Ecclesiology

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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

Dagg Manual of Theology

Dagg Manual of Theology v. 1-2 is a theology work in 2 volumes by J.L. Dagg a Reformed Baptist. It is extensive, very ample presentation of doctrines.

Manual of Theology volumes 1 & 2 BY J. L. DAGG, D. D.

This is an extensive systematic theology by Baptist (reformed-Calvinist) Dagg.

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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
Version 2




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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