Posts from July 2026
Baptist Associations: Learning From the Past
Baptist Associations: Learning from the Past Introduction As Baptists thinking about associations and denominations, we should desire to learn from the past. How have Baptists in the past formed groups, what has worked about those groups, and what has not? I want to put forward a brief history, general observations, and lessons from Baptist associations in England and America from the 17th to 19th century. Historical Overview England Both General (Arminian) and Particular (Calvinistic) Baptists formed associations in 17th century…
Living in the Last Days
When considering the current political climate or some contemporary event, it doesn’t take long for a vocal Christian to blurt out, “We’re in the last days!” Whether in private conversation or online comment threads, many Christians believe we’re living in the last days. It can’t be denied that we are bombarded with negative news from all sides of the spectrum, and for many, the “doom and gloom” news cycle points to the fact that our present circumstances are dire and…