Baptist Religion

Explore the life, legacy, and spiritual power of Saint John the Baptist in this richly detailed and accessible book. From his prophetic role in the Judean desert to his lasting influence across Christianity, Islam, and world spiritual traditions, this work offers historical insight, devotional guidance, and reflections for seekers of all backgrounds. Learn about his miracles, his martyrdom, his Akathist, the meaning behind ancient prayers and icons, and the continued relevance of his message today. Whether you're a lifelong believer or spiritually curious, John the Baptist: Voice in the ...

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.

Known to historians as "the First American," Benjamin Franklin is without a doubt the most accessible of America's founding fathers. His writings have inspired millions of Americans, and even now, more than 200 years after his death, his wit and humor still brighten lives all across the world. But what was this great man's view on faith? Was he really a Deist as so many historians have proposed? Was he a humanist like so many of his French friends? Is there any possibility that he could have been a Christian? In this unique volume, Bill Fortenberry has collected everything that Franklin ...

A Reformed Baptist is a Christian who believes in the great doctrines recovered by the Protestant Reformation, including the sufficiency of Scripture for the church, salvation by God's free grace, justification by faith alone, the importance of God's good law and the gospel of Jesus Christ, the centrality of the church in the life of the believer, and the great doctrine of Christian liberty.

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.

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.

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.

The path of every man toward God and his relationship with Him is unique. However, because we all share the same human nature, there are certain stages and characteristics common to our spiritual journey.

In this insightful biography, Charles Croll offers a fresh perspective on the man who introduced the Trinity to the world and prepared the way for Pentecost. With clarity and depth, John the Baptist: A Biography explores his background, message, and lasting influence—not only on Jesus’ ministry, but also on the early church.

BELIEVING IN AN INVISIBLE GOD. How to Hear God’s Voice in the Middle of Your Doubt. What if the God you’ve been doubting has been speaking all along—just waiting for you to listen? You don’t have to be perfect. You don’t have to have it all figured out. And you definitely don’t have to pretend you’ve never questioned everything. If you’ve ever whispered, “God, are You even real?”—this book is for you. Christine Pilgrim invites you into her messy, hilarious, and miraculous journey from skepticism to unshakable faith.

“An indispensible study” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) drawing on history, public opinion surveys, and personal experience that presents a provocative examination of the unholy relationship between American Christianity and white supremacy, and issues an urgent call for white Christians...

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.

Zacharias has loved Elisabeth all his life. When negotiations are made for their marriage, the childhood friends trust that their future will be bright. But as their story unfolds in their village near Jerusalem, the life they build together is marked by both the joy of love and the sorrows of loss and longing, for as the years pass by, the steadfast couple is never blessed with the thing they desire above all: a child.

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.

Theonomy or Christian Reconstructionism has seen a revival in the last decades. Theonomy Old was led by Rousas Rushdoony, Gary North, and Greg Bahnsen. It taught in the words of Bahnsen, “the abiding validity of the Mosaic law in exhaustive detail".

Prayer, as Saint Sophrony said, is ‘infinite creation’ because it opens before man infinite paths to eternity. It abolishes the power of the spirit of evil, which is a spirit of destruction and ruin, and attracts the Presence of the creative Holy Spirit. The Paraclete Spirit endlessly enlarges the heart of man. He renders it into a place of charismatic divine Presence and a temple made without hands, where supplication and intercession are offered for the whole world.

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. 

INTRODUCTION In the rich tapestry of Christian devotion, few figures resonate as profoundly as San Juan the Baptist. Revered as the forerunner of Christ, he stands as a beacon of faith, humility, and unwavering commitment to God’s divine will. This Prayer Book of Petition to San Juan the Baptist invites the faithful to draw upon his intercession and example as they seek guidance, strength, and healing in their lives. Throughout history, San Juan has inspired countless believers to embrace a spirit of repentance and renewal, urging them to prepare their hearts for the arrival of the Lord. ...

General Baptist History Edited and Published by D. B. Montgomery Of the General Baptist Church The Definitive Chronicle of Liberal, Free-Communion Baptists Uncover the rich, foundational heritage of a distinct theological movement. First published in 1882 by Reverend D. B. Montgomery of Owensville, Indiana, General Baptist History stands as a monumental pioneer work. It is the very first comprehensive history dedicated to the liberal, open-communion General Baptists located across the American South and West. Born out of the passionate 19th-century revival preaching of figures like Elder ...

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 ...