1855-1859

THE GOSPEL ADVOCATE T. Fanning and W. Lipscomb, Editors. VOL. V.NASHVILLE, MARCH, 1859.NO. 3. The following essay was written some years ago for the Tennessee Baptist, but as the editor, after publishing several pieces from our pen by agreement, refused to give this to his readers, we have concluded to print it as it was … Read more

THE GOSPEL ADVOCATE T. FANNING AND W. LIPSCOMB, Editors. VOL. V.NASHVILLE, FEBRUARY, 1859.NO. 2. CHURCH OFFICERS, NO. 5. DEACONS. With the prevailing views of religion, it is scarcely possible to appreciate the labor of the deacon. The practice of ministering to the wants of the widow and orphan is regarded as less spiritual than finely … Read more

THE GOSPEL ADVOCATE T. FANNING AND W. LIPSCOMB, EDITORS.VOL. IV.NASHVILLE, DECEMBER, 1858.NO. 12. CHURCH OFFICERS.-No. II. Although preachers, by common consent, seem to be regarded as church officers, upon a critical examination of the New Testament, their position and labor differ widely from such officers in the congregations as deacons or ministers and teachers. Strictly … Read more

THE GOSPEL ADVOCATE T. FANNING AND W. LIPSCOMB, Editors. VOL. IV.NASHVILLE, NOVEMBER, 1858.NO. II. CHURCH OFFICERS.—No. 2. In our first essay upon the subject of church officers, we made a few points to which we think proper to very respectfully call the attention of our readers before proceeding in the discussion: It may, however, be … Read more

THE GOSPEL ADVOCATE T. FANNING AND W. LIPSCOMB, EDITORS. VOL. IV.NASHVILLE, OCTOBER, 1858.NO. 10. CHURCH OFFICERS.-No. 1. The subject of officers in the churches of Christ has been a matter of the deepest interest for many years, and notwithstanding the many able essays that have been written, the light is yet but dim. Why is … Read more

THE GOSPEL ADVOCATE T. FANNING AND W. LIPSCOMB, Editors. VOL. IV.NASHVILLE, SEPTEMBER, 1858.NO. 9. PROSPECTS IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE From some severe reverses in Tennessee of late years, but little has been expected from us by our friends at a distance, yet we are happy in the belief that there is spiritual life in the churches. … Read more

THE GOSPEL ADVOCATE T. FANNING AND W. LIPSCOMB, EditorsVOL. IV.NASHVILLE, AUGUST, 1858.NO. 8. THE NEW BIRTH “Except a man be born of water and of the spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”John iii. 5. The Scriptures of truth plainly teach that erring mortals, in order to enjoy the salvation of the Gospel … Read more

THE GOSPEL ADVOCATE T. Fanning and W. Lipscomb, EditorsVOL. IVNASHVILLE, JULY, 1858NO. 7 PRESIDENT CAMPBELL’S NOTICE OF THE SENIOR EDITOR OF THE GOSPEL ADVOCATE, IN THE JUNE NUMBER OF THE MILLENNIAL HARBINGER, FOR 1858. President Fanning – Having read President Fanning’s “Reply” in the May No. of the Gospel Advocate, I desire to say a … Read more

THE GOSPEL ADVOCATE T. FANNING AND W. LIPSCOMB, EditorsVOL. IV.NASHVILLE, JUNE, 1858.NO. 6. THE PASTORATE Perhaps no subject has been discussed with more earnestness, for a few years past, than what most of our writers call the Pastorate. From the extreme sensitiveness of many brethren, when speaking on the subject, we conclude there is something … Read more

THE GOSPEL ADVOCATE T. FANNING AND W. LIPSCOMB, EDITORS. VOL. IV.NASHVILLE, MAY, 1858.NO. 5. PRESIDENT A. CAMPBELL’S NOTICE OF THE GOSPEL ADVOCATE AND ITS SENIOR EDITOR. Louisville, KY., March 20, 1858. On opening the Gospel Advocate for March 1858, I find, in the first article, an allusion to myself under the caption of “President A. … Read more