Baptist History

For years, Elle Dowd considered herself an advocate for justice, but her well-meaning support always took a back burner to what Martin Luther King Jr. called the tension-free, ordered "negative peace" of white moderates. Then Michael Brown, a Black man, was murdered by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, and the subsequent uprising changed everything.

Coinciding with the 230 year anniversary of the establishing of the first Baptist church in Jamaica by the Ethiopian Baptist society and their brutal demise almost 150 years ago, Slavery's Heroes documents its pioneers; the men and women who, led by George Liele, advocated for a nation from enslavement to emancipation and beyond. This work offers insight into a people, a faith and a movement which demonstrated boldness, bravery and self-sacrifice.

The Beheading of John is an imaginary short story written from the perspective of John's executioner. It is a brief, thought-provoking recreation of the events leading up to the beheading of John the Baptist.

Discover the exciting story of the Baptist War, the biggest and most important slave rebellion in Great Britain’s Caribbean colonies. This audiobook tells you all about the Christmas War, Sam Sharpe’s War, and the Emancipation War, explaining why it is one of the greatest slave uprisings ever.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will learn about the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

Do you want to learn about the development of religion in Colonial America but don’t have the time or patience for a thick book? Then this is the short, concise book for you!! The book “Religion in Colonial America: A Short History” looks at the formation and spread of the different religions in colonial America. To illustrate the story there are pictures of the people, places, and events that are part of this historic movement. In addition, the book contains a list of reference books for further reading, a timeline of the development of religions in that period, and short ...

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. Since no organized religion will claim affiliation with the WBC, it's perhaps more accurate to think of them as a cult. Lauren Drain was thrust into that cult at the age of 15, and then spat back out again seven years later. Banished is the story of Lauren's fight to find herself amidst dramatic changes in a world of extremists and a life in exile.

Discover the Hidden World of Mandaeism Unlock the mysteries of one of the world’s oldest and most enigmatic religions with "Mandaeism for Beginners: A Journey Through Mandaean History and Practice." This book takes you on an unforgettable journey through the rich tapestry of Mandaean beliefs, rituals, and historical contexts, offering a window into a faith that has survived millennia of change and challenge. Unearth Ancient Wisdom Dive into the captivating origins of Mandaeism, tracing its roots back to ancient Mesopotamia. Learn how this Gnostic tradition, with influences from Babylonian...

After nearly 50 years in pastoral ministry on Long Island, just outside of New York City, Pastor Andy C. Lewter, Sr. sits down to reflect upon his life. In this ebook, Pastor Lewter traces his life from a segregated town in central Florida to his stellar pastoral career as one of Long Island's leading clerics. In this memoir Pastor Lewter discusses education, love, civic struggles and much much more.

Roots Matter A Baptist’s Interpretation of Church history Learn: The consequences of right and wrong thinking concerning church history What we believe about the beginning and development of church history dramatically influences how we behave as Christians. It also impacts the testimony we have to the world around us. The worldwide influence of the Apostles With the supernatural enabling of the Lord these twelve turned more than the Middle East upside down for Christ. It is very possible that, by the end of the first century, much of the known world at the time, including Africa, India, ...

OUR lot is cast in days when it is the fashion to despise everything that is old. There is a morbid readiness to throw aside all things which bear about them the least mark of antiquity, and to treat them with as little respect as last year’s almanacs or worn-out clothes. The only exceptions I can think of are, old lace, old coins, old pictures, and old wine! But as a general rule, old opinions and old institutions are often condemned as useless lumber, and shovelled out of the way, simply because they are old. Now, I am not one of those who object to all changes and reform of old things....

This book is filled with motivating warnings from Baptist leaders to Christians regarding the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus. It includes influential leaders of several Christian denominations, but it is primarily a Baptist history of the Judgment Seat of Christ. It contains inspiring biographical information. Many modern Christians have applied all the warnings in the Bible to false converts, or else they teach a loss of eternal salvation. Yet, many of the greatest Christian leaders in history have applied these warnings in the Bible to true believers who are eternally saved by grace ...

If demons are possessing your Hallowe'en candy, or you know that Santa is just an anagram for Satan, then this book is for you. Brother Scriblicus Animicus has provided us with completely sanitized stories of the saints, so pure that they are safe for even the most separated among us. Today's story is an account of the celebration of the victory of the Christians over the Visigoths, sort of. Read on and be blessed, dear reader!

If demons are possessing your Hallowe'en candy, or you know that Santa is just an anagram for Satan, then this book is for you. Brother Scriblicus Animicus has provided us with completely Christianized stories of the saints, so pure that they are safe for even the most separated among us. Today's story is an account of the exploits of St Weiner, who with great skill (or maybe not), saved many Christians from the wrath of the Roman army. Read on and be blessed, dear reader! Express permission granted for podcasting and public skits, non-commercial.

The Story of Liberty A Biblical study of the history and heart of human liberty Learn when and where men first yearned to be free. Discover the Biblical roots of the heart for liberty. Gain insights into the American Revolutionary War Discover comparisons between the Revolutionary War and events which are recorded in the pages of the Word of God. Find applications for personal liberty This book seeks to learn from the Bible and history and make personal applications any Christian may use in daily Christian living. Discover limitations to liberty Liberty is sometimes best surrendered. ...

Study Guide and portion of the catechism that is used by the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship in the preparation of their candidates for the office of Bishop. This study guide covers several different topic and provides a battery of questions that every bishop should know. This study guide is presented more as "study notes" and not a text book. It is intended to offer a general overview of the topics and it encourages more in-depth and detailed study on the part of the reader.

Daily visits with God is just what the title implies. These are the records of the author's personal visits with God through His Word. As these records began to build the author sensed the need to collect them in order and make them available. Volume two includes those daily visits that focus in the historical books of the Old Testament. These short records are laid out in Biblical order that they might be used as -Devotional thoughts -Bible study helps or -Sermon starters.