I PETER 5.5, ROMANS 12.10 2/2 (BEEBE)

Remarks on I Peter 5:5, and Romans 12:10. Reply to "A Friend to the cause of Truth."

A “CELEBRATION” OF REFORMATION MONTH (Santamaria)

We "celebrate" Reformation Month with the truth about these Reformers (perhaps an inconvenient truth).  These are facts that all knowledgeable historians know, but few talk about. - ed

I PETER 5.5, ROMANS 12.10 1/2 (BEEBE)

Elder Beebe: I have been in the habit of reading your editorials for the last few years and being highly pleased with them, I would like to have your views on I Peter 5:5, and Romans 12:10. By giving them you will oblige,

A Friend to the Cause of Truth. Oxford, C.W.
January 17, 1866.

I PETER 4.18 (BEEBE)

DEAR ELDER: – I would like to know your mind on I Peter iv. 18. (And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator. ) Do you think Peter means the righteous of the law or the righteous of the faith of Jesus Christ?

Yours in hope of eternal life,
W. E. BUCK.
Dorchester, N. B., Sept. 1, 1880

GENESIS 6.5-7 (BEEBE)

In regard to the text, Gen. vi. 5-7, we have neither time nor space to treat largely upon the subject.

I PETER 4.4-7 (BEEBE)

We have always regarded the passages proposed for consideration among the most obscure and hidden parts of the Scriptures, and what we now venture to write upon the subject, is humbly submitted to the consideration of our readers with much hesitation and trembling. Brethren will read our remarks carefully, and compare them with the infallible standard of truth, and wherein they may find our views at fault, kindly point out to us the more excellent way, and their faithful words shall not break our bones, but be an excellent oil.

I PETER 3.21 (BEEBE)

The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

I PETER 3.8 (BEEBE)

"Finally, be ye all of one mind."

I CORINTHIANS 1.30 (BEEBE)

A CORRESPONDENT in Virginia inquires whether the text 1 Cor. i.30, teaches that the preacher is of God, Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption, or that Christ has made these things unto us?

II CORINTHIANS 11.2-3 (GILBERT BEEBE)

“For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so poor minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.”

DECLARATION OF WELSH TRACT BAPTIST CHURCH

The Baptist Church atWelsh Tract, to the Elders and Messengers composing the meeting of all Old School Baptist to meet on Monday after the third Lord's day in May, with the church at Black Rock, Maryland sendeth greetings:

THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN TAKEN BY PRAYER 10/10 (WILLIAM HUNTINGTON)

My mistress finding that she could not get me altogether stripped of the peace and happiness I then enjoyed, went another way to work; for, whenever any minister or professor came to her house, she informed them of my preaching; and, as I could not pray with her, she told them I was so spiritually proud that I would not join with her in prayer. It was not, however, my pride, but her sin, that stopped the mouth of prayer; for how can a person pray with people one minute, and quarrel with them the next? Whatever Christian or minister called at the house was sure (after having a little conference with her) to come to me at the wharf, saying, "So, my friend, you preach, I am informed; take heed you do not run before you are sent," &c. Others would come to me, saying, "Beware of pride, my friend; pride is dangerous." And others would tell me of the importance of the ministerial work, without telling me wherein my sufficiency lay.

THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN TAKEN BY PRAYER 9/10 (WILLIAM HUNTINGTON)

This thing staggered me exceedingly, as I could not reconcile the Lord's astonishing love for me with the saints' hatred against me. On the next Lord's Day, I went out of the meeting and walked to and fro from Hampton Wick to Hampton Court Green.

KINGDOM OF HEAVEN TAKEN BY PRAYER 8/10 (WILLIAM HUNTINGTON)

Indeed I used such simple expressions, and such familiarity, with my sweet Saviour, as I chose to conceal; being aware that I shall be styled an enthusiast for relating my inability to fetch a hoe or a rake. And indeed I should not have mentioned that circumstance, had not the Holy Ghost left the following simple expression of Peter's, upon the mount, on record, when he desired Christ to assist him in building "three [earthly] tabernacles; one for Moses, one for Jesus, and one for Elias." Fine buildings for the Lord and two glorious spirits to reside in! However, God's word has informed us that he knew not what he said. And yet I think none but a feel will call Peter an enthusiast for desiring to detain such a blessed company as he was within the visions of God.

THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN TAKEN BY PRAYER 7/10 (WILLIAM HUNTINGTON)

 

Thus, courteous reader, I have gone a little out of my intended way, in order to answer thy supposed question; and I hope God will enable thee to make a comfortable use of it But to return-

THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN TAKEN BY PRAYER 6/10 (WILLIAM HUNTINGTON)

Sometimes, in reading the Bible, I have received a little encouragement from these words, "Wherefore I say unto you, all manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men;" but then, in a few minutes after, this passage would come, and, to my confused judgment, contradict it: "Verily I say unto you, that man shall give an account for every idle word." My mind and judgment were so confused, that I could not reconcile these two passages of scripture together; and, indeed, all the scriptures seemed to contradict each other throughout the whole book.

THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN TAKEN BY PRAYER 5/10 (WILLIAM HUNTINGTON)

My fellow workmen perceived me to sit silent at the pay table, while they were so jovial, and finding that I would not join with them for liquor when at work, they suspected I had caught a religious infection.

THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN TAKEN BY PRAYER 4/10 (WILLIAM HUNTINGTON)

The Kingdom of Heaven Taken by Prayer

or

An Account of the Author's Translation from the Kingdom of Satan to the Kingdom of God.

"The kingdom of Heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force..." Matt. xi. 12.

"Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the Kingdom of his dear Son... "Col.1:13

William Huntington (1745-1813)

KINGDOM OF GOD TAKEN BY PRAYER 3/10 (WILLIAM HUTINGTON)

 

Amos also informs you how God called him; as it is written, "Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I am no prophet, neither was I a prophet's son; but I was a herdsman and a gatherer of sycamore fruit: and the Lord took me as I followed the flock; and the Lord said unto me, Go, prophesy unto my people Israel."

KINGDOM OF HEAVEN TAKEN BY PRAYER 2/10 (WILLIAM HUNGINGTON)

 

Secondly, we repent with an evangelical repentance, that brings us towards God; not with a legal repentance only, such as Judas had, for that drives us from God. And, thirdly, we "worship God in spirit and in truth, for God seeks such worshippers to worship him," John iv. 23. To "worship God in the Spirit" shows that a man must be inspired, and approach God with a spiritual mind, with a spiritual understanding, 1 Cor. xiv. 15; with spiritual affections; and to pray as the Spirit operates on him, 2 Sam. vii. 27; and "gives him utterance," Acts ii. 4. "The words of his mouth must be the meditation of his heart," Psal. xix. 14. He must pray in spiritual faith, James, i. 6. He must plow in spiritual hope, Prov. xiii. 12. And in spiritual expectation, Hab. ii. 1. Yea, he must pray against everything of which the Spirit convinces him to be evil, 1 Cor. iv. 10. 

KINGDOM OF HEAVEN TAKEN BY PRAYER 1/10 (WILLIAM HUNTINGTON)

The Kingdom of Heaven Taken by Prayer or An Account of the Author's Translation from the Kingdom of Satan to the Kingdom of God. 

"The kingdom of Heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force..." Matt. xi. 12. 

"Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the Kingdom of his dear Son... "Col.1:13 

FROM ZION'S WALLS BELOW (MAGGIE SMITH)

 From Zion's Walls Below

This is a poem written on the occasion of the death of Elder Joseph L. Staton, pastor of Welsh Tract Church - ed

ROMANS 13.1-2 II (GILBERT BEEBE)

We again remind our readers that this article was written during the bloodiest time in the Civil war - ed.

 (Concluded)
"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers, etc. (Romans 13:1,2)."

ROMANS 13.1-2 I (GILBERT BEEBE)

This article was published in December of 1864, a time of tremendous death fighting, and suffering ed.

"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God; and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation (Romans 13:1,2)."

ROMANS 13.1 (GILBERT BEEBE)

Brother Beebe: - Please give us your views on Romans 13:1. “For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.” Perhaps you have given them, but no matter. I think it is necessary that the pure minds of the readers should be stirred up by way of remembrance.

