EXPERIENCE (JOHN E. DAILY) 1886

"Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ."— Col., ii, 8. 

ELDER RITTENHOUSE'S LATE THOUGHTS ON PREDESTINATION 1886

[It seems toward the end of his life Elder Rittenhouse began to wane on the doctrine of absolute predestination.  We agree with him that others who do not believe in it may be Christian and should be treated with kindness and affection. Yet we see nothing wrong with the term Predestinarian Baptists.  This term is meant to distinguish us from the silly term "Calvinists" since we follow no man.  As for absolute predestination, if there is no absolute predestination, there IS NO predestination. We also suppose it difficult to believe that Essau and Jacob are simply referring to "nations" and not individuals.  But we leave Elder Rittenhouse to speak in his own words. - ed.]

PRACTICAL GODLINESS 1886

Much has been talked about, preached, and written about "Practical Godliness," and some have gone so far as to say they want more practical godliness and less doctrine.

LETTER FROM ELDER DAVID BARTLEY 1886

[An early Letter from David Bartley.  He may not have been ordained yet. - ed]

TRAINING CHILDREN & SUNDAY SCHOOLS 2/2 1886

WHAT IS ASSUMED FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 

TRAINING CHILDREN & SUNDAY SCHOOLS 1886 1/2

It is in vain to educate your children — vain to train them in mind and morals, with a view that it will prepare them for heaven. They must be born again; they must have spiritual life.