Cyrus Ingersoll Scofield will forever be known as the editor of The Scofield Reference Bible, a study Bible still being used by conservative Christians to this day. But many do not know that he was a soldier for Robert E. Lee in the Civil War, and later a lawyer. Born in Michigan and raised in Tennessee, he was active in politcs after the war in the state of Kansas. Saved at 36 years old, he left behind a life of drunkeness and debauchary. He successfully pastored churches and preached as an evangelist. A serious Bible student, he wrote study courses, phamplets and books. His study Bible was his crowning acheivement. His preaching was practical and memorable. Many of the great preachers of his day gravitated to him such as Moody and Torrey. Scofield's life was a testament to the grace and power of God.
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