Baptist Religion

The politically incorrect ministry of John the Baptist was the prelude to the person and work of Jesus Christ. John was the opening act. If we want “Jesus” in our life, home, church, and culture, then we must embrace ourselves for “John’s” abrasive message of repentance. The message that will eternally change you will first immediately confront you and offend you. The messenger, like John the Baptist, will offend you as well.

Sometimes referred to as the Second London Baptist Confession, this important work contains all 32 articles of Christian faith as reviewed and agreed upon in 1689. Not only does this statement present historic significance, but it is also a labor of spiritual study in the hopes of strengthening, convicting, and uplifting generations of Christians. A collection of valuable knowledge, this confession urges a return to Scripture and a life of dedicated discipleship.

Saint John the Baptist: Priest, Prophet, and Martyr shows how, through Divine Providence, one man was uniquely destined to pave the way for the coming of Christ. In a world steeped in darkness, St. John emerged as a beacon of light, challenging the Pharisees and Sadducees and pointing those around him to “make straight the way of the Lord.

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.

Find peace, purpose, and god’s presence in the empty nest. As your child steps into adulthood—whether leaving for college, starting a career, or beginning a life of their own—you may find yourself facing unexpected emotions. The once-busy home is now quieter, your daily routines have shifted, and you’re left wondering, Who am I now? What comes next? You are not alone. This 52-Week Empty Nest Devotional is designed to help you navigate this transition with faith, hope, and renewed purpose.

This remarkable work paints a comprehensive and colorful picture of the world that Jesus knew. From detailed, convincing portraits of John the Baptist, Pontius Pilate, Herod, Jesus himself, and other key figures, to the Jewish and Hellenistic leaders often ignored in scripture, Who's Who in the Age of Jesus is a critical, in-depth look at one of the most tumultuous eras in human history.

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.

A Defense of Calvinism is a classic text by Charles H. Spurgeon. This rendition is beautifully narrated by Bryan Nyman.

Becoming a foster parent might be the most challenging, most rewarding, and most important calling, but nothing can truly prepare you for the reality of caring for God's most precious children. However, the good news is you're never alone. Based on her personal experience-from her own trauma-filled childhood to becoming a four-time foster mom-author Lisa Baptist offers inspiration, guidance, humor, and practical advice for those on the same journey with this faith-focused memoir/guide to foster parenting. Told in an easy-to-read, conversational style with helpful insight into the foster ...

For anyone wondering if the Christian faith is still relevant in a post-modern culture, for anyone thirsting for a genuine encounter with a God who is real, for anyone yearning for a renewed sense of passion in life...Blue Like Jazz is a fresh and original perspective on life, love, and redemption.

Ten years ago, Hosanna Wong packed her life into suitcases and started traveling the country to talk to people about Jesus. She quickly discovered lies she had believed that held her back from actually sharing God’s love.

It turns out, believing lies that you’re not enough, your story doesn’t matter, and there’s no way for you to make an impact… that’s how not to save the world.

While the Christian tradition has subordinated John the Baptist to Jesus of Nazareth, John himself would likely have disagreed with that ranking. In this eye-opening new book John the Baptist in History and Theology, Joel Marcus makes a powerful case that John saw himself, not Jesus, as the proclaimer and initiator of the kingdom of God and his own ministry as the center of God's saving action in history.

As an English-speaking denomination, Baptists originated within 17th-century Puritanism as an offshoot of Congregationalism. English Baptists migrated to the American colonies during the 17th century. During the 18th century, the Great Awakening resulted in the expansion of the denomination, and the conversion of many slaves to Baptist churches. Baptist congregations formed their first national organization the Triennial Convention in the early 1800.

What is this book good for? It establishes a clear linear understanding of biblical text in its purpose of driving the listener to see how faithfully God executes His purpose in creation. The covenantal framework from Adam to Christ, and from creation to consummation, is a most apt way of seeing the flow of the entire biblical text. One is lifted in the journey and is able to see the entire scope of Divine Providence work out the divine decree from generation to generation, book to book, event to event, person to person.

Unlock the secrets of one of the world's oldest and most enigmatic religious texts with Ginza Rabba: A Beginner's Guide. This captivating book offers an unprecedented exploration into the heart of Mandaeism, revealing its profound teachings and timeless wisdom. Discover Ancient Wisdom: Dive deep into the mystical world of the Ginza Rabba, the sacred text that has guided Mandaeans for centuries. Experience the rich cosmology, spiritual insights, and ethical teachings that have shaped this unique faith. Clear and Insightful Explanations: Whether you are a scholar, a spiritual seeker, or ...

Are your Sunday mornings more difficult than joyous? Forty thoughtful meditations on biblical truths encourage listeners to understand the source of their struggle, express their sorrow, and take wise action.

We aren't meant to wait for holiness—we're meant to pursue it. God commands Christians to actively "be holy," but what does that look like in daily life? Rather than overwhelming legalism or loose boundaries, Don Whitney encourages us to find a practical middle ground through biblical habits. Don Whitney's convicting insight on spiritual disciplines will challenge you to grow in new ways as a Christian. Now updated and revised, this edition offers practical suggestions for cultivating spiritual growth.

This overview of the theme of weakness in the Bible offers listeners practical encouragement and hope as they learn to view their frailties as part of God's plan and purpose for their lives.

On this journey, Wilbert shares her story of alienation and disorientation after years of religious and political unrest in the evangelical church. In doing so, she looks to an unlikely place—the forest—to learn how to live and even thrive when everything seems to be falling apart.

The half century following the American Revolution witnessed the transformation of American Christianity. The passion for equality, says Hatch, brought about a crisis or religious authority in popular culture, introduced new and popular forms of theology, witnessed the rise of minority religious movements, reshaped preaching, singing, and publishing, and became a scriptural foundation for 19th century American individualism.