A Piety Above the Common Standard: Jesse Mercer and the Defense of Evangelistic CalvinismMercer University Press, 2004 - 238 σελίδες Jesse Mercer (17691841) was a Baptist pastor, editor, and denominational statesman who figured prominently in the debates over Calvinism among Southern clergymen. Most studies of Calvinism in America have focused on Jonathan Edwards, the New Divinity Movement, and the Princeton theologians. Calvinism, however, played a key role in shaping the religious mind of the South, particularly among Baptists who debated the relationship between divine sovereignty and human responsibility as it related to missions, education, and social reform. These debates led to the formation of two Baptist groups, Primitive and Missionary, the latter of which ultimately became Southern Baptists.This book explores the role of Jesse Mercer within these debates as he promoted the first form of the Georgia Baptist Convention. His Calvinistic theology governed his actions and life. He emphasized missions, theological training for pastors, and cooperation between churches in fulfilling the Great Commission. Calvinism is as important a topic today in the study of religion as it ever has been. This book gives perspective and history to current trends and understandings. |
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Σελίδα vii
... South . Jesse Mercer is also the person for whom Mercer University , now in Macon and Atlanta , is named , due to his efforts at promoting ministerial education . Finally , the Georgia Association , headed by Jesse Mercer , brought ...
... South . Jesse Mercer is also the person for whom Mercer University , now in Macon and Atlanta , is named , due to his efforts at promoting ministerial education . Finally , the Georgia Association , headed by Jesse Mercer , brought ...
Σελίδα viii
... South can be measured not only by the accolades from his contemporaries and later historians , but also by the opposition that rose against him . In 1836 , The Primitive Baptist , a bimonthly periodical , began circu- lating throughout ...
... South can be measured not only by the accolades from his contemporaries and later historians , but also by the opposition that rose against him . In 1836 , The Primitive Baptist , a bimonthly periodical , began circu- lating throughout ...
Σελίδα ix
... South . Thus , before there was a split between Northern and Southern Baptists , a major division had already occurred among Baptists in the Southern states . The two contending bodies became known as " Primitive Baptists " and ...
... South . Thus , before there was a split between Northern and Southern Baptists , a major division had already occurred among Baptists in the Southern states . The two contending bodies became known as " Primitive Baptists " and ...
Σελίδα x
... South and sees a small building where Primitive Baptists continue to worship , and then beholds an elaborate auditorium- sized church with " Missionary Baptist " or " Southern Baptist " affixed to its name . While Missionary Baptists ...
... South and sees a small building where Primitive Baptists continue to worship , and then beholds an elaborate auditorium- sized church with " Missionary Baptist " or " Southern Baptist " affixed to its name . While Missionary Baptists ...
Σελίδα xi
... South . Although he was a five - point Calvinist who promoted the doctrines of grace in various ways , he was often accused of softening his views on the sovereignty of God in salvation . Consequently he sought to justify his promotion ...
... South . Although he was a five - point Calvinist who promoted the doctrines of grace in various ways , he was often accused of softening his views on the sovereignty of God in salvation . Consequently he sought to justify his promotion ...
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He is rather of the old school Jesse Mercer and Calvinism | 61 |
I want a revival that will last all winter Jesse Mercer and Revival | 93 |
Surely there are some Baptists who may be trusted Jesse Mercer and Missions | 127 |
Words are his tools Jesse Mercer and Ministerial Education | 161 |
A company of horses in Pharaohs chariots Jesse Mercer and Cooperation | 189 |
Be mindful of the designs of grace through you Conclusion | 217 |
Bibliography | 223 |
Indexes | 235 |
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A Piety Above the Common Standard: Jesse Mercer and the Defense of ... Anthony L. Chute Περιορισμένη προεπισκόπηση - 2005 |
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