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F.G. Allen

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Frederick George Allen (1885 – July 18, 1955) was an Australian preacher and evangelist whose ministry within the Churches of Christ spanned over four decades, emphasizing soul-winning and biblical fidelity. Born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to parents likely tied to the Protestant community, specific details about his early life and family are not widely documented. He trained at the College of the Bible in Melbourne, graduating around 1910, and was shaped by the Restoration Movement’s call to return to New Testament Christianity. Allen’s preaching career began with pastorates in Victoria, including Kew Church of Christ, before he embraced full-time evangelism in the 1920s. Known for his dynamic tent meetings and radio broadcasts, he preached across Australia and New Zealand, notably during campaigns in Tasmania and Sydney, where his sermons on salvation and holiness drew large crowds. He served as president of the Federal Conference of Churches of Christ in Australia and contributed articles to the Australian Christian, advocating practical faith. Married with a family—details of his wife and children remain private—he died at age 70 in Melbourne, Australia, after a long illness.

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The New Birth: Its Nature and Necessity

ISA 1:18MAT 3:11MAT 5:8JHN 3:32CO 4:16EPH 4:221JN 1:7

F.G. Allen preaches on the necessity of being born again to see the kingdom of God, emphasizing the spiritual perception and experience required. He delves into the meanings of 'see' and 'kingdom,' highlighting the spiritual nature of perceiving God's kingdom and the reign of God's principles in our lives. Allen discusses the inward and outward man, explaining the distinction between the flesh and the spirit in the new birth, emphasizing the importance of the spirit being regenerated by the Holy Spirit. He also addresses the elements of the new birth, focusing on the Spirit's agency in conversion and the water's agency in baptism, clarifying that baptism is a spiritual act that symbolizes the inward transformation. Allen challenges misconceptions about baptism, stressing its spiritual nature and its role in the transition from the kingdom of Satan to the kingdom of God.

Our Strength and Our Weakness

1CO 16:13EPH 4:15HEB 11:1HEB 11:341PE 5:2

F.G. Allen preaches about the strength that comes from faith, highlighting how individuals in the Bible were made strong out of weakness through their faith in God. He emphasizes the importance of a life of faith leading to growth and transformation. Allen discusses the elements of strength in their plea for restoration, focusing on the need to adhere to the original model of the Church as left by the Apostles. He also addresses the elements of weakness, such as losing sight of their distinctive plea, issues with church government, lack of co-operation in church work, and a need for personal consecration to the work.

Rebuilding Jerusalem

NEH 4:17NEH 6:3PSA 127:11CO 3:11EPH 6:112TI 2:15JUD 1:3

F.G. Allen preaches about the importance of remaining steadfast in the work of God, drawing parallels between Nehemiah's dedication to rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem and the need for unwavering commitment to restoring New Testament Christianity. He emphasizes the history of Nehemiah's rebuilding efforts and the opposition he faced, highlighting the necessity of prayer, vigilance, and reliance on God's strength in the face of challenges. Allen stresses the significance of the Restoration movement in returning to the divine model of the early Church, promoting undenominational unity based on the Bible as the sole authority in religion, and resisting compromise with worldly influences.