In 1776 there were 497 Baptist churches in the 13 colonies with approximately 10,000 church members. The effect of the great Separate Baptist revival was just beginning to be felt as Baptist growth would continue steadily into the 19th century.
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for July 12, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
With few exceptions, Baptists across the colonies, especially those who had experienced persecution, supported the American Revolution. Reasons included persecution, other grievances such as taxation without representation, and the tyranny exhibited by the British crown and royal governors.
John Adams thought America’s independence should be celebrated “with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other.”
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for July 12, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, leader of one of China’s largest underground churches, has been released from detention and reunited with his family in the United States.
When your congregation chooses to reach out to its community context or the people groups God has called you to serve, from a Christ-centered faith perspective, you know your focus is to fulfill the Great Commission in the spirit of the Great Commandment.
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