Misread Passages Of Scripture - Softcover

J. Baldwin Brown

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0371428602 ISBN 13: 9780371428603

Publisher: HardPress, 2019

Synopsis

Misread Passages Of Scripture, by J. Baldwin Brown, is a collection of sermons and reflections first issued in 1869. Brown argues that widely held misunderstandings of foundational biblical texts have shaped centuries of church life, theology, and social practice. He avoids heavy philological debate, instead urging readers to seek the true bearing of passages such as “My kingdom is not of this world,” “Render unto Caesar,” and other key texts, applying them to everyday life. The book surveys topics including the Kingdom of Christ, the relation of church and state, the integration of faith with civic and economic life, and the moral responsibilities of Christians in society. Across nine discourses, Brown defends the idea that Christ’s reign is heavenly in origin but universal in scope, and that obedience to God should permeate all domains—home, market, government, and culture. He emphasizes practical piety, social reform, and the divine purpose of suffering, highlighting how grace can redeem both persons and institutions through faithful witness.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0371428602
• ISBN 13: 9780371428603
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 146