Imagine yourself in a quiet corner. Your Bible is opened to Romans, a book containing many of the essentials of the Christian faith. For some, it’s an intimidating study. Now imagine being approached by a friendly, smiling pastor who is well acquainted with Romans—and its Author. He comes along side and offers to guide you in a chapter-by-chapter study of God’s Word. Will you invite him to join you? Ray Stedman’s warmth and humor shine through Reason to Rejoice,Reason to Rejoice, helping you explore and savor Paul’s words. You’ll find yourself challenged to apply these timeless truths to your everyday life.
Raymond Charles Stedman was an evangelical Christian pastor, and author. He was a long-time pastor of Peninsula Bible Church in Palo Alto, California, and author of several books.
Peninsula Bible Fellowship had begun two years earlier as a small Bible study. By 1950 it had grown to the point of needing pastoral care. The directors of Peninsula Bible Fellowship offered the position to Ray in 1950. Peninsula Bible Fellowship became Peninsula Bible Church, and Ray's leadership here was to last forty years, culminating in his retirement as a pastor and elder on April 30, 1990.
Ray was known for his humor and warmth. His gentle personality allowed all those who met him to feel instantly at ease. At the height of his career, when he was speaking internationally; Ray often would return home to Palo Alto and listen to Peninsula Bible Church interns preach from the church pulpit. Regarding Ray's impact, Chuck Swindoll said "Ray Stedman is what I want to be when I grow up."
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