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Other Literature of Interest

We do not necessarily agree with every word written by the following authors. We are in general agreement with these articles, or we would not have posted them, however please do not assume that we agree with every individual statement. If you desire clarification on any particular point, we would be happy to provide it.

If you have files that you would like for us to consider for posting to the internet, please email Elder Greg Wilson at: libcfl@aol.com . We are primarily interested in Old Baptist writers, though we will consider more contemporary writings as well.

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1729 Goat Yard Declaration of Faith

Declaration of Faith adopted by the Baptist Church at at Horsely-down, pastored by the venerable Elder John Gill.

The Doctrine of God
by Claude Duval Cole

We are grateful to Bryan Station Baptist Church, Lexington, KY for permitting us to share the works of C. D. Cole. This book is Volume I of Cole's Definitions of Doctrine, the other volumes are also available on this site. While we disagree with some of Cole's views of the church, some of his understandings of soteriology and his occasional questioning of the received texts, we think these are valuable works which can be put to good use by the Lord's churches of the present day.

Fully After the Lord
by Steve Flinchum

This is an outstanding book recently published by Bryan Station Baptist Church, Lexington, KY. It answers the important question: "What does it mean to follow fully after the Lord?" This book presents practical spirituality in a highly readable form.

Contending for the Faith
by O. B. Mink

Advice to Children
by Elder Jas. H. Oliphant

From the book: Principles and Practices of the Regular Baptists, published in 1883.

The Wondrous Works of God
by Tom Ross

Doctrines of Grace 

The Power of the Word
by Jimmy Barber

Absolute Predestination of All Things
by Gilbert Beebe

Invitations of the Gospel
by Gilbert Beebe

A Reply to the statement: "Millions and billions will die lost and all the time we have the power to save them--if we will."
by W. J. Berry

Editorial from the Old Faith Contender

God's Will and Man's Will
by Horatius Bonar 1851

The Doctrines of Grace
by Lasserre Bradley, Jr.

A Defence of the Doctrine of Eternal Justification
by John Brine

This article was first published in 1732. Eternal Justification is a much maligned and little understood doctrine. This article is well worth your consideration.

The Churches of the NT Were Taught Unconditional Election
by Wayne Camp

Total Hereditary Depravity - Why it is the real battleground
by Wayne Camp

Free Will or Free Grace?
by Don Chandler

Nickels and Noses
by Milburn Cockrell

Two Kinds of Vessels
by Milburn Cockrell

The Biblical Doctrine of Election
by C. D. Cole

Sin-Salvation-Service
by Claude Duval Cole

We are grateful to Bryan Station Baptist Church, Lexington, KY for permitting us to share the works of C. D. Cole. This book is Volume II of Cole's Definitions of Doctrine, the other volumes are also available on this site. While we disagree with some of Cole's views of the church, some of his understandings of soteriology and his occasional questioning of the received texts, we think these are valuable works which can be put to good use by the Lord's churches of the present day.

The Sovereignty of God
by C. D. Cole

Fatalism
by Elder H. M. Curry

Written approximately 100 years ago by an Old School Baptist defending the Biblical doctrine of Predestination against the unfair charge of Fatalism.

The Natural Man and the Gospel
by Wylie W. Fulton   

An Everlasting Task for Arminians, A Letter to Rev. Edward Smyth
by William Gadsby

A defense of the Biblical Doctrines of Grace by a 19th Century English Baptist pastor, who is perhaps best known for the hymnal he published in 1838.

Why Did Christ Die?
by William Gadsby

Blowing of the Wind (Some Thoughts on Assurance)
by Elder Zack Guess

Unconditional Election
by James A. Henry  

Conditional Time Salvation
by Elder David Bartley  

Predestinated unto the Adoption
by Elder Harold Hunt

The Sunday Morning Circus
by Forrest L. Keener

Particular or Limited Atonement
by Bill McDaniel

The Humanism of Arminianism
by Oscar B. Mink

O Wretched Man That I Am
by J. C. Philpot

Another Gospel
by Arthur W. Pink

Is Christ Your Lord?
by Arthur W. Pink

The Foreknowledge of God
by A. W. Pink

God's Sovereignty Defined
by A. W. Pink

God's Sovereignty in Salvation
by A. W. Pink

Imperishable Grace
by J. K. Popham

Preached in 1875. Excellent and edifying sermon dealing with the God's preservation of His elect saints.

