1&2 cen fathers universal church The Early Church Fathers On The Church (The First Two Centuries) It has been said that those of us who believe that the body of Christ is much larger than the local church, but is composed of all the redeemed, are Protestant in doctrine. It is the intention of … Continue reading The Early Church Fathers On The Church: A Matter Of History
A Few Thoughts On Baptist Succession
Baptismal Succession And Baptismal Authority Note: We believe that Baptist churches are true churches of Christ, and that churches of Baptist faith and practice have existed since Christ established the first local, New Testament church during His ministry. This belief was well presented and well defended by Dr John Christian in his “History Of The … Continue reading A Few Thoughts On Baptist Succession
The Administrator Of Baptism
The Administrator Of Baptism The question that is before us is, “Who is to be the administrator of baptism?” Our sole authority being that of Christ inthe Scriptures, let us go “To the law and to the testimony: If they speak not according to this word, It is because there is no light in them.” (Isaiah … Continue reading The Administrator Of Baptism
The Significance Of Baptism pt 1
The Significance Of Baptism “In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of … Continue reading The Significance Of Baptism pt 1
Historical Notes On Baptism
I hope to soon begin publishing some articles on baptism. To prepare for that, it is well to look into the history of baptism. Here is a document on that subject. baptismandbaptisteriesDownload
Order In The Church
Order In The Church 0-order-in-the-churchDownload “Let all things be done decently and in order.” (1 Corinthians 14:40) God Loves And Ordains Order “God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.” (1 Corinthians 14:33) Order in the church is a very important thing. God both creates order … Continue reading Order In The Church
Baptist Distinctives
Baptist Distinctives 1-baptist-distinctivesDownload There are biblically based doctrines that make Baptists unique among professing Christians. Not all Baptists hold to all of these doctrines and practices. Since the beginning of Christendom there have been those who have not held to everything that is mentioned here. The failure to do so has often led to Baptists … Continue reading Baptist Distinctives
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