Michael A. G. Haykin Boeken

"Amidst Us Our Belovèd Stands will help all pastors and theologians, whether Baptist or not, to consider our own understanding of the sacraments afresh in light of the past." ― Themelios Baptists are sacramental When it comes to baptism and the Lord's Supper, many Baptists reject the language of sacrament . As a people of the book, the logic goes, Baptists must not let tradition supersede the Bible. So Baptists tend to view baptism and Communion as ordinances and symbols, not sacraments. But the history of Baptists and sacramentalism is complicated. In Amidst Us Our Beloved Stands , Michael A. G. Haykin argues that many Baptists, such as Charles Spurgeon and other Particular Baptists, stood closer to Reformed sacramental thought than most Baptists today. More than mere memorials, baptism and Communion have spiritual implications that were celebrated by Baptists of the past in sermons and hymnody. Haykin calls for a renewal of sacramental life in churches today―Baptists can and should be sacramental.

This collection of essays on the person and work of the Holy Spirit seeks to show what a proper pneumatological focus can mean for both historical and theological reflection.

The book emphasizes the importance of historical awareness for Christians, as articulated by Caleb Evans, an eighteenth-century Baptist leader. He argues that understanding history enhances one's faith and character, encouraging ordinary Christians to engage with historical accounts to recognize their influence on daily life. By advocating for a deeper appreciation of history, the work seeks to enrich the spiritual lives of believers and foster a more profound connection to their faith through the lessons of the past.

The importance of friendship between pastors Historical pastoral friendships Biblical basis for friendship

"Jesus, Wondrous Saviour" focuses on a number of key Ontario Baptists of the 19th century, as well as such themes as theological education, doctrinal controversy and the search for unity, confessional orthodoxy and piety.

Dangerous mission to pagan Ireland First bishop of Armagh, early church evangelist Written at a popular level by series editor Michael Haykin