Personaly, I do not see anything wrong with his testimony. It takes a man to stand up and admit that he was wrong. Some people should think about what they are saying before they post on here. God Bless Him!!
NOW that is one classy singer man. that guy has such a smoothness and annointing to his voice that its hard not to feel something when you hear him sing. Praise the Lord for Grace. God is good
Could someone let him know that I pass this link onto the blog sites in Fiji to encourage them there to forgive those who have oppressed and abused their families and friends under the present coup there.
hoover4000, It is so heart rending to see all the Saints in this video who have gone home. Thank God the videography of You Tube allows us to see all of them when we want. Thank you, your work in posting the videos has greatly blessed me and thousands of others.
J. Hunt is right. Unless anyone who has gone the way that Calvin did can look past all of the human help and emotions and build a strong relationship with Christ, they won't have the strength to stand their coming trials. I don't think it was right to write a book about his failure, though. The Bible says it is a shame to even speak of those things sinners do in secret. Who did it offend?-probably his father and family. Who did it benefit?- Maybe the author. Why exploit his weakness?
Why does Vestal and her old man always get the fancy soft chairs...who determines who's special and who's not? my but gets sore too sitting in a folding chair too...it doesn't know Vestal...it knows it wants her seat!!!
the older ones usually got different chairs, to make them more comfortable i suppose, most of them had a lot of health problems. the younger ones can deal with it more lol
@MethodistPreacher --- It's called respecting our elders. Vestal and Howard spent more time on their feet singing and praising God and more time than that on bended knee that if anyone, regardless of age, deserved those 'cushy' chairs, the Goodmans did!
Well, I don't know what Cal believes but his testimony doesn't really express anything about the true Gospel. That being said, I think he's one of the best singers I've ever heard and his voice is amazingly powerful! I'm definitely going to try and collect the Sons of Song records.
2:57 "I paid for my sins". If sins are paid for then they were paid by Jesus. He's broken over the acceptance of peers after years of being ostracized and thats beautiful but its not a gospel testimony. No part of the gospel is found. No mention of God's just wrath upon and hatred of sinners, no mention of Christ or his atonement, no mention of the power of God to save sinners. not trying to discount him as a Christian but maybe this video is just labeled wrong. great singer.
@JefferyHunt I'm not sure what testimony you were listening to from Calvin, but I heard the message loud and clear. That we can and will be forgiven by Christ and that our brothers and sisters in Christ can also forgive us.
I also remember Calvin and Bob and Lee in Memphis during the middle and late 50's and 60's and the trouble he got into. They were a hit at Ellis Auditorm in Memphis. Bill Kenyon was one of their best fans.
Hello from UK Calvin is a good singer this and wasted years are very touching and a message to many of us. Any idea if they and others by him are on CD tape etc. Bilko
I listened to this for the second time tonight and the second time I blanked out all the events of the day, all the distractions and really heard a message of love, understanding, and forgiveness just like christ ask's of us.
Personaly, I do not see anything wrong with his testimony. It takes a man to stand up and admit that he was wrong. Some people should think about what they are saying before they post on here. God Bless Him!!
09231949 1 year ago 2
I knew Calvin back in the 1960's and he was already into trouble....always loved his singing and am happy that he got to "sing" again!
GospelPhil 1 year ago
God is so good,to forgive and forget. Thank you Jesus. Love your music Calvin.
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avaherron 1 year ago 2
NOW that is one classy singer man. that guy has such a smoothness and annointing to his voice that its hard not to feel something when you hear him sing. Praise the Lord for Grace. God is good
ExisteDiosInc 2 years ago 2
I often send this video around the world to try and offer hope to those in need of some guidance and hope.
markanthony1920 2 years ago
Bless you Calvin.
Could someone let him know that I pass this link onto the blog sites in Fiji to encourage them there to forgive those who have oppressed and abused their families and friends under the present coup there.
