Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. - 2 Timothy 3:5
Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof; from such turn away.
Our Lord said, “You do err not knowing the scriptures nor the power of God.” This is the great problem with “another gospel and another Jesus” which is preached today. It is a form of godliness but denies the power of God.
- A form of godliness says, “God wills to save all men;” denying his power adds, “but he cannot save unless men open their hearts to him.”
- A form of godliness says, “God has a wonderful place for men and women;” denying his power adds, “but you must allow him to have his will and way.”
- A form of godliness says, “Christ died on the cross for all the sins of all the sons of Adam that all may be saved;” denying the power of his blood adds, “but his blood has no power nor efficacy to save anyone until men release it to work.”
- A form of godliness says, “The Holy Spirit knocks at everyone's heart with a desire to enter and work repentance and faith;” denying the power adds, “but you must open the door.”
- A form of godliness says, “Salvation is of the Lord;” denying the power adds, “but those whom he saves may yet fall away and perish.”
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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