John Mesemore Pancoastburgh, Ohio

ROMANS 12.19 (GILBERT BEEBE)

“DEARLY BELOVED, AVENGE NOT YOURSELVES.” 

A POEM (UNKNOWN)

Lebanon, Ohio, Jan. 1, 1902

Dear Brother Beebe: - Inclosed I am sending you a copy of the Poem from which I quoted in an article in the "Signs" of some time ago I have had some inquiries about it, so I will send it for publication. It is in my destination a rare poem indeed.
Yours in the truth,
H. M. CURRY

BESSIE DURAND EXPERIENCE

Mr. Benton L. Beebe Dear brother in precious hope:

The enclosed letter from a youthful sister in Christ has been read by me with tender interest, and I have asked that I may share it with our dear kind who read the signs. I will give a portion of our dear sister's reply.

EXPERIENCE OF KATE M. BLACKWELL

Glenmore New Jersey. May 8th, 1898.

Dear Sister in Christ:

I feel my unworthiness to write to one soul rich in spiritual things, But Peter says we should at all times be ready to give the reason for the hope within us. I have never forgotten the time when you spoke so kindly to me at the association in Southampton, seven years ago, about these things, and I have Ever since felt, I would like to see you and talk with you about it.

ROMANS 9.29 (BEEBE)

“For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.” 

DREAMS (REPLY TO HENRY S. STIPP)

 

Reply to Henry S. Stipp:

It will be seen by reference to the communication of our friend, that he requests some remarks from us and a reply to his letter. We feel willing to respond to his request, for several reasons. First, we believe from what he has written, that he is a child of God, and our brother in Christ, And we have always felt that a request from such a a one was not to be lightly passed by. Second, The Scriptures say much about the subject of dreams, and therefore they are worthy of our careful consideration. Third, Many of the people of God speak of great lessons that have been given them in dreams, And therefore they are important to them. 

ROMANS 9.22 (BEEBE)

“What if God, willing to show his wrath?”

ROMANS 9.21 (BEEBE)

"Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honor, and another unto dishonor?"

ROMANS 9.11-13 (BEEBE)

Brother Beebe: If it is not too much trouble, please give your views on Romans 9:11-13, and thereby oblige your sister in the Lord, if a sister at all.

Sarah J. Oneal
Palmetto, Tenn., June 7, 1869.

ROMANS 9.8 (BEEBE)

BROTHER C. WEST, by request of Elder N. D. Agea, of Tennessee, desires our views on the text, Rom. ix. 8:

“That is, they which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God; but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.”

ROMANS 8.38-39 (BEEBE)

“For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

ROMANS 6.17 (BEEBE)

BROTHER Isaac Wright, of Mo., has requested our views through the SIGNS on the following text:

“But God be thanked that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.”

THE INFLUENCE OF PRAYER (ELDER FA CHICK)

“The whole value of prayer hinges on the question of whether it alters to purposes, plans, and acts of God. That it does, is taught in the Bible with the greatest possible clearness by definite statement and abundant illustration. The Bible is the most empty of all illusive dreams if God's purposes, plans, and acts are not altered by human petition”.

Bishop Henry Warren of Colorado., in “Christian work, for December 31st, 1896

7,000 HAVE NOT BOWED (AB LESTER)

Dear Brethren, editors of the Signs of the Times.

I am well pleased with the plan of having the signs in pamphlet form. As you say, They can be preserved so much better, Period. Since receiving the notice, I've been trying to procure subscribers; but there are but very few in this city that have but hate the doctrine they contain. But it is not strange that the worldly religionists should hate the doctrine our Savior taught?

ROMANS 7.2 (BEEBE)

VERY DEAR AND MUCH ESTEEMED BROTHER BEEBE: - Will you please give your views, through the “Signs of the Times,” on Romans 7:2, and much oblige your brother in tribulation, if a brother at all.

William Brickey.
Red Bud, Illinois. September 21, 1869.

THE GOSPEL (ELDER WILLIAM LIVELY)

 

Warwick, NY. December 6th, 1896.

Elder William Lively. Dear brother.

