John Leland and other Baptists contributed to the following thinking: ". . . that government is incompetent to rule over the conscience." p. 65 of The Baptists - Key People Involved in Forming a Baptist Identity, vol. II Beginnings in America by Tom Nettles
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Apologetic Tidbit #1
I've had more than one person make the following argument and at the time, I assumed they were right. However, upon further reflection and understanding of Scripture, I no longer agree with them. "X group ultimately failed and is no longer because they had something fundamentally wrong." They then conclude that we should never look … Continue reading Apologetic Tidbit #1
On Demons and Fallen Angels
If you do not already know, this is a post that helps you the reader to become more acquainted with where I - the author of this site - stand on various topics and theological points. Keep reading to see where I stand on today's topic. Aren't they the same thing? It may be considered … Continue reading On Demons and Fallen Angels
On Social Justice
If you don't know, this is a post that helps you the reader to become more acquainted with where I - the author of this site - stand on various topics and theological points. Keep reading to see where I stand on today's topic. This particular topic, Social Justice, has garnered quite a bit of … Continue reading On Social Justice
Is It Inaccurate or Sinful to Use Real Wine in Communion? – A Research Paper
Original title of this work: Teetotalism Involving the Eucharist Forward - This work was originally titled as above and submitted as part of seminary, graded work. It has since gone through further editing and review to become this article. It has not only been reformatted but further adjustments made to insure points are being made … Continue reading Is It Inaccurate or Sinful to Use Real Wine in Communion? – A Research Paper
Quote #59 – Francis Schaeffer
If there is no absolute by which to judge society,society is absolute.Francis Schaeffer - Christian philosopher, evangelical church leader, and author
Christians Meditate?
The short answer is that yes Christians do meditate. However, what is it composed of? What is biblically accurate Christian meditation? Various meditation methods around the world will have you spend time using controlled breathing methods, repeated phrases, clearing the mind, particular exercise and so on during meditation. They often fixate on achieving an altered … Continue reading Christians Meditate?
Quote #57 – In Summary . . .
In summary: Creation groans.We groan.God groans. But redemption is coming! And hope is here. Quoted from the ending of Pastor Hause's blog found at http://www.newcityfellowship.church/ titled "Groaning for Justice"
Tips in Fighting the Good Fight
The following tips were taken from a recent message delivered by one of my elders. I modified the language a little for the purposes of this post. In it, he pointed out that in order to keep God centered in our lives we have to consistently resist the temptation of loving other things more than … Continue reading Tips in Fighting the Good Fight
On My Name
This is a post that helps you the reader to become more acquainted with where I - the author of this site - stand on various topics and theological points. Keep reading to see where I stand on today's topic. I go by One_Monk on here and I have called it a sort of "pen … Continue reading On My Name