The following is from the preface in John T. Christian’s Baptist History book, and is quite the eye opener for those pastors/churches who would be quick to “unchurch” a group that originated in Arminianism! “The question has often been asked: “Were all of the ancient parties mentioned in these pages in absolute or substantial accord…
Category: Baptist Disctinctives
B. H. Carroll on Fellowship With Those Who Teach Universal Church
(Q) Do you dis-fellowship your Baptist brethren who teach the present existence of “an universal, in visible, spiritual church?” (A) Most certainly not so long as they duly honor the particular assembly and its ordinances, as multitudes of them do, in spite of the natural tendency of their theory to discredit it. Many of them,…
Perspective on Baptist History and Fellowship
The writing on the passenger side rearview mirror of most vehicles in the USA says “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear” and according to Wikipedia its “because while these mirrors’ convexity gives them a useful field of view, it also makes objects appear smaller….” In a word, it’s about perspective. As a…
Solid Baptist Theology Books on Logos
As many of my friends and family know, I love Logos Bible Software. It’s a great resource for Bible study, reading, and sermon prep. And, as everyone knows I am not ashamed to be a Baptist. Through the years I have grown my digital library in Logos, and I am going to recommend my top…
Scriptural Baptism
“There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” (Ephesians 4:4–6) The title of my article is “Scriptural Baptism.” It could simply be entitled…