“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” — Romans 1:16

Welcome to The Peoples Gospel Hour!

The Bible reveals two ways which people are following to get into heaven. One way, the true way, is God’s way. God’s way into heaven is the way of peace and truth and righteousness. It is the only way approved of God. This way centers in the Lord Jesus Christ who said: “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me” (John 14:6). The Bible declares that there is another way. “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death” (Prov. 14:12).

There are so many popular ways today filled with lost multitudes all over the land, such as the way of morality, the way of respectability, the way of religion, the way of churchianity, the way of baptism, the way of christening, the way of confirmation, the way of penance, the way of confession, the way of “doing the best I can”, the way of self, the way of education, the way of philosophy, the way of false isms and cults that crowd the street. Little wonder then when we speak to people about the way of salvation, that so many have asked, “How can I know which is the true way? There are so many different ideas and so many religions.”

But there is ONE difference between God’s way of salvation and man’s way, and that difference is found in a Person, the Lord Jesus Christ. You will notice that man leaves Christ out of the center of his way. You will discover that the modern false cults and isms demote Christ to a mere man and add something to what He has already done for your salvation and mine. We become children of God through a supernatural birth. Jesus said to Nicodemus: “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). Jesus also said, “Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again” (John 3:7)

“May the Lord bless you, and make you a blessing!”  – The PGH Staff.

TPGH Headquarters in Halifax, NS

What’s New:

 
Check out our updated Audio Sermons, recently updated Last Month’s Broadcasts in mp3, Bible Studies.
 
Check back regularly for updates, and our updated home page message

  • Notes And Quotes For Today                                                                  

       The 79th Anniversary of Peoples Gospel Hour !

     

    “……hitherto has the LORD helped us.” 1st Samuel 7:12.

     

                   Here We Stand Without Compromise,

                                  Building And Battling.

    As we celebrate the 79th anniversary of the Peoples Gospel Hour We at this ministry believe that the above two words – building, and battling describe the responsibilities with regard to our God given ministry and the order in which they should be executed in our endeavors.

    Building:

    In Matthew 16:18, Christ said He would build his church and the gates of hell would not be able to prevail against it. For more than 2000 years our Savior has been in spiritual construction business, via the salvation of souls and the establishing of local New Testament Churches.  While Christ is the sole foundation of the building, he has granted believers a major part in this building activity. In 1st Corinthians 3:9, the Apostle Paul specifically states that believers “ are God’s building” as well as co-laborers in establishing and strengthening spiritual building that we call the New Testament churches.

    Now when Christ departed from this earth and returned home to glory, he left his greatest legacy of His testament – the Great Commission mandate; as delineated in Matthew 28:18-20, “…. All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and the of Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you, and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” This mandate was one of the last words Christ spoke to his disciples before He returned back to His Heavenly Father in the celestial heavens. To use a military term, the Great Commission Command has been called “ the marching order of the church.”

    While all the words that Christ spake are significant and need to be seriously considered in the Gospels, the Great Commission mandate which involves Christ’s last words must ever be uppermost in the preachers and believers mind and heart. In reality no preacher can ever get beyond this mandate. Yes, it must be uppermost in the preacher’s mind when he commences his ministry, uppermost in his heart when he continues his ministry, and uppermost in his mind when he consummates his ministry.

    What a blessing to know that as Christ reiterated the Great commission, He also cited promises that preachers and believers can claim as they labor in establishing, and strengthening the local New Testament churches.

    • In Matthew 20:28, Christ gave the promise of His person: “ Lo, I am with you always…”
    • In Mark 16:15, Christ gave the promise of His protection, that of safety in service.
    • In Luke 24:47 Christ gave the promise of His program, involving both repentance and remission of sins.
    • In John 20:21 Christ gave the promise of His peace as he sent his disciples for into the world: “ peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you,”
    • In Acts 1:8, He gave the promise of His power, “…. But ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you…”

    Now in this building directive there are three essential elements involved: they are in consecutive sequential order – Evangelism, Baptism, and Catechism.

    Evangelism – The Spreading of the good news of the gospel.

    The Great Commission begins with Evangelism: “ Go ye therefore and teach all nations….” if this first imperative is ignored or neglected, the rest of the Great Commission has little meaning. Evangelism is the heartbeat and heartthrob of God. This is disclosed in 2nd Peter 3:9, where the Scripture states that God is “ not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” Bearing in mind that Christ’s words in Matthew 9:17 are applicable to every generation. “ the harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few. Pray ye therefore to the Lord of the harvest that he will send forth laborers into the harvest.”

    Dearly beloved there is no acceptable substitute for evangelistic soul winning endeavors either at home or abroad. “The love of God” must constrain believers. The goal of every faithful New Testament shepherd should be to train a band of earnest soul seekers on fire with the constraining loved of Christ as their motivating source.  Remember this:  A silent church will become a stagnant church; and God never commanded us to win everyone, but to witness to everyone.

    Baptism: Matthew 28:19b , “ ….baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost…” This must be the first immediate step the new converts take once they have received Christians are partakers this new life in Christ. One of the simplest outlines for baptism is as follows: 1. The mandate for baptism Matthew 28:18-20 2. The method of Baptism Acts 8:35-38 and 3. The message of Baptism – Romans 6:1-5   Baptism by immersion was:

    • The practice established by John the Baptist in Matthew 3:5-6,
    • The pattern exemplified by Christ in Matthew 3:13-17, and,
    • the practice employed in the early church as in Acts 8:36-38

    Baptism by immersion is a picture of Christ’s death and a picture of Christ’s resurrection. Baptism by immersion is also a depiction of the believer’s death to sin and resurrection unto a new life in Christ.

    Catechism: This is the third element in the Great Commission. No, this is not a Lutheran term.  This word simply means to instruct or to teach. In Matthew 28:18-20 we read, “ ……. teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you….”  Biblical instruction is a must for all believers. New born-babes in Christ should not be left to fend for themselves. They desperately need biblical instruction.

    This must include:

    • Instruction concerning the faith -Philippians 1:27
    • Instruction concerning the family -Ephesians 5:21-31
    • Instruction concerning the fellowship – Acts 2:42, which emphasizes the centrality of the local church in God’s program for this age– 1st Timothy 3:15

    Dearly Beloved, The love of Christ must always be the central factor when seeking to fulfill His Command. And what a blessing to know that God’s command always comes with God’s enablement’s.

    One of the biggest problems concerning “ The Great Commission” in the local churches today is simply that preachers and believers alike sometimes downplay, downgrade or just quit with their endeavors. Galatians 8:9 is a great verse to recall when we tend to become weary in our endeavors and sometime let up or even quit. “ And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season, we shall reap if we faint not.”

    To be Continued…………………………………….

                                From The Peoples Gospel Hour Staff

       

                                                  

Scroll to Top