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Tag Archives: 1845
Denominations: Baptist Church (Part 1)
Ascertaining accurate total numbers is difficult. The Baptist church is greatly divided. The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) indicates that their fellowship of 241 conventions and unions, in 126 countries and territories, comprised 47 million baptized believers in 2020 (members unions, … Continue reading
Posted in baptism, calvinism, denominations, History, Race, Stats
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What’s Your Cause?
It is normal for one to want a cause in life. By “cause,” I mean: “a goal or principle served with dedication and zeal” (yourdictionary.com). A person desires meaning and purpose in life. A Christian has a cause. Jesus taught, … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, culture, Ethics, evangelism, History, Priorities, Soul Winning, Stats, stewardship, Technology
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Western Religions: The Latter-Day Saints (Mormonism) Part 1
This is a sub-division of a series on the religions of the world. The sub-title, “Western Religions,” does not mean that these religions are confined to the West. It indicates that they originated in the West. The Church of Jesus … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, History, mormon, Mormons, Stats, World Religions
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A Careful Study of Matthew 24:1-35
Religious history is filled with date-setters. William Miller, a member of what later became the Seventh Day Adventist, was one such. In 1843 he set a date for the Lord’s return. The predicted year of His return was to be … Continue reading
Posted in end times, Jehovah Witnesses, Premillennialism, Seventh Day Adventists, Textual study
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