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F.F. Bosworth mentioned in "John G. Lake’s Formative Years, 1870-1908: The Making of A Con Man”

Barry Morton presents a highly negative evaluation of John G. Lake. Morton unleashes a blistering critique, arguing that Lake and some of his biographers have misled readers about his life history.

#FFBosworth #BosworthMatters #JohnGLake #ChurchHistory #BosworthMention

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Bosworth’s ‘Christ the Healer’ found in Maya Angelou’s personal library

Photo shared by Bishop Paul Francis Lanier

By Roscoe Barnes III, PhD Author, F.F. Bosworth: The Man Behind “Christ the Healer” Copyright © 2023 #FFBosworth #BosworthMatters

Like millions of people before her, Maya Angelou was probably a reader of F.F. Bosworth. According to a 2015 post on Facebook, his book, “Christ the Healer,” was found in her personal library following her death on May 28, 2014, in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Bishop Paul Francis Lanier of  Hope Community Church, Winston-Salem, shared this news on Sept. 9, 2015. He wrote:

“Following service a precious member of many years and dear friend presented me an amazing gift …. It was a copy of F.F. Bosworth’s “Christ the Healer.” Of course, I love this book. Even more special, when I opened it I discovered that it came from the personal library of Maya Angelou. Many of Dr. Angelou’s things were sold recently at an auction. I just think it is the coolest thing that she had Brother Bosworth’s book, and that someone thought of me when they saw it. So blessed. So very blessed.”

Lanier graciously shared images of the book, including one with a yellow sticker attached (inside the front cover) with the words: “This Book is from the Library of Maya Angelou.”

Friends of Lanier quickly responded with congratulatory comments. “Wow .. doubly cool,” replied Donna Schambach. One friend shared, “What a treasure to your heart.” Another wrote: “My copy stays on my desk. I refer to it often. No words can explain the Power of God that was present with F.F. Bosworth as it was written!”

“I have that great book!,” posted one friend. “Surprised that Maya Angelou also had it!”

While we don’t know if Angelou actually read the book, we are certain that it was inside her home. Given her love of books and her voracious appetite for reading, there’s a good chance that she did indeed read Bosworth’s book. Even so, it would be interesting to know how she acquired the book and what she thought of it.

Just over a year after her death, Laster’s Fine Art & Antiques hosted an estate sale at her house in Winston-Salem. Through that sale, people acquired her furniture, artworks, and books, among other things.

See more here: https://ffbosworth.mystrikingly.com/blog/bosworth-s-christ-the-healer-found-in-maya-angelou-s-personal-library

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F.F. Bosworth featured in Dean Merrill’s book, ‘50 Pentecostal and Charismatic Leaders Every Christian Should Know’

F.F. Bosworth is one of many Pentecostal leaders featured in Dean Merrill’s book, “50 Pentecostal and Charismatic Leaders Every Christian Should Know” (Chosen Books, 2021). The book, which is similar to Lester Sumrall’s “Pioneers of Faith” (Harrison House, 1995), is a collection of profiles that provides a brief overview of Pentecostal and charismatic leaders who played important roles in revival movements and church history. As for Bosworth, Merrill describes him as “a man who wanted to hear from God equally as much as to speak for God and be the conduit of His healing power.”

The book features a long list of names that are well known. In addition to Bosworth, the list includes such luminaries as Maria Woodworth-Etter, Smith Wigglesworth, Charles Mason, William J. Seymour, John G. Lake, Aimee Semple McPherson, Donald Gee, Agnes Sanford, David du Plessis, Gordon and Freda Lindsay, Wonsuk and July Ma, Dennis and Rita Bennett, John and Elizabeth Sherrill, Francis and Judith MacNutt, Jack Hayford, Oral Roberts, William Branham, Harald Bredesen, Jane Hansen Hoyt, and John Wimber.

Dr. Craig S. Keener, who wrote the Foreword, describes the book as “a handy primer on most of the leading figures --- a valuable refresher for those schooled in Pentecostalism and a crucial survey to initiate beginners.” As such, the book is sure to answer questions, fill in gaps, inspire, and perhaps invigorate a new generation in the study of Pentecostal church history.

As the author, Merrill continues to add to an already impressive career. He is the former editor of Campus Life and Leadership Journal. He also served as editorial director for David C. Cook and Focus on the Family. He has written 10 books and co-authored 39 others, according to his bio. Some of his titles have been ranked on New York Times bestseller lists.

Note: John Lathrop wrote an excellent review of this book for The Pneuma Review. It can be read here.

Key moments in Bosworth’s life

Merrill’s 282-page volume gives readers a quick overview of the key moments in Bosworth’s life history. He opens the chapter with Bosworth’s dilemma in Lima, Ohio. Bosworth had been asked to preach on the subject of divine healing. He believed in healing, but he wrestled with the fact that all were not healed in answer to prayer. After some reflection and prayer, he concluded it was his job to preach and pray for the sick, and to leave the results to God. He’d asked, “Lord, suppose I preach on healing, and the people come and don’t get healed?” The Lord reportedly replied, “If people didn’t get saved, you wouldn’t stop preaching the Gospel.” From that point, Bosworth began preaching the message of salvation and healing with unrelenting boldness.

