During the early 1800’s it was a time of great outpouring of God’s Spirit and additions to the Baptist Church. From 1801 to 1802 AD in the churches of Kentucky, about 6,000 persons were baptized within about an 8 month period. During the same two-year period in the Kehukee Association in North Carolina, about 1,500…
Author: David Wise
Pastor of Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church in Ackerman, MS
Revival’s Call to Radical Repentance
“Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Consider your ways.” (Haggai 1:7) In America, we want the “effects” of revival without the uncomfortable and life rearranging “causes” of revival. We all want to see new converts come to the truth, baptisms, churches growing, even churches being planted; we all want to see the effects of revival. However,…
A Study Guide to the History of the Church
By David Wise One of the distinctive marks of the Primitive Baptist Church is our assertion to be the original and true church that Jesus established in His earthly ministry. “Primitive” simply means “original”, so we hold that we are the “Original Baptist Church”, still preaching the same doctrine and maintaining the same worship and…
The Godly Tentmakers – Aquila & Priscilla
By David Wise “Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.” – Rom. 16:3-4 We are first introduced to the godly couple of Aquila and Priscilla as Paul arrives in…
The Will of God
By David Wise For the sincere child of God, we want to follow and be obedient to God’s will. However, practically speaking, what actually is God’s will? how do I know and discern God’s will for my life? how does God guide His children in walking in His will? In this study guide on the…
Prayer: Conformity and Submission to God’s Will
By David Wise I have spent my last few Sunday morning messages considering different prayers and aspects of prayer. One theme that has really stood out to me throughout those studies and messages is this: one of the chief purposes (if not the main purpose) of prayer is to more fully conform ourselves to submission…
Seasons of Prosperity and Adversity
By David Wise “In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.” (Ecclesiastes 7:14) One hymn we grew up singing in the church begins with this line, “Mixtures of joy and…
Articles of Faith Verse Outlines
By David Wise As I studied in-depth and preached through the Articles of Faith at Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church and also preached through our pattern of New Testament worship in the church, I compiled a verse outline to convey the scriptural support for our beliefs – both in doctrine and in practice. I am providing…