Tag: Baptist History

"Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind."--Phil. 2:3. 1. The death of Domitian, in 97, introduced Nerva, a tolerant emperor to the throne. In 98, Trajan became possessed of the sceptre, whose prejudices were very strong against the followers ...

"Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned, and avoid them," &c.--Rom. 16:17. 1. The history of these churches is not to be understood as comprehending the whole of that immense tract of land which extends from the Me...

The Baptist History Library and Archives is a worldwide center for the study of Baptist history. It is located on the fourth floor of the Southern Baptist Convention Building in Nashville, Tennessee. The library was founded in 1925 and is governed by the Council of Seminary Presidents. The library's...

"I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith," &c.-Rev. 2:13. 1. This passage given by John is so graphic of the situation and circumstances of the NOVATIAN and PATERINE churches, that we are constrained to al...

January 10, 2001 - The following description of the tortures of the Catholic inquisition in Germany in the 16th century is from J. Wylie’s History of Protestantism, Book 15, Chapter 11: Turn we now to the town of Nuremberg, in Bavaria. The zeal with which Duke Albert, the sovereign of Bavaria, enter...

"After my departure shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock."--Acts 20:29. 1. The tragical conduct of Severus towards the disciples of Jesus has been mentioned. His son and successor, Caracalla, was mild in his measures. Several emperors followed in rather hasty succession, w...

"Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and I will receive you."--2 Cor. 6:17. 1. At the commencement of the fourth century, distinct and separate bodies of professed Christians continued to exist throughout the Roman empire. Each church had an elder to preside, whil...

1. On entering upon the details of the eleventh century, we are called to realize emotions of joy and sorrow; joy, because a succession of pious men are raised up to advocate the cause of truth and virtue; sorrow, because their labor of love everywhere is attended with opposition and suffering; thou...

"From the days of John the Baptist till now, the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent taketh it by force."--Matt. 11:12. 1. Ecclesiastical history must ever prove an interesting subject to every true lover of Zion. Not only does every saint feel personally interested in her blessing...

"Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I will also keep thee," &c.--Rev. 3:10. 1. There is a range of mountains, the highest in Europe, extending from the Adriatic to the Mediterranean Seas, and separating Italy from France, Switzerland, and Germany. The principality of Piedmont derive ...

1. A Psalm Of Solomon. 1 1 I cried unto the Lord when I was in distress [ ], Unto God when sinners assailed. 2 Suddenly the alarm of war was heard before me; (I said), He will hearken to me, for I am full of righteousness. 3 I thought in my heart that I was full of righteousness, Because I was well...

"I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy," &c.--Rev. 11:3,4. 1. Taking the general features of this prophecy, it appears to have had a more exact accomplishment in the Albigensian and Waldensian churches, than in any other statement of religious communities on record. Th...