History and Hope

We discuss the historical relationship between Independent Baptists and the King James Version of the Bible.

We answer some of the questions we have received from listeners. Recommended reading on the topics discussed in this episode: Plain Theology for Plain People by Charles Octavius Boothe

How Baptists viewed the American Revolution before, during, and after the war.

Recommended reading on the topics discussed in this episode: Baptists in America: A History by Thomas Kidd and Barry Hankins

Was America Founded as a Christian Nation? by John Fea

Missionaries You Should Know: George Liele by Lesley Hildreth

Mark and Matthew discuss the recent discussion around a post from John MacArthur about race. They discuss where race came from and the origins of the Curse of Ham Recommended reading on the topics discussed in this episode: Post by MacArthur

Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X Kendi

This week Mark and Matthew discuss the book The Trail of Blood by James Carroll. They discuss what claims the book makes, why Baptists want to make those claims, and if they stand up to historical scrutiny.

Mark and Matthew discuss the first Baptist confession from 1611. Who wrote it, why he wrote it, and what it means to be a Baptist based on history. Recommended reading on the topics discussed in this episode:

A Declaration of Faith of English People by Thomas Helwys 1611

Readings in Baptist History: Four Centuries of Selected Documents by Joseph Early Jr

Mark and Matthew discuss Calvinism. What it is and isn't, where it came from, and how it should be viewed by Arminians. Recommended reading on the topics discussed in this episode: Tulip and Reformed Theology by R.C. Sproul

The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray

By His Grace and for His Glory by Thomas Nettles

Mark and Matthew introduce the theme and style of the podcast.