A Piety Above the Common Standard: Jesse Mercer and the Defense of Evangelistic CalvinismMercer University Press, 2005 - 238 Jesse Mercer (1769-1841) was a Baptist pastor, editor, and denominational statesman who figured prominently in the debates over Calvinism among Southern clergymen. Most studies of Calvinism in America have focused on Jonathan Edwards, the New Divinity Movement, and the Princeton theologians. Calvinism, however, played a key role in shaping the religious mind of the South, particularly among Baptists who debated the relationship between divine sovereignty and human responsibility as it related to missions, education, and social reform. These debates led to the formation of two Baptist groups, Primitive and Missionary, the latter of which ultimately became Southern Baptists. This book explores the role of Jesse Mercer within these debates as he promoted the first form of the Georgia Baptist Convention. His Calvinistic theology governed his actions and life. He emphasized missions, theological training for pastors, and cooperation between churches in fulfilling the Great Commission. Calvinism is as important a topic today in the study of religion as it ever has been. This book gives perspective and history to current trends and understandings. |
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... faith to define themselves with more precision . The second chapter is an introduction to Jesse Mercer . Since at this time the only biography of him was written in 1844 , few readers are expected to be familiar with his life and work ...
... faith to define themselves with more precision . The second chapter is an introduction to Jesse Mercer . Since at this time the only biography of him was written in 1844 , few readers are expected to be familiar with his life and work ...
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... faith . They prevailed in their quest for religious liberty , insisted on closed communion , and denied a foothold to Arminian theology . Missionary and Primitive Baptists would later cite this era as justification for their differing ...
... faith . They prevailed in their quest for religious liberty , insisted on closed communion , and denied a foothold to Arminian theology . Missionary and Primitive Baptists would later cite this era as justification for their differing ...
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... faith remained a reality.30 Third , though not a requirement , many Baptist preachers in the South did seek to improve their theological acumen upon entering the ministry . While theological education as such was still a few years away ...
... faith remained a reality.30 Third , though not a requirement , many Baptist preachers in the South did seek to improve their theological acumen upon entering the ministry . While theological education as such was still a few years away ...
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... faith . In keeping with the apprehension of Separates towards confessions , the two sides agreed that not " every person is bound to strict observance of everything therein contained ; yet that it holds forth the essential truths of the ...
... faith . In keeping with the apprehension of Separates towards confessions , the two sides agreed that not " every person is bound to strict observance of everything therein contained ; yet that it holds forth the essential truths of the ...
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I have no fears The Life and Times of Jesse Mercer | 23 |
He is rather of the old School Jesse Mercer and Calvinism | 59 |
I want a revival that will last all winter Jesse Mercer and Revival | 91 |
Surely there are some Baptists who may be trusted Jesse Mercer and Missions | 125 |
Words are his tools Jesse Mercer and Ministerial Education | 159 |
A company of horses in Pharaohs chariots Jesse Mercer and Cooperation | 187 |
Be mindful of the designs of grace through you Conclusion | 215 |
Bibliography | 221 |
Index | 233 |
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Strona 2 - I saw clearly the hour was come for leaving this place : and, soon as evening prayers were over, about eight o'clock, the tide then serving, I shook off the dust of my feet, and left Georgia, after having preached the Gospel there, not as I ought, but as I was able, one year, and nearly nine months.