Sermons & Devotionals by R.A. Torrey
R.A. Torrey
Praying unto God
We have seen something of the tremendous importance and the resistless power of prayer, and now we come directly to the question- -how to pray with power. 1. In the 12th chapter of the Acts of the Apostles we have the record of a prayer that prevailed with God, and brought to pass great results. In ... Read More
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Praying with Thanksgiving
There are two words often overlooked in the lesson about prayer which Paul gives us in Phil. 4:6,7, "In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your... Read More
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Principles of Biblical Interpretation
from Dr. R. A. Torrey’s The Importance and Value of Proper Bible Study (New York: George H. Doran Co., 1921), pp. 55-90. 1. Get absolutely right with God yourself by the absolute surrender of your will to Him. 2. Be determined to find out just what God intended to teach and not what you wish Him to ... Read More
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Profitable Bible Study
There are many profitable methods of Bible Study. There is something, however, in Bible study more important than the best methods, that is, the fundamental conditions of profitable study. He who meets these conditions will get more out of the Bible, while pursuing the poorest method, than will he w... Read More
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Question That Should Startle Every Man Who is Not a Christian
“How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation?” — Hebrews ii. 3 I have a text to-night which I believe God has given me for this hour, a text that ought to startle every man and woman in this building who has not accepted the Gospel of Christ. You will find it in Hebrews ii. 3: “How shall w... Read More
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Refuges of Lies
“The hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies” — Isaiah xxviii. 17. We have seen in a former address that every man needs a refuge from four things-from the accusations of his own conscience, from the power of sin within, from the power of Satan, and from the wrath to come. Almost every man has a re... Read More
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Saved at Ninety-two
When we were in Warrnambool, Australia, for two or three successive nights, I noticed an old man sitting up in the front seats drinking in every word I said. I afterwards learned that he was ninety-two years of age. One night after having come two or three times, when I gave out the invitation, this... Read More
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Ten Reasons Why I Believe the Bible is the Word of God
I was brought up to believe that the Bible was the Word of God. In early life I accepted it as such upon the authority of my parents, and never gave the question any serious thought. But later in life my faith in the Bible was utterly shattered through the influence of the writings of a very celebra... Read More
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The Ambition of James and John Mark 10:32–45
(Compare Matt. 20:17–28; Luke 18:31–34) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Christ Foretells His Crucifixion and Resurrection, vv. 32–34 Whither was Jesus journeying at the beginning of this lesson? What was the state of mind of His disciples as they followed Him? At what were they amazed and fearful? What di... Read More
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The Anointing of Jesus by Mary of Bethany Matt. 26:6–16
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Jesus Anointed by Mary, the Sister of Lazarus, 6–13 When did the scene recorded in this lesson occur? (John 12:1.) When does it seem to have occurred according to the account in Matt. 26:1, 2? Why does Matthew record it in this way? Where is Jesus in this lesson? What light... Read More
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The Appointment of the Twelve Apostles Mark 3:7–19
(See also Matthew 12:15–21; 10:2–4; Luke 6:12–19) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. “Thou Art the Son of God,” vv. 7–12 In the verses that immediately precede this lesson, what had our Lord done? How would we naturally expect that this miracle would affect those who saw it? What was the effect upon some (v.... Read More
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The Arrest of Jesus and Peter’s Denial Mark 14:43–54, 66–72
(Compare Matthew 26:47–56, 69–75; Luke 22:47–62; John 18:1–27) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Jesus Betrayed, vv. 43–49 Who came to arrest Jesus? Who led the way? (Luke 22:47.) Had Judas ever been there before? (John 18:2.) What had Judas seen and heard there in times past? Did the sacred memory of these... Read More
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The Baptism of Jesus Mark 1:9–11
(Compare Matthew 3:13–17; Luke 3:21–23) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS For what purpose had Jesus come all the way from Nazareth to Jordan? (Matt. 3:13). Why was Jesus baptized? (Matt. 3:15; Ro. 8:3; 2 Cor. 5:21). Why was it that God chose just this occasion to give this wonderful testimony to His Son that ... Read More
