Baptist Theology

The Rhetoric of Freedom of Religion in the Debate about Contraception Coverage By Elise M. Edwards

by Feminism and Religion

Originally published on the Feminism and Religion project

Does freedom of religion include the right to impose your religious views on your employees?  Should freedom of... more Does freedom of religion include the right to impose your religious views on your employees?  Should freedom of religion exempt you from financially contributing to a medical benefit for your employees that you consider sinful?

According to an Associated Baptist Press article, Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Convention Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, “called a new rule [by the Obama Administration] requiring insurance plans to cover birth control — including those paid for by religious employers that believe artificial birth control is a sin — a ‘horrible decision’ that poses a problem not just for faiths that object to birth control” in the January 28 broadcast of Richard Land Live.  Land believes that this policy infringes on religious freedom.  (Note that the health care policy  does exempt houses of worship and religious organizations that employ primarily those of the same faith, but not organizations like hospitals and colleges that employ and serve people of all faiths, or no faith. An article by Religion News Service, posted here, also on a Baptist media outlet, explains the policy in more depth.)

Abstract of "Baptist Sacramental Theology: A Covenantal Framework for Believer Baptism"

by Brandon Jones

Showcase for the Devon Record Office: Winter/Spring 2011-12

by Rachel Adcock

A case study about using the Record Office for researching the family history and congregational history of dissenters... more A case study about using the Record Office for researching the family history and congregational history of dissenters using the example of Deborah Huish, her family and their house at Sand, Sidbury, and her Baptist congregation at Loughwood, nr Axminster.

The Beginnings of The Hispanic Baptists on The Lone Star State

by Pablo Rivas Perea

The paper discusses the most relevant events in the Hispanic Baptist Church history, delimited intentionally to the... more The paper discusses the most relevant events in the Hispanic Baptist Church history, delimited intentionally to the state of Texas.

An Essay on the Meaning of Being a Baptist

by Pablo Rivas Perea

This is an essay that shares the meaning of being a Baptist in light of my personal experience.

Are Babies Conceived and Born with the Sin of Adam?

by Daniel Keeran MSW

by Daniel Keeran, MSW

This brief paper examines relevant scripture passages and holds that Romans 5, in which Paul argues that where sin... more This brief paper examines relevant scripture passages and holds that Romans 5, in which Paul argues that where sin increased grace abounded, is an introduction to Romans 6 in which he affirms that one renounces sin in baptism so that abounding grace provides no license to sin.

Although chapter 5 has traditionally been used to support the view that all humanity is conceived or born in sin, this conclusion does not appear in the biblical text.

'Anie Gospell Way': Religious Diversity in Interregnum Scotland

by Scott Spurlock

Records of the Scottish Church History Society, 37 (2007), pp. 89-119

The Politics of Eschatology: Baptists in Interregnum Scotland

by Scott Spurlock

Baptist Quarterly, 44.2 (2010), pp. 324-46

Rev. James Hickey: The Texan Irishmen who Died for Mexico

by Pablo Rivas Perea

Mexico has been considered as one place of ancient religions, but during colonial times things changed. By the 19th... more Mexico has been considered as one place of ancient religions, but during colonial times things changed. By the 19th century it was believed that Mexico and Latin America will hold almost half of the world's Catholic population. The Mexican Inquisition ruled for more than 200 years, i.e., 1569-1820. After a decree of religious toleration was published, many continued to prosecute those who did not professed the Catholic faith.

Immersed within this context, this paper aims to present a biography synthesizing the life and ministry of Rev. James Hickey. This synthesis was prepared after an exhaustive research of sources that produced a biography of Rev. Hickey, starting with his life at Europe and later in America.

This paper presents Rev. Hickey as a pioneer of Baptist Work in Mexico. Also, it describes his life as the one of a man-of-God who suffered for the Gospel, endured poverty conditions, and ultimately sacrificed his own life for the sake of preaching the Scriptures.

Hanserd Knollys and Mystical Babylon Unveiled: Contemporary Perspectives

by Emily McGowin

Published in the Baptist History and Heritage Journal, , 44.1 (2009): 47-59.

Summary of Baptist Experience and Identity

by Pablo Rivas Perea

This is a two-page summary of what is my personal Baptist experience and how I developed my identity as such.

Why Should Seminary Students be Required to Study Church History? --- A Self-Reflection

by Pablo Rivas Perea

This is a two page self-reflection paper that addresses the question: Why Should Seminary Students be Required to Study Church History?

Baptism Is The Defining Moment

by Daniel Keeran MSW

Compiled by Daniel Keeran, author of related book http://collegemhc.academia.edu/DanielKeeran/Books/446453/Ancient_and_Medieval_Baptismal_Fonts

Relevant scripture passages, with a brief notation, from John the Baptist onward. Was baptism intended for all Israel?... more Relevant scripture passages, with a brief notation, from John the Baptist onward. Was baptism intended for all Israel? What is the purpose and meaning of baptism?

See related book on academia http://collegemhc.academia.edu/DanielKeeran/Books/446453/Ancient_and_Medieval_Baptismal_Fonts and at http://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Medieval-Baptismal-Daniel-Keeran/dp/1441471618

Baptist Questions, Baptist Answers–By Bill J. Leonard

by Will Williams