Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1868 edition. Excerpt: ... the baptist short method. with inquirers and opponents. chapter I. baptist propositions. 'he Bible is our only guide, source of knowledge, and standard of authority in matters of religion. Whatever is taught in the Scriptures is to be believed; whatever is there enjoined, is to be obeyed. And what is there neither enjoined nor taught, is not to be imposed on the faith or conscience of any man as of religious obligation. 2. The right of private judgment in the nterpretation of the Scriptures. Every man has the right to read and explain the Bible for himself, being responsible to God alone for the correct interpretation of the sacred word. have a right to the choice of their religious teachers. 3. Freedom of conscience. Every one has the right to hold such religious opinions as he may believe the Bible teaches, without hindrance or dictation from any; so long as he does not intrude upon, or interfere with the rights and privileges of others by so doing. 4. Liberty of speech. All men possess the right, not only to believe, but also to profess and declare openty and without fear or harm, whatever religious opinions they may entertain, provided they are not contrary to common morality. 5. The right of worship. Every man has a right to worship God, according to the dictates of his own conscience, and the word of God, as he understands it, without hindrance or molestation; so long as he does not injure or interfere with the rights of others. 6. Civil governments, rulers, and magistrates. are to be respected, and in all temporal matters, not contrary to conscience and the 'word of God, are to be obeyed. But they have no jurisdiction in spiritual concerns, and have n
