[In reply to some papers written by the Rev. S. Newton, of Norwich.] The piece by “An Old Congregationalist” seems to invite an answer from both Baptists and Pædobaptists. If the following remarks be acceptable
Pastor, Preach to the People in the Room Preaching is of utmost importance for the pastor, but pastors must remember that they preach to people. As Nathaniel Williams notes here, "Knowing our church members’ interests
As it is very doubtful whether I shall be able to attend your ordination, you will allow me to fill up the sheet with brotherly counsel. You are about to enter, my brother, on the
Pastor, Your People Need the Hard Texts "When’s the last time you heard a sermon on Genesis 38? Can you summarize the story of Genesis 38? I’m sure you’re aware of the next story in
“Let patience have her perfect work that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”—James 1:4. We sometimes speak of the troubles of the present state, and are ready to sink under the complicated afflictions
The Seductive Sin We Never Talk About "There’s a dangerous species of pride that often goes unnoticed and unbattled in the Christian life, yet it kills. It poisons relationships. It prevents us from repentance. And
Matt. 7:7–12 From negative religion, our Lord proceeds to enforce that which is positive—prayer to God, and justice to men. We have had directions already concerning the duty of prayer, and are now furnished with
Tony Merida on Preaching and Worship Here, Tony Merida talks about the goal of preaching, noting, "The preacher’s goal is to show people the beauty of Jesus, as revealed in Holy Scripture. The rapper Tupac
In former times liberty of conscience and the right of private judgment in matters of religion were denied both by ecclesiastics and politicians. Of late they have been very generally admitted, and much has been
Election protesters and ‘Never Trumpers’ in my pews. How can we move forward together? As this first person reflection notes, there is probably more political diversity in our congregations than we realize. So, the way