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This is a facsimile reprint of the 1964 edition published in New
York by Russell & Russell, Inc., which was itself an enlarged
version of the original produced in 1867 by the Narragansett Club
Publications, Providence, RI.
This is a facsimile reprint of the 1964 edition published in New
York by Russell & Russell, Inc., which was itself an enlarged
version of the original produced in 1867 by the Narragansett Club
Publications, Providence, RI.
"The recent reprint of The Baptist Catechism has given families and
study classes a helpful tool for memorizing the great doctrines of
the Christian faith. Now, a hidden jewel, Benjamin Beddome's 'A
Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism, ' takes its place
alongside the Catechism to give much needed assistance to the same
families and classes. Beddome shows how the doctrines contained in
the Catechism are founded upon Scripture, and explains them for all
to understand. This is indeed a wonderful instrument to make
skilled craftsmen from apprentices " - Dr. James M. Renihan
'To endure the hardships of the frontier took more than a
determined pioneer spirit. It required a faith that everything
would work out for the best-that something more was to come other
than the meager crops they scratched out of the earth."-from "The
Minutes of Salem Baptist Church"Salem Baptist Church was one of the
small pioneer churches that nurtured that faith. Located near
Birchwood, Tennessee, Salem Baptist Church led the community in the
midst of its physical hardships from 1835 to 1941. Through the
Civil War, Reconstruction, the migration of its members to Texas
for cheap land, the turn of the century, and later, the depression,
the small church led its community in faith.The minutes and
supporting research provide not only a unique history of the
families in the community, but also a unique genealogical record of
over 175 families told through church action and membership
records. Join Daniel Lee Roark on his journey through the history
of this small pioneer church in East Tennessee. Experience the
coming together of these families, turning to the Lord in difficult
circumstances.
The Southern Baptist published beliefs from the years 1833 through
2000 and particularly as adopted by the Southern Baptist
Convention, 14 June 2000 are reviewed. The questions are asked; "As
published do they clearly show the plan of salvation?" and "does
the average Southern Baptist know and understand them?" If not,
they represent some type of tool for the leadership who in some
instances seem to show an almost pathological dedication to them,
even overshadowing the Scriptures. (They are "a witness to the
world." Baptist Faith and Message 2000, p. 3) The Baptist Faith
& Message Statement has always created controversy. The one
from the year 2000 created the most, however, not nearly as much as
Jesus created. Even Calvin (1509-1564) noted, "Tumult and unrest
often accompany the true proclamation of God's word." (Shepherds
Notes, Calvins Institutes, Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1998
p.14) These conclusions have come from discussions and written
reviews by senior Baptists, some who have, at least
psychologically, left the Southern Baptist Convention. I am
reminded of the words of Paul, "I am debtor to the barbarians; and
both to the wise and unwise." (Romans 1: 14) There is no doubt in
my mind that if Christ were to return in this century as He did
2000 years ago He would be crucified again; this time probably by
Baptists instead of the Jews. Major issues will be discussed.
Baptists have always had the right to discuss and compare their
beliefs. I can clearly remember my father, who was the best true
Christian that I have ever known saying, "Son, I am a Southern
Baptist because I believe they are closer to what the Bible teaches
than anyone else." This book is really 18 books in one.It reviews
many "big" current religious issues including: refuting the concept
of the original sin, clarification of predestination, what is truth
(The question Pilate asked Jesus and did not wait for an answer),
the Philosophy of War (effects of religion, pacifists, the "Just
War," Terror-Us (A new word for crime in America.), shame in our
churches, our children moving from television to video games and
further away from the Bible, the false concept and security of
Baptist in the non-biblical widespread belief of a pre-tribulation
rapture, the Biblical warnings that must happen before Christ comes
again, a description of the End of the World, and America going to
hell reading religious novels. I mentioned to a friend the
distraction of reading two novels a week instead of reading the
Bible. The answer," I don't care, I'm going to read them." This is
a classic example of the addiction of reading novels and their
substitution as an idol. No one will be Left Behind. Everyone will
either be flown to Heaven or thrown into Hell.
"Baptists have a rich and wonderful heritage. But I have discovered
through listening and reading that many persons in our Baptist
churches are unfamiliar with this legacy. There are many fine books
that have been written about our Baptist history, but I have
observed that few persons, especially laypersons, are willing to
read these lengthy books. I have attempted in these chapters to
present our Baptist heritage in a few pages."
1914. Also a chapter on The Communion. Contents: John the Baptist
and his Mission; Why was Christ Baptized, and by What Mode?; The
Apostolic Mode of Baptism; The Organization of the Church, its
Characteristics, its Perpetuity, and Infant Baptism; and The
Communion.
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From this well-known historian comes the history of how we got the
Word of God read by millions of people today. Plus this volume
offers the Articles of Faith held by the Particular Baptists from
John the first Baptist to the present.
It is evident, then, that the Baptists suffered merely because they
maintained that they ought "to obey God rather than man." They
found no direction in the Bible for the baptism of infants, and
therefore they refused to observe the rite. The Reformed or
Protestant churches sought to force them to do it, in opposition to
their convictions. They maintained that this was also contrary to
the spirit of the Gospel, and thus, in defence of the Bible, and
the rights of conscience, they died.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the
original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as
marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe
this work is culturally important, we have made it available as
part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting
the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions
that are true to the original work.
Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of
rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for
everyone!
Nearly 25 centuries ago, the angel Gabriel foretold the time Christ
would transfer His ministry from the holy place to the most holy
place of the heavenly sanctuary in preparation for the time when
divine intercession for man's salvation would be finished. Christ
has revealed His plans about the reward of the righteous and the
final disposition of evildoers inside the pages of the Bible. The
Most High has assured us in His word that the root and branches of
sin will be consumed into smoke and ashes - evil shall not rise the
second time. The Sanctuary is mentioned in both the beginning and
end of the Bible. Between these entries are some of the most
fascinating and inspiriting themes that can occupy the human mind
is revealed. The study of the sanctuary may properly engage the
interest of the one who desires to understand the purposes of the
Creator in the salvation of the rigorous and the final disposition
of evil.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the
original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as
marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe
this work is culturally important, we have made it available as
part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting
the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions
that are true to the original work.
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