Archive for August, 2009
2009-10 School Year Kickoff
Thursday, August 27th, 2009You are all invited to a special event on Tuesday September 1 at 7:00 PM in classroom 4. In order to kick off a new year of studies, the Institute of Reformed Baptist Studies has arranged for a special meeting to be held on campus that evening. WSC/IRBS graduate Rev. Jeff Oliver (M.Div 2006) will be [...]
Report from New Zealand: School of Theology 2009
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009The School of Theology organized by the Grace Reformed Baptist Church was again held in Palmerston North on the North Island of New Zealand from 3-7 August 2009.
William Kiffin, Conspirator against the King?
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009Life for Dissenters during the reign of Charles II could be very difficult, especially for those of prominence. William Kiffin was marked in two ways: he was a wealthy and successful merchant in London, and he was the well-known pastor of a Baptist congregation in the city. Together, these marked him for sometimes very unwanted [...]
William Kiffin, Merchant
Friday, August 14th, 2009I recently found an interesting letter linking William Kiffin to the import of Irish wool in 1673. The wool belonged to the Marquess of Ormond. The letter, from Col. Richard Laurence to Capt. George Mathew, describes the business of transporting and importing the wool. It provides an interesting insight into the esteem in which Kiffin [...]
The Quiet Sin
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009In 1859, a book titled Sketches and Lessons From Daily Life was published under the pen name ‘Felix Friendly.’ It is an interesting little work, devotional in nature, and thought provoking in execution.
Joseph Alleine’s Pastoral Prayer
Monday, August 10th, 2009After he was ejected from his ministry in Taunton, Joseph Alleine continued to be deeply concerned for the welfare of the flock he was forced to leave. He wrote letters to them, urging them to find Christ and to pursue holiness. He exposed his heart to his people by including the words of his prayer [...]
A Puritan Wife’s Testimony to Her Husband’s Ministry (Part 2)
Friday, August 7th, 2009Continuing with the testimony of Joseph Alleine’s wife. Here, she speaks about his pastoral ministry.
A Puritan Wife’s Testimony to Her Husband’s Ministry (Part 1)
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009Joseph Alleine is known for his book An ALarm to the Unconverted. He had a fruitful ministry in the western town of Taunton, but suffered the fate of many in 1662, when his conscience would not allow him to accede to the wicked demands of the King and his bishops.
The Most Benefit from the Means of Grace
Monday, August 3rd, 2009Another gem from George Swinnock: Reader, remember thine errand at ordinances is to get grace.