Raw Fiji News, Solivakasama & coupfourpointfive.
markanthony1920 2 years ago
hoover4000, It is so heart rending to see all the Saints in this video who have gone home. Thank God the videography of You Tube allows us to see all of them when we want. Thank you, your work in posting the videos has greatly blessed me and thousands of others.
alphashed 2 years ago 2
J. Hunt is right. Unless anyone who has gone the way that Calvin did can look past all of the human help and emotions and build a strong relationship with Christ, they won't have the strength to stand their coming trials. I don't think it was right to write a book about his failure, though. The Bible says it is a shame to even speak of those things sinners do in secret. Who did it offend?-probably his father and family. Who did it benefit?- Maybe the author. Why exploit his weakness?
gennjay 2 years ago
Why does Vestal and her old man always get the fancy soft chairs...who determines who's special and who's not? my but gets sore too sitting in a folding chair too...it doesn't know Vestal...it knows it wants her seat!!!
MethodistPreacher 2 years ago
the older ones usually got different chairs, to make them more comfortable i suppose, most of them had a lot of health problems. the younger ones can deal with it more lol
hoover4000 2 years ago 3
i know...i was kidding...we always take care of our seniors as we are supposed to.
MethodistPreacher 2 years ago
@MethodistPreacher --- It's called respecting our elders. Vestal and Howard spent more time on their feet singing and praising God and more time than that on bended knee that if anyone, regardless of age, deserved those 'cushy' chairs, the Goodmans did!
KGalaxie 1 year ago
Former memeber of the Oak Ridge Quartet (later boys) of country fame. INTERSTING!. Great singer
imdmpimdmp 2 years ago
Calvin is a great Gospel singer! He has been through a lot.
tignanello100 2 years ago
He's got the voice!...We are all sinners but God forgives he who repents and changes for the better!!...Great singing....thank you!!
wdeadman49 2 years ago
jeffery hunt
no offense , but doesn't judge not lest yee be judged come to mind and the return of the prodigal son ?
markanthony1920 2 years ago
can anyone in the states ask Cal to download some more videos of his singing , i can't get enough of this guy , he's so moving .
markanthony1920 2 years ago
this is truly a heart wrenching testimonial and aren't we lucky that he went through all this because now we get to enjoy his singing .
the lord surely works in mysterious ways indeed !
what humility and grace this man has and now he can sing for us !
markanthony1920 3 years ago
Well, I don't know what Cal believes but his testimony doesn't really express anything about the true Gospel. That being said, I think he's one of the best singers I've ever heard and his voice is amazingly powerful! I'm definitely going to try and collect the Sons of Song records.
JefferyHunt 3 years ago
whats wrong with his testimony?
hoover4000 3 years ago 3
2:57 "I paid for my sins". If sins are paid for then they were paid by Jesus. He's broken over the acceptance of peers after years of being ostracized and thats beautiful but its not a gospel testimony. No part of the gospel is found. No mention of God's just wrath upon and hatred of sinners, no mention of Christ or his atonement, no mention of the power of God to save sinners. not trying to discount him as a Christian but maybe this video is just labeled wrong. great singer.
JefferyHunt 3 years ago
@JefferyHunt I'm not sure what testimony you were listening to from Calvin, but I heard the message loud and clear. That we can and will be forgiven by Christ and that our brothers and sisters in Christ can also forgive us.
ladytxlove 1 year ago 2
Cal is still singing as good as ever, he is nearly 80 years of age. Well done Cal keep reaching for the high notes
40thegardener 3 years ago
Touching.
mal245 3 years ago
I also remember Calvin and Bob and Lee in Memphis during the middle and late 50's and 60's and the trouble he got into. They were a hit at Ellis Auditorm in Memphis. Bill Kenyon was one of their best fans.
GospelPhil 3 years ago
my dad wrote a book about him check it out its by russ cheatham called bad boy of gospil music the calvin newton story
3daygracc2596 4 years ago
I watched this video and said "That's a book!" And it was, and I wrote it.
Russ Cheatham, author Bad Boy of Gospel Music: The Calvin Newton Story
3daygracc2596 4 years ago
Hello from UK Calvin is a good singer this and wasted years are very touching and a message to many of us. Any idea if they and others by him are on CD tape etc. Bilko
40thegardener 4 years ago
I remember Calvin when he was young and with "The Sons of Song"... great talent.
Ronnieboy42 5 years ago
Amen! Wow...
sbr307 5 years ago
I listened to this for the second time tonight and the second time I blanked out all the events of the day, all the distractions and really heard a message of love, understanding, and forgiveness just like christ ask's of us.
cindylavone 5 years ago