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The Birth of Jesus the Messiah, and the Visit of the Magi Matthew 2:1–18
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. The Saviour Sought, vv. 1–8 (Matthew 8:11) Who were these wise men? (v. 1, R. V. margin, see Esther 1:13; Dan. 2:12). What notices have we in the Bible of this class? How did these particular “wise men” show that they were really wise? Do wise men as a rule seek Christ? (1 ... Read More
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The Birth of Jesus the Prince of Peace Luke 2:1–20
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. The Prince Despised by Man, vv. 1–7 (Isaiah 53:3) How many years before, and by whom, was it prophesied that the Christ should be born in Bethlehem? (Micah 5:2). What decrees and deeds of man worked together to fulfill this prophecy and purpose of God? What does this prove?... Read More
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The Burial of Jesus John 19:31–42; Matthew 27:61–66
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. The Death of Jesus Made Sure, vv. 37–37 What final request did the Jews make of Pilate? What was the purpose of this request? Why were the Jews unwilling that the bodies should remain on the crosses over that Sabbath? (Deut. 21:22, 23.) Was there any especial reason why the... Read More
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The Call of Matthew the Publican Luke 5:27–39
(See also Matthew 9:9–17; Mark 2:13–22) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Calling a Publican, vv. 27, 28 To what place did Jesus go? (Mark 2:13.) For what purpose? (Mark 2:2, 13; John 1:43.) Why did Jesus seek Levi out? When Jesus came where Levi was, what did He do? What is the exact force of the word “beh... Read More
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The Call of the First Four Disciples Luke 5:1–11
(See also Matthew 4:18–22; Mark 1:16–20) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Listening to Jesus, vv. 1–3 Does Luke follow the chronological order? (Compare Matt. 4:18, etc.; Mark 1:16.) Why not? Did Jesus have much of an audience? What was it that they were after? Are there multitudes today who are eager for ... Read More
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The Centurion’s Servant Luke 7:1–10
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. The Prayer of Faith, vv. 1–3 Where was this miracle performed? What miracles had already been wrought there? (John 4:46–54; Mark 2:1; etc.) What was the social position of the man who came to our Lord compared with that of our Lord Himself? How did the centurion approach Hi... Read More
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The Childhood of Jesus Luke 2:40–52
(Compare Matthew 2:23) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Growing, v. 40 How many verses are there in the four Gospels in regard to the boyhood of Jesus? Is this in any way a suggestion of their authenticity? How much of the Gospel history is taken up with the death of Jesus? Why is that? Why is it that Luke... Read More
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R.A. Torrey (1856 - 1928)
An American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. Called by D. L. Moody to head Bible institute in Chicago (now Moody Bible Institute). Dean of Bible Institute of Los Angeles. Pastorates included Chicago Avenue Church (now Moody Memorial) and Church of the Open Door, Los Angeles. Worldwide evangelistic meetings with Charlie Alexander. Founded Montrose Bible Conference, PA. Wrote more than forty books.Torrey held his last evangelistic meeting in Florida in 1927, additional meetings being canceled because of his failing health. He died at home in Asheville, North Carolina, on October 26, 1928, having preached throughout the world and written more than 40 books. Torrey-Gray Auditorium, the main auditorium at Moody, was named for Torrey and his successor, James M. Gray. At Biola, the Torrey Honors Institute honors him, as does the university's annual Bible conference.
Reuben Archer Torrey was an American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. Held evangelistic meetings around the world with song leader Charlie Alexander. Called by D.L. Moody to head the Bible Institute of the Chicago Evangelization Society (now Moody Bible Institute); Dean of Bible Institute of Los Angeles; pastorates included Chicago Avenue Church (now Moody Memorial Church) and Church of the Open Door, Los Angeles.
Besides his obvious gifts in all these areas, he was also a man of prayer, a student of the Bible, and an outstanding personal soul-winner. It is said that he daily read the Bible in four languages, having a good working knowledge of Greek and Hebrew. Some students of church history feel he did more to promote personal evangelism than any other one man since the days of the apostles. His prayer life has seldom been equaled in the annals of Christendom.
Reuben A. Torrey wrote some forty books and his practical writings on the Holy Spirit, prayer, salvation, soul-winning, and evangelism are still favorites of many Christians.