based on a book from the library of Paul Hutcheson
Release date
2021-05-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1905–1984
A Tennessee preacher and religious writer, he is remembered for clear, direct books rooted in the Churches of Christ tradition. His work speaks in a practical voice about scripture, authority, and Christian living.
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