Merrill follows this section with two widely known cases of healing in Bosworth’s ministry. The first case is about the school for the deaf in Chicago in the 1920s where multiple students were reportedly healed through Bosworth’s ministry. David J. du Plessis mentioned the healings in the April 1958 issue of World-Wide Revival. He wrote:

See the full article here: https://ffbosworth.mystrikingly.com/blog/f-f-bosworth-featured-in-dean-merrill-s-book-50-pentecostal-and

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#BosworthMatters

https://ffbosworth.mystrikingly.com/blog/f-f-bosworth-featured-in-champions-of-faith-video-series

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Ongoing Legacy of 'Christ the Healer'

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My Book, F.F. Bosworth: The Man Behind ‘Christ the Healer,’ is cited in ‘Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States’

 #FFBosworth #ChristTheHealer

http://ffbosworth.mystrikingly.com/blog/my-book-f-f-bosworth-the-man-behind-christ-the-healer-is-cited-in

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"F.F. Bosworth, author of 'Christ the Healer,' reportedly led over a million people to Christ. He was considered by scholars and ministers alike to be one of the most successful healing evangelists of his era." -- Dr. Roscoe Barnes III

Follow #BosworthMatters blog: ffbosworth.strikingly.com

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Reinhard Bonnke, Famous Healing Evangelist, has Died

He borrowed his ministry technique from T.L. Osborn, who was inspired by F.F. Bosworth

Healing en Masse, the ministry technique that Reinhard Bonnke inherited from T.L. Osborn, was actually inspired by F.F. Bosworth.

#ReinhardBonnke #FFBosworth #ChristTheHealer #Pentecostal #ChurchHistory #ORU #CFNI #BosworthMatters #Revival #DivineHealing #Miracles #CFAN #Africa #HealingEnMasse

http://ffbosworth.mystrikingly.com/blog/reinhard-bonnke-famous-healing-evangelist-has-died

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F.F. Bosworth's Defense of Divine Healing

A look at his use of the 'Notable Data Argument' (NDA)

Ever wonder about F.F. Bosworth’s debate skills? Or his method of argument? I’m analyzing his work as an apologist for divine healing. I’m developing a concept I term the “Notable Data Argument” or #NDA (based on Acts 4:16). It’s a work in progress. #NotableDataArgument

#FFBosworth #ChristTheHealer #BosworthMatters #Pentecostal #ORU #CFNI #AssembliesOfGod #Evangelicals #ChurchHistory #Debate #DivineHealing #Revival

http://ffbosworth.mystrikingly.com/blog/f-f-bosworth-s-defense-of-divine-healing

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F.F. Bosworth -- Apologist on Fire

Whenever F.F. Bosworth was challenged on the topic of divine healing, he used Scripture and divine healing testimonials in what I term the “Notable Data Argument” or NDA (taken from Acts 4:16).

I define NDA as the Pentecostal method of proving a point, establishing a supernatural claim -- or supporting a position --  by using trusted and reliable experiences that are widely accepted and validated by objective sources, such as medical professionals. 

#NotableDataArgument #NDA

#FFBosworth #ChristTheHealer #Pentecostal #ChurchHistory #CFNI #DivineHealing #Revival

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ON THIS DAY (August 21): F.F. Bosworth's Beating

On Aug. 21, 1911, F.F. Bosworth wrote a letter about a beating he endured because of his ministry to blacks at a campmeeting near Hearne, Texas. 

#FFBosworth #ChristTheHealer #OnThisDay #OTD #ThisDayInHistory #ThisDayInFFBosworthHistory #Pentecostal #Revival #AssembliesOfGod #ChurchHistory #PublicHistory #CFNI #BosworthMatters

http://ffbosworth.mystrikingly.com/blog/on-this-day-august-21-f-f-bosworth-pens-letter-about-his-beating

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ON THIS DAY: Kenneth E. Hagin is Born

On Aug. 20, 1917, Kenneth E. Hagin, who was known as the father of the modern Word of Faith movement, was born in McKinney, Texas.

#FFBosworth #ChristTheHealer #Pentecostal #ChurchHistory #KennethHagin #BosworthMatters #AssembliesOfGod #CFNI

http://ffbosworth.mystrikingly.com/blog/on-this-day-kenneth-e-hagin-is-born

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Dr. J. Gordon Melton of Baylor University is doing research on Texas Pentecostal history. He’s also delving into the contributions of F.F. Bosworth.

#FFBosworth #ChristTheHealer #Pentecostal #JGordonMelton #AssembliesOfGod #CFNI #ChurchHistory #ORU #Texas #BaylorUniversity  #BosworthMatters #BosworthMention

http://ffbosworth.mystrikingly.com/blog/dr-j-gordon-melton-baylor-professor-is-doing-research-on-f-f-bosworth

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More on Oswald J. Smith and What He Learned from the Bosworth Brothers: What they taught him about citywide campaigns

#FFBosworth #ChristTheHealer #BosworthMatters #AssembliesOfGod #CFNI #ChurchHistory #OswaldJSmith #Revival #PublicHistory #Pentecostal

http://ffbosworth.mystrikingly.com/blog/more-on-oswald-j-smith-and-what-he-learned-from-the-bosworth-brothers

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 F.F. Bosworth Mentioned in G.J. Hocking’s book, 'The Pentecostal Paradox'

http://roscoereporting.blogspot.com/2019/07/ff-bosworth-mentioned-in-gj-hockings.html