Some of the Lord’s people are going through some difficult trials at this time. I would say to you what Simon Peter said; “Beloved, do not be amazed or bewildered by trials and afflictions which come upon you.” Afflictions and trials are the common lot of God’s people in all ages. These trials are not by chance but are by Divine appointment for his glory and our eternal good. If you can, “rejoice inasmuch as you are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, and when his glory shall be revealed, you will be glad with exceeding joy.”
These trials reveal faith, which becomes more precious through trial.
They try our love for Christ, which cannot be dimmed nor drowned in the tears of suffering.
They try our hope of eternal life, for “Whom have I on earth or in heaven beside thee?”
They enable us to give a good witness to others concerning him whom we believe, revealing whether it is indeed him whom we desire rather than the loaves and the fishes he provides (Jn. 2:23-25).
About Henry Mahan
Henry T. Mahan was born in Birmingham, Alabama in August 1926. He joined the United States Navy in 1944 and served as a signalman on an L.S.T. in the Pacific during World War II. In 1946, he married his wife Doris, and the Lord blessed them with four children.
At the age of 21, he entered the pastoral ministry and gained broad experience as a pastor, teacher, conference speaker, and evangelist. In 1950, through the preaching of evangelist Rolfe Barnard, God was pleased to establish Henry in sovereign free grace teaching. At that time, he was serving as an assistant pastor at Pollard Baptist Church (off of Blackburn ave.) in Ashland, Kentucky.
In 1955, Thirteenth Street Baptist Church was formed in Ashland, Kentucky, and Henry was called to be its pastor. He faithfully served that congregation for more than 50 years, continuing in the same message throughout his ministry. His preaching was centered on the Lord Jesus Christ and Him crucified, in full accord with the Scriptures. He consistently proclaimed God’s sovereign purpose in salvation and the glory of Christ in redeeming sinners through His blood and righteousness.
Henry T. Mahan also traveled widely, preaching in conferences and churches across the United States and beyond. His ministry was marked by a clear and unwavering emphasis on Christ, not the preacher, but the One preached. Those who heard him recognized that his sermons honored the Savior and exalted the name of the Lord Jesus Christ above all.
Henry T. Mahan served as pastor and teacher of Thirteenth Street Baptist Church in Ashland, Kentucky for over half a century. His life and ministry were devoted to proclaiming the sovereign grace of God and directing sinners to the finished work of Christ. He entered into the presence of the Lord in 2019, leaving behind a lasting testimony to the gospel he faithfully preached.
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