ELECTION (POOLE) 1988

"What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded." Roman. 11:7

ETERNITY (POOLE)

"For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhibits eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones." Isaiah 57:15

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THE CONNECTION BETWEEN PROGRESSIVE SANCTIFICATION AND CONDITIONAL TIME SALVATION

To most Old School Baptists, this article may seem a waste to write or to read. After all, some might ask why we need to read about views we do not believe.  This would be true for those who believe in absolute predestination, but it is not true for most of the outside world.

“PREPARING YOURSELF FOR WORSHIP”

Can someone “prepare” himself for worship?

MISSIONISM (DUDLEY) 1873

Lexington, Ky., March 27, 1873.

To the Editor of the Western Recorder:

My attention has been called to a series of articles over the signature of “Old Flint,” published in your paper, the first, of date Feb.1st, the second, Feb.22nd, and the third, March 1st, in all of which he labors hard to establish his claims to the title of Old School Baptist. 

THE CREATION OF GOD (DUDLEY) 1876

Lexington, Ky., Dec.30, 1876.



MY DEAR BROTHER BEEBE: - I have been able to read or write but little, in consequence of the condition of my eyes, for many months. I have heard read your reply to a correspondent asking your understanding of the expression found in the Circular on the Christian Warfare –

THE NEW BIRTH (DUDLEY) 1868

The word of God teaches, “That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit” (John 3:3). 

REPLY TO ELDER TROTT ON JUSTIFICATION (DUDLEY) 1839

Near Lexington, Ky., Jan. 7, 1839.

DEAR BROTHER BEEBE: – Shortly after Brother Trott’s “Thoughts on Justification” appeared in the Signs, I wrote a piece in reply, designed for publication at some future day, when Brother West should have had an opportunity of responding to Brother Trott; conceiving that it would be indelicate for me to interfere, as brother T. had given among others, as a reason for his publication, that a correspondent in Baltimore had requested the correspondence previously had between brother Trott and brother West to be published through the columns of the signs. 

THE TRANSGRESSION OF THE LAW (DUDLEY) 1874

Campbell, Coles Co., Ill., July 21, 1874.


BROTHER BEEBE: - By permission, please publish the enclosed letter, written by Elder Thomas P. Dudley.

Isaac Taylor.

Lexington, Ky., June 25, 1874.

TRYING THE SPIRITS (DUDLEY) 1870

Near Lexington, Ky., Dec.19, 1870.

MY DEAR BROTHER BEEBE: - The inquiry is frequently made of me, Why do you not write more for the SIGNS OF THE TIMES? I can most truly say that it is not because I feel less interest in its success than formerly. My correspondence has been, and still is pretty extensive, and as I grow older I find my wounded shoulder gives me much more pain from writing than formerly. Hence it is becoming more of a task to write than in my younger days. In addition to this, the correspondents of the SIGNS are becoming more numerous, and I prefer giving way to them, thinking the patrons of the SIGNS may probably be more edified by their communications than by anything I may write. I regret much to see a spirit of intolerance abroad in the land, which tends rather to anything else than to godly edifying. The Bereans of old left an example for modern saints worthy of imitation. “These were nobler than they of Thessalonica, because they searched the scriptures daily, to see whether these things are so.”

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MODERN RELIGIOUS SYSTEMS (DUDLEY) 1875

Lexington, Ky., Feb.7, 1875.

MY DEAR BROTHER BEEBE: - I have reflected much, and more recently, on the ancient, compared with the modern systems of religion. In the days of Christ and his apostles, “the wisdom of this world is [declared to be] foolishness with God;” that “He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.”

PARTICLUAR BAPTISTS (DUDLEY) 1833

Fayette County, Ky., March 15th, 1833.

DEAR BROTHER BEEBE: – The subjoined circular, was prepared for, and presented to the Licking Association at her Session 1829. The timidity (as I believed) of some few Brethren induced them to oppose its adoption, in consequence (as it is said) of what is said in it, relative to the word ‘particular’ at the same time they declared “that they believed the doctrine it contained, as cordially as the writer did.” The rule of our Association requiring unanimity and opposition manifesting itself, the letter was withdrawn. I have been much pressed by many Brethren to have it published, but have hitherto resisted their requests. If you think it is worth preserving, you are at liberty to use it at your discretion. Yours in hope of eternal life.

THOS. P. DUDLEY.

