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Months ago, shortly after beginning this study we considered the Biblical title of “disciple.” The word is used two hundred fifty-five times in the New Testament – it is very common. At its root, there is a reference to “a follower,” “a learner” or “a student” – especially – a follower of Christ. But it […] The post Some of God’s People have been Called Stablers – Acts 2:41-47 appeared first on Calvary Independent Baptist Church of Post Falls, Idaho.

I need to begin with an apology. Last week I teased you with the name of the son of Isaiah –“Mahershalalhashbaz.” As was the case of several other important men in God’s Word, it was the Lord who dictated his name. “Then said the LORD to me, Call his name Mahershalalhashbaz.” “Before the child shall […] The post Some of God’s People have borne Really Strange Names – Genesis 5:21-32 appeared first on Calvary Independent Baptist Church of Post Falls, Idaho.

The son of Isaiah the prophet has to be one of the most interesting object lessons ever ordained by God. The Lord commissioned his servant to take his wife and father a child, ordering that the baby have a very special name – “Mahershalalhashbaz.” Of course the lesson developed very slowly – almost as long […] The post Some of God’s People have borne Really Strange Names – Isaiah 8:1-4 appeared first on Calvary Independent Baptist Church of Post Falls, Idaho.

In the course of this study we have considered about a dozen historical names and titles. We have looked at the Novatians, Cathari, Dontatists, Montanists, Paulicians, Albigenses, Waldenses and a few others. Other than the “Paulicians” none of these names are very closely linked with the Bible. Some were related to particular men – around […] The post Some of God’s People have been known as Baptists – Matthew 3:1-6 appeared first on Calvary Independent Baptist Church of Post Falls, Idaho.

Over the last couple of months I have said that I would not be ashamed to be called a “Donatist,” a “Montanist” or an “Albigense.” But something that I haven’t done is stop someone, telling them, “Hey, why don’t you address me as one of the Waldenses,” or “Call me a Paulician.” With tonight’s subject, […] The post Some of God’s People have been known as Anabaptists – Acts 19:1-5 appeared first on Calvary Independent Baptist Church of Post Falls, Idaho.

The Bible teaches that Christ Jesus started His church during the days of His earthly ministry. On several occasions, He spoke about different aspects of church responsibility, discipline and theology. The word “church” (ekklesia) is used prior to the Pentecost which the Protestants mistakenly say was the founding of the church. In Matthew 18 Jesus […] The post Some of God’s People were known as Waldensians (#2) – Matthew 16:13-19 appeared first on Calvary Independent Baptist Church of Post Falls, Idaho.

For those who are acquainted with history – not the edited history of some people who abhor the truth – but the actual Medieval history of Europe, the name “Albigenses” shines like a lighthouse into the Dark Ages. And it should also resonate like a trumpet to all of its children today – “You too […] The post Some of God’s People were known as Albigenses – Matthew 10:16-28 appeared first on Calvary Independent Baptist Church of Post Falls, Idaho.

From day one, fallen Christendom has been trying to blend two opposing kingdoms – Christ’s and the world. The ages-old idea of a homogenous society was once again in people’s minds. When Constantine became emperor, claiming the banner of the cross, that goal obtained a certain degree success. By law there was only one approved […] The post Some of God’s People were known as Cathari – Colossians 1:9-14 appeared first on Calvary Independent Baptist Church of Post Falls, Idaho.

I’ve selected I Peter 1:1 as our text because it relates to a couple of important points. First, there is the word “parepidemos” followed by “diaspora” – “the scattered strangers.” This takes us back to WHO the people of God ARE in respect to this world. We are pilgrims on our way to the Celestial […] The post Some of God’s People were known as Paulicians – I Peter 1:1-5 appeared first on Calvary Independent Baptist Church of Post Falls, Idaho.