“Communion with God”
Matt Pinson In our tradition, the phrase “communion with God” is very common, as it is in the wider Puritan and Reformed tradition out of which General/Free Will Baptists emerged. Our English General Baptist forefather Thomas Grantham was very fond of the term. In one place, for example,…
How the Little Lord Jesus Asleep on the Hay Accomplishes Salvation: Understanding the Work of Christ in His Infancy
Cory Thompson (Editor Note: In this special year-end article, Cory Thompson connects some important biblical doctrines to the birth of Christ. We hope it fuels clearer thinking about this part of Scripture in the future!) The narratives surrounding the Christmas event are rarely read with Jesus in his…
Christmas Greetings + Bonus Content
(Editorial Note: As a gift to our readers, we’re reposting this 2019 article written by the late Dr. Thomas Marberry, longtime professor, pastor, author, and Theological Commission member. Merry Christmas!) Where Was Jesus Born? Dr. Thomas Marberry Matthew and Luke both give brief discussions of Jesus’ birth. They…