Moody and Sankey's Errors Versus the Scripture of Truth
by J. K. Popham

Written to expose the errors of the "revivalist" movement of Moody and Sankey, which errors unfortunately abide with us yet today.

13 Things a Lost Person Cannot Do
by Curtis A. Pugh

A Brick Wall for Arminians
by Curtis A. Pugh

Excellent article dealing with the erroneous theology that underlies the modern "public invitation" system.

Bible Answers to an Arminian "Doctor's" Questions
by Curtis A. Pugh

Is God a Failure?
by Curtis A. Pugh

A Defence of Particular Redemption Wherein the Doctrine of the Late Mr. Fuller
Relative to the Atonement of Christ, is Tried by the Word of God
by William Rushton

Series of letters originally written in 1831 exposing the erroneous doctrine of Andrew Fuller that greatly influenced the Particular Baptist of his day (and Calvinistic Baptists of our day) to error in belief and practice.

Fatalism
by Glenn C. Shoults

For Whom Did Christ Die?
by C. H. Spurgeon

Church Truths 

A Sermon on Church History
by Elder W. C. Arnold

We would take exception to some of the statements made by Elder Arnold. In particular, we believe that practice of "footwashing" (as a church ordinance) is of relatively recent origin. We do, however, stand with these brethren in their opposition to "missionary societies," but would also stand in opposition to the associationalism of many who call themselves "Primitive" Baptist. We consider ourselves independent Baptists of the "Old School" variety. We believe that the various statements cited in Elder Arnold's sermon shows that the earliest Baptist were so inclined as well.

Protestant Persecution of Baptists in Early America
by Joseph Banvard

A Historical Account of the Brutal Punishment Inflicted Upon Elder Obadiah Holmes and Other Baptist Brethren.

Baptists Not Protestants
by C. C. Carroll

The Trail of Blood
by J. M. Carroll

Yes, this is the classic little booklet, complete and unabridged!

The New Testament Church
by Claude Duval Cole

We are grateful to Bryan Station Baptist Church, Lexington, KY for permitting us to share the works of C. D. Cole. This book is Volume III of Cole's Definitions of Doctrine, the other volumes are also available on this site. While we disagree with some of Cole's views of the church, some of his understandings of soteriology and his occasional questioning of the received texts, we think these are valuable works which can be put to good use by the Lord's churches of the present day.

Don't Call Me REVEREND!
by E. G. Cook

The Church in the Wilderness
by W. W Everts, Jr. (b. 1849)

Religious Liberalism
by Judson Taylor (c. 1856)

Trilemma; or, Death by Three Horns
by Elder J. R. Graves

In this full length book, originally published in 1861, Elder Graves absolutely destroys the Protestant claims to be recognized as true Churches of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Protestant Trilemma
by Elder J. R. Graves

A very brief (tract length) presentation of the above argument.

Why Baptists Do Not Baptize Infants
by W. E. Hatcher, Richmond, VA

Brain-Washed Baptists
by Davis W. Huckabee

Why Baptists Cannot Unionize With Others
by Buell H. Kazee

The Baptist Position in the Twentieth Century
by George W. McDaniel

"Universal Church" Heresy
by R. K. Maiden

The Baptist Bride
by O. B. Mink

Bible Principles Propagate Baptist Churches
by Curtis A. Pugh

Three Witnesses for the Baptists
by Curtis A. Pugh

It is an honor for us to present this excellent book length proof of the antiquity of Baptist churches and doctrines. We pray that God may use it to open eyes and hearts to the truth of the preservation of His true churches throughout all the ages!

