1860-1869

The Gospel Advocate – September 25, 1866

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In the September 25, 1866, issue of The Gospel Advocate, a thought-provoking discussion unfolds regarding the ancestry of modern Baptists and their connection to historical figures before Martin Luther. The author challenges the notion of tracing religious lineage back three hundred years, likening the search to finding Moses’ burial place. This exploration raises questions about the validity of apostolic succession and the essence of true Christian identity. As the dialogue continues, the implications of faith, tradition, and the authority of Scripture come to the forefront, inviting readers to reflect on their own beliefs and practices in a rapidly changing world.

The Gospel Advocate – September 18, 1866

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In the September 18, 1866 edition of The Gospel Advocate, a thought-provoking discussion unfolds regarding church organization and the role of evangelists. The editors challenge the notion that authority in the church must come from formal ordination, asserting instead that true leadership arises from experience and service. They emphasize the importance of scripture as the ultimate guide for Christians, urging believers to recognize their inherent roles within the body of Christ. This compelling dialogue invites readers to reflect on their understanding of church governance and the responsibilities of every member in the faith community.

The Gospel Advocate – August 28, 1866

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Another feature that deters Christians from civic participation is the corruption within political organizations and court circles. State capitals are infamous for vice, and this will persist—wickedness thrives in high places. Good men struggle to engage politically without facing moral compromise. If they are truly upright, they feel out of place and uncomfortable. Can it be the will of the Savior that those He has “called out from the world” should associate with such companions?

The Gospel Advocate – December 1861

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THE GOSPEL ADVOCATE T. FANNING AND W. LIPSCOMB, EDITORSVOL. VIINASHVILLE, DECEMBER, 1861NO. 12 THE LESSON OF THE HOUR In the hour of prosperity we know not our strength. ‘Tis only when the heavy hand of affliction is upon us, and the trials and temptations of the world crowd thick and strong around us that we … Read more

The Gospel Advocate – November 1861

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THE GOSPEL ADVOCATE T. Fanning and W. Lipscomb, EditorsVOL. VII.NASHVILLE, NOVEMBER, 1861.NO. 11. WHO IS THE MAN OF SIN? Answered by B. Eastman, Sempionius, Texas(Continued from page 816.) He has instituted dispensations, indulgences, and professes to absolve from all sins, transgressions and excesses how enormous soever. He has established persecutions, which began as soon as … Read more

The Gospel Advocate – October 1861

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THE GOSPEL ADVOCATE T. FANNING AND W. LIPSCOMB, EDITORSVOL. VIINASHVILLE, OCTOBER, 1861NO. 10 APOSTATES BRO. BRENTS: – The summing up of the short comings of the ill-fated and self-doomed Collingsworth, is at hand. The 63d Isa. breaks abruptly upon our vision. A strange vision rises rapidly before the prophet’s eye. A solitary warrior passes by … Read more

The Gospel Advocate – September 1861

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THE GOSPEL ADVOCATE T. FANNING AND W. LIPSCOMB, Editors.VOL. VII.NASHVILLE, SEPTEMBER, 1861.NO. 9. SYNOPSIS Of an Address on the memory of a Young Soldier, from Isa. 2, and 15th of 1st Cor.“Shall spring ever visit the mouldering urn? Shall day ever dawn on the night of the grave.” FELLOW CITIZENS:We have met “to weep with … Read more

The Gospel Advocate – July 1861

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THE GOSPEL ADVOCATE T. FANNING AND W. LIPSCOMB, Editors. VOL. VII.NASHVILLE, JULY 1861.NO. 7. THE KINGDOM OF GOD TRIUMPHANT OVER THE KINGDOMS OF THE WORLD. From some cause, which should be understood, Christians generally fail to place the reign of the Messiah in its true light before the world. Hence, the almost universal devotion to … Read more

The Gospel Advocate – June 1861

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THE GOSPEL ADVOCATE T. FANNING AND W. LIPSCOMB, Editors.VOL. VII.NASHVILLE, JUNE 1861.NO. 6. FIRST AND SACRED PRINCIPLES AND TWO ORDERS OF PREACHERS. Amongst teachers of religion, we are persuaded we have two dangerous extremes. In the first place, we have long been troubled with an inferior class of preachers—men of bad temper, self-willed, puffed up … Read more

The Gospel Advocate – May 1861

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THE GOSPEL ADVOCATE T. Fanning and W. Lipscomb, EditorsVOL. VII.NASHVILLE, MAY, 1861.NO. 5. INFIDELITY Numerous follies and strange conceits have, in the course of human affairs, sprung up in the minds of men. Many of these, as unimportant as they were fleeting, obtained for themselves but the brief existence of an hour, and then silently … Read more