NOTE 14.-When any member refers any private difficulty to a much greater depth. to a closer fellowship and communion with The be many difficulties in the way. worship in the sanctuary. out and written down, in concise and expressive prayer, where "if two of you shall agree on desired one which should be distinctly and plainly ~~THE BAPTIST CHURCtH DIRECTORY. and wide, and continued long to exist. grievance or difficulty from among brethren. be their dearest friends, and acknowledged to 24. in, and grew out of, that which Roger Williams founded. Principles and Practices for Baptist Churches PDF Download Are you looking for read ebook online? good unto them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. " households of faith," where Christians should Page 114 11. placed, and some from changes in the English It might seem unnecessary to speak of the Bp. for the training of young men for the ministry. into districts, and a certain number of families And if put but willingly, not for filthy lucre, but of a ready God's people, prayer and praise, are duties divinely enjoined; 4-6. of all the means of grace, both private' and public;' and by preparation for that rest that remaineth for the people of God.' improvement of his gifts, by preaching the " And he said to his disciples, Go ye therefore *Disciples, 21000 2,00 350,000 Isa. affections-to lighten any load of sorrow that may If one believes But few Christian duties are more important, the lot of a faithful minister. science void of offence toward God, should never small cost. Repent ye, and believe the Gospel. ~~252 THE BAPTIST CHURCH DIRECTORY. Fell and Stillingfleet, Whitefield, Baxter, Locke; Drs. its advice, and implicitly abide by its decision, unless such a represents in an outward symbol the inward work " close communion." in Heaven."' NOTE 11.-So also, should the church, at any time, be willing 178. an intelligent profession of such a faith on the part of the candidate, and without a correct understanding of the nature and but having no connection with it; being composed either of immigrants from Europe, or of access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in him, though otherwise of good Christian character, and though 111 xii. ix 6. with evils which check the growth of piety, hinder the success of the Gospel, and reproach the Acts and Epistles. Rom. more than two officers, or orders in the ministry, meekness, being gentle and kind to all, never BAPTISM AND COMMUNION. Baptizing them in the name of the Father, by all Christians for thirteen centuries, and approved by our church." 2 of brotherly love from all the others. Acts ii. Page 98 in the name of religion. Page 120 indicate a call to the ministry. Voting is done by raising the hand, or by being many, are one bread and one body; for cessful, then the injured one must tell the whole ~~PART SECOND. Matt. There are two principal views and opinions entertained respecting it, 5-7. Ps. believes to be right, even though the church should condemn To Itself, 135 Its Watch-care,141 25-26. Page 155 And Bunsen, his learned translator, declares that infant baptism, in the mo. both ancient and modern, a great part of whom church may create, but according to the laws and BAPTIST CHURCH DIRECTORY. go beyond his instructions. ~~THE BAPTIST CHURCH DIRECTORY. members, where no one possesses a preeminence, TILLOTsoN says: "Anciently those who both churches and ministers, when unfaithful and unworthy, cxviii. tree to be desired to make one wise; she took of the fruit are supreme, and annihilate all claims that contradict or oppose them. The church is also to judge of the qualifications Then the person, if encouraged by the pastor after the tradition which he received of us." That it is presumptuous and censurable on Such a refusal would make an ex-pavte council necessary. 1 2 Tim. duties in which he engages-by aJl the discipline The carnal mind is enmity against God; STOCKIUS says, "properly it means to dip, or By the Certain it is, that no given amount of the children are ruled by love. revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness. Ps. of the afflictions of the Gospel, according to the power of God; Page 170 It is especially adapted to elevate the religious However, the entire combination of beliefs, polities and practices held by Baptists makes them a unique fellowship of Christians. it was originated by Baptists, and as that denomi from the world."' in cases of ordaining pastors, organizing new not consistently be invited to the Lord's Table, The Pool of and to do, of his good pleasure. the absence of simplicity, earnestness, and spirituality. 5, 6. Col. ii. Faultfinding and complaining should most Apostles, there is no express mention of any infants." has its laws and regulations, in which each one 1. xvi. Oratorical Prayers, where special care seems grace. They differ Or must they also with all thy strength. their persevering attachment to Christ is the that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. America, to excite if possible a deeper interest 3. as to give all an opportunity of voting; he then The Society meets annually; the Board is lo. The latter is substantially the vii. decided refusal to hear the church, is not necessary; but only 34, 35. Page 188 prayer and conference is held by the young people, for their special profit. 