Amidst Us Our Beloved Stands
Amidst Us Our Beloved Stands

Author: Michael A. G. Haykin

Publisher: Lexham Press

Published: 2022-04-06

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 1683595866

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Baptists are sacramental When it comes to baptism and the Lord's Supper, many Baptists reject the language of sacrament. As a people of the book, the logic goes, Baptists must not let tradition supersede the Bible. So Baptists tend to view baptism and Communion as ordinances and symbols, not sacraments. But the history of Baptists and sacramentalism is complicated. In Amidst Us Our Beloved Stands , Michael A. G. Haykin argues that many Baptists, such as Charles Spurgeon and other Particular Baptists, stood closer to Reformed sacramental thought than most Baptists today. More than mere memorials, baptism and Communion have spiritual implications that were celebrated by Baptists of the past in sermons and hymnody. Haykin calls for a renewal of sacramental life in churches today—Baptists can and should be sacramental.

Christ Our All
Christ Our All

Author: Geoffrey Chang

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Published: 2024-05-15

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1087772753

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Steadfast upon the Rock I stand, Upheld by God’s almighty hand. In him I move, I live, or die, In him I’ll dwell beyond the sky. Charles Haddon Spurgeon was a beloved and celebrated preacher and pastor of the 19th century. But unbeknownst to many, in the quiet habitation of his private life, his prayers poured forth in poetry. Edited by Spurgeon scholar Geoffrey Chang, Christ Our All: Poems for the Christian Pilgrim allows readers to discover the poetic soul of Charles Spurgeon. The collection includes 186 never-before-published poems penned by the “Prince of Preachers” and 43 poems and hymns published during his lifetime. Written as private prayers or devotional exercises, these poems express Spurgeon’s sorrows, hopes, and love for God with striking imagery and bold conviction. Christ Our All serves as more than a mere anthology—it is a remarkable treasure awaiting discovery. This volume is meant to be read devotionally, and each poem includes a reference to a passage of Scripture for reflection and prayer. Delve into the hidden depths of a beloved preacher's heart and embark on a poetic pilgrimage with Christ Our All, a remarkable treasure that will ignite your soul and leave you yearning for a deeper connection with God.

The Lenten Sourcebook
The Lenten Sourcebook

Author: Herbert Lockyer

Publisher: Whitaker House

Published: 2013-01-01

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1603747338

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Identifying with Our Savior’s Sacrifice The observance of Lent says to all believers, “Remember Jesus Christ.” As they remember their Savior and His sacrifice, they will find themselves more closely identified with Him. In this comprehensive source book for the Lenten season, best-selling author Dr. Herbert Lockyer helps believers to reflect upon this significant time through… Helpful explanations of the origin and observance of Lent Meaningful preparations for the season Compelling program ideas for Holy Week, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday Poignant parables and illustrations Fitting prayers, hymns, and poems Moving scripts for Passion plays Useful sermon outlines Here is a tremendous resource for individuals and church leaders—one that will help teach and lead believers in understanding and worshiping their Savior on the road to Calvary.

Communion with Christ and His People
Communion with Christ and His People

Author: Peter J. Morden

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2014-01-31

Total Pages: 357

ISBN-13: 1625646259

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Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) was the most famous Baptist minister of his generation. For such a significant figure, he has received surprisingly little scholarly coverage. This present work seeks to make a contribution to Spurgeon studies by examining him through the lens of his "spirituality." A wealth of primary material, much of it previously untapped, is used to build up a picture of his spiritual life. Whereas older and more recent interpretations of Spurgeon have a tendency to be one-dimensional, examination of his spirituality reveals him to be a complex figure, one who was molded by a diverse range of factors. Despite this complexity, a unifying theme for Spurgeon's spirituality is traced and fresh light is shed on the foremost popular preacher of the Victorian age.

Jesus Our Lord
Jesus Our Lord

Author: John Phillips

Publisher: Kregel Publications

Published: 2007-01-01

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 0825496179

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This companion volume to the best-selling "The View From Mount Calvary" shows readers how we are never far from encountering the lordship of Christ, no matter where we are in our biblical reading. Respected teacher John Phillips guides readers, illustrating how the Bible provides a window through which we encounter Jesus our Lord, and discusses the many biblical events, stories, and prophecies that reflect his lordship.

Baptist Sacramentalism 2
Baptist Sacramentalism 2

Author: Anthony R. Cross

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2009-04-01

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13: 1606086014

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This second collection of essays exploring various dimensions of sacramental theology from a Baptist perspective includes biblical, historical and theological studies from scholars from around the world. Subjects covered are sacraments and sacramentality, sacrament and sacrifice in Hebrews, the sacrament of fearful intimacy, the church as sacrament, baptism and the Lord's supper for post-Christendom Baptists, Pauline baptism and Roman Insulae, open communion for the contemporary church, penance, sacred space, recovering a biblical understanding of baptismal regeneration, the Lord's supper and the spirituality of C.H. Spurgeon, Southern Baptist eucharistic sacramentalism and soul competency, re-thinking ex opere operato sacramentalism, the sacramentality of the word in Gregory of Nyssa, and searching for a common theology of baptism between Baptists and the Churches of Christ. This volume does not speak the final word on the subject, but is a step along the way toward the recovery and reconstruction of a rubust sacramentalism in a Baptist modality.

More Than a Symbol
More Than a Symbol

Author: Stanley K. Fowler

Publisher: Studies in Baptist History and Thought

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781842270523

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Fowler surveys the entire scope of British Baptist literature from the seventeenth-century pioneers onwards. He shows that in the twentieth century leading British Baptist pastors and theologians recovered an understanding of baptism that connected experience with soteriology and that in doing so they were recovering what many of their forebears taught.

Confessing Christ
Confessing Christ

Author: Keith S. Whitfield

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Published: 2024-11-01

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 1087782481

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Edited by Baptist scholars Steven A. McKinion, Christine E. Thornton, and Keith S. Whitfield, Confessing Christ: An Introduction to Baptist Dogmatics offers a unique and comprehensive exploration of Baptist theology. Grounded in the belief that theology is both exploratory and explanatory, the book introduces a historical, covenantal, ecclesial, and confessional approach to Baptist Dogmatics. Each essay delves into a specific area of dogmatic theology, covering essential topics such as God, Scripture, anthropology, Christology, salvation, ecclesiology, the sacraments, the Christian life, and eschatology. The volume editors emphasize the importance of renewing Baptist life and mission through a rediscovery of the rich theological heritage. By understanding and engaging with this tradition, Baptist Christians can express their faith more authentically in the contemporary context and future endeavors. The book's four key elements—historical, covenantal, ecclesial, and confessional—provide a structured framework for exploring core Christian doctrines within the context of Baptist dogmatics. Each chapter incorporates biblical exegesis and dialogue with at least one historical Baptist theologian. Confessing Christ stands as a significant contribution to the field of Baptist dogmatics, serving as essential reading for Baptist scholars, pastors, and church leaders seeking a deeper understanding of the Baptist theological tradition and its contemporary relevance.

To Gaze upon God
To Gaze upon God

Author: Samuel Parkison

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2024-09-03

Total Pages: 155

ISBN-13: 1514007673

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Though the doctrine of the beatific vision has woefully been forgotten in the church today, Samuel Parkison argues that the beatific vision is central for the life of the church today. Through close readings of Aquinas, Dante, Calvin, and more, Parkison reminds us of the beatific vision's historical and contemporary significance.