Baptist Church

Read by the author. Read the Bible with Fresh Eyes as You See Scripture's Promise-Shaped Patterns When you read the Bible, have you ever noticed parallels between certain people, events, and institutions? Should we understand Noah as a kind of new Adam, and if so, does that somehow point us to...

At the age of five, Megan Phelps-Roper began protesting homosexuality and other alleged vices alongside fellow members of the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas. Founded by her grandfather and consisting almost entirely of her extended family, the tiny group would gain worldwide notoriety for its pickets at military funerals and celebrations of death and tragedy.

Billy Graham shares God’s gentle, reassuring promise of spiritual calm—of authentic personal peace—amidst a personal life wracked with too much stress, too many burdens, too great a heartache. In Peace with GodBilly Graham asks God to help this book “find its way into the hands and...

This "comprehensive and illuminating" biography of the Queen of Soul (USA Today) was hailed by Rolling Stone as "a remarkably complex portrait of Aretha Franklin's music and her tumultuous life." Aretha Franklin began life as the golden daughter of a progressive and promiscuous Baptist preacher...

In Baptists in America, Thomas S. Kidd and Barry Hankins explore the long-running tensions between church, state, and culture that Baptists have shaped and navigated. Despite the moment of unity that their early persecution provided, their history has been marked by internal battles and schisms that were microcosms of national events, from the conflict over slavery that divided North from South to the conservative revolution of the 1970s and '80s.

Banished is an eye-opening, deeply personal account of life inside the cult known as the Westboro Baptist Church, as well as a fascinating story of adaptation and perseverance. You've likely heard of the Westboro Baptist Church. Perhaps you've seen their pickets on the news, the members holding...

When Christa Brown first spoke out about the sexual abuse she endured in her Texas childhood church, she never imagined it would expose the ethical chasm at the core of the Southern Baptist Convention: male religious leaders so focused on institutional protection that they sacrifice the safety of children. A book about speaking out and speaking up, Baptistland weaves together Christa’s revealing story of hope amid Southern patriarchy and religious fundamentalism.

The First Baptist Church of New York City, founded in 1745 and formally constituted in 1753, is among the oldest Baptist congregations in America. Under early leaders like Jeremiah Dodge and Revolutionary chaplain John Gano, the church established itself in lower Manhattan. It grew through the 19th century, moving uptown with the city and actively supporting missions and Bible societies. Its most influential period came under Rev. Dr. Isaac M. Haldeman (1884–1933), who made it a national center of fundamentalism, premillennialism, and biblical inerrancy, opposing liberal theology and the ...

Baptist Church History A simple survey for anyone to understandLearn: The early history of Christian churches Trace that history from the first century truth to early heresies The rise of universal church theology See the destruction to Christian faith caused by the marriage of government and the church. The brave stand of faithful believers Montanist, Donatists, Paulicians and others stood through fiery trials to guarantee we have the pure Word of God todayAbout The AuthorMarvin McKenzie was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and became a believer at the age of eighteen. He has spent...

What happens when a theological system created to defend biblical truth begins to shape how Scripture itself is allowed to speak? This provocative and deeply researched book examines fifty tensions within contemporary Reformed Baptist theology, worship, and church life. Written from a strict New Testament and Old School Baptist perspective, it does not deny the real strengths of the Reformed Baptist tradition—its defense of sovereign grace, serious preaching, congregational ecclesiology, and commitment to doctrinal truth. Instead, it asks whether some inherited Reformed and Puritan ...

Every church is driven by something. Tradition, finances, programs, personalities, events, seekers, and even buildings can each be the controlling force in a church. But Rick Warren believers that in order for a church to be healthy if must become a purpose-driven church by Jesus. Now the...

Caleb Crenshaw came home to Myrtle Creek with a ruined reputation, a failed marriage, and laboratory proof that fatherhood was probably never going to happen for him. His grandmother has other information. According to Gram Ivy, a child is coming to Myrtle Creek before the lead float in the Christmas parade makes the turn onto Main Street. She has billboards. And a committee. Caleb has questions. Unfortunately, he also has a pregnant ex-wife who won’t quite go away, a secretary who can allegedly read minds, a suspiciously handsome Catholic priest for a neighbor, a little girl who haunts ...

Belong: The Beauty and Necessity of the Local Church – How the Bible Defines the Church What is the church? Is it a building? A global network of believers? Or is it something far more specific—and far more vital—to the heart of God? For centuries, Christians have wrestled with these questions. Many today see the church as optional, outdated, or merely symbolic. But Scripture paints a very different picture: the church is God’s chosen instrument for reaching the world, the bride of Christ, and the place where believers are called to grow, serve, and stand together for truth. In this...

Read by the author with appearances from family and friends.The program also features bonus commentary and clips from her wildly popular podcast, For The Love. NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES, OPRAH DAILY, GOODREADS, KIRKUS REVIEWS, AND MORE A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “I...

April 18th, 1521. Martin Luther was on trial for believing the Scriptures were the ultimate authority for the Christian, rather than dogma developed by men. He is quoted as having said, “My conscience is captive to the Word of God” when asked to recant his writings. I’ve taken part of Luther’s statement as my title because while I am thankful to God for myriad men in the Reformed Baptist world that have taught me much, I cannot claim full allegiance to a document written in the 17th century; it beingmostly right. The Word of God – alone! – demands and warrants our full ...

Love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance... These are all attributes of the one true God. It is because our Lord is of such a holy character that our souls may be saved and our lives are blessed in ways too numerous to count. God the Holy Spirit dwells within each born-again child of God. He is willing and able to produce these same character traits in all believers. In this book we will learn how to yield to His control so that He might do a great work in conforming us into the image of our Savior.

In this revised and expanded second edition, Scott Aniol provides a comprehensive, biblically grounded guide to understanding the role of music in the Christian life and corporate worship. Aniol argues that music is never neutral—it powerfully shapes our affections and discipleship. He offers distinct biblical principles for both the music believers enjoy throughout the week and the songs sung together in corporate worship. This edition features significant new material, including entirely new chapters and expanded sections on practical application and psalm-singing. Written by the ...

A growing number of Baptist churches today are rediscovering their confessional heritage. The contributors to this book welcome this rediscovery. Indeed, they hope it continues! With that end in view, they have written and compiled these essays to celebrate and commend the use of creeds and confessions in Baptist faith and life. The primary audiences they have in view are local church leaders and members because sound theology is not just the province of the academy but is essential to the health and ministry of the local church. What's New in the Second Edition? This new Second Edition is ...

New York Times and USA Today Bestseller Audie Award Winner, Humor. Read by Leslie Jordan! Viral sensation and Emmy Award-winner Leslie Jordan regales fans with entertaining stories about the odd, funny, and unforgettable events in his life in this unmissable essay collection that echoes his...

A History of the Anabaptists in Switzerland Uncover the thrilling, heavily persecuted birth of the Radical Reformation and the brave believers who chose the martyr's stake over state-church control. While standard histories of the Reformation focus almost entirely on Martin Luther and Huldrych Zwingli, a deeper, far more dangerous spiritual revolution was brewing in the shadow of the Swiss Alps. A courageous group of believers demanded a total return to the primitive New Testament standard—refusing to allow the state to govern the conscience. They were mockingly labeled "Anabaptists" (re-...