Baptist Principles: Letters to My Son (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edgar Estes Folk

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483456209 ISBN 13: 9780483456204

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the heart of Baptist faith through a father’s personal letters to his son, rooted in family tradition and concrete belief.

The author, a long-time Baptist preacher and editor, shares how Baptists view salvation, baptism, and church life, drawing on history, scripture, and lived faith. This edition presents clear explanations of core principles and the journey of a Baptist community through the years.

The book frames a practical path for readers who want to understand what Baptists believe and why. It blends personal memory with principled teaching, showing how convictions about religious liberty, church independence, and baptism shape everyday faith and practice. You’ll see how faith, works, and discipleship fit together, and how a life of faith can be explained with simplicity and care.

• An introduction to Baptist history, identity, and key beliefs
• Clear explanations of baptism, church membership, and governance
• Examples of how faith informs daily life and moral choices
• Inspiration from a pastor’s long experience and personal faith journey

Ideal for readers of religious history, devotional letters, and anyone seeking a plain-spoken introduction to Baptist principles.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483456209
• ISBN 13: 9780483456204
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 312