Ecclesiology

Gill Proper Mode of Baptism

Gill Proper Mode of Baptism is a short four chapter work by John Gill on the mode of baptism. He first examines the biblical injunction to baptize, then refutes a Welsh Clergyman’s arguments in favor of infant baptism, and then attacks the Catholic background to this practice. I have added a personal study of mine, The Error of Infant Baptism.

Four Writings Concerning the Proper Mode of Baptism
by John Gill
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Bouwman Spiritual Order For the Church

Spiritual Order For the Church

by Clarence Bouwman




Summary

This is a quite extensive work on church polity from a Reformed perspective (which I would assume they have a tendency towards Presbyterian polity).

  • Key to the Church Order of the Free Reformed Churches of Australia
  • Key to the Church Order of the Canadian Reformed Churches

Evaluation by David Cox

This is another important document in the Dutch Reformed Church, and this document would hold importance for Reformed and Calvinist students in general. The document is arranged in 81 articles and 3 appendices. It would define the break between the Catholic Church and the Dutch Reformed, looking at arguments against Papal authority. This would make the work good for people seeking information on Catholicism or the Reformation. There are parts on Lutheran Church Government, as well as general definitions of elders, ministers, deacons, offices, etc. within church government in general. So students of church polity might be interested in this work as well. Continue reading

Steele A Discourse Concerning Old-age

A Discourse Concerning Old-age

A Discourse Concerning Old-age
By Richard Steele

A discourse concerning old Age is a discourse to people concerning the problems and concerns of old age.

“Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance. Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good.” Titus 2:2-3

More Works by Richard Steele

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    Anderson, K. – Biblical Perspective on Giving

    Biblical Perspective on Giving
    Written by Kerby Anderson

    This is a single chapter work by Anderson (Probe) on giving. His topics are: The Controversy, OT Tithe, NT Giving, Does the NT teach the tithe? (His position: No, but the NT believers used it as their base line, and gave generously above it). Biblical Principles on Giving (part one and part two).

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