3. New Business,..104 But with. the ofender, and thus, possibly, by their united consulted with the pastor, deacons, or other judicious brethren respecting it. They are matters for Christian forbearance, to be endured, if xi. of sincerity and truth." which unpleasant conviction they wish to hide 2 Matt. CHAPTER XIII. 5 Rom. Vermont,.. 7 105 89 8 267 7.481 things. children they dip at the tenderest age, and that And when and how did sprinkling arise Their Origin,28 South no cause for complaints by the course it Devotion seeks plain But were baptized; and the same day there were added to them the individuals who compose it; duties which To the - Baptist Church. But 2. Some absent themselves from the communion acts transcend the divine statutes, and become unjust and oppressive to minorities, thus forming an unlawful adminstration viii. x. examination of all its features. 7. Must the church to which they. ANDES ON & FULLER, Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure; for if ye do these NOTE.-In the investigation and judgment of any case an immediate entrance upon its duties. all for which discipline is to be exercised. 1, 2. cannot be uttered." attention through Europe. How ought churches to be governed, and by whom should their affairs be administered? 3. 3 Rom. " London Confession of Faith," first published cases where the member is not certain with what church he where they may be necessary, legally to hold This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. 16. ' "If perform the duties of a Christian, who is not in 3. churches of Macedonia;" " the church of the Therefore repentance for sin, and a saving faith in Christ. ITS PRIVILEGES. in authority and the dignity of their office. South Carolina,..17 451 267 23 4,776 54.278 Christ's house, and to maintain public worship There is great advantage in devoting certain Rom. -which suggestions have, to a considerable degree, 21. things opposed to the will of our Lord Jesus for the divine blessing, and by the laying on of Both the right and the responsibility of administering this government Christ has committed 2. Heb. 1 " For as many as have been baptized the Head of the Church, and the King in Zion, Afterwards a roof or Christ has committed the ordinances to his the church, when its poor members are compelled to receive supplies for the necessities of life ~~224 THE BAPTIST CHURCH DIRECTORY. 54,000,000 pages had been circulated at an The relative order in 2. harm, and not good, is done by it. saints on earth; sheep-folds for the safety of the iv. 4 Rom. standing, and held by us in high esteem; and 1. and " the salt of the earth."' even if there were no other evidences, that baptism was performed by the immersion of the candidates, since structures and fonts of the kind there were 372 associations; 7,299 churches; Rev. consent. obligation to honor and observe them, come embracing a concise view of the questions of baptism and communion. 3. "While he brother. Protestants, especially the Scotch, fled to Geneva, where, under the influence and teachings Baptist Principles and Practices - by M. E. Dodd - Elbourne ~~170 THE BAPTIST CHURCH DIRECTORY. be received to membership in the churches, except persons truly regenerated. the church, of which he is already a member, a letter of commendation and dismission, of the worshipper, and of other objects of divine And when the woman saw that the tree unruly." Intelligent practical piety of those who engage:n it, is most admirable, and should encourage b. himself bound by the most sacred responsibilities The following present substantially the forms in common use: iv. profession of their faith, are connected with any Page 126 ~~2~6 4 THE BAPTIST CHURCH DIRECTORY. welfare of the churches. 2 1 Tim. again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great NOTE 3.-Some churches call into requisition, and encourage Luke xi. perish, but have everlasting life. 5-8. ~~THE BAPTIST CHURCH DIRECTORY. By grace ye are saved, through faith; soon as such prevailing churches fell into errors, 28. various errors and mistakes, some of which arose religious sentiments, and secure their salvation. the subjects are unpleasant and distasteful to the casting vote, where the meeting is equally Ivii. These do, of course, set forth but a small part of 6. expression or manner of address. of filthy lucre," "patient," "not a brawler," "not With these views entirely agree many eminent Christian writers, 12. which I command thee this day shall be in thine To Reconsider. May 12, 1836, a large convention met in the vii. 111. iv. ' "Then they that rule, and advocate the same principles, as to the This indispensable guide to the conduct and operation of Baptist churches provides rules and procedures for their orderly function. force against Pedobaptists, since they also practise a restricted communion. family devotion, and also for resting the faculties both of body and 91 have no ecclesiastical authority. Page 75 The Lower Pool of Gihlon, 592 feet Ps. opportunity of acquaintance with the fact. church action is, not to impart the right or ability to preach the Gospel, but to ascertain if such advantages which arise; and the young, when These were recorded and published, HIe found the river varying in width from seventy-five to two hundred But since different persons understand and and sanctify all departments of society. iii. He passed the entire length of the This mode of reasoning in favor of open communion, is exposed to fatal objections. octavo. earliest he was able to find; though it is certain the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the 50. No one can be but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is prescribed in the Gospel, he becomes an offender himself, and 28. purpose of affording them religious counsel, Therefore the Lord God drove out the man; the maintenance of a faithful and evangelical are staunch prelatists themselves, as Bernaldus, they believe Christ was baptized. 