Systematic Theology

Christian, J.T. – Did they Dip? (Baptism)

DID THEY DIP? ..OR.. (Baptism)

AN EXAMINATION INTO THE ACT OF BAPTISM AS PRACTICED BY THE ENGLISH AND AMERICAN BAPTISTS BEFORE THE YEAR 1641.

BY JOHN T. CHRISTIAN, M. A., D. D.,
Pastor EAST BAPTIST CHURCH, LOUISVILLE, KY.,

In this 12 chapter work by John Christian (Baptist), he presents us with the case of Baptist Baptism was never by immersion until after 1644. His chapters are statement of the case, anabaptists of England, immersion in England, anabaptists of the continent, John Smyth, the Baptists of 1641, English Baptists before 1641, the Kiffin Ms. and the Jessey Church Records, Some Witnesses, a Challenge accepted, and Roger Williams. Continue reading

Curtis The Christian Faith

The Christian Faith
By Olin Alfred Curtis
Professor of Systematic Theology
Drew Theological Seminary

In this 46 chapter Systematic Theology, Curtis (Methodist) was a pastor and then a professor at Drew University. His three divisions are Man, Christian Religion, and the System of Doctrine (Jesus Christ).

New York: Eaton & Mains. Cincinnati: Jennings & Graham
Printed Book Copyright 1905





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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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Baxter, R. – Studies for Young Christians

Studies for Young Christians,
Beginners in Religion
by Richard Baxter  (1615-1691)

This chapter consists of twenty directions to (as Mr. Baxter says) “young Christians or beginners in religion, for their establishment and safe proceeding.” Though these studies were written specifically for “young” Christians, I think that you will find (as I did), there is much in here worthy of meditation for those who have been walking with God for many years. Continue reading