Psalm 111:9 declares, “He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.” This powerful verse draws our attention to the majesty and holiness of God, reserving the title “reverend” exclusively for Him. Yet, in modern church culture, the title “Reverend” is often ascribed to ministers.… Read More »
The Almost Forgotten Church Introduction: The Almost Forgotten Church delves into the often-overlooked history of a group of Christians who maintained a distinct, non-Catholic faith throughout the centuries. These Christians, enduring intense persecution, stood firm in their beliefs, especially their rejection of infant baptism and the authority of the Catholic Church. Their legacy is a… Read More »
Parallel for “the Trail of Blood by J.M Carroll… Summary: In the opening chapter of The Trail of Blood, James M. Carroll sets the stage for the history of the Baptist movement, tracing its roots back to the time of Christ and the early apostles. Carroll argues that the Baptist faith was not a creation… Read More »
Parallel for “the Trail of Blood by J.M Carroll… Summary: In Chapter 2 of The Trail of Blood, Carroll continues to build his argument about the continuity of Baptist beliefs from the time of the apostles through the early centuries of the church. This chapter is crucial in explaining the early history of the church… Read More »
Parallel for “the Trail of Blood by J.M Carroll… Summary: In Chapter 3, Carroll explores the persecution faced by the early Christians who held to the beliefs he claims are foundational to modern Baptists. He traces the history of this persecution from the early Roman Empire through the Middle Ages, highlighting the various groups that… Read More »
Parallel for “the Trail of Blood by J.M Carroll… Summary: In Chapter 4, Carroll delves into the nature and history of the various independent churches that existed during the so-called “Dark Ages.” He emphasizes that, despite the overwhelming influence of the Roman Catholic Church, there were numerous Christian groups who maintained a doctrinal purity that… Read More »
Parallel for “the Trail of Blood by J.M Carroll… Summary: In Chapter 5, Carroll focuses on the origins of the Baptist Church, arguing that it was not a product of the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century, as many people believe, but rather has a far deeper and older heritage. Carroll claims that the Baptist… Read More »
Parallel for “the Trail of Blood by J.M Carroll… Summary: In Chapter 6, Carroll delves into the history of the persecution faced by Baptists, particularly during the “Dark Ages.” He emphasizes that, as a result of their rejection of infant baptism and their refusal to submit to the authority of the Roman Catholic Church, Baptists… Read More »
Parallel for “the Trail of Blood by J.M Carroll… This chapter explores the historical relationship between early Christian groups, particularly Baptists, and the rise of the Papacy. Carroll emphasizes how the teachings of the Apostolic churches, those that adhered to the New Testament teachings and the doctrines of immersion baptism, were at odds with the… Read More »
The pre-tribulation rapture is a doctrine that has sparked much debate within the church, especially among those who hold to a dispensationalist view of Scripture. Dispensationalism, with its emphasis on separate dispensations for different peoples and eras, has often led to a clouded understanding of God’s redemptive plan. In particular, the teaching that there are… Read More »