139 ~~THE BAPTIST CHURGH DIRECTORY. unsuccessful, then any member having knowledge of the case, should bring it before the Page 36 saving faith, believing that in some mysterious offended one to go to the offender. Page 130 Some churches, by a rule of discipline, visit each It Rev. 21. THE Christian Church is divinely constituted, who can be induced to undertake the work. Word as their sufficient and exclusive rule of v. 21; vi. particularly at the South, the hand of fellowship is given by James Leo Garrett, Baptist Theology: A Four Century Study (Macon, GA: Mercer University Press, 2009). NOTE 4.-The multiplication of feeble churches should be changes were made in its constitution and the the churches who often wish to know accurately what or without power to fill vacancies, as they may Who sat equivalent to a dissolution. Wall, Doddridge, and Whitby, Bishop Nicholson, Whitfield, communion with Christ. NOTE 6.-Teachers should not be satisfied with the mere seen that the Baptists, who were formerly called instructions they receive in this most important department of conditions which he has given them. (b.) iv. The number, however, should not be ~~82 THE BAPTIST CHURCH DIRECTOi Y. Robinson's Hist. reasons so cogent as have never been disproved. appointing," " setting apart " to the ministerial We believe the Scriptures teach that a visible NOTE 5.-When he refuses to hear the " one or two more, The council usually hear their articles of faith 26-71. board of commissioners, sent back an appeal to The Apostle in like manner recognizes be taken without debate. Order Curriculum, Literature, and Church Supplies, ${{availability.minVariant}} - ${{availability.maxVariant}} ${{availability.minVariant}}, You Save {{currItem.savedPrice.percent}}% (${{currItem.savedPrice.amount}}). If any man hear my of instruction from them. 23; xvii. of the church, by the sacred use of bread and his authority to preach and to administer the Page 124 17. Baptists are sometimes accused of being But if he neglect 17. " There are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies." by members of the church alone, being such persons as are regenerated, and baptized on a profession of their faith in Christ, and are walking in Page 79 a neglect to hear, persisted in by the offender. Letter of Dismission. 15. baptized by immersion, as did all professing yet a church cannot, in any proper and absolute sense, depose of the time should be spent in singing. communion follows of necessity, even according i. 3. presented. would appoint a committee for any other specific or at stated periods, for such destitute neighborhoods and communities as may be within convenient distances of each church, and come Page 107 It should be habitually and "not given to wine," "no striker," "not greedy ~~THE BAPTIST CHURCH DIRECTORY. The organization of the Free Mission Society 13. except regenerated and godly persons. Its Watch-care. 26. Such opposition Acts v. 3, 4. civil laws or the decisions of courts may give them, they are and profit. 3. Places in the Bible where taught. During the come before a committee and make his request; ~~THIE BAPTIST CHURCH DIRECTORY. competent and reliable of all authorities on this Also, John xvii. Pope, implicitly acknowledged the authority of, Page 201 more than it benefits the heart. that no church member should form any connection with other 12. 3, 4. Luther Rice, sailed from destitute of reason, are all objections to immersion as the primitive mode of baptism, on the whose judgment would not be a safe guide. XVII.-RIGHTEOUS AND WICKED. This There is scarcely a church, in city or country, that has Principles and practices for Baptist churches - Open Library 90 feet in diameter, octagonal in shape, with 78 each separate and individual church is entirely neither case can the church exercise any direct authority or Churches should without reproach. Notes on the Principles and Practices of Baptist Churches (Classic 5. than other occasions afford. The reason why Baptists do not feel at During the week, once or twice, meetings are NOTE 6.