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The Other John Smyth by James R. Coggins

Posted on May 1, 2024 by jrcoggins

I grew up a Baptist, and, like most other Baptists, I didn’t know much about Baptist history. That changed in university when I studied history and wrote a paper on John Smyth, the founder of the first Baptist church (see … Continue reading →

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Certain Words by James R. Coggins

Posted on March 29, 2023 by jrcoggins

“Do not let your hearts be troubled,” Jesus said in John 14:1 (NIV). What does this verse mean in context? Jesus had just announced that He would be crucified and would be taken away. In the immediate context, the verse meant … Continue reading →

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