Resetting an Old Landmark
by Tom Ross

The Bible and Soma Christou
by Thomas M. Strouse

While Churches Play Games America Dies!
by David Wells

A Brief History of the Baptists
by Norman H. Wells

Cotton Candy Religion
by Norman H. Wells

Every Bible-Believing Baptist Should Belong To An Independent Baptist Church
by Norman H. Wells

God's Way Versus Man's Way
by Norman H. Wells

Let Independent Baptists Beware
by Norman Wells

Have You Received Baptism with the Holy Ghost?
by Thomas Williamson

Landmarkism before J. R. Graves
by Thomas Williamson
   - An important NEW booklet detailing the true origins of Old Landmarkism.

The Waldenses Were Independent Baptists
by Thomas Williamson

An excellent historical study of the Waldenses. Book length -- It will take a while to load.

The Greatest Organization (Glory in the Church)
by Keenan Witcher

Personal & Ecclesiastical Separation 

Eve Is Again Listening to the Voice of the Serpent

Lent, Good Friday and Easter
by R. F. Becker

The Truth About Christmas
by R. F. Becker

Mr. Becker is a protestant and writes from that perspective. We must admit, however, that the warning he sounds against participation in Roman paganism is, if anything, even more appropriate for Baptists than for protestants. Mr. Becker exhibits more spiritual discernment than the majority of those who would today profess themselves "Baptists." He would seem closer to practicing "the faith once delivered unto the saints" than those modern "Baptists" who join Rome in her abominations.

What is Christmas?
by E. G. Cook

Some Facts About Easter
by A. A. Davis

Christmas and Romans 14:5-6a
by Joe Garnett

Christmas and Scripture
by Joe Garnett

The Two Babylons or The Papal Worship Proved to be the Worship of Nimrod
and His Wife
by Alexander Hislop

This monumental work proves the pagan origins of the holidays of Rome--holidays increasingly observed by those who profess to be "Baptists." This particular book is housed on another site--there may be some links from this page that we cannot fully endorse.

Ten Reasons Why Baptists Should/Should NOT Observe Christmas
by Larry Killion

Why Go To Church?
by Tom Ross

Celebrating the Mass
by Glenn C. Shoults

Religious Fanaticism
by Glenn C. Shoults

God Has Ordained Headship
by Doyal Thomas
     Biblical headship and its demonstration, including the matter of a woman's head  covering in the assembly.

 
The Christian Sabbath
by Arthur W. Pink
     Why Christians should observe the Sabbath on the first day of the week.

 
Comments on Christmas
by Charles H. Spurgeon

Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage 

The following articles deal with the plague of divorce and remarriage that is sweeping the Lord's churches today. In the pew it is a great heartbreak, but increasingly it is becoming common in the pulpit as well. It is always sin before God.

Historic Landmark Baptist, above all others, should understand the mysteries of the kingdom as they relate to marriage and the picture of Christ and His church that should be portrayed by it. Landmark Independent Baptist Church of Archer, Florida will not knowingly fellowship with churches who see fit to call or maintain "ordained adulterers" as pastors.

While we would not necessarily agree with every interpretation or statement of the following authors, we do believe that their articles are much needed calls for a return to the old paths of our forefathers concerning the responsibilities and sanctity of our marriage vows.

Divorce and Remarriage
by C. Burns

Marriage and Divorce
by Linden J. Carter

Of Husbands and Wives
by Elder Joseph R. Holder

Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage
by Jesse L. Kimbro

The Bible, Marriage, and Divorce
by Thomas M. Strouse

Cults & False Religions 

The Jesuit Oath
by Carlos Didler
           (also includes The Oath of a Catholic Priest by John Lyons)

An Open Letter to Roman Catholics
by Lucien J. LeSage, Jr.

Tongues Have Ceased
by Lucien J. LeSage, Jr.

My Masonic Friend!
by C. F. McQuaig

No Room in the Lodge for Jesus
by Jim Shaw

Purgatory is the Goldmine of the Roman Catholic Church
by Joseph Zacchello

Bible Translations 

Is the King James Version Nearest to the Original Autographs?
by David Otis Fuller

Those Thee's and Thou's
by Henry M. Morris

Correction or Corruption?
by Bill Mosley

The Desirability of Keeping the Authorized Version
by J. C. Philpot

The Waldenses and the Bible
several articles compiled by Primitive Baptist Library