Do you remember the subject you took for a text the night you preached in Warwick? It was “The Gospel”. You showed that the printed word was not the gospel. But that it was Christ and Him crucified. Now, dear brother, we have a very precious, sick sister who is very anxious to have me ask you to try as nearly as you can to write what you told us that night. She was too feeble to leave her home when you were here. If you could get the time to write it, it would be a great comfort to her. I know, and we should be glad to have your letter published in the signs. All who heard you that night were fed by the precious gospel you proclaimed. My father sends love to you and dear Elder Mitchell. My father is as well as when you were here.

Hoping sincerely that the same almighty power that gave you those wonderful words of truth for us will again fill your heart so that you may be unable to repeat them on paper, I am, I hope, you're very little sister,

Kate V. Beebe

FORBEARANCE (ELDER BENJAMIN F. COULTER)

The relationship that all the family of Adam bears to each other in our natural life is one of dependence. We can in no sense stand alone, independent of our fellow man. In the beginning, when God created man in his own image, “male and female created he them” He gave them a law, inherent in their being and indelibly fixed, to be wrought out and manifested in their natural life. In the divine arrangement, man was made a multiple character. In order to carry out and fulfill the law of nature implanted in him. The law is as follows: “And God bless them, And God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowls of the air, and over every living thing that moves upon the earth”. This law was primary to all laws and preceded the law or commandment that was given to Adam in the garden, and differed from it, in that the first law told him what he must DO, while the other told him what he must NOT DO. 

ROMANS 6.1,16 (BEEBE)

Brother Beebe: Will you give your views on Romans vi. 1, 16? By so doing you will oblige me.

Yours as ever,
WILLIAM SPRINGSTEEN. Ramapo, N. Y., Feb. 17, 1859.

Reply: The first verse proposed for consideration reads thus, “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?”

ROMANS 5.18 (BEEBE)

“Therefore, as by the offense of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.”

IS UNBELIEF A CRIME? (BEEBE)

Brother Bebe. Will you be so good as to give your views on the following queries?

Is unbelief on the part of the Sinner to be considered prime? If so, is not there believing a virtue? Does it not have an awful squinting toward the Arminian system of suspending our salvation or damnation upon our receiving or rejecting the gospel?

By answering the foregoing queries, you will greatly oblige an honest Inquirer after the truth.

J. R. M.

ROMANS 6.1,16 (GILBERT BEEBE)

Brother Beebe: Will you give your views on Romans vi. 1, 16? By so doing you will oblige me.

Yours as ever,
WILLIAM SPRINGSTEEN. Ramapo, N. Y., Feb. 17, 1859.

ROMANS 8.20 (BEEBE)

Dear Brother Beebe: Will you please give us your views on Rom. viii. 20? “For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,” particularly the him who hath subjected the same, &c. As there are various and conflicting opinions among brethren on the subject, I would be glad to see an exposition from you, if convenient, and oblige, your brother in gospel bonds,

JOHN R. MARTIN.
Franklin, Va. March 9, 1861.

ROMANS 7.25 (BEEBE)

"So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin." Rom. vii. 25.

ROMANS 6.22 (BEEBE)

Dear Brother Beebe: I believe all God’s people are humble and forgiving - I speak from my knowledge of them. We are strangers in the flesh, but I hope not in Spirit. I believe that christians all see eye to eye, in matters of experience; and all speak the same things. I feel a desire to say something about the goodness and mercy of God to poor, perishing sinners. It seems that the Lord is in this place, and we knew it not. I often think of the precious words of the apostle, when he said, “For I reckon that the sufferings of the present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us.” I desire that you would remember me in your prayers to God, for I feel that I am the most unworthy of all. Will it be asking too much if I request your views on Romans 6.22? “But now being made free from sin and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end, everlasting life.” This text has a great bearing on my mind. I heard an able minister preach from it, and he said that christians would bring forth good fruit. This set me to examine myself, and I could see no good in me; for in me dwells no good thing. I asked a brother his views on it, and he said he thought it applied to the preachers. But I must close. I remain your friend. May we meet in heaven.

MARY DYER
Henry Co., Va., June 28, 1858.

ROMANS 6.17 (BEEBE)

BROTHER Isaac Wright, of Mo., has requested our views through the SIGNS on the following text:

“But God be thanked that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.”