Robert Hall Sr’s most important writing was “Help to Zion’s Travelers.” Having recently finished re-reading it, I want to give you an overview of this valuable book and make some observations. My copy of “Help to Zion’s Travelers” is an 1814 printing that claims to be the First American Edition. It was published by John Paradise in Alexandria, VA, and printed by J. Rakestraw of Philadelphia. John Paradise was the second pastor of the Baptist Church in Alexandria from 1811 to 1816 when he resigned due to ill health. There is a record that shows him to be a witness in the manumission of several black slaves. Since there are known to have been black members of the church, it seems likely that this Virginia Baptist pastor was against slavery. Joseph Rakestraw was a long-time, prominent Quaker printer in Philadelphia who bought some of his equipment from Benjamin Franklin.

"Octavius Winslow - Personal Declension of Religion in the Soul. 1848"

In this episode we continue to consider Chapter 15 of the Confession which takes up the important subject “Of Repentance unto Life.” Paragraph 3 provides a wonderful definition of repentance which can be illustrated by means of the analogy of a tree with soil, roots, trunk and branches, and finally fruit. Today, let’s consider the trunk and branches of this tree of repentance.

In this final episode in a short series on "a pastor's wife," Lee McKinnon and Joe Wilson address ways in which the Pastor protects and helps his wife in her calling. They answer the following questions: How MUST a pastor protect & help his wife? How might a pastor encourage and further his wife's usefulness for Christ? Are there any special warnings a pastor might need with reference to caring for his wife?

This sermon was preached by Jorge Alfredo Rodriguez Vega at Redeemer Baptist Church in Macon, Georgia. We hope it is of encouragement to you as you consider, "The Extraordinary Self-Portrait of God."

Robert Hall spent 38 years ministering to his flock in Arnsby. He was a sought-after preacher whom God blessed with what Andrew Fuller called “the conversion of great numbers.” He was also esteemed for the loveliness of his personal character and life. Fuller again described his “unaffected humility” that “concealed from the world, and almost entirely from himself” his virtues and talents. Despite the educational disadvantages of being a conscientious dissenter, Hall demonstrated a strong mind and discipline in study. He was especially helped by the writings of Jonathan Edwards and found both doctrinal and practical ministerial clarity in such volumes as “The Freedom of the Will.”

"Jonathan Edwards - Hypocrites Deficient in the Duty of Prayer" For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

In this episode we continue to consider Chapter 15 of the Confession which takes up the important subject “Of Repentance unto Life.” Paragraph 3 provides a wonderful definition of repentance which can beillustrated by means of the analogy of a tree with soil, roots, trunk andbranches, and finally fruit. Today, let’s consider the roots of this tree of repentance.The function of roots are to nourish the tree. True repentance grows outof 2 great convictions in a soul. For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

In this episode of the Pastor's Inbox, Joe Wilson and Lee McKinnon answer the following questions: What are some of the peculiar trials of a pastor's wife? What advice would you offer to help a pastor's wife bear up under trials?

This sermon was delivered by CBTSeminary Professor and Grace Baptist Chapel, VA., Pastor J. Ryan Davidson from Titus 2:11-14.