Jeremiah Bell Jeter

Campbellism Examined Jeremiah Bell Jeter

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1855. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CAMPBELLISM IN ITS PRINCIPLES. It would seem to be impossible for any person admitting tbe inspiration and authority of the Scriptures, and drawing his principles from them, not to agree with other Christians in many tenets. It is a redeeming quality in Campbellism that it uniformly professes a profound respect for the teaching of the Bible. Mr. Campbell holds many, and most important principles, in common with all Christians. Nobly did he vindicate the authenticity and inspiration of the Scriptures, and the vital principles of Christianity, in his debate with Robert Owen, of Scotland, the champion of infidelity; and by that service entitled himself to the gratitude and commendation of the friends of morality and social order. Mr. Campbell holds many truths in common with all Protestants; and in his discussion with Bishop Purcell, of the Romish communion, maintaine I them with signal ability, and fully justified his claim to be classed among the able defenders of Protestantism. The "Debate on the Roman Catholic Religion"--a small volume--has not received at the hands of the Protestant public the favor which it justly merits. Mr. Campbell embraces some views in common with Baptists. Whatever evils he may have done them, directly and indirectly--and they have been neither few nor small--he should have due praise for his indefatigable efforts to restore the apostolic baptism, or the immersion of believers, to expose the traditionary origin of infant baptism, and to show that the primitive churches were composed exclusively of baptized believers. He gave great prominence in his teaching to a few principles and practices which were deemed important, but not particularly insisted on by the ministers of the Baptist denomination. Several points in regard to whi...