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 »
Just wondering what baptism of the Holy Spirit is. I hear people talking about it all the time. How they were able to speak in tongues and prophesy about future events. Where in the bible does it say I can receive this. I’ve been told it is evidence that I am saved. June ________________________ Baptism… Read More »
Our Adult Choir is working on a wonderful cantata “A Song of Joy”! It is one of the best I’ve seen in a l long time! When the Apostle Paul listed the fruits of the Spirit, the first was love. Joy came next! That does not surprise me a bit! All of us crave to… Read More »
My dear husband David frequently reminds me that the heart of Christmas and the heart of Christianity can well be summed up in John 3:16. Actually that verse has been called “the Gospel in a nutshell”. So here it is: “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten son that whosoever… Read More »
Centuries before Jesus was born, Isaiah foretold His birth. He prophesied: “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful. Counselor, The Mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6). Prince of Peace!… Read More »
With the world in the shape it’s in, it is easy to lose hope. Satan has his strongholds, his Nelson hold, if you will let me borrow that wrestling term, on the world, BUT only temporarily, and that is what the believer in Jesus has to rely on. When Jesus came into the world, for… Read More »
2 Thessalonians 2:1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, 2:2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at… Read More »
Priesthood of the Believer The term “Priest” is defined as “one authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and God.” All born again believers today are priests of God and may boldly enter into His throne room in prayer directly through our Great High Priest of… Read More »