By Ben Winslett Ever read Ephesians chapter 2, verse 1? In that verse we find the following: “And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins..” Paul is writing about Almighty God giving Spiritual life to those who are in a state of death in sin. Notice that verse begins with the word…
Quotes from non-Baptists on Baptist succession
Compiled by Joshua Winslett Here are some quotes about Baptist succession from some non-Baptists. From Lutheran historian Johann Lorenz Mosheim: “The true origin of that sect which acquired the denomination of Anabaptists by their administering anew the rite of baptism to those who came over to their communion, and derived that of Mennonites from the…
Psalm 13
By Joshua Winslett Psalm 13 “To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me? Consider and hear me, O LORD my…
In Spirit and in Truth
God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. John 4:24 According to John 4, the Father SEEKS His children to worship Him in Spirit and Truth. That means it is His desire, not only receive worship, but also to receive the RIGHT kind of worship. Worship…
Know The Lord (Regeneration and Conversion)
And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest. – Hebrews 8:11 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost… – Matthew 28:19 Study…
The Harvest is Plenteous, the Laborers are Few
And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd….
What Are Angels?
Below is the answer to a question I received via email. Question: What are angels and what do they do? Answer: Angels are ministering spirits, that is, they minister to us (I believe invisibly most of the time) in times of need (Hebrews 1:14). They are of greater power than are we (at His incarnation, Christ…
Justification by Faith – Example 2: Abraham
Justification by Faith- Example 2: AbrahamSermon Notes September 5, 2010by Joshua Winslett Romans 3:27-31, 4:1-8 Justification Defined – Biblically speaking, justification means to declare righteous, as a judge would declare a defendant innocent after being proven thus. It does not mean to make righteous or to impute righteousness. You have to be innocent or made innocent before you can…
Justification by Faith – Example 1: David
Justification by Faith- Example 1: David Sermon Notes August 22, 2010By Joshua Winslett Romans 3:27-31, 4:1-8 Justification Defined – Biblically speaking, justification means to declare righteous, as a judge would declare a defendant innocent after being proven thus. It does not mean to make righteous or to impute righteousness. You have to be innocent or made innocent before you can…