Is Jesus Calling or Someone Else?
If we seek to have an experience that is more real or more trustworthy to our minds than the promises of Scripture, we are in danger of setting aside Scripture altogether and of seeking another gospel.
P Vawter
Autonomy of the Local Church
While each member will form his own views as the Holy Spirit leads him, the final conclusion as to the will of God for the church is only found in sharing our views with one another and finding unity through open-minded dialogue with others who also have the Spirit.
Regenerate and Immersed Church Membership
The Baptist doctrine of regenerate, immersed membership seeks to produce local churches which are pure, spiritual bodies of Christ.
The Bible as the Only Rule for Faith and Practice
While Baptist churches vary greatly in their beliefs and practices, there is a historical set of doctrines that distinguish Baptists from other Christians.
Summer Reading Review
For my part, I usually try to use vacation time to catch up on some unfinished book or to read a couple of books that don’t seem to fit into my usual reading schedule.