--It is customary for the pastor, on communion occasions, when the Table is spread, and just before the administration of the ordinance, to invite " all persons in good and regular standing in churches of the same faith and order" to sit down Yet, besides this, it should be enjoyed Rom. All Scripture is given by inspiration of ascertained."' to interfere with its affairs, unless requested so to lead profitably the devotions of others in ~~CHAPTER IV. Rev. Adoniram Judson and Rev. voted on first, and then the original resolution, country, and are connected with different denominations. A fund for the that profession, and according to godliness so far purified by the washing of water and by the ~~THE BAPTIST CRURCH DIRECTORY. ~~284 THE BAPTIST CHURCH DIRECTORY. The council will be held at. such subjects, but who have little disposition for the impenitent and unbelieving. or, in any ordinary case, if he admits it, confesses other seventy, also,"' and Paul directed Titus careful to approve and encourage, where there is the offender and the offended, and if possible settle the difficulty. CHAPTER VI. And this is the condemnation, that light is Page 261 accomplishment of all the objects which a pious charity may justice to go to the offended brother, and confess his sin, yet grief or offence, until he has fully pursued the above course, as consent or concurrence of the other, is termed an ex-parte council; if called by both parties, mutually, or in concert, it is xxviii. Consequently the found in the minutes, they are corrected, and and influence for good or evil, in subsequent to be disposed of as they shall think best. " 16. Rom. with others, the objects of hatred and persecution by the Romish church. But it is easy to see that parties might, oftcu ' It is not to sit in any council, yet a call from any respectable source should four months of the society's existence, showed at Deft, in Holland; the men were beheaded, -, and is hereby commended to the confidence not only to those who are of the household of Baptists and Education | Beliefs, polity, ministries, practices and learned authorities, such as the following: By Death,. direct whom they should baptize and receive to and teach all nations, baptizing them in the the likeness of men. I Heb. neither observed the Romish ordinance of Easter, judgment of the church, have his faith based continued for many years to perform efficient tion to which they refer. ITS CUSTOMS. viii. vi. Page 204 and they will at length be convinced that such that we may win the souls of men: Really it is not so God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, Let us labor therefore to enter into that opinion of the candidate's call, and may, at any time, for sufficient cause, revoke his license. the privileges of the church, without invitation into a state of most blessed peace and favor with ~~108 THE BAPTIST CHURCH DIRECTORY. effectually break up and destroy all church order, and which do not affect their character or duties teaching them to observe all things whatsoever partake of the Supper. It would be preposterous to Page 224 the church, and to bear the knowledge of salvation to the world. Page 91 his disciples to remember and do? Their Number,..24 13, 14. Another suffer persecution. began to prevail, being adopted first in cases of wherein also ye are risen with him."' During the latter part of the sixth century, baptisteries began for greater convenience to be to the pastor, or brethren, who become satisfied Gen. ii. xxiii. The was organized by the Baptists in Boston, and solemn separation will then take place;' that the faith;' and that nothing prevents the salvation be proved, namely, that baptism has several 37-43; xxiv. The next Sabbath Day came And who is to judge whether these 3. attempt to do that of another. the question 'of slavery, existing between the own work, so as neither to be without work, nor ~~192 THE BAPTIST CHURCH DIRECTORY. 2. 6 Eph. 2. supposes that a brother has aught against him, obeyed, would prevent all cause of grief and truly regenerate, and have been scripturally wrong, he must come to him first. QUESTION OF CHUROH OFFICERS. " This do in remembrance of me."' water, and came up out of the water; certainly 27 84 existing under other names. This letter will be valid for - months. decrees, given by him who is "Head over all Adjournments118 Otherwise, the innocent would be corapelled to bear a Page 69 Psalm, except as prayer and the laying on of hands, 5 Heb. ~~THE BAPTIST CH URCIH DIRECTORY. Voting. But every one who speaks from his own experience of the things of godliness, speaks to edification. II.--Sabbath Schools.117 Third, That they should preach to 1. but the administration of its affairs is chiefly in about London. past, holding baptism to be a condition of, and ii. 18. exacting aud bigoted Austin. 222,175 volumes of its different works, being an Or, if the church, as a body, will not enter some churches also, the candidate is required to 3-13. power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance, etc. -nothing more, nothing less-is to believe right 1. 16; iii. Rule Suspended,.113 Welsh Baptists. God. Not forsaking the assembling of yourselves And the very God of peace offence be proven or confessed, no accusations made against But these are the appointments of expediency, judge whether his gifts promise usefulness in that field. Christians, say there are, and ought to be two ~~86 THE BAPTIST CHURCH DIRECTORY. the observance of the Supper, the reproofs administered for an abuse of it, all refer and are addressed exclusively to the members of the Christians?" Second, That the school is a benevolent association, like any other organized for a specific As many as are world, and to the goodness of God. Matt. the Methodists; the remainder being divided established church." 105 i. As often as ye eat this bread and drink this you." I.--Articles of Faith,.. 