THE TWO NATURES (DUDLEY) 1877

Lexington, Ky., Oct.3, 1877.

MY DEAR SISTER IN CHRIST: - I am gratified to learn you reached home in safety on Thursday evening after leaving us. I retain a very vivid recollection of the delightful season we enjoyed with the brethren and sisters from the north, south, east, and west, at my house, the association, and with the dear saints in that vicinity. 

THE SOUL OF MAN (DUDLEY) 1849

Near Lexington Ky., Aug. 15, 1849.

MY DEAR BROTHER BEEBE: – From the moment I read your response to Elder Williams’ queries in No. 12 “Signs,” I have had it in contemplation to write to you, and drop some suggestions for your consideration – knowing Elder Williams, and being satisfied that I know the motive which prompted him in propounding the queries to you, I was prepared for his exultation at your admitting that the soul is regenerated. That brother Beebe has committed himself in his reply to Elder Williams, I think will be manifest upon his re-examining the following positions taken in his reply.

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THE HAND OF GOD IN HISTORY

The Lord rules in the army of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth, and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

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SCIENCE AND PREDESTINATION

It is the prevailing opinion that the doctrine of predestination is held only by the ignorant class of men, and that the mere elements of an education are sufficient to free one from the influence of such a baleful, absurd and unreasonable doctrine. If there is any just ground for this opinion, it can be shown that scientific truth is incompatible with the doctrine of decree, and also that no well educated person has ever believed the doctrine of predestination.

COMPARISON OF CHRISTIAN AND HEATHEN CIVILIZATIONS

[The following lecture was delivered March 10th, 1898, in University Hall, Lebanon, Ohio, before the assembled students and faculty of all the departments of the University, by Elder H. M. Curry.]

SHOULD

"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them (Ephesians 2.10)."

SAVE, SAVED, SALVATION (POOLE) 1994

This article contrasts the complicated world of the Conditionalists - ed]

JUSTIFICATION (POOLE) 1998

Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; Who was delivered for our offenses, and was raised again for our justification (Romans 4.23-25).

THE MOAT & A BEAM (BEEBE) 1881

(Luke 6.41-45.) Brother Peter Mowers, of Cobleskill, N. Y., Has requested us to preach through the SIGNS from Luke vi. 41-45; and although we do not feel prepared to sermonize in what we may write upon the subject, we feel inclined to offer some remarks, which we hope may be edifying to Brother Mowers, and to our readers generally.

MORE OF THE FRUITS (BEEBE) 1840

In primitive times of the Baptist church, the criterion by which the genuineness of a religious revival was demonstrated was according to Acts ii. 42. The converts continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread and in prayers. But the revivalists of the New School have now hit upon a criterion much better suited to their purpose. Mr. Jacob Knapp, in reporting, through the Baptist Advertiser of New York, the result of his efforts at Albany, holds the following language: “As one evidence of the genuineness of this work, it may be a duty to say, that one of the converts, a member of the Green Street congregation, handed brother Hodge fifteen hundred dollars - five hundred for foreign missions, and five hundred for domestic missions, five hundred for the American and Foreign Bible Society; and on Saturday before I left I went out among the converts and members of Dr. Welch’s church and congregation, and obtained five thousand dollars for the Literary and Theological Institutions of the State of New York. I am quite certain that in these times of great depression in money matters, nothing but the grace of God could have opened these earthly fountains, withered and killed the root of all evil, and caused the golden stream to flow so freely. 

Yours with much affection, 
JACOB KNAPP.” 

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MORAL SUASION OR NATURAL CONVICTION, VS. THE FAITH OF THE GOSPEL (BEEBE) 1843

To those who are unacquainted with the real grounds of difference between the views of the Old School Baptists and those of the new order, some remarks on the above subject may be interesting. The subject of evangelical faith is frequently treated as though there existed no difference between the natural convictions of the mental powers of man, and that faith which the apostle says is “Of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.” - Col. 2.12. 

THE SUPPORT OF THE GOSPEL MINISTER (SMOOT) 1911

[This is an excerpt from our upcoming Kindle eBook titled, The Works of Elder William Smoot - ed]

THE LORD HAS GIVEN US 400,000 VIEWS

We announce today that sometime last night, we passed 400,000 page views on the Welsh Tract Publications website.  This is NOT OUR doing.  It is the Lord's doing through his gracious mercy.  There is no guarantee anywhere given that our message will reach a large group of people.  This website was started by myself and my dear brother Elder Robert Lackey, with the hope that this true message of the gospel, still had a place in this wicked world.  And so it seems that it has pleased the Lord to make it grow and prosper.

