Neglecting to Meet Together: The Vital Role of the Church in Perseverance
Recently, I was scrolling through social media when I noticed someone holding up a book I have read, benefited from, and even distributed to others. What struck me about this social media post was that it claimed the author of the book had quietly apostatized from Christianity. I was not aware of this downfall, and although the author has not made any public statements regarding his deconstruction or apostasy, I suspect it is true...
John R. Gower and the Culture of Turn-of-the-Century Free Will Baptists (3/3)
Throughout history Christians have consistently been faced with the task of discerning what aspects of the culture could be reconciled with the Christian faith. While not every decision carries remarkable consequences, inattention to the danger of cultural influences has led some to abandon core doctrines or the faith altogether. Studying how our forebears have interacted with their culture can cultivate wisdom for our decisions in...
HSF Conversations: Free Will Baptist History with Dr. J. Matthew Pinson
In this episode of HSF Conversations, Jesse Owens is joined by Dr. Matthew Pinson to discuss his new book The Free Will Baptists: A New History, published by the University of Tennessee Press. In the episode, they discuss Pinson’s earliest memories of studying Free Will Baptist history, previous histories of the movement, the Randall and Palmer lines of Free Will Baptist history, and more. We hope you enjoy the episode, and be...
Rethinking Worship (2/2)
by Eric K. Thomsen This article represents the second post in a two-part series. Worship by the Book Derek Thomas lists wide-ranging instances where Scripture clearly emphasizes the mandate to worship according to biblical standards: the judgment pronounced upon Cain’s deficient offering and heart (Genesis 4:3–8); the building of the tabernacle, where all preparations followed a strict, God-prescribed pattern (Exodus 25:40); the first...
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