For new converts to the Primitive Baptist Church it can be quite surprising to find out that the church itself does not celebrate Christmas. For those coming from modern Christian customs and beliefs this is a key piece of church life. However, there are many reasons why the true church should not bring Christmas into... Continue Reading →
How does the church help members in need?
It is the unfortunate truth that at times the church is going to be faced with those members that are in greater need of spiritual clarity in regards to the doctrine and practices of the church. 1 Timothy 4:1 "Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith,... Continue Reading →
What is the role of prayer in the life of a believer?
"And therefore will the Lord wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the Lord is a God of judgement: blessed are all they that wait for him." (Isaiah 30:18) The scriptures are clear that there a few activities a faithful... Continue Reading →
How should a church define itself to new members?
In the article last week I defined the general purpose for each of the three documents of the church. Each serves a role and should be important to the members, though none ever take the place of the scriptures as the rule for faith and practice. This week I will examine how two of these... Continue Reading →