HOW TO PREPARE A SERMON FROM A "GREAT EXPOSITOR": LUTHER OR PAUL? (SANTAMARIA)

[methodology for preparing a sermon - ed]

PRIESTHOOD OF MELCHIZEDEK (BEEBE) 1862

Brother Beebe: - Brother Charles E. Stewart desires your views on the origin and extent of the priesthood of Melchisedec. 

James Terry. 

Beebe on matthew 28.20 1846

‘Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you.” Matthew 28:20.

BEEBE ON MATTHEW 27.52 1867

Elder Beebe: - Please give your views, through the “Signs of the Times” on Matthew 27:52. “And the graves were opened, and many bodies of the saints which slept arose.” Your compliance with this request will oblige, An Inquirer. Milwaukie - May 19, 1867. 

BEEBE ON MATTHEW 26.52 1865

While we fully approve of the views of Brother Wlm. J. Purington in Matthew 26:52 in reply to the inquiry of "E. H.", we feel inclined to express a few thoughts further upon the same subject, which are designed to be in perfect harmony with what he has written.

NATIONAL CHURCH (WEST) 1833

[This is a letter that was written to Beebe on attempts to form a national church.  It is an excerpt from our coming eBook titled, The Works of Elder Hezekiah West - ed]

THE EXPERIENCE OF GABRIEL CONKLIN 1850

[This is an excerpt from an upcoming eBook entitled, The Works of Elder Gabriel Conklin - ed]

BEEBE ON MATTHEW 26.40 1858

We have and do understand this passage to mean that the disciples - Peter, James, and John - were literally asleep. Such was the weakness of their flesh, that, although they loved the Savior with the most sincere and abiding love, and were at that time willing in spirit to go with him to the prison or to death, they could not watch with him in that one hour of his dreadful agony and suffering. 

BEEBE ON MATTHEW 25.30 1865

Brother Beebe: Please give your views on Matthew 25:30: “And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” J. Armstrong. 

BEEBE ON MATTHEW 25.25-36 1857

 “And I was afraid, and went, and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine. His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed.” 

BEEBE ON MATTHEW 25.14-30, 1861

We have often been requested to give our views on this parable, and we have sometimes ventured to give such views as we have had on the subject; but we have never pretended to have any special light upon this subject, nor do we now feel competent to the undertaking. We have always found it difficult to explain satisfactorily to our own mind any of the parables contained in the sacred volume, excepting so far as their obvious intention may be inferred from the subjects and circumstances on which they were spoken.

BEEBE ON MATTHEW 24.42 1869

 

Brother Beebe: – I was very interested in your editorial on the “Portentous Signs,” and would like to have your views more extensively on that subject. The minds of the Lord’s people in this section of the country are exercised on the subject. Will you please give us your views on Matthew 24:42, through the “Signs of the Times.” 

Yours in hope of eternal life, 

George W. Gersham. 

BEEBE ON MATTHEW 24.21-39 1856

It would afford us much pleasure to give a satisfactory explanation of every passage of Scripture on which we are so frequently called to express our views, by our numerous correspondents, if we had the ability, and could command the necessary time and space which would be required; but in all these respects we are deficient.

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BEEBE ON MATTHEW 24.34 1860

MATTHEW XXIV. My Brother: – Will you please give me your views on Matthew xxiv? I am at loss to know how to present the subject in the form of a text; but I will try to let you know what I want. In the third verse it is said, As he (Jesus) sat upon the Mount of Olives, his disciples asked him privately, What shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? It appears to me that from that verse to the thirty- fourth, Jesus describes and tells them what shall take place before his coming and of the end of the world. And then he tells them, "Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled." The words, This generation shall not pass, is what is a mystery to me. The general acceptation of the word, generation, means all that were living at that time, and so I understand it. 

Now the query with me is, what does it mean as used in this place? This is what I want you to explain. Believe me to be your devoted friend, and, as I hope, your humble brother in the Lord. May God bless us, and give us light and understanding in his word. Farewell. - 

E.T. HORN. 
Leak County, Miss., Jan. 29, 1860. 

BEEBE ON MATTHEW 22.21 1861

“Render, therefore, unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.” (Matthew 22:21)

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