Those who know the living God, who have seen a little of his glory and majesty in the face of our Lord Jesus, are troubled by the low opinion that men today have of the Lord God. There is little reverence and “no fear of God before their eyes.” They speak of God as if he were a creature like them; “thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself” (Psa. 50:21). Such trash, triviality and frivolity are permitted in the pulpit and in the church in the name of God. The familiarity, irreverence, and loose talk about the Lord God is unheard of in the scriptures and unknown among our ancient fathers. No one ever accused old King Nebuchadnezzar of being a prophet, but the Lord taught him the fear of the Lord. He learned four things and passed them on to us in Daniel 4:34-37.
- He learned the greatness, majesty, and sovereignty of God! “I blessed the Most High, and I praised and honored him that liveth forever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion.”
- He learned that man is nothing! “And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing.”
- He learned the will of God is unchangeable and shall be done! “He doeth according to his will in heaven and in earth and none can stay his hand or question him.”
- He learned that those who walk in pride the Lord will abase! “And those who walk in pride he is able to abase.”
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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