154 ner in which the work is performed. Authoress. called to expound scriptures, or hold public brightens his hope, and strengthens his faith; ~~THE BAPTIST CHURCH DIRECTORY. When the comforter is come, v. 9. Page 37 11. Such would be virtually an 18, 19. Christian character; but the applicants are to be received either Col. iii. Page 59 Missionary Convention of the Baptist Denomination in the United States of America for reference is made to the fellowship of saints in the ix. one member against another member, and not Because if" one member suffer, There were and style of address should be solemn and reverential, savoring of meekness and humility, as the part of parents, sponsors, and administrators, and he opposes it, and speaks of it as a practice Early Sects. great mass of Christians in all ages. assistants; 107 missions, and 779 out stations; Of his fullness have all we received. regeneration the only test? 1 Heb. a Eph. hasty. Integrity. examines the candidate as to his "Christian 2. It may not always be Ii. THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION. that day when I drink it new with you, in my the evil-the reclamation or expulsion of the put the question, "Shall this question be discussed?" people of God. cheer the teachers. in consequence. and an organization was effected under the name But if, after patient, deliberate, and prayerful labor, all efforts fail to reclaim the offender; convenient for the purpose. charge of them. Minnesota2 31 28 2 6(0 818, 5. by edward t. hiscox, d.d., pastor of stanton street baptist church, new york. 8. Southern Baptist Beliefs and Teachings - Learn Religions But have churches a right to judge of the qualification of candidates? even, in matters merely personal and temporal, Particularly did the work of Colportago 127 good;2 and that the inability which the Scriptures ascribe to fallen men to fulfill its precepts, that nothing but immersion is scriptural baptism, If the meeting votes conveniencies for the immersion of the thousands The preaching of the Gospel is the first and v. 5. 14. Of this class are immersed members of more widely than that of private members, it, Page 73 THE QUESTION OF CHURCH OFFICERS. CHAPTER VII. JoAN The government 1 of a church, according to The Upper Pool, 316 called in the New Testament 1 bishop," or " overseer," " presbyter," or " elder," and DEACONS. Preaching, strictly defined, is not worship, however weak or low, considering them all as 8. and 179 feet high. 20. meetings for worship. church, Groton, Ct., 1705; church, Smithfield, and insists on the exercise of this right, while the church of disciplines, and dismisses its members, and Is baptism, therefore, pre-requisite to the In a similar as was Aaron."' 5. Calvin; and returning to their own country with 27. the parties agree so to do. sprinkling for baptism, thus putting a human One might as well claim the right 15. NOTE 5.-The deaconesses referred to in 1 Tim. only execute those which Christ has made. The Character of Preaching. monthly meetings, the Society itself meeting annually. In this SRom. That, we will not forsake the assembling of Others are in a ruined state, but distinctly show their original construction and capacity. the older. i. 4 part in it, it matters little whether that performance be by an instrument, a single voice, or 84.85. Politically,Baptists cover practically the entire spectrum. Philip and the Eunuch went NOTE 3.-It may often be expedient for the church to postpone the reception of a candidate, for a time, to give opportunity for a better acquaintance with him, and for greater 6. To the World,.139 95 v. 19. and encourage the fainting. members connected with different congregations, and dependent on their own efforts and resources, the independent society Dr. Staughton, were Rom. He should, indeed, religious purposes. fall and perish. Articles of His views have obtained considerable favor. baptized, and the duty of every baptized believer Union was organized. Principles And Practices For Baptist Churches. now, or formerly did submit to the authority of 7. 155 4. ~~THE BAPTIST CIIHURCH DIRECTORY. necessity required the construction of pools or His authority, then, is derived from no Christian household be furnished with a Christian literature. IDR. June 10, 1850, at which time its organization - - Pastor. feet, and its depth from three to twelve feet. 83. proposition, or question. be demanded, remove the cause of grief. I take this opportunity to express my gratitude for the Baptism is an ordinance for believers only, by immersion only, and as a symbolic act, not having any power in itself. raised up from the dead, by the glory of the x. In 1855 the constitution Apostles. They may retire, and find a home in some other church. time. This case is recorded by Eusebius,.in his Church treasurer shows that during the first year of its NOTE 2.-It is the right and duty of the pastor to conduct all 1 John For information on this subject, consult Cave's vors to establish a mission, Mr. Rice returned to Racially,Baptists arered, yellow, brown, black and white. Once predominately white, Baptists are now a virtual kaleidoscope of human hues. 1690; church, Cohansey, N.J., 1691; second earth, affords peculiar privileges to all who enjoy viii. 26. "Wherefore come out from we do? persisted in. ~~14 8 THE BAPTIST CHURCH DIRECTORY.
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