Free Will Baptist History by Robert E Picirilli

Free Will Baptist History by Robert E Picirilli

This book is a treasure of thoroughly researched pieces of denominational history from around the country. The stories that are preserved here for future generations provide important understanding of Free Will Baptist origins and identity. Dr. Picirilli shares stories of people, state works, and institutions that contributed to the growth and organization of the denomination. The author presents historical facts while maintaining interesting details that keep the reader engaged. Topics in the work include: the Free Will Baptist Covenant, the founding of the Free Will Baptist work in Texas, Free Will Baptist participation in the Unity Movements, the Free Will Baptist school in Unicoi, the early history of the Christian Workers Institutes, along with sever other glimpses into Free Will Baptists. Key people discussed in this work include A.M. Stewart, D. J. Apperson, Redding Moore, J. W. Lucas, and others. Readers will be reminded how God uses ordinary people to build His kingdom.

Picirilli, Robert E.: - Robert E. Picirilli is an author, retired college professor and a historian for the Free Will Baptist denomination. Picirilli received his B.A. from Welch College in 1953. Graduate studies were completed at Bob Jones University where he received the M.A. in theology in 1955 and the Ph.D. in New Testament text in 1963. He was awarded the honorary Doctor of Divinity degree by Bob Jones University in 1967. Dr. Picirilli's teaching career began at Welch College in 1955. He taught New Testament Greek and Interpretation for 47 years. He served as Professor, Registrar, and Academic Dean for the graduate program at his alma mater. Published works from Dr. Picirilli include Book of Galatians; Romans; Paul the Apostle; Grace, Faith, Free Will; Contrasting Views of Salvation; Calvinism and Arminianism; and Discipleship: The Expresssion of Saving Faith. He not only serves as the General Editor for The Randall House Bible Commentary series, but also authored several of the commentaries on 1 and 2 Peter, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, Ephesians, Philippians, I and 2 Corinthians, and Mark. Dr. Picirilli has been active in the Evangelical Theological Society where he has presented papers and held all of the offices in the Southeastern Section. He is a frequent contributor to denominational publications and professional theological journals.

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ISBN 13	9781614841081
ISBN 10	161484108X
Title	Free Will Baptist History
Author	Robert E Picirilli
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Randall House Publications
Year published	2019-11-26
Number of pages	282
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